The Washington Wizards continue to churn out defense-first contributors, with one recent draft pick showing how his game can translate to the NBA.

CJ Huntley’s first pre-draft workout was so good in early June, the Phoenix Suns wanted to see more from the Appalachian State big right before the 2025 NBA Draft. “The first workout with Phoenix went really well,

Washington only scored 58 points without Tre Johnson and Alex Sarr. Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington were also held out of the contest. AJ Johnson impressed from the Wizards lineup, though, with a game high 20 points.

In his lone season at Texas, Johnson scored nearly 20 points per game on 43% shooting, doing so at all three levels while leading his squad offensively. So far, it seems the very same scoring skill that made him a top-six pick is helping him to be one of the better rookies in Summer League.

The Washington Wizards’ Summer League is worth more than what other teams are in Vegas for. Through two games, Alex Sarr and Tre Johnson have rightfully grabbed headlines, but the Wizards' first two Summer League games revealed a deeper truth: this rebuild isn't just about two stars,