George Washington III, top-100 2023 recruit, decommits from Ohio State

George Washington III, a senior at Chaminade Julienne High School, announced Monday he’s reopening his recruitment 10 months after committing to Ohio State .

A 6-foot-3 guard, Washington ranks 77th in the class of 2023, according to Rivals.com. He moved to Dayton with his family this year when his dad, George Washington, joined Tamika Williams-Jeter’s staff as an assistant coach with the Dayton Flyers women’s basketball program.

“First, I would like to thank coach (Chris) Holtmann and the entire coaching staff for believing in me,” Washington wrote on Twitter. “I would also like to thank Buckeye Nation and the entire OSU family for welcoming me into the community. However, at this time, after much thought, prayer and deep discussion with my family, I would like to announce that I’ll be de-committing from The Ohio State University and reopening my recruitment. Thank you, OSU, for the opportunity and understanding. I will always love Buckeye Nation. I am excited to see what the future holds!”

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Washington averaged 23.4 points and 6.8 rebounds as a junior last season at Christian Academy of Louisville. His brothers Jackson, a junior and Jayden, a freshman, are also attending CJ.

Washington was the first member of Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting class that also includes Scott Middleton, Devin Royal and Austin Parks. It was the fifth-ranked class in the country with Washington.

Ohio State’s 2023 recruiting efforts continued Saturday when Bronny James, son of LeBron James, visited Ohio State.