Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies are searching far and wide for a strong point guard in the 2025 class. After adding a commitment from four-star shooting guard Courtland Muldrew, it appears Washington’s coaching staff is hot on the trail of another one of the nation’s top backcourt prospects.
On Monday afternoon, four-star point guard JJ Mandaquit of Utah Prep Academy released a list of his top nine schools ahead of his Tuesday commitment. He included Washington alongside BYU, Cal, Louisville, USC, and others, but it appears Sprinkle and the Huskies may have separated themselves from the pack.
Ranked as the No. 6 point guard and No. 49 overall player in the 2025 class by the 247Sports Composite, Mandaquit received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports analyst Travis Branham to choose the Huskies when he announces his commitment on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at noon PST.
The Huskies are preparing to lose three guards who are all out of eligiblity: DJ Davis, Tyree Ihenacho, and Luis Kortright. Mandaquit would be a perfect fit for Sprinkle’s scheme to fill the hole at the position.
“Mandaquit is a throwback true point guard who excels with his ability to run a team,” 247Sports’ director of scouting Adam Finklestein said in his evaluation. “He isn’t going to wow anyone with dynamic explosiveness or individual offense, but he makes his mark with his reliability, acumen for the game, and winning intangibles. He’s at his best in USA Basketball settings, where he’s surrounded by elite talent, and can be a table-setter and leader. Where he’s not as naturally suited is when he has to carry too much of the offensive load or be a primary creator.
“At right around 6-foot-1, Mandaquit is extremely strong with a nearly 200-pound frame. He has big hands, a broad upper body, and is physically tough. He’s poised and strong with the ball, using jab-steps and rip-throughs to create space. His head is constantly up, and he sees the game develop ahead of most others. He’s very reliable getting the team into their sets or actions, even against pressure, and had a 3:1 assist-to-turnover ratio in FIBA play.”