Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles forward Kenny White Jr. (13) collects a defensive rebound in the second half of the NCAA basketball game between the Cincinnati Bearcats and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021. Cincinnati finished its non-conference schedule with a 76-67 win over the Golden Eagles. Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles At Cincinnati Bearcats Basketball Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK

Cincinnati Makes Four-Star 2026 Forward's Final Seven Schools

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman | Last updated Jul 21, 2025 2:26 PM ET

The Bearcats men's basketball team is in the final seven schools for four-star 2026 forward Chris Washington Jr. out of Village Charter School (Florida). Rivals' Joe Tipton broke the news.

The 6-7 talent held 20 other offers before cutting his list. That final group consists of Alabama, Auburn, Cincinnati, FAMU, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Villanova.

According to 247Sports, Washington is the 23rd-ranked player nationally and the 12th-best small forward.

He visited Cincinnati unofficially this past August and was offered shortly after. The Bearcats are likely dialing into their first 2026 commitment soon.

4⭐️ Chris Washington Jr. is down to a list of seven schools that includes Villanova.

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