OTR Recruiting News – Top-40 recruit Christopher Washington Jr. commits to Alabama – September 9, 2025

Top-40 recruit Christopher Washington Jr. commits to Alabama

By: Ross Van De Griek

6-foot-8 senior Christopher Washington Jr, out of Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has announced he has committed to the University of Alabama. He chose the Crimson Tide over Auburn, Cincinnati, Florida A&M, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Villanova, and several others.

Washington Jr. is rated as the No. 40 overall prospect, the No. 18 small forward, and the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Tennessee for the Class of 2026, according to 247Sports.

Washington Jr. is the first member of Alabama’s 2026 recruiting cycle for Nate Oats, where he was heavily recruited by assistant coaches Preston Murphy and Christian Pino.

Washington Made Statement for The Villages Charter During Sophomore Season

During the 2023-2024 season, when Washington Jr. was a sophomore, he averaged 15.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 50% from the field and 30% from the three-point line for the Buffalo.

Washington Had a Stellar Junior Season at Providence Christian Academy

Washington transferred from The Villages Charter to Providence Christian Academy between his sophomore and junior seasons, where he averaged 15.5 points and seven rebounds per game, helping lead the Lions to the Class A-Division II state title last season.

What Does Christopher Washington Jr. Bring to Alabama

Washington brings a combination skillset of size, length, athleticism, and versatility, which will be a huge upside for the program, where he could make an immediate impact for Coach Oats and the rest of the coaching staff.

Washington Jr. Made National Noise at NBPA Top 100 Camp

During the summer, Washington Jr. made an appearance at the NBPA Top 100 camp in Rock Hill, where he climbed up the recruiting rankings. He brought a ton of fluidity to his game, as well as scoring in double figures in every game he played in. Washington averaged 15.2 points per game, where most of his scoring came off highlight dunks as well as expanding his game, becoming more comfortable when it came to shooting from the mid-range as well as from behind the arc.

Washington Made an Appearance on the Under Armour Circuit

During the Grassroots season, Washington played for B-Maze Elite, which is part of the Under Armour Association Circuit (UAA), where he averaged 12.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, 1.1 steals, and 1.3 assists per game.

247Sports Director of Scouting Adam Finkelstein on Washington: Washington is one of the highest-level athletes in the national class. He’s an extreme leaper who makes it look almost effortless when he gets his head on the rim. He can rise to catch lobs, fly at the offensive glass for tip-dunks, or throw down the type of open-floor dunks that can immediately change the momentum of a game. Washington is also a super smooth runner who sprints the floor with long, fluid strides. He has terrific wing size with long arms and long legs, but that high center of gravity and lean build make it difficult for him to hold his ground, even though he’s not averse to contact.