Miami is a Real Contender For New Mexico Guard Transfer Tru Washington

[Trinton Breeze]

According to many reports, Jai Lucas and the Miami Hurricanes are the team to watch for New Mexico guard transfer Tru Washington.

A lot of people expected him to quickly move to Xavier to join his former head coach from New Mexico, Richard Pitino. However, Miami has positioned itself as a strong contender, if not the frontrunner, in Washington's recruitment.

Washington is a guard standing 6-feet-4 inches tall and weighing 195 pounds, who played as a starter for New Mexico. In 2024, he was...

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Crystal Ball to the Canes from Travis Branham

 

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[theribdoctor]

physical defender, between him and Tre we are going to bully teams. really good steals guy and can finish. nice looking shot from 3.

 

[Trinton Breeze]

One of the best defenders in the nation

 

[hotshot]

One of the best defenders in the nation

Been awhile since we had one of those.

Shane Larkin and Durand Scott. Tonye Jekiri come to mind.

 

[Trav]

Jury is out on Jai but so far it looks like he's bringing in actual impact players and not just bodies.

 

[TwentySix]

Been awhile since we had one of those.

Shane Larkin and Durand Scott. Tonye Jekiri come to mind.

Bruce could lock people up.

 

[hotshot]

Bruce could lock people up.

Yessir. Anthony King (mid-2000s) and Charlie Moore were good defenders too. To really be a great defensive team (which we've never been) requires a team "buy-in". Lucas seems to want that mindset.