Howard Washington Explained

Howard Washington
Number:2
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:167
League:ABA
Team:Buffalo eXtreme
Birth Date:1998 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Buffalo, New York, US
Nationality:American-Canadian
High School:
College:Syracuse (2017–2020)
Draft Year:2022
Career Start:2017
Years1:2023–present
Team1:Buffalo eXtreme
Cyears1:2022–present
Cteam1:Bishop Timon – St. Jude (assistant)
Highlights:
  • All-ABA Honorable Mention (2024)
  • ACC Bob Bradley Spirit and Courage Award (2020)
  • Dick's High School National Champion (2015)
  • MMAA Player of the Year (2014)

Howard Washington Jr. (born March 24, 1998) is an American-Canadian professional basketball player for the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA). He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.

Washington is currently assistant coach for Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School

Early life

Washington was born in Buffalo, New York to mother Kacey Washington, a Canadian, and father Howard Washington Sr.[1] Because of his mother's heritage, Washington claims American and Canadian dual citizenship under jus sanguinis.[2]

High school career

He initially played basketball at Canisius High School in Buffalo, where in his sophomore season he was named Monsignor Martin Athletic Association Player of the Year.[3]

He transferred to Montverde Academy in Florida for his junior and senior year, where he helped Montverde defeat Oak Hill Academy 70–61 to win the 2015 Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Championship.[4]

Washington then spent a year at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario.[1] Washington participated in the 2017 BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game, where he won the Three-Point Contest.[5]

College career

He committed to Syracuse in March 2017 after initially committing to Butler.[6]

While at practice for his freshman 2017–18 season, Washington suffered an ACL tear and a partially torn MCL.[7] During his recovery, he suffered a stroke in September 2018 as a result of an undiagnosed patent foramen ovale.[8] After emergency surgery, Washington returned to play just 33 days later.[9] He was granted a medical redshirt exemption for the remainder of the 2018–19 season, but continued practicing with the team. For his perseverance, Washington received the 2020 ACC Bob Bradley Spirit and Courage Award.[10]

Frustrated with his lack of playing time during the 2019–20 season, Washington entered the transfer portal in March 2020.[11] He transferred to South Alabama in September 2020, intending to play at the school as a fourth-year junior.[12] Later that same year, he opted out of playing for the 2020–2021 season.[13]

Professional career

In October 2023, Washington signed with the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association.[14] He received an All-ABA honorable mention after leading the team in assists during the 2023–24 season.[15]

National team career

Washington represented Canada at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship.[16] Canada went 4–3 in the tournament and finished sixth place overall, with Washington's 41.4 percent 3-point shooting ranking him fourth among all players.[2]

Coaching career

Washington is currently assistant coach for Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School under Jason Rowe.[17] They reached the CHSAA Championship Game in March 2023, losing to Monsignor Farrell High School.[18] In March 2024 they again played in the CHSAA Championship Game, losing to Chaminade High School.[19]

Career statistics

ABA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Buffalo| 17 || 17 || – || .440 || .430 || .800 || 5.6 || 9.4 || 1.8 || 0.3 || 18.5|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 17 || 17 || – || .440 || .430 || .800 || 5.6 || 9.4 || 1.8 || 0.3 || 18.5|-

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Syracuse| 18 || 0 || 6.1 || .294 || .167 || .700 || 0.83 || 0.56 || 0.33 || 0.06 || 1.06|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Syracuse| 3 || 0 || 3.3 || .000 || .000 || .000 || 1.33 || 0.33 || 0.00 || 0.00 || 0.00|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Syracuse| 20 || 0 || 7.4 || .269 || .154 || 1.000 || 0.85 || 1.20 || 0.40 || 0.00 || 1.15|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 41 || 0 || 6.5 || .273 || .154 || .824 || 0.88 || 0.85 || 0.34 || 0.02 || 1.02|-

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Howard Washington . Syracuse University Athletics . November 5, 2023 . November 10, 2023.
  2. Web site: Woods . David . Insider: Howard Washington Jr. wants to help Butler immediately . IndyStar . June 30, 2015 . November 10, 2023.
  3. Web site: Wood . Russ . ACC high on Washington . Basketball Recruiting . March 17, 2015 . November 10, 2023.
  4. Web site: Don't Overlook Syracuse Hoops '16 Target Howard Washington . Orange Fizz . April 9, 2015 . November 10, 2023.
  5. Web site: Award Winners . All Canadian Game . November 10, 2023.
  6. Web site: Chiappone . Dominic . Chouinard . Kyle . Howard Washington attended 3 different high schools to end up at the only college he wanted . The Daily Orange . November 6, 2017 . November 10, 2023.
  7. Web site: Szuba . James . Syracuse basketball point guard Howard Washington’s knee recovery is on pace . Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician . October 23, 2018 . November 10, 2023.
  8. Web site: Waters . Mike . How doctors repaired Howard Washington’s heart, helped him beat odds after stroke . syracuse . May 24, 2019 . November 10, 2023.
  9. Web site: Waters . Mike . Washington . Howard . Syracuse’s Howard Washington reveals chilling story: ‘I had a stroke’ . syracuse . February 26, 2019 . November 10, 2023.
  10. Web site: Waters . Mike . Syracuse’s Howard Washington receives ACC’s Bob Bradley Courage Award . syracuse . March 11, 2020 . November 10, 2023.
  11. Web site: Chiappone . Dominic . Chouinard . Kyle . Point guard Howard Washington enters the transfer portal . The Daily Orange . March 15, 2020 . November 10, 2023.
  12. Web site: Waters . Mike . Former Syracuse player Howard Washington transfers to South Alabama . syracuse . September 1, 2020 . November 10, 2023.
  13. Web site: Waters . Mike . Former Syracuse player Howard Washington opts out of 2020–21 season at South Alabama . syracuse . December 1, 2020 . November 10, 2023.
  14. Web site: Howard Washington signs with Buffalo eXtreme . X (formerly Twitter) . October 13, 2023 . November 10, 2023.
  15. Web site: ABA East Region on Instagram: "All-ABA East Region Honorable Mention" . Instagram . March 1, 2024 . March 2, 2024.
  16. Web site: Howard Washington Jr . FIBA.basketball . November 10, 2023 . November 10, 2023.
  17. Web site: Bishop Timon wins first Manhattan Cup in 22 years, beating Canisius, 72-57 . Buffalo News . February 26, 2023 . November 10, 2023.
  18. Web site: D'Amodio . Joe . HS boys’ basketball: Defense ignites Farrell’s Catholic A state championship victory (photos) . silive . March 11, 2023 . November 10, 2023.
  19. Web site: Lindsay . Matt . Chaminade digs deep under pressure, wins CHSAA state Class A boys basketball championship in double overtime . Newsday . March 9, 2024 . March 14, 2024.