Overton Lauded As Top Defensive Stopper

By Athletic Communications on June 4, 2009 12:37 PM | No Comments

Last March the college basketball world learned what Husky fans have known all along - that UW guard Venoy Overton just might be one of the best defensive guards around.

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News, in the magazine's daily online edition today, said of the rising UW junior: "There is nobody better in college at defending against the ball." He went on to say that Overton is "a one-man shot clock violation."

DeCourcy listed Overton as one of his top five top stories in his weekly college hoops column.

His incredible defensive performances against Mississippi State and Purdue in the NCAA Tournament have apparently opened a few eyes!

Also, take a look at the college football section. TSN columnist Dave Curtis listed Washington as his pick to be one of the most improved teams in the nation.