Washington was a new name when we first saw him, but his scoring versatility gave me a reason to write it down. He could make the three when defenders gave him space and wasn’t lost once they took that away, showing enough comfort in the mid-range to get into pull-ups as well. I also liked hearing him communicate because it suggested there was more to his guard game than simply hunting shots. Rock Canyon should be an interesting place for that skill set to develop. Their basketball asks players to think, create and embrace the smaller details that keep a high-level offense functioning. Washington has a chance to learn within that environment while expanding his playmaking and decision-making. I’m especially curious to compare the player we saw this summer with the one we see toward the end of his freshman year.

Washington is a name I did not know who flashed some scoring versatility from the guard spot. He knocked down the three when defenders gave him room, but he wasn’t completely dependent on getting looks from behind the arc. He also found openings in the mid-range and showed he could get himself into a comfortable pull-up. What added to his day was his communication. Washington directed teammates and wasn’t afraid to talk through plays, giving him a little more presence on the floor than just his scoring. The shot-making is worth tracking as his overall guard game continues to develop but he will certainly develop over at Rock Canyon. Curious to see what he looks like by the end of the year, but he made the move to get out and compete and show what he has.