WASHINGTON HUSKIES NEWS

With Too Many Key Guys Seated, Huskies Drop One at USC Forward Cole Bajema serves his suspension while center Braxton Meah fouls out.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jamal Bey - Part of starting lineup Saturday Bey ended with 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and four steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 80-74 loss to USC.

Impact Cole Bajema was suspended at least one game for a flagrant-2 foul he logged during Washington's game Thursday at UCLA. Bey benefited from his teammate's suspension, sitting out only one minute of the game Washington played at USC on Saturday. But once Bajema serves his suspension, which is not expected to last long, Bey will be expected to be a backup option again.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Williams - Plays 19 minutes Williams (coach's decision) notched two points (0-3 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Saturday's 80-74 loss to USC.

Impact After being a healthy scratch Wednesday at UCLA, Williams was able to play on Saturday. It is unclear what exactly his role will be across the 2022-23 Huskies' future games. Chances are high that Williams reclaims his starting role at least, one in which he averaged 10.2 points and 2.3 assists.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UW Athletic Director Shows Support for Suspended Cole Bajema The Husky forward will sit out Saturday night’s USC game.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Noah Williams - Spotted in warmups Williams (coach's decision) has been spotted in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against USC, Percy Allen reports.

Impact The fact that Williams is warming up suggests he's going to play Saturday, but it remains to be seen if he'll return to the starting lineup right away. Williams has scored in double digits in four of his last five appearances and is averaging 13.4 points per contest in that span.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USC hosts Brooks and Washington Washington plays the USC Trojans after Keion Brooks Jr. scored 23 points in the Huskies’ 70-61 loss to the UCLA Bruins.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cole Bajema - Issued one-game suspension The Pac-12 suspended Bajema for Saturday's game versus USC for a play the league says should've been a Flagrant-2 against UCLA, Michael DeCourcy of the Sporting News reports.

Impact Bajema had "significant contact" with the "groin area" of Bruins center Adem Bona on Thursday. The junior center's next chance to suit up will be next Saturday's matchup with Washington State. Bajema is averaging 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 31.8 minutes across 24 games this season.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PJ Fuller - Full workload Thursday Fuller notched 11 points (3-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Thursday's 70-61 loss to UCLA.

Impact Fuller picked up the start Thursday in favor of Noah Williams, who was sidelined due to a coach's decision (per college basketball journalist Percy Allen). The increased opportunity led to his first double-digit scoring performance since Dec. 17, and while it's unclear how long Williams might be sidelined, Fuller appears to be the immediate beneficiary. The senior had logged just three and nine minutes in the last two games before putting up 35 on Thursday -- his highest minutes total since the second game of the season all the way back on Nov. 11.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Noah Williams - Sits against UCLA Williams did not see the court Thursday due to a coach's decision, college basketball journalist Percy Allen reports.

Impact After missing 12 games earlier this season due to a knee injury, Williams had re-incorporated himself into the fold and started the last nine games for the Huskies, averaging 11.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists over that span. It's unclear how or when the situation went south, but he sat out entirely in Thursday's all-important conference matchup against UCLA. It's unclear how long this might continue, and PJ Fuller -- who drew the start Thursday -- is the most likely candidate to pick up minutes in Williams' stead.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cole Bajema - Scores 11 in loss Bajema totaled 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 29 minutes during Thursday's 70-61 loss to UCLA.

Impact Bajema knocked down 4-of-7 shots, finishing with 11 points and four rebounds during Thursday's loss to UCLA. The 6-foot-7 senior has started in 23 games this season, logging 9.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and one steal on 31.8 minutes per game. Bajema will look to help the Huskies get back on track against USC on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Meah - 10 points, six rebounds in loss Meah fouled out of Thursday's 70-61 loss to UCLA after recording 10 points (4-4 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 35 minutes.

Impact Meah finished with 10 points and six rebound before fouling out during Thursday's loss to UCLA. The 7-foot-1 junior has started in 23 games this season, logging 8.6 points, seven rebounds and 1.6 blocks on 26.3 minutes per game. Meah and the Huskies will look to bounce back against USC on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

USC hosts Brooks and Washington

Washington visits the USC Trojans after Keion Brooks Jr. scored 23 points in the Huskies' 70-61 loss to the UCLA Bruins

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Noah Williams - Retreats to bench Williams is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UCLA.

Impact Williams has started each of the past nine games but will head to the bench for the first time in just over a month while being replaced by P.J. Fuller. The move is a bit puzzling, as the 6-5 senior has averaged 11.8 points over his last eight games while notching double figures in six of those eight appearances. He'll look to provide a spark off the bench, although it's unclear if the lineup change is a permanent switch or not.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

PJ Fuller - Starting Thursday Fuller is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against UCLA.

Impact Fuller will make his first start since Dec. 30 while pushing Noah Williams back to the bench. Although he's back in the first five, it's best to temper expectations with Fuller, as he's averaged just nine minutes per game over the team's last five contests. He'll look to help the Huskies turn things around after a blowout loss to Arizona last Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks leads Washington against No. 9 UCLA after 25-point game

Washington visits the No. 9 UCLA Bruins after Keion Brooks Jr. scored 25 points in the Huskies' 95-72 loss to the Arizona Wildcats

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keyon Menifield - Scores 21 in loss Menifield amassed 21 points (8-17 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 35 minutes during Saturday's 95-72 loss to Arizona.

Impact Menifield bounced back during Saturday's loss to Arizona, finishing with 21 points and four rebounds. The 6-foot-7 freshman continues to start at point guard for the Huskies, averaging 9.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists and one steal since taking over the starting spot in December. Menifield will look to help the Huskies bounce back against UCLA on Thursday.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

College basketball highlights: Indiana, Arizona, Illinois win big

It was a full day of college hoops on FOX featuring Arizona, Ohio State, Indiana, Illinois and more. Here are the top plays!

JANUARY 29, 2023

Photos: Arizona men's basketball vs. Washington Images from the No. 6 Arizona Wildcats' men's basketball game against the Washington Huskies on Jan. 28, 2023, in Seattle.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Huskies Give Arizona a Game for a Half — and Then Fold Badly The UW basketball team suffers through another opportunity missed in front of a large crowd.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Noah Williams - 18 points, eight rebounds in win Williams posted 18 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-8 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes during Thursday's 69-66 OT victory over Arizona State.

Impact Williams knocked down 6-of-16 shots, finishing with 18 points and eight rebounds during Thursday's OT win over ASU. The 6-foot-5 senior has appeared in 10 games this season, logging 9.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and one steal on 26.5 minutes per game. Williams and the Huskies will look to stay hot heading into Saturday's matchup with Arizona.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keion Brooks - Leads team in win Brooks logged 22 points (8-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 42 minutes during Thursday's 69-66 OT win over Arizona State.

Impact Brooks finished with a team-high 22 points during Thursday's win over Arizona State. The 6-foot-7 senior has started in 20 games this season, logging 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.5 blocks on 35.2 minutes per game. Brooks and the Huskies will look to stay hot when they face off with Arizona on Saturday.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE