Washington transferring from Illinois State

Posted on May 11, 2017

By ISU Sports Information

NORMAL – Freshman forward Andre Washington is transferring from the Illinois State men’s basketball program, coach Dan Muller announced Wednesday.

“I want to thank Andre for the year he was here at ISU, and I wish him nothing but the best going forward,” Muller said.

Washington played in 17 games off the bench as a freshman. He averaged 0.7 points and 0.6 rebounds in 4.8 minutes per contest.

“I would like to thank Coach Muller and the coaching staff, as well as my teammates, for their support this year,” Washington said. “I enjoyed my time at Illinois State, but I am looking forward to continuing my education and basketball career at another university.”

A Fort Worth, Texas native, Washington was a three-year starter at Arlington Heights High School.

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