(MILWAUKEE BUCKS) – The Milwaukee Bucks have selected AJ Johnson with the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
A 6-5 guard, Johnson spent the 2023-24 season with the Illawarra Hawks in Australia’s National Basketball League as part of its Next Stars program. The 19-year-old appeared in 26 games with the Hawks in his first professional season.
Bucks GM Jon Horst said that Johnson has incredible speed and quickness.
Horst added that Johnson grew a lot while playing in Australia’s NBL.
A native of Fresno, California, Johnson was a four-star recruit in the 2023 class coming out of Southern California Academy before opting to participate in the NBL’s Next Stars program.
Horst was asked if this was “win now” or “draft and develop” pick.
As for Johnson, he talked about his journey so far.
Johnson also talked about his workout with the Bucks.
The Bucks have the third pick of the second round tonight, which is the 33rd overall selection. Marquette’s Tyler Kolek and Kansas’ Johnny Furphy are among the top players that remain available.
The NBA draft continues Thursday afternoon starting at 4 p.m.
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