Washington offers scholarship to 2028 Yakima guard Austin Birley

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Summary

On June 20, 2026, the Washington Huskies men's basketball program extended a scholarship offer to Austin Birley, a 6-foot-5 guard from West Valley-Yakima. This offer came on the first day that schools could contact 2028 recruits, with Birley also receiving an offer from Saint Louis University. He averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists per game while earning Defensive Player of the Year honors. Coach Danny Sprinkle believes in investing in high school prospects to build a strong roster.

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  • Austin Birley is a rising 2028 guard from West Valley-Yakima.
  • He averaged 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists last season.
  • Birley has previously received offers from Colorado State and Seattle University.
  • Washington's coaching staff seeks to enhance roster depth with young talent.
  • Coach Danny Sprinkle is entering his third season with the Huskies.
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The Washington Huskies men's basketball program were one of the first two offers out Monday to 2028 West Valley-Yakima guard Austin Birley.

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