SCOUTING TIMELINE: Present and past evaluations of P.J. Washington
P.J. Washington has been a highly-regarded 2017 recruit for some time. Here's what analysts have said about him during his recruitment.
| WHO | WHERE/WHAT | WHAT WAS SAID |
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Dustin McComas, Orangebloods.com |
USA Basketball (7/14/2016) |
"He didn’t score like some others, and missed badly on a few open jumpers early in the scrimmage before finding his stroke later on. But Washington might have been the most impressive player overall Wednesday night. The five-star prospect and Frisco, Texas native ripped the ball away from a player on back-to-back positions in the press, and took one of those coast-to-coast for a layup. Washington, who is rated the No. 19 prospect overall, fought for rebounds, played with terrific toughness, and positioned himself well on both offense and defense. Because of his strength and motor, Washington made himself a part of so many plays on both ends of the floor, and impacted the game offensively inside and out and also defensively in the full-court and half-court." |
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Dustin McComas, Orangebloods.com |
USA Basketball (6/20/2016) |
"P.J. Washington showing up to the gym and playing with energy and toughness is basically a guarantee. But the 6-7 1/2 combo forward keeps displaying improved skill too. During a one-on-one big man, inside-outside offensive session, Washington was the best player among a loaded group of bigs. He put the ball on the floor from the outside and shot it well, and he also was able to go down low and get buckets against taller, older players. |
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Clint Jackson, Tar Heel Illustrated |
Nike EYBL (5/23/2016) |
"P.J. Washington just exudes confidence. He looks confident in warm-ups. He shows relentless confidence in game settings. He looks everyone in the eye. He offers a firm hand shake when given the opportunity to meet someone. ... Simply put, the 6-7, 240-pound combo-forward from Henderson (Nev.) Findlay Prep will probably never be passive in any sort of situation. Particularly on a basketball court. ... "The junior did his usual thing over the course of the weekend. He dropped double-digit points. He grabbed double-digit rebounds. He made ferocious and athletic plays in transition. He showed power and skill, making tough plays in the paint or shooting long-range jumpers from the perimeter. He embraced the competition and brought the fight to the game. At times he just took over. He showed his trademark versatility that has scouts and college coaches debating whether he's a powerful wing forward on the next level or a tough power forward. The easy answer is he can play either role." |
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Eric Bossi and Krysten Peek, Rivals.com |
Hampton EYBL (5/14/2016) |
"He was hampered by some foul trouble, but five-star forward P.J. Washington was impressive for Team Penny. He's got all kinds of post game plus touch and is an energetic athlete and big time rebounder at 6-foot-7 or so. A tough shooting guard, Khalil Garland went down with a foot injury but looked good early and the recent Memphis decommit looks like legit Rivals150 candidate." |
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Eric Bossi, Rivals.com |
Ten on the Rise (12/24/2015) |
"A combo forward capable of playing on the wing or the interior, Washington has greatly expanded his game. He has become a dangerous shooter from three while remaining a junkyard dog who will rebound in traffic and attack the rim in transition." |
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Eric Bossi, Rivals.com |
Tarkanian Classic (12/17/2015) |
"A 6-foot-7 combo forward who has always rebounded well and scored on the interior, Washington has really expanded his game. Hemade some jumpers, attacked some off the dribble and looked more versatile thanever." |
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Dustin McComas, Orangebloods.com |
Peach Jam (7/13/2015) |
"P.J. Washington, a 2017 prospect playing up on the 17U circuit, helped carry the load for an undermanned Team Penny squad by scoring 13.8 points per game in five Peach Jam contests, including a 21-point game on 9-of-10 shooting. He shot 60-percent from the floor during the event, and was one of the best rebounders there (9.6 rebounds per game)." |
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Eric Bossi, Rivals.com |
EYBL Houston (5/9/2015) |
"In defeat, 2017's No. 29 player P.J. Washingtonwas very solid scoring 16 points and grabbing two rebounds. Thepower forward showed athleticism at the rim and nice touch on 15 footers fromthe baseline." |
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Dan McDonald, Rivals.com |
UA Association Grassroots Basketball League (4/11/2015) |
"...class of 2017 prospect P.J. Washington also had a terrific game for MWA. He went for 17 and nine rebounds and was simply a force around the rim. At 6-foot-8, Washington has a grown man's body and gets off his feet quickly around the rim." |
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Mike Kunstadt, Texas Hoops |
Prime Prep-Redemption Christian (1/8/2014) |
"Man knows how to finish strong in the paint. Has a great basketball body for just being a freshman. Does a nice job on the boards -- has tremendous upside." |
