Washington Huskies pursuing top 2029 basketball prospect JJ Crawford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
BasketballThe Washington Huskies are emerging as early contenders for JJ Crawford, the No. 1 prospect in the 2029 basketball class. Crawford, son of former NBA player Jamal Crawford, is coming off a standout freshman season at Rainier Beach High School, where he won a state championship. With over 20 scholarship offers, he listed Alabama, Kentucky, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, North Carolina, USC, and Washington as notable suitors. Rivals named him the top player in his class, citing his scoring ability and performance this summer. The Huskies aim to bolster their program with Crawford and another five-star recruit, Will Conroy Jr.
- •JJ Crawford holds over 20 scholarship offers after his freshman year.
- •He played a key role in winning a state championship at Rainier Beach High School.
- •Crawford averaged 17.2 points with impressive shooting splits this summer.
- •The Huskies have established an early recruiting connection with Crawford.
- •He is also considering schools like Alabama, Kentucky, and North Carolina.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Washington basketball among early suitors for son of local NBA star
"The Washington Huskies have established themselves as early contenders for the No. 1 prospect in the 2029 class.
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