Jimmie Haywood III Commits to Washington

The 6-foot-4 shooting guard is the first Class of 2027 commitment for the Huskies.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball

Jimmie Haywood III Commits to Washington

Jimmie "Tripp" Haywood III, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, committed to University of Washington basketball on a Tuesday. He chose Washington over Nevada and Loyola Marymount and is the program's first Class of 2027 commitment.

Why it matters

The commitment gives Washington an early foothold in its 2027 recruiting class. Haywood III's pick over Nevada and Loyola Marymount shows the Huskies competing for guards in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Haywood III's 2025 Northwest Rotary stat line was 17 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, and his father started 74 of 108 games for Oregon State from 2000 to 2003. The stub does not say whether he has signed a National Letter of Intent or when he will arrive on campus.

The players

Jimmie "Tripp" Haywood III

A 6-foot-4 shooting guard who previously played for Garfield and Bellevue high schools before finishing at AZ Compass Prep.

Jimmie Haywood

Haywood III's father, who started 74 of 108 games for Oregon State from 2000 to 2003.

Sam Kayser

A recruiting reporter for Kayser Hoops who broke news of Haywood III's commitment.

The details

Haywood III previously played for Garfield and Bellevue high schools and is finishing at AZ Compass Prep in the Phoenix suburbs. The commitment was reported by Sam Kayser of Kayser Hoops.

2000–2003: Jimmie Haywood starts 74 of 108 games for Oregon State.
2025: Haywood III posts 17 points and 10 rebounds for Northwest Rotary.
Nov. 3, 2026: Haywood III commits to Washington.
Nov. 14, 2026: AZ Compass Prep opens its season against Second Baptist.

Season Trajectory

AZ Compass Prep has produced 7 NBA players and currently has 50 Division I college players, a record that makes it a reference point for recruits. Haywood III's commitment adds another entry to that pipeline as Washington begins building its 2027 class.

Haywood III's commitment makes Washington's Class of 2027 more competitive from the start, which matters for fans tracking future rotations. For Seattle readers following local recruits, it adds a name to watch as he develops at AZ Compass Prep before arriving in Montlake.

The takeaway

Early commitments like Haywood III's help programs lock in a foundation before the rest of a recruiting class takes shape. Readers following Washington can track his development through his senior season at AZ Compass Prep.