Previous Rank: 64rnWashington was a new arrival to the state the last time we updated the 2023 rankings. Now that we’ve gotten to know him a little better it’s easy to see the BFL big man has some serious talent. He’s already got the body to play at the next level at 6’8 with broad shoulders and a powerful base. But he’s not just a big body, Washington knows how to find space off of pick and rolls or when his teammates drive and draw extra defenders. He’s an excellent finisher around the rim and once he establishes position, he is not likely to be moved. This helps with rebounding, entry passes, and ensuring he starts his attack as close to the rim as possible. Even when his strength is matched in the post, he has the wherewithal to feel out where the defender is leveraging him and spin out of it towards the hoop.

There is no missing Washington on the court. He is big, strong and makes it readily apparent with the way he attacks the rim on both ends of the floor. Monster jams, big-time blocks, and he showed good ability to cover ground, blocking a three after a long closeout. He is going to make most players think twice about challenging him at the rim and seemed to relish contact, not just at the rim, but setting screens, boxing out, and owning his space on the court.