Washington has transitioned very smoothly to Indy Heat 16u and was a big part of a pair of wins on Saturday at the Battle of the Brands. The 6’5″ guard had 20 points in their first victory and then 16 points laster in the evening in another win. His size, length, and athleticism in the backcourt is very hard for opposing guards to deal with.

The National 4-Star sophomore put together one of the most impressive 4th Q scoring performances I have ever seen. Beginning the last period with just six points and no made field goals, he completely took over the game scoring 20 of his team high 26 points. He’s a smooth offensive talent that trusts the work he puts in. He may seem to take tough shots, but he makes a lot of tough shots. At 6’5”, he’s able to elevate over essentially any matchup that guards him. Big time scorer it’s big time talent with his best basketball still ahead of him.

It doesn’t take a seasoned basketball scout to recognize why this 6’5″ sophomore guard is considered a four-star prospect nationally in the Class of 2028. Washington was held to just four points in the first half, but was able to find his grove in the second half finishing with a team-leading 18 points. However, New Albany fell to Fishers 81-60. His shot-making and fluid athleticism, while playing against one of the best teams in the Midwest, is really impressive for a sophomore.

Coming into this season, it was going to be very important that Noah Washington Noah Washington 6'5" | SG New Albany | 2028 State #52 Nation IN breaks out and lives up to the hype in his sophomore year and so far, he has done that and then some. A player that has all the in-state colleges and more other key high major programs interested in him, Washington is arguably the highest-rated prospect we have in the entire state of Indiana. Washington has already put on multiple shows this season which has led the Bulldogs to a 2-1 record. It will not be long before most blue blood programs extend offers. Catch Washington this week when New Albany travels to Floyd Central on Friday.