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UCLA Basketball Recruiting: 5-Star Power Forward P.J. Washington has the Bruins in his Top 8

By Mike Regalado

Feb 14, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jonah Bolden (43) celebrates a basket against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Bruins won 78-65. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 14, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Jonah Bolden (43) celebrates a basket against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the first half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Bruins won 78-65. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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The #1 power forward in the nation, P.J. Washington, has named his top 8 teams and the UCLA Basketball team has made the cut.

P.J. Washington (Findlay Prep HS/Las vegas, NV), the 5-star power forward and top player at is position in the 2017 class has narrowed his college choices down to 8 schools and has the UCLA Basketball team in the mix.

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At 6’7″, 225 lbs., Washington has a long, solid body. He has freakish athleticism and can take over a game on the both ends of the court. On offense he attacks the rim with his quickness and agility. He also has great body control when he is the flying through the air and can maneuver around defenders. On top of that he has great ball control and a beauty of an outside shot.

On defense he is very aggressive defending the ball down low. Washington is also a sensational shot blocker, as he not just stops shots, but sends them into the stands.

The Bruins have been successful recruiting players in the front court in the Steve Alford era. In 2014, the Bruins landed three 5-star front court players: Thomas Welsh, Kevon Looney and Jonah Bolden. This year, UCLA welcomes 5-star big men T.J Leaf and Ike Anigbogu.

For the 2017 class UCLA has secured a commitment from 4-star C

Jalen Hill

, the #15 center in 2017. Along with commits PG

Jaylen Hands

and SG

LiAngelo Ball

, the Bruins are the #3 team in the nation,

according to Scout.com

.

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If Washington were to commit to the Bruins, there is a very good chance UCLA claims the top recruiting class for 2017, and a second consecutive top 5 class. It might have taken a while, but recruiting is finally going UCLA’s way. Let us hope it stays that way. Go Bruins!