Rapid Fire: Talking recruiting with five-star junior Darius Wabbington
One of the nation’s top-rated bigs, Darius Wabbington, has had a huge year both on the court and with his recruitment.
The 6-10 five-star in the 2027 class had a dominating sophomore year this Spring that ultimately translated into the summer, priming him for a massive junior year.
Wabbington began his sophomore year averaging 13.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and nearly two blocks per game, asserting his dominance around the rim.
His numbers on the EYBL circuit with Arizona Unity? almost identical.
He put up 13.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, and nearly two blocks per game this summer on the circuit. Wabbington’s game translates, and he’s always improving.
Now, onto his recruitment. He recently visited Washington on an official visit and also took an unofficial visit with Eric Musselman and USC. He has plenty of suitors, and we went into rapid-fire mode to ask him about it.
Here’s Wabbington’s discussion with Stockrisers.com.
Schools heavily involved?
”Arizona, Texas, Louisville, Purdue, Washington, Indiana, and Gonzaga.”
Any new schools in the mix?
”Minnesota, Arizona State, and Notre Dame.”
Arizona?
”They’d love me to play the four [paired] with another big.”
Louisville?
”[Interest began] the summer before my sophomore year, and I think they’re a great program, and I really like the assistant coach [Ronnie] Hamilton.”
Washington?
”I loved it out there. The state is beautiful, and I loved the coaching staff.”
Gonzaga?
”They haven’t offered me yet, but I have a good relationship with Coach Michelson.”
Purdue?
”I like Purdue a lot with their history with bigs, and I also like Coach Painter.”
Indiana?
”I like them as well. Coach Johnson and I have a good relationship, and Coach DeVries is a great coach.”
Texas?
”Coach Anderson and Coach Miller are my guys, and Coach [Miller] has a great resume.”
Are you planning any future visits? Anyone you’ve talked to about that?
”Yes. Next year I’m going to take visits to Texas, Louisville, Purdue, and Indiana.”
Goals this season?
”I want to win the state title.”
