Bryson Tucker is now officially leaving Indiana, but he’s staying in the Big Ten.
The 6-foot-7 forward is headed to Seattle to play for Washington for his 2025-26 sophomore season according to reports.
Indiana traveled to Washington in 2024-25, meaning Tucker and the Huskies are likely to be coming to Bloomington next season.
Playing for second-year coach Danny Sprinkle will provide Tucker a fresh opportunity to tap into his undeniable potential.
Tucker arrived in Bloomington as the lone member of Indiana’s 2024 high school class after he committed to Mike Woodson last spring.
The McDonald’s All-American played 23 games in a reserve role. In 16.5 minutes per contest he averaged 5.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.6 assists.
His best performances came before the calendar turned to 2025. He posted 16 points and six rebounds in a win over Minnesota, 14 points in a win over UNC Greensboro, and 12 points and six rebounds in a win over Eastern Illinois.
Tucker shot 37.8% (48-of-127) from the floor overall, including 15% from three. He made 72.2% (26-of-36) from the free throw line.
Tucker did not appear in any games after IU’s Feb. 14 home contest vs. UCLA. With Woodson rarely available to the media by that time, no explanation was ever provided.
Of the seven 2024-25 Indiana players who entered the transfer portal, six have now found a new home:
Malik Reneau –> Miami (Fla.)
Gabe Cupps —> Ohio State
Jakai Newton –> Georgia State
Myles Rice –> Maryland
Mackenzie Mgbako –> Texas A&M
Bryson Tucker –> Washington
Kanaan Carlyle –> ?
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