Minnesota recruit Isaiah Washington wins 3-pt contest in all-star game

Gophers point guard recruit Isaiah "Jelly" Washington wins three-point contest and scores 25 points at all-star game in Long Beach, Calif.

May 7, 2017 at 3:26AM
Team Clutch''s Isaiah Washington in action against Team Drive in the Under Armour Elite 24 game on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Brooklyn
Team Clutch''s Isaiah Washington in action against Team Drive in the Under Armour Elite 24 game on Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Brooklyn (Brian Stensaas — AP/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Gophers four-star point guard recruit Isaiah Washington can do more than just finger roll.

Washington might be known for founding the "JellyFam" movement with his flashy layup, but he can also knock it down from deep.

The 6-foot-1 senior from St. Raymond (N.Y.) showed off his range by winning the BallisLife All-American game three-point shooting contest Saturday night in Long Beach, Calif.

Washington, who will join the Gophers with fellow 2017 recruit Jamir Harris next month, scored 25 points on 12-for-18 shooting, to go with eight rebounds and four assists in Team Elite's win in Saturday's game.

New York's Mr. Basketball didn't leave the fans disappointed. Washington had 19 points in the second half to make a case for MVP honors. Next stop for the Bronx native will be bringing JellyFam to Dinkytown.

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Marcus Fuller covers Gophers men's basketball, national college basketball, college sports and high school recruiting for the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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