Mike Hopkins and Washington scored big with a late spring pickup, landing the commitment of top-10 recruit Jaden McDaniels for the 2019–20 season.
McDaniels, an in-state talent from Federal Way (Wash.) High School, chose the Huskies over Kentucky and also considered San Diego State (where his brother Jalen played) and Texas. He’s No. 8 on the 247Sports composite ranking for the 2019 class and is the top-ranked power forward.
What is Washington getting in McDaniels? SI.com NBA draft expert Jeremy Woo breaks down the game of the big man:
McDaniels is a uniquely talented forward who possesses a good deal of upside: At 6'10", he moves and handles the ball like a wing, has natural scoring touch and is an underrated passer.