Julian Washburn
Julian Washburn | |
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| Born | December 18, 1991 Houston, Texas, United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Playing for Austin Spurs, Memphis Grizzlies, and other professional basketball teams |
Julian Washburn (born December 18, 1991) is a professional basketball player from the United States who most recently competed with the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League. His collegiate basketball career was spent at the UTEP.
High school career
During his time at Duncanville High School, Washburn played multiple positions including point guard, shooting guard, and small forward. In his senior year, he posted averages of 16 points, seven rebounds, and three assists per game. Rivals.com ranked him as the 24th best small forward nationally and among the top 150 players overall. Additionally, Texashoops.com listed him as the sixth-best recruit in Texas for the Class of 2010.
College career
Competing for University of Texas at El Paso, Washburn appeared in 130 games and recorded averages of 11.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. He set school records by leading in total minutes played (4,448), ranked fourth in field goals made (592), and stood sixth in career scoring with 1,526 points. Renowned for his defensive skills across multiple positions, he earned three selections to the All-Defensive team and was honored as the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in his senior season.
Austin Spurs (2015–2016)
After not being selected in the 2015 NBA draft, Washburn participated in the 2015 NBA Summer League with the Golden State Warriors. He signed with the San Antonio Spurs on October 22, 2015, but was released two days later. Subsequently, on October 30, he joined the Austin Spurs—the Spurs' NBA Development League affiliate.
Tigers Tübingen (2016–2017)
Following his involvement in the 2016 NBA Summer League representing both the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs, Washburn secured a contract with Tigers Tübingen competing in Germany’s Basketball Bundesliga on August 5, 2016.
Second stint at Austin Spurs (2017–2018)
Washburn returned to the Austin Spurs roster for the start of the 2017–18 season on November 2, 2017. He played a role in Austin capturing the NBA G League title in April 2018.
Canterbury Rams (2018)
On April 17, 2018, Washburn signed to join the Canterbury Rams for their campaign during the 2018 New Zealand NBL season, filling a vital American import spot on their lineup.
Third stint at Austin Spurs (2018–2019)
He inked an Exhibit 10 contract with the San Antonio Spurs on September 18, 2018; however, he was waived three days afterward. He then entered training camp with the Austin Spurs on October 22, 2018.
Memphis Grizzlies (2019)
On January 15, 2019, Washburn agreed to a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, dividing his playing time between Memphis and their G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle. On April 10, he achieved a personal best by scoring eight points against the Golden State Warriors.
Delaware Blue Coats (2019–2020)
On July 7, 2019, Washburn was traded to the Golden State Warriors as part of a deal involving Andre Iguodala and a protected first-round draft pick; this transaction also included a traded player exception for Golden State. He was waived shortly after on July 17.
Following this move, Washburn joined the Delaware Blue Coats after they acquired his returning rights from Austin. During his time there, he averaged 6.5 points and grabbed 4.8 rebounds per contest.
Dorados de Chihuahua (2020)
On November 3, 2020, Washburn inked a contract with the Dorados de Chihuahua, a team competing in the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional.
Return to Delaware (2021)
Washburn returned to the Delaware Blue Coats on January 14, 2021, where he posted averages of 7.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while shooting 42% from the field and converting 36% of his attempts beyond the arc.
London Lions (2021–2022)
Although Washburn signed with the Fraser Valley Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League on June 11, 2021, he did not appear in any games for the team. Subsequently, on July 9, he joined the London Lions, who compete in the British Basketball League (BBL).
Fourth stint at Austin (2023–2024)
Washburn re-signed with the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League on November 20, 2023. However, he was released from the roster on November 4, 2024.
Regular season
|- | style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Memphis | 18 || 3 || 14.1 || .333 || .208 || .750 || 2.3 || .8 || .7 || .1 || 2.2 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 18 || 3 || 14.1 || .333 || .208 || .750 || 2.3 || .8 || .7 || .1 || 2.2
Personal life
Washburn is the son of former NBA athlete Chris Washburn and Michelle Williams Washburn. He has four brothers and pursued a degree in Multidisciplinary Studies. His sibling, Chris Washburn Jr., has also competed professionally overseas.
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