Howard Washington

Howard Washington Jr. is an American-Canadian professional basketball player who last played for the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange.
Washington is currently assistant coach for Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School He is also the head coach for City Rocks AAU 15U.

Early life

Washington was born in Buffalo, New York to mother Kacey Washington, a Canadian, and father Howard Washington Sr. Because of his mother's heritage, Washington claims American and Canadian dual citizenship under jus sanguinis.

High school career

He initially played basketball at Canisius High School in Buffalo, where in his sophomore season he was named Monsignor Martin Athletic Association Player of the Year.
He transferred to Montverde Academy in Florida for his junior and senior year, where he helped Montverde defeat Oak Hill Academy 70–61 to win the 2015 Dick's Sporting Goods High School National Championship.
Washington then spent a year at the Athlete Institute in Mono, Ontario. Washington participated in the 2017 BioSteel All-Canadian Basketball Game, where he won the Three-Point Contest.

College career

He committed to Syracuse in March 2017 after initially committing to Butler.
While at practice for his freshman 2017–18 season, Washington suffered an ACL tear and a partially torn MCL. During his recovery, he suffered a stroke in September 2018 as a result of an undiagnosed patent foramen ovale. After emergency surgery, Washington returned to play just 33 days later. He was granted a medical redshirt exemption for the remainder of the 2018–19 season, but continued practicing with the team. For his perseverance, Washington received the 2020 ACC Bob Bradley Spirit and Courage Award.
Frustrated with his lack of playing time during the 2019–20 season, Washington entered the transfer portal in March 2020. He transferred to South Alabama in September 2020, intending to play at the school as a fourth-year junior. Later that same year, he opted out of playing for the 2020–2021 season.

Professional career

In October 2023, Washington signed with the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association. He received an All-ABA honorable mention after leading the team in assists during the 2023–24 season. After once again leading the team in assists during their 2024–25 season, Washington was named to the All-ABA Second Team.

National team career

Washington represented Canada at the 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship. Canada went 4–3 in the tournament and finished sixth place overall, with Washington's 41.4 percent 3-point shooting ranking him fourth among all players.

Coaching career

Washington is currently assistant coach for Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School under Jason Rowe. They reached the CHSAA Championship Game in March 2023, losing to Monsignor Farrell High School. In March 2024 they again played in the CHSAA Championship Game, losing to Chaminade High School.