Overview
- On Nov. 17, multiple outlets reported that the 6-8 forward backed off his Sept. 8 pledge to Alabama and reopened his recruitment.
- Tarris Bouie signed his National Letter of Intent on Nov. 12 and now stands as Alabama’s lone 2026 addition.
- Recruiting services differ on Washington’s status, with Rivals ranking him No. 30 nationally and No. 1 in Tennessee, while the 247Sports Composite lists him at No. 41.
- He originally chose Alabama over Ole Miss and holds offers from Auburn, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Villanova and Florida A&M.
- Scouting reports noted his length, athleticism and standout showing at the NBPA Top-100 Camp, while unverified chatter linking his exit to Alabama targeting Qayden Samuels remains speculative.