For Brandon Johns Jr., the puzzle pieces have been there since the day he stepped foot on campus.
The raw athleticism is obvious. The length, size, and leaping ability stand out. The 3-point shot has come along. Johns has always had the tools, but parlaying them into consistent production has proved challenging.
With most players, all it takes is a physical adjustment. A tweak in technique later, they’re ready to contribute. But with Brandon Johns, it’s between the ears.
“(Johns) has to breathe — and that’s not a smart-ass answer,” Michigan associate head coach Phil Martelli told reporters in December.