Jalen played at Duke for only 13 games before opting out of the season to prepare for the NBA draft. The athletic 6-foot-7 forward was taken by the Hawks with the 20 th pick in the 2021 draft.

Johnson was having a very impressive season, as he averaged 18.9 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in just 36 games, where he was on his way to potentially being a first-time All-Star.