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Washington Huskies face challenges in upcoming Big Ten basketball season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Washington Huskies face challenges in upcoming Big Ten basketball season

Summary

The Washington Huskies are preparing for the upcoming Big Ten basketball season after concluding last year with a 16-17 record and failing to qualify for the NCAA Tournament. The team will begin the new season without top scorer Hannes Steinbach, who was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, and second leading scorer Zoom Diallo, who transferred to Kentucky. Returning player Wesley Yates III is expected to play a significant role, while newcomers Ryan Beasley and LeJuan Watts could impact the team's performance. The Huskies will need to navigate a challenging schedule that includes two matchups against Oregon, though their full schedule is not yet released.

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By the Numbers

•Huskies finished last season 16-17 and missed NCAA Tournament.
•Top scorer Hannes Steinbach has been drafted by Charlotte Hornets.
•Zoom Diallo transferred to Kentucky after averaging 15.7 points last year.
•Wesley Yates III returns as a key player for the team.
•Newcomer Ryan Beasley had a strong season at San Francisco.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Big Ten Basketball Preview: Washington Huskies

What they're saying

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How’s it going y’all? Today, we’re back with another Big Ten basketball preview. And, unfortunately, we have to talk about the Washington Huskies. The Huskies finished last season with a 16-17 record, going 7-13 in conference missing the NCAA Tournament. UW will be going into the season without their top scorer from last year, Hannes […]
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