Biography

BIOGRAPHY

TyTy Washington was born November 15, 2001 in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a point guard in the NBA.

Washington played basketball for Cesar Chavez High School in Phoenix, Arizona. As a sophomore, he averaged 23.2 points, 4.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 3.3 steals per game. Washington transferred to AZ Compass Prep School in Chandler, Arizona during his junior season. As a senior, he averaged 24 points, seven assists and six rebounds per game, leading his team to a 30–2 record. He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster. Washington was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class. On May 12, 2021, Washington committed to Kentucky.

As a freshman, Washington averaged 12.5 points, 3.9 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All-SEC as well as the All Freshman Team. On April 6, 2022, Washington declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. 

Washington was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the 29th overall pick and was traded on draft night to the Houston Rockets.