College Basketball

Washington’s Matisse Thybulle in action against California in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) OTK OTK

January 19, 2019 at 7:43 pm

Down year for Pac-12 basketball? Forget it — these Huskies are legit | Matt Calkins

Say what you want about the state of the Pac-12, but Washington beat Cal 71-52 to extend its winning streak to seven. The victory marks...

Washington forward Dominic Green (22) shoots over Washington State forward Davante Cooper (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) OTK OTK

January 19, 2019 at 6:00 am

Hec of a run: Against Cal, Huskies could hit once-in-a-lifetime milestone at Alaska Airlines Arena

The Huskies have 999 wins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. They could clinch win No. 1,000 against Cal on Saturday.

Mike Hopkins watches his offense sputter in the 1st half.

The Sacramento State Hornets played the Washington Men’s basketball team Friday, December 21, 2018 at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, WA. 208765

January 18, 2019 at 8:05 pm

Will UW men land 5-star recruit Isaiah Stewart? Huskies will find out Sunday

Several recruiting analysts predict Washington will land 6-foot 9 forward from Rochester. N.Y. Other possible destinations include Duke, Michigan State, Syracuse and Kentucky.

California’s Justice Sueing (10) shoots as Washington’s Sam Timmins defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET101 WAET101

January 18, 2019 at 1:03 pm

UW men vs. California: Projected starting lineps, scouting reports

The Huskies (13-4, 4-0) have won six in a row while the Golden Bears (5-12, 0-5) have lost six straight.

Seattle University’s Morgan Means takes a swipe at the ball held by New Mexico State’s JoJo Zamora, while at the same time being fouled from behind by C.J. Bobbitt. The result was a change in posession going SU’s way in the 2nd half.

The New Mexico State Aggies played the Seattle University Redhawks in NCAA Men’s basketball Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Redhawk Center in Seattle, WA. 209014

January 17, 2019 at 9:40 pm

Seattle U thrashed by New Mexico State in WAC home opener VIEW

The Redhawks fell to 0-4 in the WAC after trailing by 26 points at halftime. But the schedule gets markedly easier going forward.

Washington’s Nahziah Carter (11) dunks in front of Stanford’s KZ Okpala during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 80-64. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) WAET108 WAET108

January 17, 2019 at 8:22 pm

Washington gets outside shot going against Stanford, sits alone atop Pac-12 WATCH

Jaylen Nowell scores 22 points to lead Washington to an 80-64 victory over Stanford. The Huskies made 6 of 14 three-pointers and are the only...

Washington guard Jaylen Nowell (5) drives against Washington State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 85-67. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) OTK OTK

January 17, 2019 at 6:00 am

Huskies star Jaylen Nowell has gotten even better — and smarter | Matt Calkins

Nowell, who averages 16.7 points per game, ranks third in the Pac-12 in two-point field-goal percentage at 56.8. But it’s not just about the numbers...

Washington’s David Crisp shoots over Seattle U’s Myles Carter as the Huskies take on the Redhawks at Alaska Airlines Arena on Sunday, December 9. 208633

January 16, 2019 at 6:30 pm

No time to waste: Washington senior David Crisp is on a mission

Senior guard David Crisp is neither making excuses nor leaving anything to chance with just a few months of basketball left in his college career....

Seattle University’s Delante Jones goes up for a shot against WSU’s Viont’e Daniels in the first half. The Washington State Cougars played Seattle University at ShoWare Center in Kent, WA, Wednesday November 14, 2018.

January 16, 2019 at 10:58 am

Seattle U looking for big things from ‘dedicated’ guard Delante Jones, who has always cherished basketball

The 6-foot-5 junior guard has found a home in Seattle after moving many times in his life. He and his team will try to end...

Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) makes it past Stanford Cardinal guard Daejon Davis (1) to take a shot
during the first half at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, on Saturday. (Courtney Pedroza / The Seattle Times)

January 16, 2019 at 10:46 am

UW Huskies vs. Stanford: Projected starting lineups and scouting reports WATCH

The red-hot Huskies (12-4, 3-0) take their 5-game winning streak and perfect 8-0 home record into Thursday's matchup against Stanford (8-8, 1-3), which has beaten...