Chris Washburn came to NC State out of high school as one of the top players in the 1984 recruiting class. Standing at 6'11, Chris Washburn was dubbed by, then coach, Jim Valvano as "a player that will make the program." He entered NC State along side Nate McMillan and Vinny Del Negro, giving the Wolfpack one of the most dominant recruiting classes in the nation. In his only full season with NC State, Washburn did work to the tune of 18 points and 7 boards per game.Nowadays, Chris Washburn has a new job. A job which includes working with, and helping along his two sons, both of whom are starting to make names for themselves on the recruiting circuit.
Julian Washburn charts in at 6'8, 195lbs and is carrying a 4 star ranking. He is a top 20 wingman in the class of 2010. His brother, Chris Jr. is a sophomore, already 6'7 and may have an even higher ceiling than Julian.
According to Maxpreps.com, the Washburn brothers are on the verge of transferring out of Texas and joining 2011's number one prospect, Michael Gilchrist at St. Patrick in New Jersey.
This is a pretty exciting duo, with some good NC State connections. It will surely be interesting to see if the Wolfpack staff makes a push at the Washburns.
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14 Responses to "Washburn's Kids Making a Name for Themselves"Thanks for putting this out there. Any chance for an interview with Washburn?
Also, an interview with Lorenzo Charles would be great.
Please God no ...
Do we have any reason to think they're linked to State other than that their dad went here?
And, dare I ask, are the academics in order so far?
We'll see what we can do as far as interviews go.
As of now, we haven't heard of State seriously recruiting the Washburn boys, but we'll keep you up to date if that changes.
St. Pat's would give D1 schools a run for their money this year. Michael Gilchrist, Kyrie Irving, the Washburn boys, and one of the best freshman classes around, with a 6-8 stud who is already getting varsity minutes.
N.C. state already had one kid with Pat's ties (J Gonzales) so they do have a slight connection.
Ryan
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State is not involved at all at the moment. If they do get involved at all it would be with the younger one, Chris.
But we just thought this was relevant b/c Washburn was a star at State and it seems as if his kids have taken after him, talent wise.
Just something to keep an eye on.
^I understood that WPH, thanks though. I deleted that hogwash so as not to derail your thread.
Redfred,
There was nothing wrong with that rant you just deleted. Actually I thought it was a good point you were making, and pretty amusing as well.
WPH anything you can update about Ryans trip to raleigh this weekend???
^ We'll update you later today...stay tuned
Exactly what I like to hear, WPH on the ball!!
Thanks for the compliment WPH, and I'm glad that you understood what I attempting to say in all of that. I would re-post it but totally deleted it last night. I'm not going to attempt to re-type because I think I'd rather give birth then to go into all of that mess again anyway. :(
I have seen footage of Gilchrist on Youtube and several recruiting service websites. I think he is destined to be an All-American in college and #1 Draft pick in the NBA. The hype is just beginning on this kid and by the time his senior year rolls around he will be early as famous as Kobe or Lebron were in high school.
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