Washington Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 recruiting class

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Marcus Tsohonis – Portland, OR

PG | 6-foot-3 | 170 lbs | No. 312 overall

Even though Marcus Tsohonis is the lowest-rated prospect in the 2019 class for Washington, there are reasons to be excited about his arrival. For a player ranked outside of the top-300 in the class, he is extremely well-rounded and understands how to function in many different roles within the offense. As a floor general, he dictates the tempo of games well and picks his spots as a scorer. He plays with plenty of pace and sees the floor remarkably well even though he might not be an elite-level passer. Due to his 6-foot-3 frame, he can also be a solid option at the shooting guard position, although that may be dependent on his development as a threat from distance.

Over the course of last summer, Tsohonis played alongside another Washington commit (RaeQuan Battle) in the backcourt for Seattle Rotary on the EYBL circuit. For this team, he functioned as the primary playmaker and thrived. Across 21 contests on the circuit, he averaged 12.2 points (.410/.305/.723), 4.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. This was a solid stretch of performances for the 6-foot-3 guard and his developing jumper will be the key to unlocking his all-around potential.

With David Crisp graduating after this past season, Washington is going to need a new leader to emerge at the point guard position. It seems extremely likely that Quade Green (eligible after the first semester) will hold down that position for the next two years, but Tsohonis could prove to be valuable reserve before stepping into the starter role in the future. He had previously received interest from Arizona State, USC, and Washington State before making his final decision.

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