The Washington Huskies haven’t landed a commitment yet for their 2026 recruiting class-but that doesn’t mean they’re sitting idle.
While the program continues to pursue top-tier 2026 prospects like Dylan Mingo and Tyran Stokes, it’s also casting an eye toward the future. One name to watch? Jeremy Jenkins, a five-star power forward in the 2027 class who’s already turning heads with his play in the Overtime Elite league.
Jenkins, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound force for the City Reapers, recently listed Washington among the programs he's been in contact with. He’s also hearing from a number of college basketball heavyweights, including Oklahoma, Baylor, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida State, Gonzaga, and LSU. According to reports, he’s planning official visits to those schools in the near future.
And the attention is well-earned. Jenkins is currently ranked as the No. 5 power forward in the 2027 class, the No. 3 player in Georgia, and No. 25 overall nationally, per the 247Sports Composite. He’s been a consistent producer this season, averaging 18.7 points on 50% shooting, along with eight rebounds and 2.4 assists per game through 17 outings.
His game is already drawing national attention. After impressing at a Team USA minicamp in April 2025, Jenkins received an invite to compete for the U16 national team in May 2025-an early sign that he’s on the radar not just for college coaches, but for USA Basketball as well.
As for Washington, the program is in the midst of a rebuild under head coach Danny Sprinkle. The 2025-26 Huskies roster features 13 newcomers out of 15 total players, including a six-man recruiting class headlined by four-star talents like point guard J.J.
Mandaquit, small forward Jasir Rencher, shooting guard Courtland Muldrew, and forward Hannes Steinbach. Add in guard Brandon Roy and late-arriving big man Nikola Dzepina, and it’s clear Sprinkle isn’t afraid to reshape the roster quickly.
Compare that to the previous season, when the Huskies brought in just two high school signees-Zoom Diallo and Jase Butler. Only Diallo remains with the team, further emphasizing the turnover that’s become a theme early in Sprinkle’s tenure.
So while the lack of 2026 commitments might raise eyebrows, it’s not necessarily a red flag. Sprinkle has shown he’s comfortable building through a combination of high school recruits and transfers, and he’s proven he can bring in talent fast.
Still, a player like Jenkins would be a major get for Washington. Even if he ends up being a one-and-done, adding a top-25 national recruit to the mix would give the Huskies a high-ceiling piece to build around in 2027-and signal to the rest of the country that Washington is serious about climbing back into the national conversation.