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Tony Rath, a junior kicker at Pacific Lutheran, uses a nose swab to take a three-times-a-week COVID-19 test, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, in Tacoma, Wash. Like the big programs that played in the fall, testing, distancing and protective equipment have topped the priority list in trying to pull off a season. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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Minus fanfare, small college football set to get underway

Schools at the FCS, Division II, Division III and NAIA levels will start games as early as this…

Washington's Riley Sorn (52) and Marcus Tsohonis (0) fight with Oregon State's Dearon Tucker (35) for possession of a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Corvallis, Ore., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)

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UW cold from beyond the arc in loss to Oregon St.

The Huskies shoot just 5 of 20 from 3 and lose 91-71 to fall to 3-13 on the…

Pepperdine guard Colbey Ross (4) defends against Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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Is Edmonds native Kispert an NBA lottery pick?

ESPN’s latest mock draft has the Gonzaga star and King’s High School alum being taken 10th overall.

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2006, file photo, Temple head coach John Chaney yells directions to his players during the the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Philadelphia, in this Saturday, Feb. 25, 2006, file photo. John Chaney, one of the nation’s leading Black coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame basketball career at Temple, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by the university Friday, Jan. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek, File)

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John Chaney, commanding Temple basketball coach, dies at 89

He led Temple to 17 NCAA tourney appearances over 24 seasons, including five NCAA regional finals.

In a close vote, readers said Mike Hopkins isn’t the long-term solution as head coach for the University of Washington men’s basketball team. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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POLL RESULTS: Readers conflicted on Mike Hopkins

By a narrow margin, voters said Hopkins isn’t the long-term solution as UW men’s basketball coach.

Is Mike Hopkins the right coach for the University of Washington men’s baskethall program’s long-term future? (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

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POLL: Is Mike Hopkins the right coach for UW hoops?

The Huskies have seen both tremendous highs and discouraging lows during Hopkins’ four-year tenure.

Montana State head coach Jeff Choate walks on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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Who will become UW’s next defensive coordinator?

Here’s a look at some possible candidates to replace the departed Pete Kwiatkowski.

Washington's Marcus Tsohonis (0) reacts after making a 3-pointer against Colorado during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Joe Nicholson)

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UW men snap skid, beat Colorado for 1st Pac-12 win

Marcus Tsohonis scores a career-high 27 points as the Huskies pull out the 84-80 victory.

Third-place finishers Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker pose with their medals in the championship ice dance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

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Community sports roundup: More medals for local ice dancer

Kamiak graduate Jean-Luc Baker earns a bronze medal at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Washington State offensive lineman Abraham Lucas (72) looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

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Archbishop Murphy grad Lucas will return to WSU next season

The All-Pac-12 second-team offensive lineman from Everett opts not to declare for the NFL draft.

Washington forward Hameir Wright, left, and UCLA guard Tyger Campbell dive for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

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UW leads at half, but comes up short in loss to UCLA

The Huskies fall to 1-11 on the season with a nail-biting 81-76 loss to the first-place Bruins.

Gonzaga forward Drew Timme (2) shoots while pressured by Pepperdine forward Kene Chukwuka (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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No. 1 Gonzaga overcomes poor 1st half, rolls past Pepperdine

The Bulldogs were up just four at halftime, but cruise down the stretch to win 95-70.

Washington forward Hameir Wright (13) shoots between Southern California forward Isaiah Mobley (3) and forward Evan Mobley (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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UW men lose to USC, fall to 1-10 on season

The Huskies remain winless in Pac-12 play after a 95-68 road loss to the Trojans.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert dunks during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against BYU in Spokane, Wash., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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Gonzaga cruises past BYU 86-69 in hastily scheduled game

Corey Kispert scores 23 points in the game that was added after opponents dealt with virus issues.

Stanford forward Max Murrell (10), center, dunks against Washington forward J'Raan Brooks (33), left, and center Riley Sorn (52), right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Santa Cruz, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Josie Lepe)

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UW men remain winless in Pac-12 after loss to Stanford

The Huskies lose 91-75 and fall to 1-8 on the season overall.

Teegan Lowe, 18, a senior at Monroe High School, is one of the best alpine ski racers in the Northwest. (Contributed photo) 2019

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Community sports roundup: Skiing standout earns scholarship

Monroe High School grad Teegan Lowe is a member of the Saint Michael’s College women’s skiing team.

Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert (24) shoots between San Francisco forward Josh Kunen (10) and guard Jamaree Bouyea (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)

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Edmonds native Kispert leads No. 1 Gonzaga to victory

The King’s High School alum scores 26 points in the Bulldogs’ 85-62 WCC win over San Francisco.

Colorado State quarterback Patrick O'Brien (12), center, passes to tight end Trey McBride (85), right, over San Diego State linebacker Caden McDonald (54) during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

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Former Colorado State QB O’Brien announces transfer to UW

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound resdhirt senior will join the Huskies as a graduate transfer next year.

Arizona's Dalen Terry (4) knocks the ball away from Washington's Erik Stevenson (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Struggling Washington men routed by Arizona

Washington shoots just 31% from the field and loses 80-53 for its fourth consecutive defeat.

Washington's Sean McGrew carries during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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UW notebook: McGrew says he will return for 6th season

The Huskies’ leading rusher will take advantage of the extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic.