“Players who thrive in our culture are players who are physically tough, who have a mental toughness to them, who want the challenge and are not looking for guarantees, and who want to see how good they can be in a really competitive environment,” Calipari said. In addition to ESPN’s top-15 ranking, Washington is tabbed the No. He registered 22 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in the quarterfinals and had 15 points and five assists in a loss to No. One of the nation’s fastest risers in the recruiting rankings, he really garnered attention at the GEICO Nationals in early April where he was tabbed to the All-Tournament Team. Showcasing his range, he won the 3-point shooting contest at the event and scored a game-high 22 points.
Washington suited up for Team Loyalty at the 2021 Iverson Roundball Classic in Memphis. He connected on 48% of his shots, including 41% from 3-point range and 88% from the free-throw line. He was recently named the MaxPreps Arizona Player of the Year after averaging 24.0 points, 7.0 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game for Compass Prep, which finished 30-2 on the season. Washington is the prototypical Calipari guard who has the ability to score at all three levels, rebound and get out in transition and facilitate for his teammates. At 6-foot-3 and 185 pounds, he has elite size with room to grow. Washington provides consistency from the guard position and can play with or without the ball in his hands.
“Coach Cal told me if you come to Kentucky, you bet on yourself and I’ve always done that.” “I’m excited for the opportunity to come to Kentucky and chase my dreams,” Washington said. 12 overall player in the class of 2021 and second at his position by ESPN.Ī five-star prospect (ESPN and 247Sports), Washington will be eligible to play in the 2020-21 season. Washington, a highly coveted guard out of Compass Prep in Chandler, Arizona, is ranked as high as the No. Washington, a 6-foot-3 guard from Phoenix, is the third freshman to ink with the Wildcats, joining forwards Daimion Collins and Bryce Hopkins, who signed with UK during the fall signing period.
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