Matisse Thybulle
Utah State's Sam Merrill, right, passes against Washington's Matisse Thybulle in the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Washington makes successful return, beats Utah State 78-61

By Joe Kay Mar. 22, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) flexes after a basket against North Dakota State in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament in Columbia, S.C., Friday, March 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
NCAA Latest: Buckeyes, Hokies close 1st round with wins

By The Associated Press Mar. 22, 2019 12:17 PM EDT

Colorado's Shane Gatling (0) celebrates after a play against Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Friday, March 15, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington holds off Colorado 66-61 in Pac-12 semifinals

By John Marshall Mar. 15, 2019 11:31 PM EDT

Washington's Matisse Thybulle, bottom left, and Southern California's Jonah Mathews fight for the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Washington holds off USC 78-75 in Pac-12 quarterfinals

By John Marshall Mar. 14, 2019 06:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2019, file photo, Arizona State's Luguentz Dort (0) dunks against Oregon during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, in Tempe, Ariz. Dort was named Newcomer of the Year in the Pac-12, Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)
Washington's Thybulle named AP Pac-12 player of the year

By John Marshall Mar. 12, 2019 12:39 PM EDT

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Jaylen Nowell voted Pac-12 player of the year

Mar. 11, 2019 11:55 PM EDT

Oregon forward Francis Okoro (33) pulls down a rebound in front of Washington forward Noah Dickerson, second from left, and Oregon guard Ehab Amin (4), during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Oregon plays spoiler knocking off Washington 55-47

By Tim Booth Mar. 10, 2019 12:28 AM EST

Washington guard David Crisp (1) celebrates with forward Noah Dickerson (15) during overtime in an NCAA college basketball game against Oregon State, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 81-76. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pac-12 champ Washington says goodbye to 4 seniors who stayed

By Tim Booth Mar. 08, 2019 04:26 PM EST

Oregon State guard Stephen Thompson Jr. (1) gets a pass off next to Washington guard Matisse Thybulle (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at Oregon Ducks 3/8/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:27 AM EST

Notre Dame's T.J. Gibbs Jr. (10) passes around Clemson's David Skara (24) and John Newman III (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)
ACC - First Round - Game 3 (win) at Florida State Seminoles 3/7/2019

Mar. 06, 2019 11:59 PM EST

Washington's Noah Dickerson (15) scores against Stanford in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Nowell, No. 25 Washington hold off Stanford 62-61

By Janie Mccauley Mar. 03, 2019 06:33 PM EST

UCLA guard Jaylen Hands, right, shoots as Oregon forward Miles Norris defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Los Angeles. UCLA won 90-83. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Rivals USC and UCLA highlight week in the Pac-12

By John Marshall Feb. 27, 2019 02:16 AM EST

Washington forward Nahziah Carter, center, reaches for a loose ball as Colorado guard D'Shawn Schwartz (5) and forward Alexander Strating (10) watch during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington earns share of Pac-12 title, beats Colorado 64-55

By Tim Booth Feb. 24, 2019 12:44 AM EST

Washington's Sam Timmins (33) and Utah's Novak Topalovic (13) and Riley Battin (21) vie for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington holds Utah to 18 2nd-half points, wins 62-45

By Erik Erickson Feb. 21, 2019 01:19 AM EST

Washington closing in on first Pac-12 title in 6 years

By John Marshall Feb. 20, 2019 02:11 AM EST
A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK: Colorado at Washington, Saturday. This may not end up being the best...

Washington forward Noah Dickerson (15) shoots in front of Washington State forward CJ Elleby (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pullman, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Washington outlasts Washington State 72-70

By Ricky Hester Feb. 16, 2019 10:58 PM EST

Washington head coach Mike Hopkins, left, talks with guard David Crisp (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. (Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Washington beats Arizona 67-60 to increase Pac-12 lead

By John Marshall Feb. 08, 2019 12:09 AM EST

Washington at Arizona State highlights week in the Pac-12

By John Marshall Feb. 06, 2019 02:58 AM EST
A look at things to watch this week in the Pac-12 Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK: Washington (18-4, 9-0) at Arizona State (15-6, 6-3), Saturday. The...

Washington guard Matisse Thybulle, left, reacts after battling with UCLA guard Prince Ali, right, for a loose ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Seattle. Washington won 69-55. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington's Matisse Thybulle: artist with eye for defense

By Tim Booth Feb. 05, 2019 05:10 PM EST

Washington forward Noah Dickerson holds his shoulder after going down with an injury during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against UCLA, Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Halfway to perfection: Washington tops UCLA 69-55

By Tim Booth Feb. 02, 2019 06:18 PM EST