Saturday, February 8
Seattle, WA
7:30 PM
University of Washington
vs
Northwestern
UW To Celebrate Black History Month Saturday Versus Northwestern
February 07, 2025 | Men's Basketball
SEATTLE β The Washington men's basketball team will host its Black History Month celebration on Saturday, taking on Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. PT at Alaska Airlines Arena.Β
The game will air on the Big Ten Network and on your radio dial on 93.3 KJR-FM. Links to live coverage are available on the schedule page at GoHuskies.com and at HuskyStats.com.
OPENING TIPS
Β» Washington is looking to snap a four-game home losing streak, its longest since the 2020-21 season
Β» Washington is coming off of an 86-72 loss to Nebraska on Wednesday
Β» It was just the second loss of the season for UW when leading at the half
Β» Despite the loss, UW matched its season-high with 10 made threes
Β» Washington made each of its first eight shots from behind the arc, but proceeded to make just two of the next 17
Β» Mekhi Mason made 8-of-12 shots, including four threes to lead UW with 23 points, tying his season high
Β» Tyler Harris added 14 points and 11 rebounds, his second double double of the season
Β» Harris is averaginbg 18.5 points over the last two games, making 7-of-10 attempts from three
Β» Osobor is one of nine Big Ten players with at least six double doubles
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN
Β» Northwestern is in his 12th season under head coach Chris Collins
Β» Collins owns a 190-184 record during his stint in Evanston
Β» The 190 wins are the third most in program-history
Β» Collins was named the 2022-23 Big Ten Coach of the Year
Β» The Wildcats have earned three NCAA Tournament bids under Collins
Β» Northwestern enters Saturday's tip with a 13-10 overall record, 4-8 in Big Ten play
Β» The Wildcats defeated USC 77-75 in Evanston on Tuesday, snapping a three-game losing streak
Β» Northwestern has not won a true road game in 2024-25, sitting at 0-6
Β» The Wildcats commit the fewest turnovers in the Big Ten at 9.7 per game, ranking 17th nationally
Β» Northwestern also owns the Big Ten's third best assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.52
Β» NU is led in scoring by junior forward Nick Martinelli, who is second in the Big Ten in total scoring and third in points per game, averaging 19.7
Β» Martinelli also leads the Big Ten and ranks third nationally averaging 37:35 per
Β» NU is without leading rebounder Brooks Barnhizer, who sustained a season-ending injury last week vs. Rutgers
SERIES HISTORY - NORTHWESTERN
Β» Washington leads the all-time series with Northwestern, 6-2
Β» UW is 4-0 over Northwestern in Seattle, the last coming during the 2012 NIT
Β» Prior to that game, the two teams hadn't played since 1975
Β» The Huskies have won their last three games against the Wildcats
MILESTONES APPROACHING
Β» Washington has two players closing in on 1,000 points for their career
Β» Senior Luis Kortright is eight points shy of 1,000
Β» Junior Mekhi Mason is 19 points away from eclipsing 1,000Β
Β» Seniors DJ Davis and Great Osobor have already surpassed 1,500 career points
Β» UW is one of 20 programs with multiple active players with over 1,500 points
FREE MASON
Β» Mekhi Mason poured in 23 points Wednesday vs. Nebraska, tied for his season-high and his highest career scoring output against a Power 5 opponent
Β» Over the last three games, Mason is shooting 61.9% from the field (13-of-21), including 66.7% from three (8-of-12)
LIGHTENED LOAD
Β» Beginning with Maryland, Washington faced a seven-game stretch where its opponent averaged a NET ranking of 19.9, including five top-25 teams
Β» Starting with Minnesota, UW's next seven opponents average a NET ranking of 60.0, with five teams outside the top-50
Β» The previous seven opponents average KenPom ranking is 20.7, compared to 57.6 for the next seven opponents
IT'S NOT HOW YOU START
Β» UW owns a +26 scoring margin in the second half, compared to a -41 margin in the first half, although UW is -60 in the second half of the last five games
Β» UW has outscored their opponents in the second half of 11-of-22 games, though none of the last seven games
Β» UW is shooting 46.0% from the field in the second half, 40.8% in the first
Β» From three, UW is shooting over five points higher in the second half (34.5% compared to 29.5%)
Β» The Huskies have made 16 more threes in the second half than the first half
KEEP 'EM HONEST
Β» UW is 8-5 when shooting 30% or better from three, 3-6 when under 30%
Β» The Huskies are shooting 36.0% from three in wins, 30.3% in losses
DAMAGE DOWN LOW
Β» 45.0 percent of Washington's points this season have been in the paint
Β» UW has scored 40+ points in the paint five times
Β» UW has outscored its opponent in the paint in 9 of its 11 wins
Β» Not counting free throws, Great Osobor has scored 195-of-246 (79.3%) of his points in the paint
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM
Β» Vazoumana Diallo has scored 10+ points 14 times, including 10 of the last 14
Β» Diallo's 64 assists are the second most for the Huskies
Β» Diallo is averaging a team-high 3.7 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 second in the Big Ten in steals per game (2.05) and fourth in rebounds per game (8.6)
Β» The senior ranks 40th in the nation in SPG, sitting 41st in RPG
Β» He is one of two players in the nation inside the top-50 in both steals and rebounds
Β» Osobor has attempted 161 free throws, ranking 18th nationally, leading the B1G
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
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
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 256-93 (.734) at Alaska Airlines ArenaΒ
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 1,022 total collegiate games
Β» The Huskies own 594 career starts
Β» Five Huskies have played in triple digit games: Great Osobor (125), DJ Davis (134), Chris Conway (109) Tyree Ihenacho (105) and Luis Kortright (120)
Β» 10 of Washington's 16 players are upperclassmen
Β» UW's roster features six seniors and one graduate student
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
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
FREE MONEY
Β» DJ Davis has converted 18-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 89.1 percent free throw percentage for his career
Β» Davis has shot 100 percent on free throws for a game with at least five attempts 16 times in his career
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 360-355 all-time against current Big Ten member institutions
Β» UW is 49-37 against Big Ten opponents not including Oregon, UCLA and USC
Β» Washington has played 15-of-17 fellow Big Ten Members
Β» UW has never faced Penn State or Rutgers
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
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 Β 1920-21 season, eight of UW's 11 head coaches have posted a winning seasonΒ
Β» In six of those 11 seasons under first-year head coaches, UW has posted a record of .600 or better
Β» Washington is 261-193 (.575) all-time under first-year head coaches
Β» Since Edmundson's first season, first-year head coaches at UW have posted arecord of 199-161 (.552)
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
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
Follow @UW_MBB on X/Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates on Husky basketball.
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The game will air on the Big Ten Network and on your radio dial on 93.3 KJR-FM. Links to live coverage are available on the schedule page at GoHuskies.com and at HuskyStats.com.
OPENING TIPS
Β» Washington is looking to snap a four-game home losing streak, its longest since the 2020-21 season
Β» Washington is coming off of an 86-72 loss to Nebraska on Wednesday
Β» It was just the second loss of the season for UW when leading at the half
Β» Despite the loss, UW matched its season-high with 10 made threes
Β» Washington made each of its first eight shots from behind the arc, but proceeded to make just two of the next 17
Β» Mekhi Mason made 8-of-12 shots, including four threes to lead UW with 23 points, tying his season high
Β» Tyler Harris added 14 points and 11 rebounds, his second double double of the season
Β» Harris is averaginbg 18.5 points over the last two games, making 7-of-10 attempts from three
Β» Osobor is one of nine Big Ten players with at least six double doubles
ABOUT NORTHWESTERN
Β» Northwestern is in his 12th season under head coach Chris Collins
Β» Collins owns a 190-184 record during his stint in Evanston
Β» The 190 wins are the third most in program-history
Β» Collins was named the 2022-23 Big Ten Coach of the Year
Β» The Wildcats have earned three NCAA Tournament bids under Collins
Β» Northwestern enters Saturday's tip with a 13-10 overall record, 4-8 in Big Ten play
Β» The Wildcats defeated USC 77-75 in Evanston on Tuesday, snapping a three-game losing streak
Β» Northwestern has not won a true road game in 2024-25, sitting at 0-6
Β» The Wildcats commit the fewest turnovers in the Big Ten at 9.7 per game, ranking 17th nationally
Β» Northwestern also owns the Big Ten's third best assist-to-turnover ratio at 1.52
Β» NU is led in scoring by junior forward Nick Martinelli, who is second in the Big Ten in total scoring and third in points per game, averaging 19.7
Β» Martinelli also leads the Big Ten and ranks third nationally averaging 37:35 per
Β» NU is without leading rebounder Brooks Barnhizer, who sustained a season-ending injury last week vs. Rutgers
SERIES HISTORY - NORTHWESTERN
Β» Washington leads the all-time series with Northwestern, 6-2
Β» UW is 4-0 over Northwestern in Seattle, the last coming during the 2012 NIT
Β» Prior to that game, the two teams hadn't played since 1975
Β» The Huskies have won their last three games against the Wildcats
MILESTONES APPROACHING
Β» Washington has two players closing in on 1,000 points for their career
Β» Senior Luis Kortright is eight points shy of 1,000
Β» Junior Mekhi Mason is 19 points away from eclipsing 1,000Β
Β» Seniors DJ Davis and Great Osobor have already surpassed 1,500 career points
Β» UW is one of 20 programs with multiple active players with over 1,500 points
FREE MASON
Β» Mekhi Mason poured in 23 points Wednesday vs. Nebraska, tied for his season-high and his highest career scoring output against a Power 5 opponent
Β» Over the last three games, Mason is shooting 61.9% from the field (13-of-21), including 66.7% from three (8-of-12)
LIGHTENED LOAD
Β» Beginning with Maryland, Washington faced a seven-game stretch where its opponent averaged a NET ranking of 19.9, including five top-25 teams
Β» Starting with Minnesota, UW's next seven opponents average a NET ranking of 60.0, with five teams outside the top-50
Β» The previous seven opponents average KenPom ranking is 20.7, compared to 57.6 for the next seven opponents
IT'S NOT HOW YOU START
Β» UW owns a +26 scoring margin in the second half, compared to a -41 margin in the first half, although UW is -60 in the second half of the last five games
Β» UW has outscored their opponents in the second half of 11-of-22 games, though none of the last seven games
Β» UW is shooting 46.0% from the field in the second half, 40.8% in the first
Β» From three, UW is shooting over five points higher in the second half (34.5% compared to 29.5%)
Β» The Huskies have made 16 more threes in the second half than the first half
KEEP 'EM HONEST
Β» UW is 8-5 when shooting 30% or better from three, 3-6 when under 30%
Β» The Huskies are shooting 36.0% from three in wins, 30.3% in losses
DAMAGE DOWN LOW
Β» 45.0 percent of Washington's points this season have been in the paint
Β» UW has scored 40+ points in the paint five times
Β» UW has outscored its opponent in the paint in 9 of its 11 wins
Β» Not counting free throws, Great Osobor has scored 195-of-246 (79.3%) of his points in the paint
ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM
Β» Vazoumana Diallo has scored 10+ points 14 times, including 10 of the last 14
Β» Diallo's 64 assists are the second most for the Huskies
Β» Diallo is averaging a team-high 3.7 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 second in the Big Ten in steals per game (2.05) and fourth in rebounds per game (8.6)
Β» The senior ranks 40th in the nation in SPG, sitting 41st in RPG
Β» He is one of two players in the nation inside the top-50 in both steals and rebounds
Β» Osobor has attempted 161 free throws, ranking 18th nationally, leading the B1G
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
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
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 256-93 (.734) at Alaska Airlines ArenaΒ
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 1,022 total collegiate games
Β» The Huskies own 594 career starts
Β» Five Huskies have played in triple digit games: Great Osobor (125), DJ Davis (134), Chris Conway (109) Tyree Ihenacho (105) and Luis Kortright (120)
Β» 10 of Washington's 16 players are upperclassmen
Β» UW's roster features six seniors and one graduate student
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
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
FREE MONEY
Β» DJ Davis has converted 18-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 89.1 percent free throw percentage for his career
Β» Davis has shot 100 percent on free throws for a game with at least five attempts 16 times in his career
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 360-355 all-time against current Big Ten member institutions
Β» UW is 49-37 against Big Ten opponents not including Oregon, UCLA and USC
Β» Washington has played 15-of-17 fellow Big Ten Members
Β» UW has never faced Penn State or Rutgers
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
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 Β 1920-21 season, eight of UW's 11 head coaches have posted a winning seasonΒ
Β» In six of those 11 seasons under first-year head coaches, UW has posted a record of .600 or better
Β» Washington is 261-193 (.575) all-time under first-year head coaches
Β» Since Edmundson's first season, first-year head coaches at UW have posted arecord of 199-161 (.552)
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
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
Follow @UW_MBB on X/Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates on Husky basketball.
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Related Links
β’Β Β Β Give UW student-athletes and the teams you love a competitive edge: Support Husky Athletics
β’Β Β Β Montlake Futures empowers student-athletes by leveraging NIL for community impact: Learn more
β’Β Β Β Shop at the official online store of Husky Athletics: Shop for Gear
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/ Men's BasketballHead Coach Danny Sprinkle Postgame Press Conference: Denver
Friday, November 07
JJ Mandaquit Highlights | Washington Men's Basketball vs Denver
Friday, November 07
Washington 84, Denver 70 | Huskies Highlights
Friday, November 07
JJ Mandaquit Locks in on Defense
Friday, November 07
