Jalen Washington - College Basketball News & Rumors

Rick Barnes' Tennessee roster suddenly needs its original plan again Jalen Washington made Tennessee’s frontcourt look almost unfair, but Rick Barnes must now lean on the big men who were part of his plan all...

AUGUST 27 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Back ineligible after court order Washington is reportedly back to ineligible after an order from the Tennessee Court of Appeals, according to David Cloninger of The Charleston Post and Courier.

Impact The Tennessee center had previously been granted an eligibility waiver for the 2026-27 season., but this is a significant change for Tennessee's frontcourt outlook if it holds, as Washington's status for the 2026-27 season is now in question. He had committed to Tennessee earlier this month after receiving an extra year of eligibility. Right now, though, there's a big change he won't be able to suit up at all in the 2026-27 campaign.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sankey reminds SEC schools to follow NCAA rules amid fifth-year eligibility rulings

Commissioner Greg Sankey wants everyone in the Southeastern Conference to move carefully adding players suddenly allowed by court rulings to seek a fifth year of eligibility

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Tennessee's stunning late addition makes Rick Barnes' roster impossible to ignore Tennessee basketball added former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington after an eligibility injunction, completing a roster capable of contend...

AUGUST 6 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Preliminary injunction allows Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington to land at Tennessee

Former Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington has transferred to Tennessee

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Jalen Washington Just Became a Vanderbilt Basketball Villan With Tennessee Commitment The legacy appeared to be sealed as Jalen Washington jumped from the left side of the lane to catch a long pass from Duke Miles and punched...

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Former Vanderbilt Basketball Big Man Commits To Tennessee Basketball NASHVILLE—Former Vanderbilt basketball center Jalen Washington is transferring to Tennessee, per multiple reports. Washington averaged 8.9 p...

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Joining Vols Washington has committed to Tennessee, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Washington will link up with the Volunteers following the recent court ruling allowing him and many others an additional year of eligibility. The 6-foot-10 big man played for Vanderbilt this past season, averaging 8.9 points per game in 36 appearances (nine starts).

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Class Of 2022 Athletes Granted Injunction For A 5th Season Of Eligibility, NCAA To Appeal

All high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility are now eligible following a class-wide inju...

AUGUST 1 • FOX SPORTS

Class Of 2022 Athletes Granted Injunction For A 5th Season Of Eligibility, NCAA To Appeal

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30 basketball players a fifth season of eligibility and prevent the NCAA from keeping them out o...

JULY 31 • Associated Press

Gets eligibility waiver Washington was granted an eligibility waiver for the 2026-27 season, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Washington spent the 2025-26 season at Vanderbilt, averaging a career-best 8.9 points per game in 36 appearances (nine starts). He remains in the transfer portal, but this extra year of eligibility should spark interest in his services.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

What It Means: Former Vanderbilt Basketball Big Man Files For Extra Year Of Collegiate Eligibility Former Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington is working to secure a fifth season of eligibility through a lawsuit against the NCAA, his lawyers...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

What It Means: Former Vanderbilt Basketball Star Named In NCAA Eligibility Lawsuit NASHVILLE—Former Vanderbilt guard Jason Edwards is named in a suit, which is spearheaded by Jalen Washington working to secure a fifth seaso...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

No. 22 Vanderbilt stops No. 4 Florida's winning streak to reach SEC Tournament final

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat fourth-ranked Florida 91-74 to end the defending national champion’s bid to win a second straight Southeastern Conference To...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Provides 17 off bench Washington ended with 17 points (6-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 26 minutes during Saturday's 91-74 win over Florida.

Impact The 6-10 senior had started eight games during SEC play. He has come off the bench for the last five games and provided just a combined 21 points in his three previous games. He was able to produce against the vaunted Gator frontcourt and even hit his second 3-pointer in the last nine games.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler scores a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky over No. 25 Vanderbilt 91-77

Collin Chandler scored a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky to a 91-77 win over No. 25 Vanderbilt on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

McGlockton's double-double helps No. 25 Vanderbilt fend off Georgia comeback attempt, 88-80

Devin McGlockton had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double this season as No. 25 Vanderbilt held off Georgia 88-80

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Grabs 10 boards, swats six Washington totaled eight points (4-7 FG, 0-2 FT), 10 rebounds, a season-high six blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Saturday's 69-65 loss to Tennessee.

Impact Washington has started the last seven games and provided 6.6 points on 47.1 percent from the field, 6.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. He has yet to have a double-double, despite grabbing 10 boards twice in his last five games. The Commodores hope to stop a two-game slide Wednesday when they host Georgia.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Tanner scores 25 points to help No. 19 Vanderbilt outlast Auburn 84-76

Tyler Tanner scored 25 points, Jalen Washington added 22, and No. 19 Vanderbilt outlasted Auburn 84-76

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 22 Washington accumulated a season-high 22 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds and one block across 28 minutes before fouling out of Tuesday's 84-76 win over Auburn.

Impact Washington bested his previous high by one point and scored in double digits for the first time in six games. He had scored a combined 24 points in his previous five games. The 6-10 senior hit multiple 3-pointers for the first time since Nov. 28 and now has eight makes from the perimeter on the season. Washington has scored a career-high 220 points.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight, snags seven boards Washington provided eight points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 93-68 loss to Arkansas.

Impact The 6-10 senior has converted 64.3 percent of his field goals in his last two games and is making 60.0 percent of his shots on the season. He does not always get many offensive opportunities and has been held below 10 points three times in his last five games. On the season, Washington is averaging 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Rueben Chinyelu scores 20 points as No. 19 Florida beats No. 10 Vanderbilt 98-94

Rueben Chinyelu scored 16 of his 20 points in the second half and No. 19 Florida beat No. 10 Vanderbilt 98-94

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

No. 11 Vanderbilt matches best start in program history at 16-0 with win over LSU

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points to lead five Commodores in double figures as No. 11 Vanderbilt matched the best start in program history Saturday by beating LSU 84-73

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Scores 10, grabs eight boards Washington closed with 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-5 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Saturday's 83-71 win over South Carolina.

Impact The 6-10 senior has scored in double digits in six of his last eight games. He was two boards shy of his first double-double of the season as the Commodores remained perfect. His minutes have been on the rise. Washington has converted 62.7 percent of his field goals on his way to a career-high 10.1 points. Vanderbilt faces Alabama on Wednesday. Washington had three points and five rebounds in a loss to the Tide last season when he was with North Carolina.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner scores 23 as No. 11 Vanderbilt wraps up nonconference slate routing New Haven

Tyler Tanner scored the first five points of the game and finished with 23 as No. 11 Vanderbilt never trailed and routed New Haven 96-53

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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