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Syracuse Basketball: Where is Howard Washington? (mailbag)

By Paul A. Esden Jr.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Howard Washington #10 of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against the defense of Tyler Kidd #0 of the Eastern Washington Eagles during the second half at the Carrier Dome on November 06, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 06: Howard Washington #10 of the Syracuse Orange drives to the basket against the defense of Tyler Kidd #0 of the Eastern Washington Eagles during the second half at the Carrier Dome on November 06, 2018 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) /
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In our brand new weekly mailbag, we’ll be answering the top questions on Syracuse basketball. First up, where’s Howard Washington?

The 2019-20 Syracuse basketball season is here. With that being said, it’s time to start a brand new tradition here at Inside the Loud House, we’ll be doing a weekly mailbag answering all of your questions on Orange hoops.

Thank you for all the submissions and if you missed out asking a question this time, keep a lookout on social media for our inquiries next week! Enjoy!

Wayne A Wheeler: What’s going on with Howard Washington? I think he deserves a chance to show what he can do, he’s a great transition player!

Paul ‘Boy Green’ Esden:

"I know a lot of fans have been wondering about this, so I’m glad we get to answer this. For those who don’t know, Howard Washington is back 100 percent healthy. He’s been through a lot in the past 18 months that featured heart surgery and a stroke. During one of the exhibition games, Howard Washington’s mother said his lack of playing had nothing to do with his health, which she cited was no longer an issue. From a seniority perspective, he’s been here longer than a bunch of the guys around him, so he should get first dibs right? Wrong. Just because he’s been here the longest, that doesn’t guarantee him anything. Right now Jalen Carey is the starting point guard, Joe Girard III got some run, another freshman Brycen Goodine got some run. Washington is lost on the depth chart and that doesn’t seem like that’s close to changing. At the end of the day, it’s a numbers game and I don’t see how he’ll see any significant playing time this season outside of injury, which is a damn shame, he’s a very good basketball player."

Neil Adler:

"Junior point guard, Howard Washington is probably my favorite guy on the current Syracuse roster. He’s had a lot to deal with, including injuries, as well as suffering a stroke. Washington is an unbelievably likable young man, he’s a terrific pass-first point guard, and I could totally see him coaching one day if he doesn’t pursue a professional basketball career. Even though he doesn’t get a lot of minutes, he’s always enthusiastic and positive on the bench and seems to love to share his wonderful basketball IQ with his teammates. I honestly have no idea why he’s not getting on the court much at all, but he is competing for run with multiple other guards, including sophomore Jalen Carey and freshmen Joe Girard III and Brycen Goodine. My fingers are crossed that Washington receives some minutes moving forward."

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