After three straight games playing single-digit minutes, there was speculation about Washington's ability and future here at Minnesota.
Over the past two games on the road against Iowa and Michigan, Washington has been sensational. He averaged 20.5 ppg, four rebounds and five assists per game in those contests. He is picking his spots to attack, playing within himself and slashing to the rim aggressively.
On Saturday against the Wolverines, Washington hit nine of his first ten shots and 11/16 overall. He hit one three and all three of his free throws. The way he drives to the hoop and uses that quick first step to get by defenders is his biggest advantage. He hit several tough floaters and mid-range jumpers against the Wolverines and that may not be sustainable, but the way he is able to split double teams and navigate into the paint shows how bright the future could be with him in the fold.
He still goes through growing pains and is far from a finished product, but last week was a big step forward for him and it showed flashes of a guy who could be a 16 point/7 assist time of player for Minnesota down the road.
He scores in a variety of different ways, from crafty layups around the rim, to mid-range jump shots, a corner three and multiple transition pushes where he uses his speed and toughness to finish through traffic at the goal. It will be intriguing to see if he can do more of the same against the length and athleticism of Nebraska tonight.
Here is the full four and a half minute tape of his production on Saturday:
Over the past two games on the road against Iowa and Michigan, Washington has been sensational. He averaged 20.5 ppg, four rebounds and five assists per game in those contests. He is picking his spots to attack, playing within himself and slashing to the rim aggressively.
On Saturday against the Wolverines, Washington hit nine of his first ten shots and 11/16 overall. He hit one three and all three of his free throws. The way he drives to the hoop and uses that quick first step to get by defenders is his biggest advantage. He hit several tough floaters and mid-range jumpers against the Wolverines and that may not be sustainable, but the way he is able to split double teams and navigate into the paint shows how bright the future could be with him in the fold.
He still goes through growing pains and is far from a finished product, but last week was a big step forward for him and it showed flashes of a guy who could be a 16 point/7 assist time of player for Minnesota down the road.
He scores in a variety of different ways, from crafty layups around the rim, to mid-range jump shots, a corner three and multiple transition pushes where he uses his speed and toughness to finish through traffic at the goal. It will be intriguing to see if he can do more of the same against the length and athleticism of Nebraska tonight.
Here is the full four and a half minute tape of his production on Saturday:
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