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Pivotal Road Matchup On The Docket As Washington Battles Iowa Saturday
February 21, 2025 | Men's Basketball
IOWA CITY, Iowa β Washington returns to road action in the Big Ten on Saturday, taking on Iowa in a meeting of two teams vying for Big Ten Tournament positioning.
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Tipoff at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is set for 1:00 p.m. PT, with the game airing on FS1 and on your radio dial on 950 KJR-AM. Links to live coverage are available on the schedule page at GoHuskies.com and at HuskyStats.com.
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OPENING TIPS
Β» Washington is in the middle of a stretch of 4-of-5 games on the road
Β» UW has not played Iowa since 1966, splitting a pair of games in Seattle
Β» With a win, UW will jump Iowa via tiebreaker in the Big Ten standings for 15th
Β» UW is coming off of its first overtime game of the season, an 89-85 loss to Rutgers
Β» The loss was the first for UW this season when shooting over 50.0% from the field
Β» UW dominated the low block, outscoring the Scarlet Knights in the paint 46-26
Β» Despite the loss, UW received its first duo with 20+ points in a game this season, with Vazoumana Diallo and Mekhi Mason each posting 20 points
Β» Diallo's 20 points set a new career-high
Β» Of the 11 20+ point performances of Mason's career, three have come over the last five games
Β» UW is shooting 45.6% from three over the last three games
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ABOUT IOWA
Β» Iowa is in its 15th season under head coach Fran McCaffery
Β» McCaffery is the third-longest tenured head coach in the Big Ten
Β» McCaffery has coached his teams to 12 NCAA Tournaments and six conference tournament championships from four different leagues
Β» McCaffery is the winningest coach in program history
Β» Iowa is 14-12, 5-10 in Big Ten play
Β» Iowa is one game ahead of UW in the Big Ten standings, slotted at 15th
Β» The Hawkeyes have lost back-to-back games and five of their last six
Β» Iowa ranks second in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.85, ranking fourth in assists per game (18.6)
Β» The Hawkeyes' .571 effective FG% is ninth in the nation, leading the Big Ten
Β» UI is shooting 49.3% from the field, second in the Big Ten and 10th nationally
Β» Iowa is averaging 83.9 points per game, second in the B1G and 10th in the nation
Β» The Hawkeyes are led in scoring by senior forward Payton Sandfort at 16.3 PPG, ranking ninth in the Big Ten
Β» Sandfort paces the Big Ten at 2.65 threes attempted per game, ranking second in the league in three point percentage at 34.8%
Β» Sandfort's 87.5% from the free throw line is the fifth-highest in the Big Ten
Β» Sophomore guard Brock Harding ranks fourth in the league averaging 5.5 assists per game
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SERIES HISTORY - IOWAΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
Β» In five all-time meetings, Washington holds a slim advantage over Iowa at 3-2
Β» The two sides have not played since 1966, splitting a pair of games in Seattle
Β» UW and UI have split the two previous matchups in Iowa City
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BOMBS AWAY
Β» Tyler Harris and Mekhi Mason have been hot from behind the arc in recent action
Β» Harris is shooting 65.4% from three over the last six games, knocking down at least three threes four times
Β» Mason converted a career-high six threes at Penn State, following up with four makes from deep vs. Rutgers
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EVERYBODY EATS
Β» Washington picked up a crucial Big Ten win Saturday at Penn State behind a slew of standout performances
Β» Mekhi Mason knocked down a career-high six threes, pacing UW with 20 points
Β» Franck Kepnang gave PSU fits, finishing with a season-high 14 points, five blocks and four steals
Β» DJ Davis added four three pointers, finishing with 20 points
Β» Great Osobor became the first major conference player with a non-points double double since Arizona State's Marreon Jackson in 2021, posting 13 rebounds and 10 assists
Β» Vazoumana Diallo chipped in 12 points and six rebounds
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LIGHTENED LOAD
Β» Beginning with Maryland, Washington faced a seven-game stretch where its opponent averaged a NET ranking of 20.4, including five top-25 teams
Β» Starting with Minnesota, UW's next seven opponents average a NET ranking of 64.3, with six teams outside the top-50
Β» The previous seven opponents average KenPom ranking is 20.6, compared to 60.7 for the next seven opponents
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IT'S NOT HOW YOU START
Β» UW owns a +22 scoring margin in the second half, compared to a -54 margin in the first half, although UW is -64 in the second half of the last nine games
Β» UW has outscored their opponents in the second half of 13-of-26 games, though just two of the last 11 games
Β» UW is shooting 46.7% from the field in the second half, 42.0% in the first
Β» From three, UW is shooting 36.2% in the second half and 31.3% in the first half
Β» The Huskies have made 20 more threes in the second half than the first half
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DAMAGE DOWN LOW
Β» 44.8 percent of Washington's points this season have been in the paint
Β» UW has scored 40+ points in the paint six times
Β» UW has outscored its opponent in the paint in 10 of its 13 wins
Β» Not counting free throws, Great Osobor has scored 237-of-288 (82.3%) of his points in the paint
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ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM
Β» Vazoumana Diallo has scored 10+ points 18 times, including 14 of the last 18
Β» Diallo's 72 assists are the second most for the Huskies
Β» Diallo leads the Huskies at 3.3 assists per game in Big Ten play
Β» The former Tacoma Curtis star was UW's highest-rated recruit since the Dawgs signed five-star prospects Jaden McDaniels and Isaiah Stewart in 2019
Β» Diallo was a consensus four-star prospect per 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
Β» Diallo is Washington's ninth-ever McDonald's All-American and the fourth in the last five years, joining Jackson Grant (2021), McDaniels and Stewart (2019)
Β» The No. 1 player in Washington and 2022-23 Washington Gatorade Player of the Year, Diallo was rated the no. 3 point guard and no. 43 player in the country by ESPN
STAT STUFFER
Β» Great Osobor ranks third in the Big Ten in steals per game (1.88) and fifth in rebounds per game (8.6)
Β» The senior ranks 68th in the nation in SPG, sitting 44th in RPG
Β» Osobor has attempted 171 free throws, the second most in the Big Ten
Β» In UW's season-opening win over UC Davis, Osobor became the first Power-6 player with at least 15 points, 17 rebounds and 6 steals since Blake Griffin in 2008
Β» Osobor is 1-of-4 major conference players 6-8 or taller over the last 20 years with 6+ steals in 2 games in a season (Corey Brewer, Marcus Dove, Cody Zeller)
Β» Osobor's 7 steals against Seattle Pacific were the most by a Husky since Matisse Thybulle had 3 games with 7 steals during the 2018-19 season
Β» Osobor is one of six players in the nation with multiple 6+ steal games
Β» Osobor's 18 rebounds vs. UMass Lowell were the most by a Husky since Nate Roberts pulled down 19 vs. Northern Illinois in 2021
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IT'S A TERP!
Β» UW had the high ground in its Star Wars Night matchup with Maryland, earning its first-ever Big Ten win and lone ranked win of the season, 75-69
Β» The Huskies held the Terrapins to season lows in points, threes and assists
Β» UW held McDonald's All-American and five star recruit Derik Queen to just four points and one rebound
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES?
Β» UW claimed the 300th Apple Cup game against Washington State, 89-73
Β» Washington had six players in double figures for the first time since last season's 100-99 double overtime win over Seattle U
Β» It was UW's largest margin of victory over Washington State since 2019
Β» UW's 89 points were its most against WSU since scoring 99 in 2016
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MIDSEASON BOOST
Β» Washington received a boost to its roster with the addition of French forward Dominique Diomande, who is still seeking a visa before arriving in the US
Β» Diomande has been projected to be a top-50 pick in the NBA Draft by DraftExpress.com and 1-of-11 "Under the Radar Freshmen with NBA Potential" by NBADraftRoom.com
Β» Diomande played in 2023-24 for French pro-club Blois ADA, primarily for the under-21 team, and has also played internationally for the Ivory Coast
RESTOCKING THE CUPBOARD
Β» Washington returns just three letterwinners from last season
Β» Wilhelm Breidenbach is the only returning Husky to play in more than 10 games a season ago
Β» UW returners started just 16 games in 2023-24, or 10 percent of Washington's total number of starts
Β» UW's 9.7% returning scoring is the 16th lowest in the nation
MONTLAKE MAGIC
Β» Over the last 20+ seasons, Washington is 257-94 (.732) at Alaska Airlines Arena
Β» The Huskies have posted a winning record at home in 18 of those 20 seasons, registering double-digit home wins 17 times
Β» UW has posted at least a .600 home record in 14 of the past 20 seasons, including each of the last three seasons
Β» Washington has won at least 80% of its home games nine times over the last 20 seasons, including 90% or more four times
VET SCHOOL
Β» Washington players have appeared in 1,058 total collegiate games
Β» The Huskies own 614 career starts
Β» Five Huskies have played in triple digit games: Great Osobor (129), DJ Davis (137), Chris Conway (109) Tyree Ihenacho (109) and Luis Kortright (120)
Β» 10 of Washington's 16 players are upperclassmen
Β» UW's roster features six seniors and one graduate student
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PORTAL HOPPING
Β» Washington bolstered its roster with eight D1 players out of the transfer portal
Β» The eight additions via the transfer portal are the most in a single season for UW
Β» Four Huskies (DJ Davis, Tyree Ihenacho, Luis Kortright, Great Osobor) have transferred twice in their collegiate careers
Β» In total, 10 of UW's 16 players came to Washington via the transfer portal
Β» Washington has added at least three players through the transfer portal in each of the past four years
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THE GREAT ONE
Β» Great Osobor has spent his entire collegiate career with UW head coach Danny Sprinkle, following Sprinkle from Montana State and Utah State
Β» Osobor was named an AP Honorable Mention All-American in 2023-24
Β» Osobor was also tabbed the Mountain West Player and Newcomer of the Year
Β» Osobor earned Big Sky Top-Reserve honors as a sophomore at Montana State
Β» Osobor landed on the watchlists for the Karl Malone Award and Wooden Award
Β» Osobor was named a Preseason All-American by CBS's Jon Rothstein and ESPN's Jay Bilas
Β» Osobor was ranked at the No. 15 on CBS' Top 100 and 1 Best Players Entering the 2024-25 season
Β» Osobor was one of 10 players named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team
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FREE MONEY
Β» DJ Davis has converted 30-straight free throws
Β» Davis led the nation in free throw percentage in 2023-24 at 95.0 percent
Β» Davis was perfect from the charity stripe in 23-of-27 games in which he attempted at least one free throw
Β» Davis converted a career high 10 free throws twice last season, vs. SEMO (11/10) and vs. Texas Tech (11/30)
Β» Davis owns an 89.4 percent free throw percentage for his career
Β» Davis has shot 100 percent on free throws for a game with at least five attempts 17 times in his career
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A B1G NEW ERA
Β» Washington enters its first season in the Big Ten Conference in 2024-25
Β» The Big Ten received six bids to the 2024 NCAA Tournament, tied for third most of any conference
Β» UW was a founding member of what would eventually become the Pac-12 Conference, chartering the Pacific Coast Conference in 1915
Β» Washington also remained in the Northwest Intercollegiate Athletic Association until 1925
Β» Washington is 362-357 all-time against current Big Ten member institutions
Β» UW is 51-39 against Big Ten opponents not including Oregon, UCLA and USC
THE SPRINKLE EFFECT
Β» Teams in their first year under Danny Sprinkle have increased their win total from the previous season
Β» Sprinkle-led teams have earned an NCAA Tournament bid three straight seasons
Β» During those three seasons, Sprinkle's teams have lost just 11 conference games
Β» Sprinkle's teams have had at least three players earn all-conference honors in each of the last four seasons
Β» Sprinkle took a Utah State team that returned nine minutes from the previous season and led the Aggies to their first-ever outright Mountain West title
Β» Was named a Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year finalist for his efforts at Utah State
Β» In year three at Montana State, Sprinkle led the Bobcats to their first NCAA bid in 26 years
Β» Sprinkle's Montana State followed with a 25-10 record in 2022-23, winning the Big Sky Tournament to earn a second-consecutive NCAA bid
Β» It was the first time Montana State had posted back-to-back 25-win seasons since 1927-29
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IT FEELS LIKE THE VERY FIRST TIME
Β» Danny Sprinkle is the 20th head coach in Washington men's basketball history
Β» Since legendary coach Hec Edmundson took over on Montlake for the 1920-21 season, eight of UW's 11 head coaches have posted a winning season
Β» In six of those 11 seasons under first-year head coaches, UW has posted a record of .600 or better
Β» Washington is 263-195 (.574) all-time under first-year head coaches
Β» Since Edmundson's first season, first-year head coaches at UW have posted a record of 201-163 (.552)
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HUSKY GREAT COMES HOME
Β» Former Husky standout Abdul Gaddy joins Danny Sprinkle's first Washington staff as director of player development
Β» Gaddy, who graduated in 2013, was a two-time captain for the Dawgs
Β» Gaddy ranks second all-time at Washington with 469 career assists
Β» Gaddy was a 2012 nominee for the Bob Cousy Award
Β» Gaddy played professionally in Italy, Latvia and Germany before playing four years in the NBA G League
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
Β» Washington's 2025 high school recruiting class features three top-100 players in Nike Bundalo, JJ Mandaquit and Courtland Muldrew
Β» UW's class ranks ninth in the nation and first in the Big Ten per On3
Β» Bundalo is rated as the No. 28 player nationally by ESPN, making him Washington's eighth-highest ranked signee ever
Β» Bundalo is also UW's 10th-ever signee to be named a McDonald's All American
Β» Mandaquit is ranked No. 49 overall by ESPN, sitting as the No. 6 point guard
Β» Also a consensus four-star prospect, Muldrew is rated No. 98 by 247Sports
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Tipoff at Carver-Hawkeye Arena is set for 1:00 p.m. PT, with the game airing on FS1 and on your radio dial on 950 KJR-AM. Links to live coverage are available on the schedule page at GoHuskies.com and at HuskyStats.com.
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OPENING TIPS
Β» Washington is in the middle of a stretch of 4-of-5 games on the road
Β» UW has not played Iowa since 1966, splitting a pair of games in Seattle
Β» With a win, UW will jump Iowa via tiebreaker in the Big Ten standings for 15th
Β» UW is coming off of its first overtime game of the season, an 89-85 loss to Rutgers
Β» The loss was the first for UW this season when shooting over 50.0% from the field
Β» UW dominated the low block, outscoring the Scarlet Knights in the paint 46-26
Β» Despite the loss, UW received its first duo with 20+ points in a game this season, with Vazoumana Diallo and Mekhi Mason each posting 20 points
Β» Diallo's 20 points set a new career-high
Β» Of the 11 20+ point performances of Mason's career, three have come over the last five games
Β» UW is shooting 45.6% from three over the last three games
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ABOUT IOWA
Β» Iowa is in its 15th season under head coach Fran McCaffery
Β» McCaffery is the third-longest tenured head coach in the Big Ten
Β» McCaffery has coached his teams to 12 NCAA Tournaments and six conference tournament championships from four different leagues
Β» McCaffery is the winningest coach in program history
Β» Iowa is 14-12, 5-10 in Big Ten play
Β» Iowa is one game ahead of UW in the Big Ten standings, slotted at 15th
Β» The Hawkeyes have lost back-to-back games and five of their last six
Β» Iowa ranks second in the nation in assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.85, ranking fourth in assists per game (18.6)
Β» The Hawkeyes' .571 effective FG% is ninth in the nation, leading the Big Ten
Β» UI is shooting 49.3% from the field, second in the Big Ten and 10th nationally
Β» Iowa is averaging 83.9 points per game, second in the B1G and 10th in the nation
Β» The Hawkeyes are led in scoring by senior forward Payton Sandfort at 16.3 PPG, ranking ninth in the Big Ten
Β» Sandfort paces the Big Ten at 2.65 threes attempted per game, ranking second in the league in three point percentage at 34.8%
Β» Sandfort's 87.5% from the free throw line is the fifth-highest in the Big Ten
Β» Sophomore guard Brock Harding ranks fourth in the league averaging 5.5 assists per game
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SERIES HISTORY - IOWAΒ Β Β Β Β Β Β Β
Β» In five all-time meetings, Washington holds a slim advantage over Iowa at 3-2
Β» The two sides have not played since 1966, splitting a pair of games in Seattle
Β» UW and UI have split the two previous matchups in Iowa City
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BOMBS AWAY
Β» Tyler Harris and Mekhi Mason have been hot from behind the arc in recent action
Β» Harris is shooting 65.4% from three over the last six games, knocking down at least three threes four times
Β» Mason converted a career-high six threes at Penn State, following up with four makes from deep vs. Rutgers
Β
EVERYBODY EATS
Β» Washington picked up a crucial Big Ten win Saturday at Penn State behind a slew of standout performances
Β» Mekhi Mason knocked down a career-high six threes, pacing UW with 20 points
Β» Franck Kepnang gave PSU fits, finishing with a season-high 14 points, five blocks and four steals
Β» DJ Davis added four three pointers, finishing with 20 points
Β» Great Osobor became the first major conference player with a non-points double double since Arizona State's Marreon Jackson in 2021, posting 13 rebounds and 10 assists
Β» Vazoumana Diallo chipped in 12 points and six rebounds
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LIGHTENED LOAD
Β» Beginning with Maryland, Washington faced a seven-game stretch where its opponent averaged a NET ranking of 20.4, including five top-25 teams
Β» Starting with Minnesota, UW's next seven opponents average a NET ranking of 64.3, with six teams outside the top-50
Β» The previous seven opponents average KenPom ranking is 20.6, compared to 60.7 for the next seven opponents
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IT'S NOT HOW YOU START
Β» UW owns a +22 scoring margin in the second half, compared to a -54 margin in the first half, although UW is -64 in the second half of the last nine games
Β» UW has outscored their opponents in the second half of 13-of-26 games, though just two of the last 11 games
Β» UW is shooting 46.7% from the field in the second half, 42.0% in the first
Β» From three, UW is shooting 36.2% in the second half and 31.3% in the first half
Β» The Huskies have made 20 more threes in the second half than the first half
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DAMAGE DOWN LOW
Β» 44.8 percent of Washington's points this season have been in the paint
Β» UW has scored 40+ points in the paint six times
Β» UW has outscored its opponent in the paint in 10 of its 13 wins
Β» Not counting free throws, Great Osobor has scored 237-of-288 (82.3%) of his points in the paint
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ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM
Β» Vazoumana Diallo has scored 10+ points 18 times, including 14 of the last 18
Β» Diallo's 72 assists are the second most for the Huskies
Β» Diallo leads the Huskies at 3.3 assists per game in Big Ten play
Β» The former Tacoma Curtis star was UW's highest-rated recruit since the Dawgs signed five-star prospects Jaden McDaniels and Isaiah Stewart in 2019
Β» Diallo was a consensus four-star prospect per 247Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
Β» Diallo is Washington's ninth-ever McDonald's All-American and the fourth in the last five years, joining Jackson Grant (2021), McDaniels and Stewart (2019)
Β» The No. 1 player in Washington and 2022-23 Washington Gatorade Player of the Year, Diallo was rated the no. 3 point guard and no. 43 player in the country by ESPN
STAT STUFFER
Β» Great Osobor ranks third in the Big Ten in steals per game (1.88) and fifth in rebounds per game (8.6)
Β» The senior ranks 68th in the nation in SPG, sitting 44th in RPG
Β» Osobor has attempted 171 free throws, the second most in the Big Ten
Β» In UW's season-opening win over UC Davis, Osobor became the first Power-6 player with at least 15 points, 17 rebounds and 6 steals since Blake Griffin in 2008
Β» Osobor is 1-of-4 major conference players 6-8 or taller over the last 20 years with 6+ steals in 2 games in a season (Corey Brewer, Marcus Dove, Cody Zeller)
Β» Osobor's 7 steals against Seattle Pacific were the most by a Husky since Matisse Thybulle had 3 games with 7 steals during the 2018-19 season
Β» Osobor is one of six players in the nation with multiple 6+ steal games
Β» Osobor's 18 rebounds vs. UMass Lowell were the most by a Husky since Nate Roberts pulled down 19 vs. Northern Illinois in 2021
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IT'S A TERP!
Β» UW had the high ground in its Star Wars Night matchup with Maryland, earning its first-ever Big Ten win and lone ranked win of the season, 75-69
Β» The Huskies held the Terrapins to season lows in points, threes and assists
Β» UW held McDonald's All-American and five star recruit Derik Queen to just four points and one rebound
HOW DO YOU LIKE THEM APPLES?
Β» UW claimed the 300th Apple Cup game against Washington State, 89-73
Β» Washington had six players in double figures for the first time since last season's 100-99 double overtime win over Seattle U
Β» It was UW's largest margin of victory over Washington State since 2019
Β» UW's 89 points were its most against WSU since scoring 99 in 2016
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MIDSEASON BOOST
Β» Washington received a boost to its roster with the addition of French forward Dominique Diomande, who is still seeking a visa before arriving in the US
Β» Diomande has been projected to be a top-50 pick in the NBA Draft by DraftExpress.com and 1-of-11 "Under the Radar Freshmen with NBA Potential" by NBADraftRoom.com
Β» Diomande played in 2023-24 for French pro-club Blois ADA, primarily for the under-21 team, and has also played internationally for the Ivory Coast
RESTOCKING THE CUPBOARD
Β» Washington returns just three letterwinners from last season
Β» Wilhelm Breidenbach is the only returning Husky to play in more than 10 games a season ago
Β» UW returners started just 16 games in 2023-24, or 10 percent of Washington's total number of starts
Β» UW's 9.7% returning scoring is the 16th lowest in the nation
MONTLAKE MAGIC
Β» Over the last 20+ seasons, Washington is 257-94 (.732) at Alaska Airlines Arena
Β» The Huskies have posted a winning record at home in 18 of those 20 seasons, registering double-digit home wins 17 times
Β» UW has posted at least a .600 home record in 14 of the past 20 seasons, including each of the last three seasons
Β» Washington has won at least 80% of its home games nine times over the last 20 seasons, including 90% or more four times
VET SCHOOL
Β» Washington players have appeared in 1,058 total collegiate games
Β» The Huskies own 614 career starts
Β» Five Huskies have played in triple digit games: Great Osobor (129), DJ Davis (137), Chris Conway (109) Tyree Ihenacho (109) and Luis Kortright (120)
Β» 10 of Washington's 16 players are upperclassmen
Β» UW's roster features six seniors and one graduate student
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PORTAL HOPPING
Β» Washington bolstered its roster with eight D1 players out of the transfer portal
Β» The eight additions via the transfer portal are the most in a single season for UW
Β» Four Huskies (DJ Davis, Tyree Ihenacho, Luis Kortright, Great Osobor) have transferred twice in their collegiate careers
Β» In total, 10 of UW's 16 players came to Washington via the transfer portal
Β» Washington has added at least three players through the transfer portal in each of the past four years
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THE GREAT ONE
Β» Great Osobor has spent his entire collegiate career with UW head coach Danny Sprinkle, following Sprinkle from Montana State and Utah State
Β» Osobor was named an AP Honorable Mention All-American in 2023-24
Β» Osobor was also tabbed the Mountain West Player and Newcomer of the Year
Β» Osobor earned Big Sky Top-Reserve honors as a sophomore at Montana State
Β» Osobor landed on the watchlists for the Karl Malone Award and Wooden Award
Β» Osobor was named a Preseason All-American by CBS's Jon Rothstein and ESPN's Jay Bilas
Β» Osobor was ranked at the No. 15 on CBS' Top 100 and 1 Best Players Entering the 2024-25 season
Β» Osobor was one of 10 players named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team
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FREE MONEY
Β» DJ Davis has converted 30-straight free throws
Β» Davis led the nation in free throw percentage in 2023-24 at 95.0 percent
Β» Davis was perfect from the charity stripe in 23-of-27 games in which he attempted at least one free throw
Β» Davis converted a career high 10 free throws twice last season, vs. SEMO (11/10) and vs. Texas Tech (11/30)
Β» Davis owns an 89.4 percent free throw percentage for his career
Β» Davis has shot 100 percent on free throws for a game with at least five attempts 17 times in his career
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A B1G NEW ERA
Β» Washington enters its first season in the Big Ten Conference in 2024-25
Β» The Big Ten received six bids to the 2024 NCAA Tournament, tied for third most of any conference
Β» UW was a founding member of what would eventually become the Pac-12 Conference, chartering the Pacific Coast Conference in 1915
Β» Washington also remained in the Northwest Intercollegiate Athletic Association until 1925
Β» Washington is 362-357 all-time against current Big Ten member institutions
Β» UW is 51-39 against Big Ten opponents not including Oregon, UCLA and USC
THE SPRINKLE EFFECT
Β» Teams in their first year under Danny Sprinkle have increased their win total from the previous season
Β» Sprinkle-led teams have earned an NCAA Tournament bid three straight seasons
Β» During those three seasons, Sprinkle's teams have lost just 11 conference games
Β» Sprinkle's teams have had at least three players earn all-conference honors in each of the last four seasons
Β» Sprinkle took a Utah State team that returned nine minutes from the previous season and led the Aggies to their first-ever outright Mountain West title
Β» Was named a Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year finalist for his efforts at Utah State
Β» In year three at Montana State, Sprinkle led the Bobcats to their first NCAA bid in 26 years
Β» Sprinkle's Montana State followed with a 25-10 record in 2022-23, winning the Big Sky Tournament to earn a second-consecutive NCAA bid
Β» It was the first time Montana State had posted back-to-back 25-win seasons since 1927-29
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IT FEELS LIKE THE VERY FIRST TIME
Β» Danny Sprinkle is the 20th head coach in Washington men's basketball history
Β» Since legendary coach Hec Edmundson took over on Montlake for the 1920-21 season, eight of UW's 11 head coaches have posted a winning season
Β» In six of those 11 seasons under first-year head coaches, UW has posted a record of .600 or better
Β» Washington is 263-195 (.574) all-time under first-year head coaches
Β» Since Edmundson's first season, first-year head coaches at UW have posted a record of 201-163 (.552)
Β
HUSKY GREAT COMES HOME
Β» Former Husky standout Abdul Gaddy joins Danny Sprinkle's first Washington staff as director of player development
Β» Gaddy, who graduated in 2013, was a two-time captain for the Dawgs
Β» Gaddy ranks second all-time at Washington with 469 career assists
Β» Gaddy was a 2012 nominee for the Bob Cousy Award
Β» Gaddy played professionally in Italy, Latvia and Germany before playing four years in the NBA G League
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SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED
Β» Washington's 2025 high school recruiting class features three top-100 players in Nike Bundalo, JJ Mandaquit and Courtland Muldrew
Β» UW's class ranks ninth in the nation and first in the Big Ten per On3
Β» Bundalo is rated as the No. 28 player nationally by ESPN, making him Washington's eighth-highest ranked signee ever
Β» Bundalo is also UW's 10th-ever signee to be named a McDonald's All American
Β» Mandaquit is ranked No. 49 overall by ESPN, sitting as the No. 6 point guard
Β» Also a consensus four-star prospect, Muldrew is rated No. 98 by 247Sports
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/ Men's BasketballDetlef Schrempf Finds Out His UW Jersey is Being Retired
Wednesday, November 26
Christian Welp's Wife, Melanie, Surprised with Jersey Retirement
Wednesday, November 26
Christian Welp Drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers
Friday, November 21
Christian Welp Breaks UW's Scoring Record
Friday, November 21
