Top-50 recruit JJ Mandaquit commits to Washington

JJ Mandaquit, a four-star point guard in the 2025 class, tells On3 he has committed to Washington.

The 6-foot-1 senior out of Utah Prep (UT) chose Danny Sprinkle and the Huskies over programs like BYU, Cal, Creighton, Louisville, and USC.

Mandaquit, originally from Hawaii, is the nation’s No. 50 overall prospect, No. 6 point guard and No. 3 recruit from Utah in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Mandaquit on his commitment to Washington

JJ Mandaquit discussed his decision with On3.

“I’ve always been a Washington fan because my grandma was from the area and we would always visit the campus when we would visit family in Seattle. Coach Sprinkle has been successful everywhere he’s coached and I believe in his plan for the program going forward. I also believe in his vision for me within the program and his plan for me to develop individually. I feel like Coach Sprinkle and the staff can help me achieve my goals as a player while in college and in the future to one day play professionally.”

His relationship with the coaching staff played a large role

“I’ve always been a Washington fan because my grandma was from the area and we would always visit the campus when we would visit family in Seattle,” Mandaquit continued. “Coach Sprinkle has been successful everywhere he’s coached and I believe in his plan for the program going forward. I also believe in his vision for me within the program and his plan for me to develop individually. I feel like Coach Sprinkle and the staff can help me achieve my goals as a player while in college and in the future to one day play professionally.”

Mandaquit is a team player

“I pride myself on doing what’s best for the team. I feel like I can impact the game on both sides of the ball. I want to be someone that people enjoy playing with because I can make the game easier for them. I enjoy being a playmaker who can put my teammates in the best situations for them to be successful. I like to play fast and be creative but still be under control where I can dictate the flow of the game.”

His message to UW fans

“My biggest message to UW fans would be that I’m grateful to them and the coaching staff for the opportunity to be part of such a great program and I take it very seriously to come in and do my best to carry on the lineage of all the great point guards who have come through the program before me. Know that I’ll give my all both on and off the court to represent such a prestigious university.”

Scouting Report

“JJ Mandaquit is a high IQ point guard. He is very cerebral, and he reads the game at an advanced level. The ball is on a strong, and he manipulates angles very well, creating both space and opportunity. While he is an average athlete, he gives good effort on the defensive end. Mandaquit has an array of paint finishes, with floaters and runners. Size may be a question; he plays with a great pace and attacks with great balance. Originally from Hawaii, he is young for his grade, and will not turn 18 until May of his senior year.” – On3’s Jamie Shaw

More on Mandaquit from Shaw:

“Mandaquit is coming off a summer where he won his second FIBA gold medal, this one as the starting point guard for the USA U18 in the FIBA World Cup. Mandaquit simply knows how to run the show. He is excellent in the full court and transition, and he can carve a team up playing in the pick-and-roll. In this one, Mandquit finished well at the basket and he moved the ball around. He If the defense collapsed, he set up teammates, if the defense dropped back, he knocked down shots. It was a clinic on how the point guard position should be run tonight.”