Barhoum Commits to Washington Huskies Basketball
Clackamas shooting guard RJ Barhoum has committed to the University of Washington's 2027 recruiting class.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Basketball
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RJ Barhoum, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Clackamas High School in the Portland suburbs, committed to the University of Washington basketball program over the weekend. He joins Jimmie Haywood III as an incoming Huskies player in the 2027 class.
Why it matters
The commitment reflects Washington's focus on Northwest recruits for its 2027 class and Coach Danny Sprinkle's narrower recruiting scope. Barhoum will need to prove he can compete against Big Ten basketball.
Barhoum averaged 19.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game last season and was named second-team All-State. He holds offers from Air Force, Eastern Washington and Portland, and his college-level competitiveness remains untested.
The players
University of Washington
The University of Washington is a public research university in Seattle whose men's basketball program competes in the Big Ten Conference.
Danny Sprinkle
Danny Sprinkle is the head men's basketball coach at the University of Washington, overseeing its recruiting strategy.
The details
Barhoum committed to Washington over the weekend, and the program has pursued only Northwest recruits for its 2027 class. He has been lightly recruited, and the commitment adds to a class that already includes Jimmie Haywood III.
Timeline
Over the weekend before November 8, 2026: Barhoum committed to the University of Washington.
Wednesday, after November 8, 2026: National signing day for the 2027 recruiting class.
Season Trajectory
The Barhoum commitment extends Washington's Northwest-focused approach to its 2027 recruiting class. It shows Coach Danny Sprinkle narrowing recruiting scope, a pattern that may reflect limited player payouts.
Barhoum's production as a shooting guard offers Huskies fans a clear picture of his scoring and playmaking. Fantasy and recruiting followers can track his development as he moves to Big Ten competition.
The takeaway
Barhoum's commitment shows how Washington is building its 2027 class around local talent. Readers following Northwest recruiting can watch whether this approach holds as the program competes in the Big Ten.
What happens next
National signing day for the 2027 recruiting class falls on Wednesday, when Barhoum's commitment will be formalized.
Further reading
For more on the program's recruiting and roster moves, see Basketball.
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