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Top-30 overall recruit Chris Washington Jr. commits to Alabama

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Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats calls to his team during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Chris Washington Jr., a four-star prospect in the 2026 class, has committed to Alabama, he told Rivals.

The 6-foot-8 small forward out of Providence Christian Academy (TN) visited Tuscaloosa over the weekend and decided to commit to Nate Oats. He chose the Crimson Tide over offers from Auburn, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Cincinnati, Villanova, and FAMU.

Washington is the No. 26 overall player in the 2026 class, according to Rivals’ Top-150 Player Rankings. He’s also the No. 9 small forward and the No. 1 player out of Tennessee.

Washington on his commitment to Alabama

Chris Washington Jr, a native of Gainesville, Florida, discussed his commitment to the Tide with Rivals.

“I chose Alabama because they’ve been recruiting me since I was a freshman in high school and they’ve just been keeping in contact with me since then. I feel like Nate Oats, coach (Christian) Pino, and the whole staff believe in me.”

In his own words, what type of player is Alabama getting in Washington?

“I’d say I’m a big guard. Maybe Brandon Miller, 2.0. You know, KD (Kevin Durant). I’m a big guard.”

He has a message for Alabama fans.

“They’re getting a dog.”

Washington a standout at NBPA Top-100 Camp

According to Rivals’ Jamie Shaw, Chris Washington Jr. was one of standouts from the NBPA Top-100 Camp earlier this summer:

“Watching (Chris) in this event, it is easy to see why he is thought of with such lofty regards. Washington is listed in the 6-foot-8 range, he is a fluid athlete who has ball skills and touch. His game is still coming together, as he is tightening up his skill set. He averaged 15.2 points while giving some impressive highlight dunks.”

Jamie Shaw also evaluated Washington on the Under Armour Circuit:

“Chris Washington has a great frame with length and athletic fluidity. The intrigue with the 6-foot-8 wing is his motor and instincts. He is an active rebounder, collecting weak side blocked shots and deflections. His offense was in transition and in straight lines at the rim. He will need to continue developing his ball skills and shooting range, but the production is there with his length and motor.”