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Four star basketball recruit considering an HBCU
Christopher Washington Jr., the No. 1 basketball prospect in Tennessee, included FAMU in his top seven college choices. The four-star forward also named Alabama, Auburn, Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Villanova. Washington, a 6-foot-7, 175-pound small forward, plays for Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. His inclusion of an HBCU in a list packed with Power Five programs signals growing respect for what Coach Ward is building at FAMU.
On Monday, July 21, Christopher Washington Jr., the No. 1 basketball prospect in Tennessee, included FAMU in his top seven college choices. The four-star forward also named Alabama, Auburn, Cincinnati, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Villanova—all powerhouse programs known for high-level competition.
In an interview with On3’s Jamie Shaw, Washington explained what he’s looking for in a college:
“I want to go somewhere that feels like a family. And I want to play early, so I want to go somewhere I’ll play right away. How they play will be big for me. I like playing fast and playing on the wing. Location won’t matter to me as long as it feels like family there.”
Washington, a 6-foot-7, 175-pound small forward, plays for Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He is rated the No. 13 small forward nationally and 31st overall by 247Sports.
HBCU hire Charlie Ward making FAMU a player in recruiting
Originally from Gainesville, Florida, Washington began his high school career at The Villages Charter School before transferring to Providence as a junior. His inclusion of an HBCU in a list packed with Power Five programs signals growing respect for what Coach Ward is building at FAMU.
Ward was officially named Florida A&M men’s basketball head coach on April?16,?2025, replacing Patrick Crarey II, who departed to lead Grambling State after just one season there. This marks Ward’s first college head coaching role. The former Heisman Trophy winner and 11-year NBA veteran arrives amid renewed optimism, aiming to build on FAMU’s progress and bring new energy to the Rattlers program. With his storied history in Tallahassee, the season is setting up for a pristine opportunity of community support and high-level basketball.
Former Indiana men’s basketball assistant Yasir Rosemond leaves LSU, takes same position at Oregon
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Carmen’s Crew vs. Fail Harder in TBT Round of 16 at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Carmen’s Crew vs. Fail Harder in TBT Round of 16 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Carmen’s Crew forward Cameron Brooks-Harris (22) celebrates Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament round of 16 between Carmen’s crew and Fail Harders. Carmen’s Crew guard Keyshawn Woods (15) guardsFail Harder forward Joshua Price (31) on Tuesday, June 28, 2025. Carmen’ Crew guard Jamel Morris (2) goes up for a basket Tuesday, November 28, 2018, during a game against the University of Texas at Austin. The game ended in a tie, but the teams will meet again in the next round on July 23, 2019, at the same venue. The next round will be played on July 24, 2019. The winner will face the winner of Tuesday’s game on July 25, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. in Indianapolis. The loser will face off against the winner on July 26, 2020.
Carmen’s Crew vs. Fail Harder in TBT Round of 16 at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Fail Harder guard Djimon Henson (18) runs to his teammates while celebrating Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder guard Darius Adams (21) goes up for a basket against Carmen’s Crew forward Scott Thomas (10), Carmen’s Crew guard Desonta Bradford (8) and Carmen’s Crew forward Jeff Gibbs (11) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew forward Cameron Brooks-Harris (22) celebrates Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder celebrates winning Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder face off Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Former Butler men’s basketball player Patrick McCaffery (center) watches the action Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew guard Jamel Morris (2) goes up for a basket Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew reacts to a call Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew guard Keyshawn Woods (15) guards Fail Harder forward Joshua Price (31) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder celebrates Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Former Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson watches the action Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder forward Joshua Price (31) goes up for a basket Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Tyrese Haliburton’s father John Haliburton greets fans Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder guard Darius Adams (21) passes the ball Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew forward Scott Thomas (10) and Carmen’s Crew guard Jamel Morris (2) watch the action from the bench Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Butler men’s basketball guard Jamie Kaiser Jr. watches the action Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder guard Darius Adams (21) attempts a 3-pointer against Carmen’s Crew guard Erick Neal (1) on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder celebrates Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Fail Harder forward Declan Tchoua (5) and Carmen’s Crew center Vic Searls (25) go for the ball Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew forward Jeff Gibbs (11) goes after the ball Tuesday, July 22, 2025, during The Basketball Tournament Round of 16 between Carmen’s Crew and Fail Harder at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Carmen’s Crew falls to Fail Harder in The Basketball Tournament third round
Carmen’s Crew lost 68-62 to Fail Harder in the third round of The Basketball Tournament. Carmen’s Crew was the top seed in the Indianapolis regional, and is the sixth top regional seed eliminated in this year’s TBT. This was likely the worst game an Ohio State-derived team (either Scarlet and Gray or Carmen’s crew) has played in TBT so far. The team has had fewer direct affiliations as the years have gone on.
Missing the injured William Buford, this was likely the worst game an Ohio State-derived team (either Scarlet and Gray or Carmen’s Crew) has played in TBT. The team just never quite got out of the gate in this one. Carmen’s Crew led 2-0, and cut the lead to one late in the fourth quarter, but other than that this was pretty much a blowout. Fail Harder led by 19 at halftime, and while Carmen’s Crew did play better (especially on defense) in the second half, Fail Harder still led by 14 when the Elam Ending began.
Of course, the Elam Ending can make for crazy things, and Fail Harder was unable to find the last bucket for a while. Five straight empty possessions during the Elam Ending meant that Carmen’s Crew–playing their best offense of the game in that same time span–cut the lead to 66-62 and were within two possessions of stealing the victory themselves. It couldn’t last, though, and a baseline jump shot from Darius Adams sealed it.
Carmen’s Crew was the top seed in the Indianapolis regional, and is the sixth top regional seed eliminated in this year’s TBT. No No. 1 seed has won its region yet, and only two are still alive in regional finals.
This year’s Carmen’s Crew team had the fewest direct Ohio State affiliations of any Carmen’s Crew roster so far (only four players attended Ohio State). The team has had fewer direct affiliations as the years have gone on, though William Buford was still a leader of this year’s team until he got hurt. Maybe next year’s roster will be more Buckeye-centric. Either way, let’s hope 2026 is more like 2024 than 2025.
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BYU Men’s Basketball Announces Non-Conference Schedule For 2025-26
The Cougars will also play exhibition games at Nebraska October 18 and against North Carolina October 24 at Salt Lake City. BYU vs. TBA (Dayton, Georgetown, Miami (Fla.) @ Orlando, Fla.)
Nov. 3 vs. Villanova @ Las Vegas
Nov. 8 Holy Cross
Nov. 11 Delaware
Nov. 15 Connecticut @ Boston
Nov. 21 vs. Wisconsin @ Salt Lake City
Nov. 27-28, Terry’s Chocolate Invitational. BYU vs. TBA (Dayton, Georgetown, Miami (Fla.) @ Orlando, Fla.
Dec. 3 Cal Baptist
Dec. 9 vs. Clemson @ MSG, (Jimmy V Classic)
Dec. 13 UC Riverside
Dec. 16 Pacific
Dec. 19 Abilene Christian
Dec. 23 Eastern Washington
The Cougars will also play exhibition games at Nebraska October 18 and against North Carolina October 24 at Salt Lake City.
Source: https://themw.com/sports/mbball/