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17. Michael Porter Jr. wants Washington release, names four schools
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DATE: 3/22
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Michael Porter Jr. wanted out of his scholarship at Washington.
“I don’t know if we’ve asked yet because my dad is handling everything, but I’m definitely requesting a release,” Porter said after being named the Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
Washington fired head men’s basketball coach Lorenzo Romar following a disappointing 9-22 season with the Huskies.
