Arizona lands Washington transfer JJ Mandaquit
Arizona has landed Washington transfer point guard JJ Mandaquit. Read on for the latest.
247sports.comHere’s the latest on JJ Mandaquit based on recent reporting:
- Transfer to Arizona: Multiple outlets report that JJ Mandaquit, previously at Washington, has committed to transferring to Arizona. This move is highlighted as adding another guard with college experience to head coach Tommy Lloyd’s roster for the upcoming season.[3][10]
- Washington status this season: Earlier reports noted that Mandaquit battled a foot injury and was expected to miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, with his per-game averages around 5.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.2 assists before the injury.[1]
- Recruitment history: Mandaquit was listed as a four-star point guard in the 2025 class and originally committed to Washington before opting to explore the transfer route, with coverage noting his high IQ and playmaking ability.[2][6]
If you’d like, I can pull up the latest official statements from Arizona or Washington, or compile a quick timeline of his college movement and projected role at Arizona. Also, I can summarize what this transfer means for Arizona’s guard rotation this coming season.
Citations:
- JJ Mandaquit transfer to Arizona reported by Fox Sports and SI:[10][1]
- Washington to Arizona transfer confirmation via 247Sports:[3]
- Recruitment background and scouting:[6][2]