June 19, 2026

CAL basketball's George Washington III commits to Ohio State University

The Buckeye nation just got a bit bigger, as junior Christian Academy guard George Washington III announced his commitment to Ohio State University on Wednesday morning. “He felt right about it,” said his father, George Washington Jr. “Great education, large alumni base (and) the coaching staff. He loves the coaching staff. He loves their dedication to him, how close they are with their players and how good of a teacher coach (Chris) Holtmann is.” Washington III chose Ohio State from a pool of 10 programs he had received offers from. Now that he’s made his decision, Washington III can put his focus back on the court for two more years of ball at CAL. “I like it,” said Washington Jr. “Being a former college coach, I like the fact that he’s always been motivated by getting in the gym and becoming the best basketball player he could possibly become. It…

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