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Top-30 Wing Chris Washington Jr. Decommits From Alabama, Reopens 2026 Recruitment

Alabama’s 2026 class slips in composite rankings after losing its first pledge.

Overview

  • The 6-foot-8 four-star from Providence Christian Academy told Rivals he is backing off his Sept. 8 pledge and did not give a reason.
  • On3’s Joe Tipton reported that Washington has reopened his recruitment.
  • Washington is ranked No. 30 overall in 2026 by Rivals, No. 9 at small forward, and No. 1 in Tennessee.
  • He originally chose Alabama over Ole Miss and also holds offers from Auburn, Tennessee, Cincinnati, Villanova and FAMU.
  • With Washington out, Alabama’s class now features only signed guard Tarris Bouie and ranks No. 57 in the 247Sports composite.