College Basketball

Olympia’s Jackson Grant (12) pulls down a rebound in the second quarter. Olympia played Union in a basketball game at Stadium High School in Tacoma, Wash., on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019.

November 9, 2019 at 4:33 pm

Olympia’s four-star center Jackson Grant commits to UW Huskies

Grant is listed as the No. 2 player in Washington for the Class of 2021.

Washington’s Nahziah Carter leaves Western’s Jalen Green on his backside as he runs the baseline in the 1st half. Western Washington University Vikings played the Washington Huskies in NCAA Exhibition basketball Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. 211942

November 7, 2019 at 6:00 am

Is the UW men’s basketball team being overlooked? Let’s not rush to judgment. | Matt Calkins

The media left UW out of the preseason AP Top 25 poll and picked it to finish third in the Pac-12 despite winning it last...

From left: guard Terrell Brown, forward Myles Carter and guard Morgan Means pose for a portrait after Seattle University basketball practice, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. 211904

November 6, 2019 at 6:00 am

Seattle U men: Three keys to the season and three players to watch

Here's what to watch for and who needs to step up for the Seattle U Redhawks in 2019.

Head coach Suzy Barcomb during Seattle University women’s basketball practice, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. 211904

November 6, 2019 at 6:00 am

After dismal 2018 season, resilient Seattle U women are eager to rebound 2019

After reaching the NCAA tournament for the first time in 2018, when everything seemed to go right, nothing went right last season.

Head coach Jim Hayford during Seattle University basketball practice, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019. 211904

November 6, 2019 at 6:00 am

After rash of injuries last season, Seattle U men have the ingredients in place to succeed in 2019

The Redhawks seemed headed to special things last year, going 12-3 in nonconference play, and twice beating Pac-12 teams. Then came a rash of injuries.

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins gives a press conference at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday March 23, 2019, the day before the Huskies face the North Carolina Tar Heels in the second round for the NCAA Tournament. 209709

November 5, 2019 at 11:32 am

Prediction time: National experts expect UW Huskies to make NCAA tournament

It's a mixed forecast for the Huskies, which are expected to make the Big Dance for the second straight year. However, few believe UW is...

Washington coach Mike Hopkins talks with guard Quade Green during Tuesday’s practice at Alaska Airlines Arena. The University of Washington men’s and women’s basketball teams met reporters at Alaska Airlines Arena Tuesday, October 22, 2019. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

November 4, 2019 at 1:38 pm

Mike Hopkins on UW Huskies point guard Quade Green: ‘He makes the game easier for others’ WATCH

Quade Green is expected to start for Washington in Friday's regular-season opener against No. 16 Baylor.

Bryan Penn-Johnson fouls Westerns Trevor Jasinsky pursuing the offensive board in the 1st half. Western Washington University Vikings played the Washington Huskies in NCAA Exhibition basketball Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. (Dean Rutz / The Seattle Times)

November 1, 2019 at 11:30 am

Analysis: Three impressions from UW Huskies’ 87-63 exhibition win over Western WATCH

A look at what went right and what the Huskies need to fix after a blowout exhibition win over Division II Western Washington.

November 1, 2019 at 6:00 am

What influential locals are reading right now: Mike Hopkins

Every month, we'll be asking prominent Northwest residents what books they're reading, rereading and recommending — and why. This month: University of Washington men's basketball...

Washington coach Mike Hopkins works with his team at practice Tuesday. The University of Washington men’s and women’s basketball teams met reporters at Alaska Airlines Arena Tuesday, October 22, 2019. 211844

October 30, 2019 at 4:20 pm

Mike Hopkins says prized freshman Jaden McDaniels will play in UW’s first exhibition

Hopkins on McDaniels: 'He’s an exceptionally talented player. He’s coachable. He learns quickly and I can’t wait to get him on the court.'