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Star freshmen for Huskies, Bruins could be top draft picks

The NBA draft lottery will, in part, determine which players are picked by which teams, because every franchise has different needs. But a… Continue reading

Huskies falter in second half, fall to Trojans 82-74

Huskies falter in second half, fall to Trojans 82-74

This was closer. And yet it will be remembered for not being close enough, another defeat in a season already defined by failure.… Continue reading

Huskies falter in second half, fall to Trojans 82-74
Huskies encouraged by Timmins’ performance against Arizona

Huskies encouraged by Timmins’ performance against Arizona

Lorenzo Romar knows where Sam Timmins’ rookie mistakes are most likely to manifest. Maybe one of those interior passes — a strength of… Continue reading

Huskies encouraged by Timmins’ performance against Arizona
Romar sees ‘progress’ in the Huskies’ loss to No. 7 Arizona

Romar sees ‘progress’ in the Huskies’ loss to No. 7 Arizona

Lorenzo Romar was proud. “I thought we played the right way,” the University of Washington men’s… Continue reading

Romar sees ‘progress’ in the Huskies’ loss to No. 7 Arizona
At Arizona, Huskies must fix offense to compete with Wildcats

At Arizona, Huskies must fix offense to compete with Wildcats

Even as the Washington Huskies continue to rank among the Pac-12’s worst defensive teams, their foremost… Continue reading

At Arizona, Huskies must fix offense to compete with Wildcats
Huskies fall to 2-6 in Pac-12 play with 86-75 loss to Arizona St.

Huskies fall to 2-6 in Pac-12 play with 86-75 loss to Arizona St.

The late hour of Wednesday night’s tipoff was a popular conversation topic among those whose jobs required them to be at Wells… Continue reading

Huskies fall to 2-6 in Pac-12 play with 86-75 loss to Arizona St.
Freshman Fultz has been as good as advertised for Huskies

Freshman Fultz has been as good as advertised for Huskies

Markelle Fultz is everything the Washington Huskies hoped he would be. Truthfully, he is probably even better than that, quite possibly the… Continue reading

Freshman Fultz has been as good as advertised for Huskies
Fultz scores 30, Huskies’ defense falters in 94-72 loss to Utah

Fultz scores 30, Huskies’ defense falters in 94-72 loss to Utah

SEATTLE – There were fleeting moments of hope in the second half, mini runs that kept the crowd involved but never quite implied that Washington… Continue reading

Fultz scores 30, Huskies’ defense falters in 94-72 loss to Utah
Johnson gives Huskies energy, toughness off bench

Johnson gives Huskies energy, toughness off bench

Practice was a struggle for Carlos Johnson. He is 6-foot-3 but plays like he’s bigger. And he used to be a lot bigger.… Continue reading

Johnson gives Huskies energy, toughness off bench
Report: Huskies QB Browning has surgery on throwing shoulder

Report: Huskies QB Browning has surgery on throwing shoulder

According to a Seattle Times report, Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning had surgery recently to repair his injured right shoulder. A six-week recovery is expected.… Continue reading

Report: Huskies QB Browning has surgery on throwing shoulder
Fultz scores 37 to carry UW to 85-83 OT win over Colorado

Fultz scores 37 to carry UW to 85-83 OT win over Colorado

For the second consecutive game, the Washington Huskies men’s basketball team played with the kind of passion and desire that has seemingly eluded… Continue reading

Fultz scores 37 to carry UW to 85-83 OT win over Colorado
Blowouts aside, UW having trouble finishing winnable games, too

Blowouts aside, UW having trouble finishing winnable games, too

The Washington Huskies have lost nine games this season. Four of those were, essentially, blowouts, with final margins between 13 and 27 points.… Continue reading

Blowouts aside, UW having trouble finishing winnable games, too
Flat 1st half costs Washington men in 76-69 loss at Stanford

Flat 1st half costs Washington men in 76-69 loss at Stanford

The comeback was admirable. No doubt. The Washington Huskies trailed Stanford by 21 points early in the second half of their most… Continue reading

Flat 1st half costs Washington men in 76-69 loss at Stanford

Huskies need win against beatable Stanford squad

The Stanford men’s basketball team that walloped Washington State on Thursday night looked different than it had in its previous two games.… Continue reading

UW battles, falls short to Cal 69-59 in Pac-12 road opener

UW battles, falls short to Cal 69-59 in Pac-12 road opener

Symbolism surrounded Lorenzo Romar as the Washington Huskies coach answered for another loss, this one encouraging in unfamiliar ways but still disheartening… Continue reading

UW battles, falls short to Cal 69-59 in Pac-12 road opener
California forward Ivan Rabb (1) battles Southern California forward Chimezie Metu (4) during the second half of Sunday’s basketball game on Jan. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)

Cal reaping rewards of Rabb returning

Their declaration for the NBA draft became a foregone conclusion by the time last season ended,… Continue reading

California forward Ivan Rabb (1) battles Southern California forward Chimezie Metu (4) during the second half of Sunday’s basketball game on Jan. 8, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas)

Fultz leads Washington men to their first Pac-12 victory

It isn’t uncommon for the Washington Huskies to hold a team meeting the night before a game. Usually, coach Lorenzo Romar said, those… Continue reading

Huskies roll over in 83-61 loss to No. 15 Oregon

Huskies roll over in 83-61 loss to No. 15 Oregon

David Crisp sat at the postgame interview table, answered a few questions and fumed silently until the session ended. When he stood up,… Continue reading

Huskies roll over in 83-61 loss to No. 15 Oregon
Tall test for UW men hosting No. 15 Oregon

Tall test for UW men hosting No. 15 Oregon

Washington had blown a 13-point first-half lead in its loss on Sunday to Washington State, yet there… Continue reading

Tall test for UW men hosting No. 15 Oregon
Baker, Ross among four Huskies leaving for the NFL draft

Baker, Ross among four Huskies leaving for the NFL draft

The Washington Huskies made official the inevitable on Tuesday. One day after ESPN reported that junior receiver John Ross would forego his final… Continue reading

Baker, Ross among four Huskies leaving for the NFL draft