Matt Washington

Position:
Forward
Height:
6-7
Weight:
210
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
New Orleans, LA
High School:
Ehret HS

WEBER STATE: ...Sat out the 2008-09 season as a red-shirt after transferring from West Hills JC in Coalinga, California where he played under Coach Mark Arce. Arce is a former assistant coach at Utah State where he coached with Randy Rahe. ... Is the oldest player on team, he will be 26 on November 16. ... Has made great stride on the offensive end of court and has become a dependable rebounder. ... Tremendous leaping ability. ... Played one year at the University of New Orleans before transferring to West Hills. ... Attended Ehret High in New Orleans.

2009-10: ...Played in 21 games as a reserve on the front line. ... Scored a career high 9 points and pulled down a career high 10 rebounds in Weber State’s 73-70 win over Montana Tech on Dec. 9. ... Played a career high 16 minutes in that contest. ... Made 3-4 free throws in WSU’s 69-60 semifinal game win in the Conference tournament over Portland State.

PERSONAL: Full Name: Matthew Van Washington Jr. ... Born: November 16, 1983. ... Major: Sociology where he carries a 3.00 gpa. ... Married, wife’s name is Monica and they became parents of a new daughter born in early March.