2022 Recruiting: Jalen Washington

[Storrs South]

 

[bendm]

5* alert

 

[auror]

Coach Murray 👀

 

[Hey Adrien!]

From 247's Brian Snow:

Has ideal combination of size, length, skill and athleticism at the forward position. Has a huge wingspan and great hands, A new age power forward with tremendous upside. Can make shots from three, score down low or create off the dribble, A do-it-all player. A tremendous rebounder and someone who should be able to defend all over the court. He has to continue to get stronger and more consistent with his motor, but the physical tools and skills are there for him to be an elite prospect.

 

[husky429]

He has the chance to be our first 5*. Murray has been recruiting him for a couple of years now.

Highlights (some overlap with the aau ones):



FORUM Tip-Off 2020: Purdue target Jalen Washington

2022 Jalen Washington Highlights w/ Meanstreets EYBL at Grassroots Showcase!

2022 five-star PF Jalen Washington Run-N-Slam highlights

Run 'N Slam 2021 — Jalen Washington vs Shining Star

Anthony Davis 2.0?! 5-Star Jalen Washington is a BEAST PF out of Gary, Indiana!!

 

[husky429]

Full games from his HS season:



Koron vs Gary West Side

 

[uconngb]

THE UConn

is this gonna be a new thing for us? Like THE Ohio State University??

 

[imno1]

THE UConn

is this gonna be a new thing for us? Like THE Ohio State University??

Just be glad it wasn't The Yukon

 

[husky429]

Great size for a PF. Long arms.

Great jumper hits a bunch of mid-range and 3s in these highlights.

Doesn't handle the ball much at all. I don't think that's a part of his game outside of the occasional 1 dribble drive.

Looks like his offense is all catch and shoot jumpers, and a right-hand jump hook. Basic, quick post-up game, but no great footwork really. Plays the best from the mid and high post

Impressed by his passing vs the zone

Finishes with both hands... not just a dunker inside.

His jab step into a jumper is superb

Solid IQ

 

[kansashusky]

Meanstreets is a tough nut to crack but I am glad Murray is trying. Nice to expand the recruiting footprint.

 

[Ricker]

5*? Really? Watched about 20 minutes of various tapes. Nice shot but I see more like a top 100 type player based on the shot, and even lower rating on all around game. Also didn't really see an 'alpha' take over the game attitude that I think should go with 5* territory. Nice player, I just don't think he's 5*.

 

[BoukofJames]

I love how active Murray is

 

[husky429]

5*? Really? Watched about 20 minutes of various tapes. Nice shot but I see more like a top 100 type player based on the shot, and even lower rating on all around game. Also didn't really see an 'alpha' take over the game attitude that I think should go with 5* territory. Nice player, I just don't think he's 5*.

Kinda agree. Personally I prefer Fillipowski.

 

[Samoo]

Reminds me of Kevin McHale in close, but with 3 range.

 

[millertime7774]

Looks a lot like Donyell to me...