Southern Slam: Washington Jr. Chooses Rocky Top
Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Volunteers landed a marquee commitment as 2026 four-star small forward Christopher Washington Jr. from Providence Christian Academy (TN) pledged to play for Rocky Top. Washington, a consensus top-50 recruit and Tennessee’s top in-state prospect, spurned offers from Auburn, Ole Miss, USC, and Villanova—after briefly pledging to Alabama. At 6-foot-8 and 195 pounds, he brings length, paint-prowling ability, and a scorching 44% three-point mark. Tennessee’s incoming class also features point guard Marquis Clark, swing forwards Ralph Scott and Manny Green, plus transfers Dai Dai Ames, Miles Rubin, Jalen Harralson, and Tyler Lundblade. The Vols staff celebrates yet another win in local recruiting intelligence.
In a strategic masterstroke worthy of a 90s heist flick, Rick Barnes has essentially stolen Vandy’s neighbor, and Washington Jr. now finds himself living in Rocky Top real estate tax heaven. Rumor has it he negotiated his own scholarship package in moon pies and sweet tea. Meanwhile, the other recruits are sharpening their three-point bows, hoping to impress the coach by sinking nothing but net and not accidentally dribbling into the band. Transfer portal? More like transfer party—bring your own confetti.
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