(2022) PF Jalen Washington to UNC

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Program note before we get too involved in talking about Braden Smith in this thread, he already has his own thread.

[Chris007]

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

What took IE so long to begin with? lol Braden is like Indiana Elite through and through. 

I can't answer that was just told by a high school coach who has IE ties that Indiana needed to really push for him. 

[CSP]

Sorry .. forgot this was Washington's thread. 

[CSP]

Who does Jalen play with in AAU? 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

10 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Who does Jalen play with in AAU? 

Meanstreets in the EYBL (Nike)

[CSP]

2 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Meanstreets in the EYBL (Nike)

That's what I assumed. 

[HoosierFan1994]

I don't know much about Washington. Can anyone fill me in on his game? Can he shoot? Feel he and CJ are the only 2022 in-state guys. 

[CSP]

1 minute ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

I don't know much about Washington. Can anyone fill me in on his game? Can he shoot?

yes

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

6 minutes ago, HoosierFan1994 said:

 Can he shoot? 

Washington averaged 12.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1% from the field, 79.2% at the free-throw line and 40.0% on 3-pointers. He also anchored West Side's defense with 27 blocks.

Don't let his somewhat pedestrian ppg throw you.  West Side was a very balanced scoring team.

[CSP]

1 minute ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Washington averaged 12.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1% from the field, 79.2% at the free-throw line and 40.0% on 3-pointers. He also anchored West Side's defense with 27 blocks.

Don't let his somewhat pedestrian ppg throw you.  West Side was a very balanced scoring team.

And took Carmel to OT in the Semi state. 

[HoosierFan1994]

3 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Washington averaged 12.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game while shooting 49.1% from the field, 79.2% at the free-throw line and 40.0% on 3-pointers. He also anchored West Side's defense with 27 blocks.

Don't let his somewhat pedestrian ppg throw you.  West Side was a very balanced scoring team.

Pretty good for a 6'9 kid. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

57-min. clip of Washington playing for Meanstreets in the NY2LA's Swish N' Dish event being played this weekend.   The knee brace he's wearing looks to be a much sturdier brace than the one he wore during high school season but it certainly didn't appear to be a bother to him in this clip.

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Eric Bossi -

IMPORTANT SPRING AND SUMMER AHEAD FOR CASEY AND WASHINGTON

Currently ranked No. 24 and No. 31 in the class of 2022 by 247Sports, big men Jalen Washington and AJ Casey team up together on Meanstreets and they each have an important spring and summer ahead of them.

A product of Gary, Ind., Washington is still getting back to full speed from a knee injury and the 6-foot-9 junior’s game is in a state of change. He’s adding to his frame as he matures and while he’s currently listed as a power forward, he may make more sense on the college level as a skilled five man who can help control the glass, play good positional defense and also soften defenses a bit because he’s a good jump shooter. He’s also still wearing a bulky brace and it will be interesting to see if he’s able to move around a little better once he sheds it. Illinois, Michigan State, Purdue and Stanford have been among those prioritizing him and of course the new Indiana staff is likely to make him a priority as they settle in.

Friday and Saturday were my first chances to see Casey in person since almost two summers ago, so it was nice to see him live compared to on film. At 6-foot-7, maybe 6-foot-8 he’s pretty mobile and he’s got some skill. A good athlete, he’s a guy that many coaches have told me they are interested in getting a better look at. Some think he’s every bit as good, if not better, than he’s currently ranked while others have wondered. As for his weekend play, he was generally solid and I’m looking forward to seeing what type of summer he has as we look to get a better handle on the rising senior class.

I would imagine new DePaul coach Tony Stubblefield will try to make him a priority and Casey did score offers from Memphis and Gonzaga during the winter months. Illinois, Louisville, Michigan, Purdue and many others are also involved. Just who will show up to watch him play – assuming coaches can get out at some point this summer – will be interesting to see.

[Uspshoosier]

Texas offered 

[Trish]

On 4/1/2021 at 11:07 AM, Chris007 said:

When fife gets here, we will be the leader for him

Just saw Dane was recruiting him as well.

Would be a great landing for Dane! 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Just commented in the '22 Recruiting thread how difficult it is to get info from the non-shoe company sponsored AAU events except for an occasional tweet and voila, one pops up.

Scott Burgess - Senior Scouting Director for PrepHoopsIL  --  Best I have seen Jalen Washington since pre injury today. Five star power forward dropping wet 15 foot jumpers one after another, hook shots, quick post moves.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Matt Reynolds - Director of Prep Hoops Circuit -  Jalen Washington cleaned up everything inside for @nikemeanstreets  this weekend. Not to mention he shot it well out of pick and pop. Washington has a bright future at the High Major level.

Team went 6-0 on the weekend.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Really hope we can get him. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I can't get the video itself to transfer, but there is a 1 min. clip of Washington from this past weekend's AAU event you can access at:

https://www.facebook.com/Wegotnexthoops1/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

This will be a dogfight recruitment to the end.

2022 Jalen Washington of Gary West Side/Meanstreets conducted a Zoom meeting with Alabama this evening.  Purdue, Michigan State and South Carolina have also made contact in recent days.