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Who Are Tre Johnson’s Parents? A Look At the Family of 2025 NBA Draft Sixth Pick

Garima Ranawat

Tre Johnson will make his NBA debut with the Washington Wizards.

Tre Johnson was selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The former Texas Longhorns guard, began his basketball career at Lake Highlands High School. In his sophomore year, he averaged 23.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. In his junior year, he led the team to their first state championship since 1968 and scored 29 points in the state championship game. Later, he finished the senior year with 15.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. 

He committed to play for Texas in his college and was named to the Jerry West Award watch list and Naismith College Player of the Year watch list. Johnson broke Kevin Durant’s freshman single-game program record as he finished with 39 points in an overtime loss to Arkansas. He ended the season averaging 19.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. 

Here, we will explore his family’s background, and if he has a few influential figures in his family who played a key role in directing him towards picking up the sport. 

Who Are Tre Johnson’s Parents? 

Tre Johnson was born to Richard Jr. and Priscilla Johnson in Dallas, Texas, USA. 

Who Is Tre Johnson’s Mother? 

Priscilla Johnson is the mother of Tre Johnson. No information is available about her in the public domain. 

Who Is Tre Johnson’s Father? 

Tre Johnsons’ father goes by the name of Richard Jr., who is a former college basketball player. Richard Jr. played for Baylor before moving to Midwestern State. He was included in the school’s Athletics Hall of Honor as he tallied 1,009 career points. He later moved to a coaching role and served as an assistant coach at Lake Highlands. 

What Nationality Are Tre Johnson’s Parents? 

Tre Johnson’s parents, Priscilla Johnson and Richard Jr., are American nationals.

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.

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