USC Dealt Concerning Update on Kobe Bryant's Nephew

Recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong has logged an expert prediction for Washington to land at Oregon. The move raises eyebrows because USC had been firmly in the mix. The update signals a shift in momentum that could affect how the rest of Washington’s recruitment unfolds.

Washington is the nephew of late NBA legend Kobe Bryant, a detail that has drawn national attention to his college decision. As part of the prediction graphic posted by On3 Recruits, Washington is shown in a Bishop Gorman uniform, smiling with Oregon’s logo below his name.

According to On3’s recruiting prediction machine, Wiltfong’s pick comes with a 60% confidence level. That number carries weight given Wiltfong’s long-standing track record of accuracy in high-profile predictions. The news being that Oregon is favored to land him despite USC being in the mix has already drawn attention among fans and insiders.

If the current trend holds, Oregon could be the program best positioned to land one of the most talked-about defensive backs in the class.