Washburn, commonly known as “Z,” has made significant strides since his middle school days at Stuart. He’s always been a high-motor kid with elite athleticism but expanding his skillset and IQ at an advanced rate have been positive developments over the past two seasons. Head Coach Leroy Hickerson has entrusted Z with key varsity responsibilities since the moment he became a Redhawk but he’ll have to operate as one-third of a big 3 this year as a junior after the program lost key production to the transfer portal. With 2027 Darian Shy Darian Shy 5'9" | PG Seneca | 2027 State KY running the show and 2028 Prestyn Wheatley Prestyn Wheatley 6'5" | SF/PF Seneca | 2028 State KY serving as a do-it-all SF, I expect Z to thrive as the team’s best slashing threat.