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Tennessee basketball lands Chris Washington Jr., top high school player in state
TL;DR
Tennessee basketball has secured a commitment from Chris Washington Jr., the top high school player in the state. The 6-foot-9 forward chose the Vols over other top programs during a live ceremony on April 16.
Key points
- Chris Washington Jr. is the top high school player in Tennessee
- He committed to Tennessee basketball on April 16
- Washington chose Tennessee over Ole Miss, Auburn, Villanova, and USC
- Tennessee has also added four transfers this offseason
- The 6-foot-9 forward is expected to enhance the team's roster
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Tennessee basketball lands Chris Washington Jr., top high school player in state
Tennessee basketball's high school recruiting class might be as good as its transfer portal haul.
Chris Washington Jr., the top-ranked player in Tennessee, committed to the Vols during a live ceremony on CBS Sports on April 16. He's the latest addition in an offseason where Tennessee has added four transfers, including redshirt junior guard Tyler Lunblade (Belmont), junior guard Dai Dai Ames (California), junior center Miles Rubin (Loyola Chicago) and freshman forward Jalen Haralson (Notre Dame).
The 6-foot-9, 195-pound high school forward narrowed his top choices down to Ole Miss, Auburn, Villanova and Southern California before picking Tennessee and coach Rick Barnes.
Q&A
Who is Chris Washington Jr. and why is he significant for Tennessee basketball?
Chris Washington Jr. is the top-ranked high school basketball player in Tennessee, and his commitment strengthens the Vols' recruiting class.
What other players has Tennessee basketball added during the offseason?
Tennessee has added four transfers this offseason, including Tyler Lunblade, Dai Dai Ames, Miles Rubin, and Jalen Haralson.
Which schools did Chris Washington Jr. consider before committing to Tennessee?
Before committing to Tennessee, Chris Washington Jr. considered Ole Miss, Auburn, Villanova, and Southern California.
