Thursday, November 17
Seattle, Wash.
8:00 PM
University of Washington
vs
Cal State Fullerton
Huskies Set to Host Cal State Fullerton Thursday at 8 p.m.
November 15, 2016 | Men's Basketball
Washington (0-1) vs. Cal State Fullerton (2-0)
The Huskies continue their four-game homestand this Thursday, Nov. 17, as they host the Cal State Fullerton Titans at 8 p.m. at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game will be televised by the Pac-12 Networks with Aaron Goldsmith and Eldridge Recasner on the call. Additionally, fans can tune into KOMO 1000AM/97.7FM to hear Bob Rondeau and Jason Hamilton call the action. Washington leads Fullerton in the all-time series at 2-1 while the two squads faced off just a year ago in Seattle as UW took home an 87-69 victory (Dec. 6, 2015).
The Coach
Head Coach Lorenzo Romar, in his 15th year at Washington, has amassed a 289-175 (.623) during his time in Seattle and an overall mark of 382-263 (.593) in 20 seasons. Romar, the longest tenured coach in the Pac-12, has taken the Huskies to the NCAA tournament six times including three Sweet 16 appearances.
Quick Hitters
• Washington's roster has no scholarship player that was on scholarship two years ago ... there are only two players that have been here longer than one season (Dan Kingma, Greg Bowman)
• Freshman Markelle Fultz had the most points by a UW freshman in their debut on Sunday as he tallied 30 points and added seven rebounds and six assists
• Fultz's 30 points were the most by a freshman in their opening game nationally this season and tie for the most by a player in the Pac-12 so far this year ... his 30 points also tie for the most by a Husky this early in a season - Isaiah Thomas also scored 30 on Nov. 13, 2009 as a sophomore.
• The Huskies tied the single-game school record for blocks against Yale as they tallied 15, tying the mark set a year ago against Colorado in Seattle (Jan. 20, 2016) ... through the opening weekend, Washington's 15 blocks per game currently lead the NCAA
• Sophomore Matisse Thybulle set career-highs in the season opener against Yale as he tallied his first 20-point game on 6-of-7 shooting and added a career-best six blocks, two shy of the UW single-game record
• Washington shot a blistering 58.9 percent (33-of-56) from the field against Yale, its highest single-game FG percentage since shooting 61.2 percent (41-of-67) against Long Beach State on Nov. 30, 2010
• Captain Malik Dime returns for the Huskies after setting the single-season blocks record UW last season with 88 and helped UW lead the nation in blocks with 224 total (6.6 per game)
• Freshman Markelle Fultz has racked up the preseason honors being named to the Bob Cousy, Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award Watch Lists along with being named the preseason Freshman of the Year by USA Today and earning preseason All-American honors from Athlon and CBS Sports.
• Washington's official Class of 2017 announced on Nov. 9, 2017 is the No. 2 class in the nation according to ESPN, marking head coach Lorenzo Romar's highest ranked class in his 15 years on Montlake ... the class features No. 2 overall recruit Michael Porter, Jr., local standouts Daejon Davis (No. 43) and Jaylen Nowell (No. 56) along with Blake Harris and Mamoudou Diarra.
• Sophomore Matisse Thybulle is the only returning player to start in all 34 games a year ago ... sophomore David Crisp and senior captain Malik Dime are the other two that saw action in every game last season
• Washington's four home games in November are its most since the 2013-14 season (Yale, CS-Fullerton, Northern Arizona, Long Beach State)
• Washington was picked sixth in the Pac-12 Preseason media poll
• The Huskies bench will look a little different as head coach Lorenzo Romar hired Michael Porter from Missouri as an assistant coach, he will fill the role previously held by Brad Jackson who is now the special assistant to the head coach ... additionally Raphael Chillious was elevated to Associate Head Coach
Fultz's Freshman Debut
Freshman standout Markelle Fultz made his presence known during his Husky debut as he led the team in points (30), rebounds (7) and assists (6). His 30 points are the most by a freshman in the NCAA this season and tied the most by any Pac-12 player so far this year. He's the first Husky since Andrew Andrews had 30, six and five at Oregon State (Feb. 24, 2016) to lead the team in those three categories. His 30 points also tie for the most this early in the season by a Dawg - Isaiah Thomas had 30 as a sophomore on Nov. 13, 2009.
Fultz Picks Up National Attn
Freshman Markelle Fultz's meteoric rise to the top of the 2016 class has been well chronicled and the accolades didn't stop once he joined the Husky squad this summer. He has been named a preseason All-American and preseason Freshman of the Year by many outlets heading into the season. Take a look:
USA Today Preseason Freshman of the Year
CBS Sports Preseason Freshman of the Year
CBS Sports Preseason First Team All-American
Sports Illustrated Preseason First Team All-American
Athlon Preseason First Team All-American
USA Today Preseason Second Team All-American
Watchlists for Fultz
Along with earning recognition from the national media, freshman Markelle Fultz was also named to the watch lists for three national awards. He is one of 50 on the initial Naismith Trophy Player of the Year watchlist, one of 50 for the John Wooden Award, and is one of 20 on the initial Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year watchlist. He's one of four freshman to earn a spot on all three lists joining De'Aaron Fox (Kentucky), Lonzo Ball (UCLA) and Dennis Smith (N.C. State).
Australia-New Zealand Recap
The Huskies were able to take their every-four-years foreign tour this summer and spent 12 days between Melbourne, Christchurch and Sydney. The Dawgs went 3-2 in their five games against professional teams down under and were led by freshman Markelle Fultz who averaged 21.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in those outings. He also led the team with 23 assists and added six blocks. Sophomore David Crisp averaged 13.2 points while sophomore Noah Dickerson averaged a double-double with 11.4 rebounds and 10.6 points while playing an average of 20 minutes per outing. Additionally sophomore Dominic Green added 11.2 points per game.
Length, Length, Length
Washington's roster is quite lengthy and not because of quantity. Out of the 14 on the roster, six of the key players have wingspans that are at least four inches longer than their actual height. Senior forward Malik Dime's wingspan is eight inches bigger than his 6-9 frame at 7-5 while sophomore Matisse Thybulle brings a 7-0 wingspan on his 6-5 body. Take a look:
Player Height Wingspan
Malik Dime 6-9 7-5
Matisse Thybulle 6-5 7-0
Markelle Fultz 6-4 6-10
Dominic Green 6-6 6-11
Matthew Atewe 6-8 7-1
Bitumba Baruti 6-6 6-10.5
Washington-Based Roster
This year's squad includes six players from the state of Washington and over the last 14 seasons, Romar has had at least six players from the state six times. Those five teams have combined for three NCAA tournament appearances, two Sweet 16s and two Pac-12 titles (one regular season, one tournament).
Big Men are Back
The Huskies boast their deepest big man roster this season with four players who have the chance to impact the game. The Dawgs return both 6-9 senior forward Malik Dime and 6-8 sophomore forward Noah Dickerson while adding in 6-11 freshman Sam Timmins and 6-8 junior transfer Matthew Atewe. Both Timmins and Atewe have been on campus since at least December of 2015 and have been able to practice and learn the UW system heading into this season.
Returning Experience
Despite losing its three top scorers from a year ago, Washington returns a wealth of experience as four players return that averaged over 20 minutes a game a year ago in Matisse Thybulle (24.1), Noah Dickerson (22.3), David Crisp (21.4) and Malik Dime (21.1). Thybulle is the only player returning that started every game a year ago but Crisp and Dime also saw action in all 34 games. Dickerson is UW's returning leading scorer as he averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds last season.
Coaching Updates
During the offseason, Raphael Chillious, who was integral in bringing standout Markelle Fultz to Washington, was elevated to Associate Head Coach for the Dawgs. Additionally, head coach Lorenzo Romar hired Michael Porter from Missouri as an assistant coach and former assistant Brad Jackson is now the special assistant to the head coach. Additionally, former Husky Will Conroy is now in his second year with the Dawgs as an assistant coach.
Exh Recap: 109-106 Over WWU
Washington prepared for their season with a 109-106 win over Western Washington University that saw six players reach double-figures including three of the five starters. Sophomore Dominic Green led the team with 25 points and tied the team-high with seven rebounds while adding two assists. Sophomore David Crisp added 23 points as he went 13-of-15 from the FT line. Sophomore Matisse Thybulle racked up 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting including a 3-of-5 mark from 3-point range and added six rebounds in 27 minutes. The Dawgs shot 53.2 percent from the field (33-of-62) and 40.9 percent from 3-point range (9-of-22).
Huskies in the NBA
Washington's presence in the NBA remains strong as the Huskies boast eight former players currently holding spots on rosters in the league this season - Marquese Chriss (Phoenix Suns), Spencer Hawes (Charlotte Hornets), Justin Holiday (New York Knicks), Dejounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs), Quincy Pondexter (New Orleans Pelicans), Terrence Ross (Toronto Raptors), Isaiah Thomas (Boston Celtics) and C.J. Wilcox (Orlando Magic). Washington also had two players drafted in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft marking the second time two Huskies have gone in that round under head coach Lorenzo Romar.
Atewe Available
Auburn transfer Matthew Atewe, a 6-8 forward, is now eligible to play for the Huskies after sitting out last season. Atewe spent two years at Auburn but was injured following an exhibition game his sophomore season causing him to the miss the year. The last time Atewe played in a regular season collegiate game was March 12, 2014 and when he stepped on the court against Yale (Nov. 13), it was 977 days in between his last regular season game.
Class of 2017
The Huskies signed their highest ranked class under head coach Lorenzo Romar on Nov. 9 with five agreeing to join UW for the 2017-18 season. The class, which features three players ranked in ESPN's Top 60 is ranked No. 2 overall by ESPN and is third by both Scout and Rivals.com. It's the second time in three years UW has brought in a top 10 class and the third time in as many years that UW's recruiting group has been ranked in the top 20 nationally. Take a look at next year's class:
Michael Porter Jr.
No. 2 overall by ESPN, 6-9 five-star forward that is also the No. 1 small forward in the nation ... led Team USA with 15.8 ppg along with 5.6 rpg during its gold medal run at the U18 FIBA Americas Championship
Daejon Davis
No. 43 overall by ESPN, 6-3 guard from Seattle ... transferred to Garfield as a junior and averaged 11 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 3.3 apg alongside fellow signee Jaylen Nowell ... averaged 12.8 ppg and 3.6 rpg for Seattle Rotary on the Nike EYBL circuit in the summer of 2016
Jaylen Nowell
No. 56 overall by ESPN, 6-5 guard from Seattle ... plays for Garfield high school and as a junior led the team with 17.4 ppg along with 4.1 rpg and 2.4 apg en route to earning USA Today All-Washington second-team honors ... helped Garfield win the 2015 Class 3A State Championship
Blake Harris
A 6-3 four-star point guard from Chapel Hill, N.C. who Coach Romar says is 'probably as fast of a guy with the ball that we've had in a long time,' ... averaged 7.0 ppg and 3.2 rebounds over five games at the 2016 Peach Jam for Team CP3
Mamoudou Diarra
A 6-9 three-star power forward with a 7-2 wingspan originally from Mali West Africa ... is currently at 22FT Academy in South Carolina ... was one of nine African born players to be invited to the NBA's prestigious Basketball Without Borders Camp in 2015
The Huskies continue their four-game homestand this Thursday, Nov. 17, as they host the Cal State Fullerton Titans at 8 p.m. at Alaska Airlines Arena. The game will be televised by the Pac-12 Networks with Aaron Goldsmith and Eldridge Recasner on the call. Additionally, fans can tune into KOMO 1000AM/97.7FM to hear Bob Rondeau and Jason Hamilton call the action. Washington leads Fullerton in the all-time series at 2-1 while the two squads faced off just a year ago in Seattle as UW took home an 87-69 victory (Dec. 6, 2015).
The Coach
Head Coach Lorenzo Romar, in his 15th year at Washington, has amassed a 289-175 (.623) during his time in Seattle and an overall mark of 382-263 (.593) in 20 seasons. Romar, the longest tenured coach in the Pac-12, has taken the Huskies to the NCAA tournament six times including three Sweet 16 appearances.
Quick Hitters
• Washington's roster has no scholarship player that was on scholarship two years ago ... there are only two players that have been here longer than one season (Dan Kingma, Greg Bowman)
• Freshman Markelle Fultz had the most points by a UW freshman in their debut on Sunday as he tallied 30 points and added seven rebounds and six assists
• Fultz's 30 points were the most by a freshman in their opening game nationally this season and tie for the most by a player in the Pac-12 so far this year ... his 30 points also tie for the most by a Husky this early in a season - Isaiah Thomas also scored 30 on Nov. 13, 2009 as a sophomore.
• The Huskies tied the single-game school record for blocks against Yale as they tallied 15, tying the mark set a year ago against Colorado in Seattle (Jan. 20, 2016) ... through the opening weekend, Washington's 15 blocks per game currently lead the NCAA
• Sophomore Matisse Thybulle set career-highs in the season opener against Yale as he tallied his first 20-point game on 6-of-7 shooting and added a career-best six blocks, two shy of the UW single-game record
• Washington shot a blistering 58.9 percent (33-of-56) from the field against Yale, its highest single-game FG percentage since shooting 61.2 percent (41-of-67) against Long Beach State on Nov. 30, 2010
• Captain Malik Dime returns for the Huskies after setting the single-season blocks record UW last season with 88 and helped UW lead the nation in blocks with 224 total (6.6 per game)
• Freshman Markelle Fultz has racked up the preseason honors being named to the Bob Cousy, Naismith Trophy and Wooden Award Watch Lists along with being named the preseason Freshman of the Year by USA Today and earning preseason All-American honors from Athlon and CBS Sports.
• Washington's official Class of 2017 announced on Nov. 9, 2017 is the No. 2 class in the nation according to ESPN, marking head coach Lorenzo Romar's highest ranked class in his 15 years on Montlake ... the class features No. 2 overall recruit Michael Porter, Jr., local standouts Daejon Davis (No. 43) and Jaylen Nowell (No. 56) along with Blake Harris and Mamoudou Diarra.
• Sophomore Matisse Thybulle is the only returning player to start in all 34 games a year ago ... sophomore David Crisp and senior captain Malik Dime are the other two that saw action in every game last season
• Washington's four home games in November are its most since the 2013-14 season (Yale, CS-Fullerton, Northern Arizona, Long Beach State)
• Washington was picked sixth in the Pac-12 Preseason media poll
• The Huskies bench will look a little different as head coach Lorenzo Romar hired Michael Porter from Missouri as an assistant coach, he will fill the role previously held by Brad Jackson who is now the special assistant to the head coach ... additionally Raphael Chillious was elevated to Associate Head Coach
Fultz's Freshman Debut
Freshman standout Markelle Fultz made his presence known during his Husky debut as he led the team in points (30), rebounds (7) and assists (6). His 30 points are the most by a freshman in the NCAA this season and tied the most by any Pac-12 player so far this year. He's the first Husky since Andrew Andrews had 30, six and five at Oregon State (Feb. 24, 2016) to lead the team in those three categories. His 30 points also tie for the most this early in the season by a Dawg - Isaiah Thomas had 30 as a sophomore on Nov. 13, 2009.
Fultz Picks Up National Attn
Freshman Markelle Fultz's meteoric rise to the top of the 2016 class has been well chronicled and the accolades didn't stop once he joined the Husky squad this summer. He has been named a preseason All-American and preseason Freshman of the Year by many outlets heading into the season. Take a look:
USA Today Preseason Freshman of the Year
CBS Sports Preseason Freshman of the Year
CBS Sports Preseason First Team All-American
Sports Illustrated Preseason First Team All-American
Athlon Preseason First Team All-American
USA Today Preseason Second Team All-American
Watchlists for Fultz
Along with earning recognition from the national media, freshman Markelle Fultz was also named to the watch lists for three national awards. He is one of 50 on the initial Naismith Trophy Player of the Year watchlist, one of 50 for the John Wooden Award, and is one of 20 on the initial Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year watchlist. He's one of four freshman to earn a spot on all three lists joining De'Aaron Fox (Kentucky), Lonzo Ball (UCLA) and Dennis Smith (N.C. State).
Australia-New Zealand Recap
The Huskies were able to take their every-four-years foreign tour this summer and spent 12 days between Melbourne, Christchurch and Sydney. The Dawgs went 3-2 in their five games against professional teams down under and were led by freshman Markelle Fultz who averaged 21.2 points and 6.8 rebounds in those outings. He also led the team with 23 assists and added six blocks. Sophomore David Crisp averaged 13.2 points while sophomore Noah Dickerson averaged a double-double with 11.4 rebounds and 10.6 points while playing an average of 20 minutes per outing. Additionally sophomore Dominic Green added 11.2 points per game.
Length, Length, Length
Washington's roster is quite lengthy and not because of quantity. Out of the 14 on the roster, six of the key players have wingspans that are at least four inches longer than their actual height. Senior forward Malik Dime's wingspan is eight inches bigger than his 6-9 frame at 7-5 while sophomore Matisse Thybulle brings a 7-0 wingspan on his 6-5 body. Take a look:
Player Height Wingspan
Malik Dime 6-9 7-5
Matisse Thybulle 6-5 7-0
Markelle Fultz 6-4 6-10
Dominic Green 6-6 6-11
Matthew Atewe 6-8 7-1
Bitumba Baruti 6-6 6-10.5
Washington-Based Roster
This year's squad includes six players from the state of Washington and over the last 14 seasons, Romar has had at least six players from the state six times. Those five teams have combined for three NCAA tournament appearances, two Sweet 16s and two Pac-12 titles (one regular season, one tournament).
Big Men are Back
The Huskies boast their deepest big man roster this season with four players who have the chance to impact the game. The Dawgs return both 6-9 senior forward Malik Dime and 6-8 sophomore forward Noah Dickerson while adding in 6-11 freshman Sam Timmins and 6-8 junior transfer Matthew Atewe. Both Timmins and Atewe have been on campus since at least December of 2015 and have been able to practice and learn the UW system heading into this season.
Returning Experience
Despite losing its three top scorers from a year ago, Washington returns a wealth of experience as four players return that averaged over 20 minutes a game a year ago in Matisse Thybulle (24.1), Noah Dickerson (22.3), David Crisp (21.4) and Malik Dime (21.1). Thybulle is the only player returning that started every game a year ago but Crisp and Dime also saw action in all 34 games. Dickerson is UW's returning leading scorer as he averaged 7.5 points and 5.2 rebounds last season.
Coaching Updates
During the offseason, Raphael Chillious, who was integral in bringing standout Markelle Fultz to Washington, was elevated to Associate Head Coach for the Dawgs. Additionally, head coach Lorenzo Romar hired Michael Porter from Missouri as an assistant coach and former assistant Brad Jackson is now the special assistant to the head coach. Additionally, former Husky Will Conroy is now in his second year with the Dawgs as an assistant coach.
Exh Recap: 109-106 Over WWU
Washington prepared for their season with a 109-106 win over Western Washington University that saw six players reach double-figures including three of the five starters. Sophomore Dominic Green led the team with 25 points and tied the team-high with seven rebounds while adding two assists. Sophomore David Crisp added 23 points as he went 13-of-15 from the FT line. Sophomore Matisse Thybulle racked up 17 points on 6-of-9 shooting including a 3-of-5 mark from 3-point range and added six rebounds in 27 minutes. The Dawgs shot 53.2 percent from the field (33-of-62) and 40.9 percent from 3-point range (9-of-22).
Huskies in the NBA
Washington's presence in the NBA remains strong as the Huskies boast eight former players currently holding spots on rosters in the league this season - Marquese Chriss (Phoenix Suns), Spencer Hawes (Charlotte Hornets), Justin Holiday (New York Knicks), Dejounte Murray (San Antonio Spurs), Quincy Pondexter (New Orleans Pelicans), Terrence Ross (Toronto Raptors), Isaiah Thomas (Boston Celtics) and C.J. Wilcox (Orlando Magic). Washington also had two players drafted in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft marking the second time two Huskies have gone in that round under head coach Lorenzo Romar.
Atewe Available
Auburn transfer Matthew Atewe, a 6-8 forward, is now eligible to play for the Huskies after sitting out last season. Atewe spent two years at Auburn but was injured following an exhibition game his sophomore season causing him to the miss the year. The last time Atewe played in a regular season collegiate game was March 12, 2014 and when he stepped on the court against Yale (Nov. 13), it was 977 days in between his last regular season game.
Class of 2017
The Huskies signed their highest ranked class under head coach Lorenzo Romar on Nov. 9 with five agreeing to join UW for the 2017-18 season. The class, which features three players ranked in ESPN's Top 60 is ranked No. 2 overall by ESPN and is third by both Scout and Rivals.com. It's the second time in three years UW has brought in a top 10 class and the third time in as many years that UW's recruiting group has been ranked in the top 20 nationally. Take a look at next year's class:
Michael Porter Jr.
No. 2 overall by ESPN, 6-9 five-star forward that is also the No. 1 small forward in the nation ... led Team USA with 15.8 ppg along with 5.6 rpg during its gold medal run at the U18 FIBA Americas Championship
Daejon Davis
No. 43 overall by ESPN, 6-3 guard from Seattle ... transferred to Garfield as a junior and averaged 11 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 3.3 apg alongside fellow signee Jaylen Nowell ... averaged 12.8 ppg and 3.6 rpg for Seattle Rotary on the Nike EYBL circuit in the summer of 2016
Jaylen Nowell
No. 56 overall by ESPN, 6-5 guard from Seattle ... plays for Garfield high school and as a junior led the team with 17.4 ppg along with 4.1 rpg and 2.4 apg en route to earning USA Today All-Washington second-team honors ... helped Garfield win the 2015 Class 3A State Championship
Blake Harris
A 6-3 four-star point guard from Chapel Hill, N.C. who Coach Romar says is 'probably as fast of a guy with the ball that we've had in a long time,' ... averaged 7.0 ppg and 3.2 rebounds over five games at the 2016 Peach Jam for Team CP3
Mamoudou Diarra
A 6-9 three-star power forward with a 7-2 wingspan originally from Mali West Africa ... is currently at 22FT Academy in South Carolina ... was one of nine African born players to be invited to the NBA's prestigious Basketball Without Borders Camp in 2015
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