Top-30 overall recruit Chris Washington Jr. decommits from Alabama

Chris Washington Jr.,a. four-star small forward in the 2026 class, has decommitted from Alabama, he told Rivals.

The 6-foot-8 small forward out of Providence Christian Academy (TN) committed to the Crimson Tide back in September. He was the first ‘Bama pledge of their 2026 class.

Washington initially chose the Tide over Ole Miss, but also received offers from Auburn, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Villanova, and FAMU.

He is the No. 30 overall player in the 2026 class, according to Rivals’ Top-150 Player Rankings. He’s also the No. 9 small forward and the No. 1 player out of Tennessee. 

With Washington reopening his recruitment, Alabama now has only one player committed in the class — four-star SF Tarris Bouie (No. 51 NATL). The Tide have also been recently trending for four-star SG Qayden Samuels (No. 18 NATL).

Washington a standout at NBPA Top-100 Camp

According to Rivals’ Jamie Shaw, Chris Washington Jr. was one of standouts from the NBPA Top-100 Camp earlier this summer:

“Watching (Chris) in this event, it is easy to see why he is thought of with such lofty regards. Washington is listed in the 6-foot-8 range, he is a fluid athlete who has ball skills and touch. His game is still coming together, as he is tightening up his skill set. He averaged 15.2 points while giving some impressive highlight dunks.”

Jamie Shaw also evaluated Washington on the Under Armour Circuit: 

“Chris Washington has a great frame with length and athletic fluidity. The intrigue with the 6-foot-8 wing is his motor and instincts. He is an active rebounder, collecting weak side blocked shots and deflections. His offense was in transition and in straight lines at the rim. He will need to continue developing his ball skills and shooting range, but the production is there with his length and motor.”