New to the 49er basketball squad this season is junior college transfer JC Washington. The forward has taken advantage of all of the opportunities presented to him throughout his career.
The Houston, Texas native began playing basketball in the seventh grade after being exposed to the game through his gym class.
“My dad was a big-time basketball player in Houston, but he didn’t really force the ball in my hand. I saw it in the gym during PE and ever since then it’s just been something I do. I just fell in love with it,” Washington said.