Washington Huskies vs. California Golden Bears - News - February 23, 2023

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Brooks posts double-double, leads Washington over Cal 65-56

Keion Brooks Jr. scored 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Washington cruised to a 65-56 victory over California on Thursday night for its third straight win

FEBRUARY 24, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

PJ Fuller - Won't play ThursdayFuller will miss Thursday's game against California due to personal reasons, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

ImpactFuller will now be absent for the second time in the past three games for Washington, though the exact reasons for his absence are still unclear. The 6-foot-4 senior has averaged 6.2 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, and he's started 17 of his 26 appearances this season. With Noah Williams (knee) also sidelined Thursday, Jamal Bey figures to see increased opportunities against the Golden Bears.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Noah Williams - Remaining out ThursdayWilliams (knee) will not be availble for Thursday's contest versus California, Percy Allen of The Seattle Times reports.

ImpactWilliams sat out for the second time in the past five games during Saturday's win over Oregon. While it was initially unclear exactly why the senior guard sat out, it appears he's dealing with a knee issue that will continue to affect his availability Thursday. Williams has averaged 8.7 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game this season, and his next opportunity to play will come Sunday at Stanford.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

UW Frosh Combo Guards Was Supposed to Happen 27 Years AgoKeyon Menifield and Koren Johnson have brought a level of Husky excitement that was expected more than a quarter of a century ago.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sam Alajiki - Removed from starting fiveAlajiki will not start Thursday's game versus Washington.

ImpactAlajiki has started each of the past six games for California, averaging 6.0 points and 3.3 rebounds over that span. He'll now move back to a role off the bench with Kuany Kuany returning to the starting five Thursday. Alajiki has started 10 of his 24 appearances this season.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Kuany Kuany - Returns to starting lineup ThursdayKuany is listed in the Golden Bears' starting five ahead of Thursday's game against Washington.

ImpactKuany has started all but six of California's 27 games this season. He'll now return to the starting rotation after coming off the bench for the second time in four games Saturday against UCLA. Kuany has averaged 9.2 points and 3.6 rebounds per game this season, and he'll take the place of Sam Alajiki in Thursday's starting five.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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Brooks posts double-double, leads Washington over Cal 65-56