TRU WASHINGTON NEWS

Heading to Miami Washington is transferring to Miami, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact Washington will head down to the sunshine state after playing with New Mexico for two seasons. The 6-foot-4 guard saw huge improvements between his freshman and sophomore seasons with the Lobos, finishing out with an increase in every major stat category and being a member of the starting lineup for the entirety of the year. He'll join the Hurricanes with two years of eligibility left.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Players rocking T-shirts are everywhere in March Madness. Why? 'It's part of that dripper vibe'

From Duke's Cooper Flagg to UCLA star Lauren Betts, players across March Madness are rocking T-shirts underneath their jerseys

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Xavier hires Richard Pitino as basketball coach

There will be more than one Pitino in the Big East next season

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Hits portal Washington will enter the transfer portal, per VerbalCommits.com.

Impact Washington will leave New Mexico after two seasons with the Lobos. In 2024-2025 he averaged 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 2.1 steals. He'll have two seasons of eligibility remaining.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State reaches 16th Sweet 16 under Tom Izzo with 71-63 March Madness win over New Mexico

Jaden Akins scored 16 points, including a 3-pointer that put Michigan State ahead to stay, and coach Tom Izzo took the Spartans to the Sweet 16 for the 16th time with a 71-63 victo...

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Michigan State Spartans take on the New Mexico Lobos in second round

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Marquette's Jones, New Mexico's Dent headline intriguing guard matchup in South Region

Marquette’s Kam Jones and New Mexico’s Donovan Dent will face each other Friday night in an intriguing NCAA Tournament first-round matchup of do-everything guards

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Marquette Golden Eagles play the New Mexico Lobos in first round of NCAA Tournament

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

New Mexico Lobos take on the San Jose State Spartans in MWC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

New Mexico beats UNLV 81-67, earns top seed for Mountain West Conference Tournament

Nelly Junior Joseph scored 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to help New Mexico defeat UNLV 81-67 to close out the regular season in the Mountain West Conference, earning the Lobos...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

New Mexico visits Nevada after Sanders' 30-point showing

Nevada faces the New Mexico Lobos after Kobe Sanders scored 30 points in Nevada's 68-55 loss to the UNLV Rebels

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

All-around effort against Air Force Washington logged 14 points (5-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and three steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 92-71 victory over Air Force.

Impact After a 1-for-9 showing against the defensive-minded SDSU Aztecs earlier in the week, Washington bounced back with a strong all-around effort. It's been a solid sophomore season for the guard from Phoenix, who has proven to be a steady backcourt complement to point guard Donovan Dent.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dent scores 23, New Mexico knocks off Air Force 92-71

Led by Donovan Dent's 23 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Air Force Falcons 92-71 on Saturday

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Boise State hosts Washington and New Mexico

New Mexico visits the Boise State Broncos after Tru Washington scored 25 points in the Lobos' 82-79 win over the Utah State Aggies

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Tru Washington leads New Mexico over Utah State 82-79 for 8th straight victory

Tru Washington scored 25 points and hit a big 3-pointer late to help New Mexico rally for an 82-79 victory over Utah State, upping the Lobos’ win streak to eight

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Colorado State Washington is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game at Colorado State, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Washington has been dealing with a lower-body injury, but the sophomore guard will be in the lineup for this matchup. He's averaging 11.6 points per game.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled GTD Washington (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Colorado State, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Washington was tabbed day-to-day after missing New Mexico's Dec. 18 matchup against VCU and his availability Saturday remains up in the air. Fantasy managers should monitor Washington's status closer to Saturday's 3:00 ET tipoff.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Washington is considered day-to-day with a lower body injury, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Washington missed his first game of the season with a lower body injury. The sophomore guard will work to get back to full health for the meeting with Colorado State on Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Washington scores 20, Dent adds 17 and 11 assists as New Mexico beats USC 83-73

Tru Washington scored 20 points, Donovan Dent added 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and New Mexico beat Southern California 83-73 in the third-place game at the Acrisure Cla...

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

Washington's 19 help New Mexico down Texas Southern 99-68

Led by Tru Washington's 19 points, the New Mexico Lobos defeated the Texas Southern Tigers 99-68

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Adds 14 off bench Washington registered 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and one block over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 82-56 victory over Air Force.

Impact Due to a blowout, the freshman from Phoenix saw more minutes Tuesday and he took advantage of his increased time, finishing with 14 points while shooting 66.7 percent from the field. Washington is the Lobos' most effective scorer coming off the bench this season, averaging 7.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game with shooting splits of 44.2/29.7/67.2. Expect the young guard to continue producing off the bench as New Mexico takes on Nevada in the second-round of the Mountain West Tournament on Thursday.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shooting struggles continue Washington ended with four points (2-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 83-82 win over Nevada.

Impact Washington has been going through a shooting slump as of late, averaging just 3 points per game on just under 28 percent shooting across his last four contests. Despite his recent struggles, the 6-foot-4 freshman leads the Lobos in scoring off the bench with 8.0 points per game. He'll look to add value off the bench and bounce back from his poor shooting performances Friday when New Mexico takes on San Diego State.

FEBRUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Washington is out for Friday's matchup against Eastern New Mexico due to an illness, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Washington will be sidelined for this contest against a Division II opponent, but it doesn't seem as if this will be a major absence. He will aim to return to the hardwood when the Lobos take on Colorado State on Jan. 2.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE