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It's Official: TCC's Mark McLaughlin is a Husky

Tacoma Community College's most-prolific scorer - who led the nation in points per game - will play in a back court that is losing University of Washington stars Terrence Ross and Tony Wroten Jr. to the NBA draft.

It's official: Mark McLaughlin is bringing his scoring prowess to Montlake.

The Tacoma Community College standout - who led the nation in scoring among the junior college ranks this season en route to helping the Titans capture an NWAACC title - officially signed to play for the University of Washington.

McLaughlin averaged 28.4 points per game during the regular season and is expected to help shore up the Husky back court, which is losing All-Pac-12 players Terrence Ross and Tony Wroten Jr. to the NBA draft.

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This picture comes courtesy of Tacoma Community College and shows the purple-clad McLaughlin signing his official letter in the TCC gym today.


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