Tyrone Lewis Washington Jr. (born November 15, 2001) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the

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(NBA), on a two-way contract with the

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of the

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. He played

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for the

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. He was a consensus five-star

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and one of the top

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s in the 2021 class.

High school career

Washington played basketball for Cesar Chavez High School in

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. As a sophomore, he averaged 23.2 points, 4.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.3 steals per game. Washington transferred to AZ Compass Prep School in

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during his junior season. As a senior, he averaged 24 points, seven assists, and six rebounds per game, leading his team to a 30–2 record. He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.

Recruiting

Washington was a consensus five-star

and one of the top

s in the 2021 class. On November 15, 2020, he committed to playing college basketball for Creighton. He decommitted on March 11, 2021, nine days after head coach Greg McDermott recalled telling his players, "I need everybody to stay on the plantation. I can't have anybody leave the plantation," following a loss in February. On May 12, 2021, Washington committed to

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over offers from

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, Baylor,

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and

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College career

On January 8, 2022, Washington recorded 17 points and 17 assists in a 92–77 win against Georgia, surpassing

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's single-game school record for assists. On January 15, Washington scored a career-high 28 points in a 107–79 win against

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. As a freshman, Washington averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All- SEC as well as the All-Freshman Team. On April 6, Washington declared for the

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, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Professional career

Houston Rockets (2022–2023)

Washington was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 29th overall pick in the

. The Grizzlies traded Washington and

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to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night for Jake LaRavia. The Timberwolves subsequently traded Washington to the

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for Wendell Moore. On October 2, 2022, Washington made his preseason debut, registering eight points along with three rebounds and one assist in a 134–96 win against the

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. On July 8, 2023, Washington was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a five-team trade. On July 12, he was traded again, this time to the Oklahoma City Thunder, along with

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, Rudy Gay and a 2026 second-round pick, in exchange for Patty Mills. On August 18, he was waived by the Thunder.

Milwaukee Bucks / Wisconsin Herd (2023–present)

On August 29, 2023, Washington signed a two-way contract with the

Career statistics

NBA

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References

External links

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Kentucky Wildcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Washington, TyTy Jr. 2001 births Living people American men's basketball players Basketball players from Phoenix, Arizona Houston Rockets players Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball players Memphis Grizzlies draft picks Milwaukee Bucks players Point guards Rio Grande Valley Vipers players Wisconsin Herd players