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Cleared for basketball activities Washington (knee) has been fully cleared to do five-on-five activities, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Washington's status for the season opener Monday against UNC-Wilmington is uncertain as he is still working back from a torn ACL. The freshman big man is renowned for his shooting ability and will have a chance to make an impact off the bench for UNC this season. Washington's next opportunity to play will be next Friday versus the College of Charleston if he can't play Monday.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Improving quickly Head coach Hubert Davis said Washington (knee) is still doing limited 5-on-5 work, but he's improving "rapidly," Brendan Marks of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's too early to tell if Washington will be available for Nov. 7's regular-season opener, but it appears he's inching close to 100 percent following a torn ACL last year. When available, the freshman center figures to be one of the top backup big men behind superstar Armando Bacot.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doing five-on-five work Washington (knee) has been doing some five-on-five work in practice but is still not fully cleared, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Washington is still recovering from a torn ACL. It appears the freshman is getting closer to returning, but it's unclear if that will come before the regular season opener on Nov. 7 against UNC-Wilmington. Coach Hubert Davis has praised his shooting ability in practice.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE