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1 No. 22/19 Washington Huskies Record: 7-2 overall, 0-0 Pac-10 Time / Date Opponent Result Score N. 4 Central Washington (14) W (exh.) N. 13 Wright State (14) W N. 14 Belmont (14) W N. 15 Portland State (14) W N. 20 San Jose State (14) W N. 29 Montana (14) W D. 3 at Texas Tech (12) L (ot) D. 6 Cal State Northridge (12) W D. 12 vs. #15 Georgetown^ (17) L D. 19 Portland (24) W D. 22 #19 Texas A&M (23) (FSN) 8:00 D. 27 San Francisco (23) (FSN NW) 12:00 D. 31 Oregon State* (FSN NW) 7:00 J. 2 Oregon* (FSN NW) 2:00 J. 8 at Arizona State*(FSN NW) 7:30 J.10 at Arizona* (FSN-NW) 2:30 J. 14 Stanford* (FSN) 7:30 J. 16 California* (FSN) 11:30 J. 21 at UCLA*(FSN) 7:30 J. 23 at USC* (FSN NW) 7:30 J. 26 Seattle University (FSN NW) 5:00 J. 30 Washington State* (FSN) 12:30 F. 4 Arizona* (FSN) 7:30 F. 6 Arizona State* (FSN) 7:30 F. 11 at California* (ESPN or ESPN2) 6:00 F. 13 at Stanford* (FSN NW) 5:00 F. 18 USC* (FSN NW) 7:30 F. 20 UCLA* (ESPN) 6:00 F. 27 at Washington State* (FSN NW) 7:00 M. 4 at Oregon* tba M. 6 at Oregon State* tba Home Games in Bold; * Pacific-10 Conference Game; ^ Honda Center, Anaheim, Calif.; All times listed Pacific & subject to change; UW ranking and TV in parenthesis Men s Basketball University of Washington Athletic Communications Box Graves Hall Seattle, WA (206) (206) fax SID Contact: Brian Tom (briantom@u.washington.edu) Weekly Release Dec Top-25 Battle To Be Waged On Tuesday No. 22 UW (7-2) Hosts No. 19 Texas A&M (9-2) in Big-12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series Huskies On Tuesday Washington plays the second of two Big-12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series games on Tuesday, Dec. 22 at 8:00 pm vs. Texas A&M at Bank of America Arena. Washington dropped its earlier match up vs. a Big-12 opponent, a overtime loss at Texas Tech. The game will be televised nationally on FSN with Barry Tompkins and Marques Johnson calling the action. The ISP Sports Radio Network will broadcast the game with Bob Rondeau calling play-by-play and Jason Hamilton providing color commentary. Live Gamertracker is available for free and audio is available by paid subscription on the Dawg Channel All-Access on GoHuskies. com or on XM Radio channel 194. DID YOU KNOW... The Huskies are against AP ranked opponents since Jan. 1, 2000? UW has won its last three against ranked foes in the confi nes of Bank of America Arena and are 15-5 over the last 20 contests against ranked foes at home. Overall, Washington is all-time at home during the decade. UW has lost its last 8 decisions against ranked non-conference opponents, with the last win coming vs. No. 12 LSU on 12/20/2006. Washington And Texas A&M History Texas A&M holds the advantage all-time 3-1 over Washington, and has not lost to the Huskies since the 1951 NCAA tournament. The teams last met in the NIT Season Tip-off on Nov. 21, It was a battle of the unbeatens under the lights of Madison Square Garden, with Texas A&M downing Washington Donald Sloan scored 18 points while Joseph Jones and Dominique Kirk added 17 and 15 respectively to lead a balanced Aggie attack. Future lottery pick DeAndre Jordan contributed with eight points and 11 rebounds. Jon Brockman led all scorers with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Justin Dentmon was the only other Husky in double-digits with 10. The game was close until the Huskies went cold in the second half, going fi ve minutes without a fi eld goal. The Aggies have never played in Bank of America Arena. Coach Lorenzo Romar is 1-1 all-time against Texas A&M, having downed the Aggies while at Saint Louis. Scouting the Aggies Texas A&M is ranked 19th in the Associated Press poll (unranked in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches Poll) and off to a 9-2 start after returning three starters from team that went 24-9 and won their fi rst round NCAA Tournament game. Six-foot-three senior Donald Sloan leads the Aggies with 17.3 points per game and scored 18 the last time the Huskies and Texas A&M met. Sloan is joined on the perimeter by Derrick Roland, who is second on the team at 11.1 points per contest and B.J. Holmes who averages 9.7 ppg. Inside, the Aggies are led by 6-foot-9 Bryan Davis, who is averaging just under 10 points a game and provides muscle on the glass. The Aggies already boast wins over nationally-ranked Clemson and Minnesota in the 76 Classic. Like the Huskies, their only two losses come against top-25 teams, West Virginia and New Mexico. UW In The Big-12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series This marks the third year of the Big-12/Pac-10 Hardwood Series, with Washington 1-2 all-time. The Huskies played at Oklahoma State in 2008 (L, 71-96) and hosted the Cowboys in 2009 (W, 83-65). For the fi rst time ever, Washington will play two Big-12 opponents as part of the series, after facing Texas Tech on Dec. 3. The Huskies lost that game in overtime 99-92, a crazy game that each team had a chance to win in regulation in the last seconds Washington Player Notes No. Name PPG RPG APG Notes 20 Quincy Pondexter* (F, 6-6, Sr.,) th in nation 21.5 ppg pts 6 of 9 games...stars in Nutcracker on 12/ time Pac-10 POW (12/6 & 11/16) 2 Isaiah Thomas* (G, 5-8, So.) Double fig. scoring all 9 games, 5 gms w/20+ pts pts in 38 of 44 career gms...30 pts vs. Wright St 11 Matthew Bryan-Amaning* (F, 6-9, Jr.) th in Pac-10 w/1.8 bpg & 9th in FG % (53.4)...23 pts, fg, & 5 blks vs. Bel...named to AIA all-tourney team 1 Venoy Overton (G, 5-11, Jr.) Leads team with 28 assts...200th career asst vs. G Town steals, incl. career-best 6 at TexTech 31 Elston Turner (G, 6-4, So.) min & 3.0 ppg first 4 gms; 22.0 minutes and 7.8 ppg in next five... son of former NBA guard. 15 Scott Suggs (G, 6-6, So.) Avg 14.4 mins. as a soph after 4.7 as a frosh...12 of 25 career fgs are 3-pters...career-high 13 pts vs. Portland 10 Abdul Gaddy* (G, 6-3, Fr.) Career-high 11 pts vs. CSN...2 career starts...7 assts vs. San Jose St...avg. 7.3 ppg in AIA Classic 33 Tyreese Breshers (F, 6-7, Fr.) Avg 10.2 reb per 40 min...2nd on team with.50 blks/gm...made 1st career start vs. MT...12 pts./7 reb vs. SJSt 22 Justin Holiday (F, 6-6, Jr.) Career-best 10 pts. vs. Port St., including 2-2 3pts... had off-season hernia surgery... bro, Jrue, drafted by 76ers 12 Clarence Trent (F, 6-5, Fr.) Would average 16.7 rebounds and 16 points over 40 min...8 pts w/4-4 fgs vs. PSU... 4 rebs in debut vs. Belmont 44 Darnell Gant* (F, 6-8, So.) Started 39 of 44 career gms FT (88.9%) this season...career-hi 9 reb at TexTech...RS Brendan Sherrer (F, 6-9, So.) Walk on from Monroe, Wash., was added to the roster on Nov played 2 minutes in three games 23 C.J. Wilcox (G, 6-5, Fr.) Redshirting Freshman Will redshirt this season... scored 6 in exh. vs. CWU ppg as a senior. *Projected Starters

2 Pac-10 Standings Dec. 20 Standings (AP ranking) Team Overall Conf Washington State (24) Washington Arizona State California Oregon USC Stanford Oregon State Arizona UCLA Quick Facts Location Seattle, Wash. Founded Nov. 4, 1861 Enrollment ,000 (31,500 undergrads) Nickname Huskies Affiliation Pacific-10 Conference Colors Purple (PMS 5265) and Gold (PMS 7502) Mascot Harry The Husky (costumed) President Dr. Mark Emmert Athletic Director Scott Woodward Ticket Office Phone (206) Website History First Year of Basketball All-Time Record (107 years) (.604) NCAA Tournament Appearances All-Time NCAA Tournament Record Best NCAA Finish Third Place (1953) Pac-10 Championships (1984, 1985, 2009) Pac-10 Tournament Titles (2005) Coaching Staff Head Coach Lorenzo Romar (Cincinnati 92) Record at UW (8th year) Overall Record (14th year) Assistant Coaches Raphael Chillious (Lafayette 96) Paul Fortier (Washington 03) Jim Shaw (Western Oregon 85) Basketball Operations Lance LaVetter Head Athletic Trainer Pat Jenkins Equipment Manager Bart Fullmer Basketball Administrative Asst Jamee Ashburn Team Information Letterwinners Return/Lost / 4 Starters Return / Lost / 2 Class Breakdown Seniors Juniors Sophomores Redshirt Freshmen True Freshmen Pronunciation Guide Venoy Overton Vuh-NOY Tyreese Breshers Bruh-SHEARS Matthew Bryan-Amaning Bryan AM-uhn-ing Abdul Gaddy GAH-dee Quincy Pondexter PAWN-dexter Brendan Sherrer SHARE-ur Raphael Chiilious RAH-fee-ell CHILL-e-us Paul Fortier FOUR-tee-ay Washington Men s Basketball Roster No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl. Exp. Hometown (High School / Last School) 1 Venoy Overton G Jr. 1V Seattle, Wash. (Franklin) 2 Isaiah Thomas G So. 1V Tacoma, Wash. (Curtis / South Kent School) 10 Abdul Gaddy G Fr. HS Tacoma, Wash (Bellarmine Prep) 11 Matthew Bryan-Amaning F Jr. 2V London, England (St. Dunstan s / South Kent School) 12 Clarence Trent F Fr. HS Tacoma, Wash (The Patterson School) 15 Scott Suggs G So. 1v Washington, Mo. (Washington) 20 Quincy Pondexter F Sr. 3V Fresno, Calif. (San Joaquin Memorial) 22 Justin Holiday F Jr. 2V Chatsworth, Calif. (Campbell Hall) 23 C.J. Wilcox G Fr. HS Pleasant Grove, Utah (Pleasant Grove) 31 Elston Turner G So. 1V Missouri City, Texas (Elkins) 33 Tyreese Breshers# F Fr. RS Los Angeles, Calif. (Price) 42 Brendan Sherrer F So. HS Monroe, Wash. (Archbishop Murphy) 44 Darnell Gant# F So. 1V Los Angeles, Calif. (Crenshaw) #utilized redshirt season Head Coach: Lorenzo Romar (Cincinnati, 92 - seventh season) Assistant Coaches: Raphael Chillious (Lafayette, 96); Paul Fortier (Washington, 03); Jim Shaw (Western Oregon, 85) Director of Basketball Operations: Lance LaVetter Director of Video Operations: Trevor Wade Athletic Trainer: Pat Jenkins Managers: Ryan Warbis (Head Manager), Seyi Oshinowo, Jordan En Wezoh, Don Vanden Berge, Kegan Bone, Matt McKay Head Coach Lorenzo Romar The 2009 Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Lorenzo Romar is entering his eighth season as the 18th head men s basketball coach at Washington. He tallied win number 150 for his UW career, just the fourth coach to reach that mark, against Montana on Nov. 29. He owns a (.647) record at Washington and is (.589) in 13 seasons as a head coach. Romar led Washington to three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances (2004, 05, 06) and the school s fi rst back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances (2005 & 06). The fi rst African-American head basketball coach at UW, he is fourth all-time in victories at UW and 5 shy of surpassing Tippy Dye for third. He was the 2005 Pac-10 and Black Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Romar played point guard for Marv Harshman s 1979 and 1980 teams and spent fi ve years in the NBA after college. Prior to UW, Romar served as the head coach at Saint Louis ( ) and Pepperdine ( ) and was an assistant coach at UCLA ( ) - He helped lead the Bruins to the 1995 national title. A native of Compton, Calif., he graduated from Pius X High School. Romar and his wife, Leona, have three daughters: Terra, Tavia and Taylor - a current UW cheerleader. Washington Year-by-Year Under Romar Overall Conference Year W L W L Finish th nd nd nd th th st Totals The Sports Radio 950 KJR Coaches Show Husky coach Lorenzo Romar will participate in 13 Coaches Shows on Sports Radio 950 KJR throughout the season with Bob Rondeau and Mike Gastineau live from Anthony s at Shilshole in Ballard. The remaining December show is on the 29th from 6-7pm. In January, the shows move to Mondays: Jan. 4, Jan. 11, (NO SHOW THE WEEK OF Jan. 18), Jan. 25, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15, Feb. 22, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 15. Following coach Romar, women s basketball coach Tia Jackson will do her show from 7-7:30 with Steve Sandmeyer. Romar Media Availability Coach Romar meets with the media every Tuesday at 1:30 pm in the Bank of America media workroom. Media who cannot attend may contact Brian Tom of the Athletic Communications staff to receive info on how to join in via conference call. A replay of the press conference will be shown on UWTV, channel 27 in the Puget Sound, at 6:30 pm on Tuesdays. In addition, Romar will participate in a weekly Pac-10 Coaches conference call starting Tuesday, Dec. 15. Coach Romar is slated to be available at 11:39 a.m. during each call. For info how to join either of the conference calls or to set up an interview with coach Romar, contact Brian Tom at briantom@uw.edu or via phone at

3 Last Time Out For Washington Quincy Pondexter scored 17 points, Isaiah Thomas had 16 and No. 24 Washington pressured Portland into 22 turnovers during an rout on Saturday night. Pondexter scored inside while Thomas drained two 3-pointers to open up a 16-2 lead over the fi rst 6 minutes. Scott Suggs had a career-high 13 points for the Huskies, forced Portland (6-4) into 12 fi rsthalf turnovers and converted them into 26 points in building a halftime cushion. Nik Raivio and Luke Sikma tried to lead the Pilots back in the second half, leading a 10-2 run to get within The Huskies answered moments later with a 14-0 run culminating in a rim-rattling alley-oop dunk from Thomas to Pondexter with just over 7 minutes left. The Huskies traveled to Portland to open last season and lost Portland returned all of its starters from that squad, but looked overmatched - Raivio doing the only damage on offense with 13 points for the Pilots. Washington fi nished with 35 points off Portland turnovers. Visions of 20/20 Quick research of ESPN.com s NCAA stats shows no teammates each average over 20 points per game, but Quincy Pondexter (21.6) and Isaiah Thomas (19.9) are the closest tandem to accomplishing the feat. The duo accounts for 373 of the team s 759 points (49.1%). The only previous Husky tandem to fi nish the season each averaging 20 points or more was Steve Hawes (20.2) and George Irvine (20.0) in In all, a player has averaged 20+ points over a season just 12 times in UW history. More Dynamic Duo Pondexter and Thomas are on pace to acount for the most points by UW teammates in school history. The Huskies will play a minimum of 31 games this season and Pondexter is on pace for 669 points, while Thomas 616. Their total of 1,285 would eclipse the 1,254 points Bob Houbregs (846) and Joe Cipriano (408) scored in The next highest scoring duo is Chris Welp (729) and Phil Zevenbergen (558), who combined for 1,247 points in Inside the Numbers... UW is averaging 22.0 turnovers in their two losses and 12.2 in their seven wins. Isaiah Thomas is the only Husky to score in double fi gures in all 9 games. Thomas and Quincy Pondexter account for 373 of the team s 759 points (49.1%). Despite just three regular contributors standing 6-foot-7 or taller, UW has outrebounded or tied their opponent in all but one game (L, at Texas Tech). Pondexter s scoring avg of 21.6 ppg would rank as fi fth highest average ever in UW history and best per game avg since Louie Nelson (23.0) in UW is 4-0 when their opponent shoots better from the fi eld, but just 3-2 when they outshoot them. The Huskies are against AP ranked opponents since Jan. 1, Vs. Ranked Foes Since 2000 The Huskies are against AP ranked opponents since Jan. 1, UW has won its last three against ranked foes in the confi nes of Bank of America Arena and are 15-5 over the last 20 contests against ranked foes at home. Overall, Washington is all-time at home during the decade. UW has lost its last 8 decisions against ranked non-conference opponents, with the last win coming vs. No. 12 LSU on 12/20/2006. Q-Pon Climbs Scoring Ladder Quincy Pondexter ranks 21st all-time on the UW scoring list with 1,285 career points. He passed Nate Robinson against Portland. Next up is Andra Griffi n (20th-1,294) and George Irvine (19th-1,314). If he keeps scoring at a clip of 21.6 ppg and plays 31 games, he will end his career No. 4 all-time in scoring (1,760). Pondexter started the season 27th on the all-time UW scoring list with 1,091 points. No Sophomore Slump Isaiah Thomas is averaging 19.9 ppg (4th best in Pac-10), which would be the second-highest average ever by a sophomore. Steve Hawes averaged 20.2 points as a sophomore in but just his fi rst year of action -- before freshmen were allowed on the varsity. Thomas is the lone Husky to score in double fi gures in all nine games. He surpassed the 700 career-point plateau against Georgetown, just his 43rd career game. Leaders Of The Pac Not only is Washington the only Pac-10 team ranked in the latest Associated Press poll (24th), there are several statistical categories in which the Huskies lead the conference in the rankings released Dec. 20. The Dawgs are No. 1 in per game averages for scoring offense (84.3), rebounds (41.0), rebound margin (+10.6), turnover margin (+3.7) and offensive rebounds (16.2). In addition, they are second in scoring margin (+13.9), free throw percentage (73.4%), 3-point fi eld goal defense (26.6%) and steals (8.7). Huskies In The National Ranks According to ESPN.com s stats, through Saturday s action, Quincy Pondexter is 15th nationally in scoring average (21.6 ppg) and Washington is 11th nationally averaging 84.3 points per game and 26th in rebounds (41.0). Quincy s Chance To Dance Quincy Pondexter will make his stage debut on Wednesday, Dec. 23 in the 7:30 pm showing of the Nutcracker put on annually by the Pacifi c Northwest Ballet. Pondexter will play the role of Grandfather in the party scene during Act I. For the role, Pondexter will undergo a make up process that will age him 40 years. He is the fi rst Husky to ever be asked to play the role. The show will take place at McCaw Hall in the Seattle Center. Tickets for the show may be purchased by contacting the PNB Box Offi ce at , online at or in person at the PNB Box Offi ce, 301 Mercer Street at Seattle Center. HUSKIES ON THE AIRWAVES & INTERNET... TV Broadcast Information A total of 27 of Washington s 30 games are guaranteed to be on television, while two of the remaining three are still being considered. Washington s exclusive television partner, FSN Northwest, will televise a minimum of 24 games, including eight that are part of the league s partnership with FSN. FSN Northwest will produce 16 Husky games as part of its agreement with the UW athletics program. In addition, the Huskies will appear on ESPN or ESPN2 three times. In addition, FSN will air Huskies All-Access every Wednesday at 7 pm plus several other times throughout each week. Radio Broadcast Information Every Husky men s basketball game is broadcast through a network of radio stations by the Washington ISP Sports Network. Led by flagship station KJR 950 AM in Seattle, the network consists of a total of 11 stations in Washington, Oregon, Alaska and British Columbia. Veteran Bob Rondeau calls the action, while former UW standout Jason Hamilton provides color analysis. Every game is also streamed live on the Internet via the Dawg Channel on GoHuskies.com. A subscription is required for live games, while various press conferences and video features are provided free on the site, which is managed by UW s official athletic web site provider CBS College Sports. Washington ISP Radio Network Affiliates Seattle (Flagship) WA KJR 950 AM Bellingham WA KPUG 1170 AM Centralia WA KELA 1470 AM Longview/Kelso WA KLOG 1490 AM Kennewick WA KTCR 1340 AM Port Angeles WA KONP 1450 AM Shelton WA KMAS 1030 AM Walla Walla WA KUJ 1420 AM Yakima WA KUTI 1460 AM Juneau AK KSUP FM Portland/Hillsboro OR KUIK 1360 AM XM/Sirius Satellite Ch. 193 GoHuskies.com Tuesday Press Conferences On UWTV Starting Dec. 29, every Tuesday press conference can be seen at 6:30 pm on UWTV. Tune in to hear coach Romar and women s basketball coach Tia Jackson, plus players as they discuss Husky hoops. UWTV is channel 27 in the Puget Sound area. Contact Brian Tom (briantom@uw.edu) for satellite coordinates. Huskies On The Web The UW athletic communications offi ce maintains GoHuskies.com, the department s official athletic web site. Produced in partnership with CBS Interactive and ISP Sports, the site contains press releases, live event coverage, statistics, biographies, features stories and photos of all 23 UW sports. Washington also maintains Facebook.com pages for each sport, manages a Twitter feed with the user name UWSportsNews as well as an offi cially-licensed YouTube page at youtube.com/uwathletics. Husky Basketball on Facebook: Husky Basketball on Twitter: Husky Basketball on Youtube:

4 Bank of America Arena Address Montlake Blvd. Capacity (Built) ,000 (1927) Renovated March Nov Directions: Located on the southeast section of the Washington campus and 40 minutes north of Sea-Tac Airport. From Interstate-5, take the Hwy. 520 exit toward Bellevue-Kirkland (east). Travel 1/4 mile and take the Montlake Boulevard exit. At the end of the off ramp, there is a stop light at Montlake Blvd. Turn LEFT. Travel across the Montlake Bridge. Husky Stadium will be visible on the RIGHT with Bank of America Arena visible to the north of the stadium. To access E-10, E-11 or E-12 parking lots, turn RIGHT at the stoplight by the stadium marquee. To access Graves Hall, continue through the stoplight and turn RIGHT immediately after the pedestrian overpass bridge. Associated Press Poll (Dec. 21, 2009) No Team Record Pts. 1. Kansas (55) , Texas (7) , Kentucky (1) , Purdue , Syracuse (2) , West Virginia 8-0 1, Duke 9-1 1, Villanova , Michigan State 9-2 1, North Carolina Connecticut Kansas State New Mexico GEORGETOWN Mississippi Tennessee Ohio State Florida TEXAS A&M Butler Temple WASHINGTON TEXAS TECH Clemson Gonzaga ITALICS=Husky Opponent USA Today/ESPN Poll (Dec. 21, 2009) No Team Record Pts. 1. Kansas (31) Texas Kentucky Purdue Syracuse West Virginia Duke Villanova Michigan State North Carolina Connecticut New Mexico GEORGETOWN Tennessee Kansas State Butler Ohio State Florida Washington UNLV Mississippi Georgia Tech Clemson Gonzaga Temple ITALICS=Husky Opponent QPon Special Perhaps the phenomenal start to the season by Quincy Pondexter shouldn t come as a total surprise. He was one rebound short in the season-opener vs. Wright State of having a double-double in each of the fi rst four games and fi ve-straight if you go back to the Huskies NCAA Tournament game vs. Purdue in which Pondexter had 20 pts and 10 rebounds. Over the fi nal 14 games of the season, he came on like a gang buster to help lead the Huskies to their Pac-10 title and the NCAA Tournament second round. He led the Huskies in scoring over that span of games with 15.4 points per game, including six games with 20 points or more. He also averaged 6.6 rebounds and shot 54.5% (85-156) from the fi eld and 82% (45-55) from the free throw line. In the two NCAA Tournament games, he averaged 21.5 ppg and 9.0 rpg. If this sounds familiar, it should. As a sophomore he concluded the season by averaging 15.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg and shot 52% from the fi eld over the fi nal fi ve games. Closing In On 1,600 The Huskies are 3 wins shy of 1,600 in their 107- year history. UW is trying to to become the 19th team in NCAA Division I history to reach the 1,600- win plateau. U-DUB In Poll Position Washington is 19th in the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll and 22th in the Associated Press poll, gaining some ground in each of the rankings. The AP ranking of 12th they acheived on Nov. 30 was the highest the Huskies have been since March 9, 2006 when they entered the Pac-10 Tournament with the same ranking. The last time Washington entered December ranked as high as 12th in the AP poll was 1985 when they were 8th. The Huskies started the season ranked 14th by the AP, the highest they started the season since 1985, when they began the season ranked 8th in the fi rst AP Poll. The highest ranking the Huskies achieved in was on March 9, when they were 13th in the AP poll and 10th in the ESPN/Coaches poll. Washington was also chosen by the Pac-10 media to fi nish second in the conference and garnered seven fi rst-place votes. Besides the two major polls, college basketball publications and websites rank the Huskies among their Top 25 including: FoxSports.com s Jeff Goodman (9th), CBSSports.com s Gary Parrish (12th), The Sporting News (13th), ESPN s Andy Katz (14th), Rivals.com (15th), Lindy s (16th), Athlon Sports (17th) and Blue Ribbon College Basketball (23rd). Weekly Rankings: Date AP Coaches Oct Nov Nov Nov Dec Dec Dec Sports Illustrated Cover Boy Isaiah Thomas graced the regional cover of Sports Illustrated s college basketball preview edition that hit newsstands on Nov. 17. The publication picked Washington ninth overall in the nation and named Thomas to their Third Team All-American list. The edition also has a feature on the team that focuses on Quincy Pondexter and a full-page photo of Venoy Overton on page 55. Jon Brockman and Ryan Appleby were the cover boys for the Sports Illustrated college basketball preview. Tacoma Trio Current Huskies Isaiah Thomas, Abdul Gaddy and Clarence Trent all call Tacoma home. The last UW players to hail from Tacoma were the backcourt tandem of C.J. Massingale ( ) and Curtis Allen ( ). Prior to that, the previous Tacoma native to sign with Washington was Steve Matzen who lettered from Gaddy. Pondexter Earns Second Pac- 10 POW Quincy Pondexter was named the Pac-10 Men s Basketball Player of the Week for the second time this season on Dec. 7. Pondexter averaged 25.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 3.0 steals as UW split their games against Texas Tech and Cal State Northridge. In Washington s overtime loss to the Red Raiders, Pondexter scored a careerhigh 31 points, shooting 10-of-17 from the fi eld and 11-of-13 from the free throw line. He also contributed fi ve rebounds and three steals. In Sunday s victory over the Matadors, he scored 20 points and added seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals. For the week, he shot a combined 16-of-31 (51.6%) from the fi eld and 18-of-21 (85.7%) from the free throw line. He also won the award for the week of Nov after earning co-mvp honors with Isaiah Thomas at the Athletes in Action Classic. He averaged 22.0 ppg and 11.0 rpg and shot 63.9 (23-of-36) percent from the fi eld and.952 from the free throw line, including hitting 20-straight from the charity line. These were the fi rst two weekly honor for Pondexter and Washington s 34th and 35th alltime Player of the Week nods. Thomas Named To Watch Lists Sophomore Isaiah Thomas was one of 50 players named to the Pre-Season Naismith Watch List. He is one of 12 sophomores to make the list. Thomas was also one of 50 players named to the John R. Wooden Award pre-season list. Huskies on Television A total of 27 of the Washington s 30 regular season games have been pre-selected to appear on television, while two of the remaining three are still being considered. Washington s exclusive television partner, FSN Northwest, will televise a minimum of 24 games, including eight that are part of the league s partnership with FSN. FSN Northwest will produce 16 Husky games as part of its agreement with the UW athletics program. In addition, the Huskies will appear on ESPN or ESPN2 three times.

5 Pac-10 Preseason Media Poll Team Pts. 1. California (25) Washington (7) UCLA (5) Arizona Oregon State Oregon Arizona State Washington State USC Stanford 63 Pondexter Marching Up UW Scoring List Rk Name Years Gms Avg Pts 16. Paul Fortier Clarence Ramsey Mark Sanford George Irvine Andra Griffi n Quincy Pondexter Nate Robinson OTHER UW ALL-TIME LISTS: BLOCKS Rk Name Years Gms Avg Blks 5. James Woods Petur Gudmundsson Mark Sanford M. Bryan-Amaning Deon Luton STEALS Rk Name Years Gms Avg Stls 6. Dion Brown Alvin Vaughn Donald Watts Eldridge Recasner Jon Brockman Venoy Overton UW All-Time Winningest Coaches Records Rk Name Years W L PCT 1. Clarence Hec Edmundson Marv Harshman Tippy Dye Lorenzo Romar 2003-present Bob Bender Huskies Sign Simmons To NLI Lorenzo Romar announced that Desmond Simmons of Richmond, Calif. has signed a letter of intent and is expected to enroll in time for the 2010 fall academic quarter. Simmons, currently a senior at Salesian High School, helped lead his team to the Northern California Division IV championship as a junior in He scored 31 points and grabbed 19 rebounds in the championship game, which capped a 31-4 season for his team. The 6-foot-7 Simmons averaged 18.2 points and 12.6 rebounds per game as a junior according to his high school coach Bill Mellis. Simmons has 1,323 career points and should eclipse Salesian s career scoring record early in the season. He is rated as the No. 25 power forward in the nation by Scout.com and the No. 44 small forward by ESPN.com. Simmons was also honorable mention in the Long Beach Press Telegram s Best in the West poll. Athletes In Action Classic Rehashed Washington won the Athletes In Action Classic title with victories over three teams that all won 20 games the previous season. They beat Wright State 74-69, Belmont and Portland State Isaiah Thomas and Quincy Pondexter shared tournament MVP honors while Matthew Bryan-Amaning (MBA) also earned a spot on the all-tournament team. Thomas led all scorers with 24.7 ppg over three days, but Pondexter wasn t far behind at 22 ppg and 11.0 rpg. Thomas scored a career-high 30 in leading UW past Wright State. Pondexter, Thomas and Bryan-Amaning each scored 25, 23, and 23 respectively to beat Belmont. Pondexter established a new career high with 29 against Portland State, while Thomas added 21. Pondexter had double-doubles against Belmont and Portland State, plus he shot 63.9% (23-36) from the fi eld and 95.2% (20-21) from the free throw line (including 20 straight to start the season). Thomas hit 10-of-19 three-point fi eld goals and was 22-of-27 (81.5%) from the line. MBA averaged 11.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg and 2.7 bpg. Free Throw Rarities Isaiah Thomas was 14-of-18 from the free throw line against Wright State on Nov. 13. Both total number of makes and attempts had not been reached by a Husky in over a decade. Todd MacCulloch attempted 20 free throws on Feb. 13, 1999 at Oregon (made 12) and early in that season he made 14 out of 18 vs. UNC Wilmington on Nov. 6, Coincidentally, the UNC-Wilmington contest was the season-opener for the Huskies. Unlike Thomas, MacCulloch only scored 20 points on the night (3-of-6 from the fi eld), while I.T. scored a career-high 30. The next night Quincy Pondexter was a perfect 11-for-11 from the charity stripe against Belmont. The record for most makes in a game without a miss is 14 by Bill Hanson in 1961, but Pondexter s total makes without a miss equals the eighth best in team history. The last Husky to make more without a miss was Curtis Allen, who was a perfect 12-of-12 in Sense Washington s 56 point victory (111-55) over Portland State on Nov. 15 was a rarity on many fronts. In the modern era of Husky basketball (since 1950), it is just the sixth time in team history they have beat an opponent by 50 or more points and was the fi fth-largest margin of victory in that era. The last time the Huskies beat an opponent by more than 50 was on Nov. 13, 2005 when the routed Morgan State by 67 points, The result is even more surprising when you consider that the Huskies only beat the Vikings by one point, in Experience Counts Quincy Pondexter entered the season third among active Pac-10 players in most career games played. Pondexter has played in 105 games at Washington and trails UCLA s Michael Roll and USC s Dwight Lewis. In terms of career minutes played, Pondexter entered the season ranked seventh with 2,553 minutes. Oregon s Tajuan Porter led the conference with 3,177. Connect(icut) The Dots First-year assistant coach Raphael Chillious was head coach at high school basketball powerhouse South Kent in Connecticut before joining the Husky staff (he worked for Nike last year). While at South Kent, he coached current Huskies Isaiah Thomas and Matthew Bryan-Amaning. Chillious coached nearly 40 players that advanced their careers and NCAA Division I schools and even coached three that are currently playing in the NBA - Josh Boone (New Jersey Nets), Dorrell Wright (Miami Heat) and Andray Blatche (Washington Wizards). Huskies To Play in Maui in 2010 Washington will be among the eight-team field at EA SPORTS Maui Invitational in The UW will face a strong fi eld that includes Connecticut, Kentucky, Michigan State, Oklahoma, Virginia, Wichita State and host Chaminade University of Honolulu. The 2010 event will mark the 27th edition of the nation s premier early-season college basketball tournament. Freshman Sensation Part Deux? It looks like the Huskies will have three freshmen fi ghting for the chance to keep the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year award in Seattle for another season. Isaiah Thomas earned that distinction last season after leading all Pac-10 newcomers with 15.5 ppg and helping the Huskies to their fi rst outright conference championship since The trio of Huskies who have a shot at retaining the award for the Huskies are Abdul Gaddy, Clarence Trent and redshirt freshman Tyreese Breshers. Gaddy entered the season as perhaps the most decorated point guard in team history. He was a McDonald s All-American and is ranked by many services as the prohibitive favorite as Pac-10 s best newcomer. Don t sleep on Trent or Breshers, as each will be asked to contribute a lot this season for the UW.

6 Huskies Shake The Bug-A-Boo The Huskies had trouble fielding enough players to hold a full-squad scrimmage the fi rst week of practice after the flu bug made its rounds in the Husky lockeroom. Of the 12 players on the roster, six missed at least one practice with the fl u. Add in Justin Holiday, who has been limited due to off-season hernia surgery, and the team had several practices where they could not go five-on-fi ve. The Huskies attempted to eliminate any flu relapses by getting shots. They also tried to alleviate the chances of being undermanned again by adding 6-foot-9 walk on Brendan Sherrer to the roster. Midnight Madness Comes To Montlake Washington was selected as one-of-nine sites to host ESPNU s Midnight Madness held on Friday, Oct. 17. The Huskies held a slam dunk contest, which was won by sophomore Isaiah Thomas, who jumped over Matthew Bryan-Amaning on his fi nal dunk. Freshman C.J. Wilcox showed off his shooting skills and won the three-point contest. The event was wrapped up with a short scrimmage that Elston Turner led with 10 points. Former Huskies In The NBA At least four former Washington players continue to ply their trade in the NBA. Brandon Roy is in his fourth year with the Portland Trailblazers. The 2006 NBA Rookie of the Year, he averaged 18.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in his fi rst three seasons in the league. He is just the second player this decade to win Rookie of the Year and then be named to the All-Star team the following two seasons. The other player...lebron James. Nate Robinson enters his fi fth season with the New York Knicks. He has averaged around 12 points per game over his career and scored a best 17.2 ppg in He scored a career-high 45 points against Portland last March and was the 2009 and 2006 NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion. Spencer Hawes enters his third year as a member of the Sacramento Kings. He averaged 11.4 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game during his second season. Jon Brockman joins Hawes on the Kings roster in He was drafted in the second round by the Portland Trail Blazers before being traded to Sacramento on draft night. He comes off the bench for the Kings and grabbed 10 rebounds in his second game as a pro. The Season That Is The University of Washington men s basketball team is attempting to repeat as outright conference champions for the fi rst time since they rattled off three-straight in 1951, 1952 and 1953 when they played in the Pacific Coast Conference. The Huskies shared fi rst place in the Pac-10 Conference in 1984 and The Huskies return 61 percent of their scoring and 64 percent of their rebounding. Three starter are back for the Huskies, including reigning Pac-10 Freshman of the Year Isaiah Thomas and senior Quincy Pondexter the only returnees that averaged double-fi gure scoring last season. Darnell Gant started 34 games as a redshirt freshman and can contribute tough defense down low. Venoy Overton is a fan favorite for his tough defense and high-energy and has started 27 games in his twoyear career. Junior Matthew Bryan-Amaning is the Huskies tallest player at 6-foot-9 and ranked 5th in the Pac-10 with 1.0 block per game. Junior Justin Holiday played in all 35 games as a sophomore and supplied shutdown defense and timely offense. Sophomore Elston Turner is capable of being the Huskies top outside threat and classmate Scott Suggs can help from both the perimeter and slashing to the hoop. Tyreese Breshers had to redshirt due to leg injuries and will provide the physicality that Jon Brockman supplied. The Huskies welcome three new freshmen, headlined by McDonald s All- American point guard Abdul Gaddy. C.J. Wilcox might be the Dawgs top shooter, but he will redshirt this season to develop. Forward Clarence Trent is high-fl ying and energetic. The Season That Was In , the University of Washington men s basketball team (26-9, 14-4 Pac-10) won its fi rst outright conference title since Washington was a four-seed in the NCAA Tournament and lost in the second round to Purdue after beating Mississippi State in the fi rst round. The season started with the Huskies jumping out to a 11-3 record before conference action, including losses to Kansas and Florida and wins over eventual NCAA Tournament teams Cleveland State, Oklahoma State, Portland State and Morgan State. Washington won each of its fi nal seven games of the non-conference schedule by an average of 20.3 points. The Huskies opened conference play with wins at Washington State and at home against Stanford before dropping a heartbreaking triple overtime decision to Cal. UW then rebounded with a pair of road wins at Oregon and Oregon State, giving the school a 3-0 road record to open league play for the third time in school history. UW swept USC and UCLA for the fourth time in the last fi ve seasons to move to 6-1 in league play. The next two weekends, Washington split on the road - dropping Thursday games at Arizona and Cal then winning getaway games at Arizona State and Stanford. The UW completed a regular-season sweep of its Oregon rivals then split at UCLA (loss) and USC (win). Washington completed a regularseason sweep of Arizona State with an overtime win, then clinched at least a share of the Pac-10 regular-season title with a win over Arizona. Washington defeated Seattle University before defeating WSU to end the regular season. The UW defeated Stanford in the quarterfi nals of the Pac-10 Tournament before a gritty 21-point comeback fell just short against Arizona State in the semifi nals. Washington was rewarded for its historic season with a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament -- the highest among the Pac-10 s six teams. Lorenzo Romar was named Pac-10 Coach of the Year, Isaiah Thomas the freshman of the year, Justin Dentmon the league s most improved player, while Jon Brockman and Dentmon were fi rst team All-Pac-10 and Thomas second team. Venoy Overton was honorable mention all-defensive HOW MANY TIMES A HUSKY HAS... Scored 30+ Points Quincy Pondexter 2 Isaiah Thomas 1 Scored 20+ Points Quincy Pondexter 6 Isaiah Thomas 5 Matthew Bryan-Amaning 1 Grabbed 10+ Rebounds Quincy Pondexter 3 Matthew Bryan-Amaning 1 Recorded A Double-Double Quincy Pondexter 3 Had 5+ Assists Abdul Gaddy 1 Justin Holiday 1 Venoy Overton 1 Isaiah Thomas 1 Had 5+ Steals Venoy Overton 1 Quincy Pondexter 1 Blocked 5+ Shots Matthew Bryan-Amaning 1 UW RECORD WHEN... leading at halftime tied at halftime trailing at halftime shooting better than opponent shooting worse than opponent shooting 50% or better shooting less than 50% opponent shoots 50% or better opponent shoots less than 50% shooting more free throws than opponent opponent shoots more free throws UW hits 70% of free throws UW hits less than 70% of FTs outrebounding opponent outrebounded by opponent rebounding is equal commit fewer turnovers than opponent commit more turnovers than opponent commit equal amounts of turnovers bench outscores their opponent opponents bench outscores UW s bench scoring is equal...1-0

7 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 33 Tyreese Breshers Fr.-RS Los Angeles, Calif. / Price Season High Career High Points 12 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 12 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 Field Goals 5 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 5 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 FG Attempts 7 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 7 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 3pt Field Goals None None 3pt FG Attempts None None Free Throws 3 vs. Wright State, 11/14/09 3 vs. Wright State, 11/14/09 Free Throw Att. 5 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 5 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 Rebounds 7 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 7 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 Assists None None Blocks 3 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 3 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 Steals 1 twice, last vs SJST (11/20) 1 twice, last vs SJST (11/20) Minutes 20 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 20 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 Breshers Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started BIO UPDATE: Averaging 10.2 rebounds per 40 minutes...tied for second on team with 0.50 blocks per game...scored six points, grabbed three rebounds in exhibition against Central Washington... saw first action of college career with 8 minutes and scored three points and grabbed two rebounds vs. Wright State... scored six points and had three rebounds, with a block and steal in 14 minutes of action vs. Belmont... sat out Portland State game after injuring his hand on the backboard while trying to block a shot the previous night... recorded first career double-figures scoring game with 12 points and added 7 rebounds in 20 minutes vs. San Jose State...made his first career start on Nov. 29 vs. Montana...recorded 3 blocks vs. Cal State Northridge, the first three blocks of his career... tallied 4 points on 2-of-2 shooting and a block vs. Georgetown in return home to Southern California. Breshers Notes Averaging 10.2 rebounds per 40 minutes. Provides a physical presence in the low post and made his first start vs. Montana on Nov. 29. Participated in pre-season camp, but was limited in his activities. Redshirted the season while recovering from shin surgery. Ranked as a top-100 overall prospect nationally by Scout.com and Rivals.com. Averaged 17 points, 11 rebounds and a California state-best six blocks per game. Tyreese Breshers Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / /4.3 TOTAL / /4.3

8 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 11 Matthew Bryan-Amaning Jr.-2V London, England. / South Kent (Conn.) School Season High Career High Points 23 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 23 twice (last vs. Belmont, 11/14/09) Field Goals 11 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 11 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 FG Attempts 14 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 14 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 3pt Field Goals None None 3pt FG Attempts None None Free Throws 2 4 times (last vs.csn 12/6/09) 7 twice (last vs. Stanford, 1/8/09) Free Throw Att. 4 vs. Montana, 11/29/09 10 twice (last vs. Stanford, 1/8/09) Rebounds 10 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 15 vs. Montana, 12/28/08 Assists 2 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/ times (last vs SJST, 11/20/09) Blocks 5 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 5 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 Steals 3 vs. Portland State, 11/15/ times (last vs. PSU, 11/15/09) Minutes 28 twice (last vs. G Town, 12/12) 36 vs. Cal, 1/10/09 Bryan-Amaning s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started BIO UPDATE: Leads Huskies in blocks, second in rebounds, third in scoring and is fourth in steals...has grabbed six or more rebounds in five-straight games...among Pac-10 leaders in rebounds (6.3 rpg, 10th), blocks (1.67 bpg, 4th), field goal percentage (53.4%, 9th) and offensive rebounds (2.4, 8th)...is 8th all-time in UW history with 65 career blocks (needs 1 more to tie Mark Sanford for 7th)...named to the Athletes In Action all-tournament team after averaging 11.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg and 2.7 blocks over three games... equaled a career-high with 23 points on 11-of-14 shooting and set a new career-high with 5 blocks vs. Belmont... grabbed 6+ rebounds in 7 games, including season-high 10 vs. Cal State Northridge...three career games with 10+ rebounds. Bryan-Amaning Notes Among Pac-10 leaders in rebounds (6.3 rpg, 10th), blocks (1.67 bpg, 4th), fi eld goal percentage (53.4%, 9th) and offensive rebounds (2.4, 8th). Moved into 8th all-time in UW history with 65 career blocks (needs 1 more to tie Mark Sanford for 7th). Has a 7-4 wingspan and outstanding athletic ability. Ranked fifth in Pac-10 with 32 blocks (1.0 per game) as a sophomore. Spent 2008 summer with the Great Britain U20 national team that played in the European Championships. He led the team in scoring, rebounding and blocked shots and dropped 41 points against Czech Republic. Matthew Bryan-Amaning s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /8.2 TOTAL / /5.5

9 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 10 Abdul Gaddy Fr.-HS Tacoma Wash. / Bellarmine Prep Season High Career High Points 11 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 11 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 Field Goals 5 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 5 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 FG Attempts 9 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 9 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 3pt Field Goals 1 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 1 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 3pt FG Attempts 3 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 3 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 Free Throws 3 twice (last vs. Port. St, 3/3/09) 3 twice (last vs. Port. St, 3/3/09) Free Throw Att. 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 Rebounds 4 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 4 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 Assists 7 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/09 7 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/09 Blocks 1 twice (last vs. CSN, 12/6/09) 1 twice (last vs. CSN, 12/6/09) Steals 1 3 times (last vs. G Town, 12/12) 1 3 times (last vs. G Town, 12/12) Minutes 26 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 26 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 Gaddy s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started BIO UPDATE: Made second career start vs. Portland on Saturday...nine turnovers over last three games after five total through the first six games...second on team with 2.8 apg... dished out 6 assists in exhibition game vs. Central Washington...scored 5 points and played 16 minutes in UW debut vs. Wright State...played 26 minutes and scored 8 pts vs. Belmont...9 points and 4 assists vs. Portland State... established a career-high with 7 assists vs. San Jose State... made first career start on Nov. 29 vs. Montana...broke out of a 1-for-11 shooting slump over previous three games with career high 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting vs. Cal State Northridge on Dec. 6...career-high 4 rebounds vs. Georgetown. Gaddy Notes Snapped 1-for-11 shooting slump over previous three games with career high 11 points on 5-of-8 shooting vs. Cal State Northridge on Dec. 6. Assist/turnover ratio of 1.64 (23 assists/14 turnovers) leads UW point guards. McDonald s All-American that averaged 25.3 ppg as a senior and 23.2 ppg as a junior. Rated as the No. 2 point guard by Scout.com and ranked 14th regardless of position by ESPNU. Was the first underclassmen to ever win Gatorade Washington State Player of the Year as a junior in Parade Magazine All-American. Abdul Gaddy s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / /4.3 TOTAL / /4.3

10 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 44 Darnell Gant So.-1V Los Angeles, Calif. / Crenshaw Season High Career High Points 7 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 8 vs. Florida, 11/25/08 Field Goals 3 at Texas Tech, 12/3/ times (last vs. WSU, 3/7/09) FG Attempts 5 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3) 8 vs. Kansas, 11/24/08 3pt Field Goals None None 3pt FG Attempts None None Free Throws 2 3 times (last vs. Mont, 11/29/09) 4 vs. Morgan St, 12/390/08 Free Throw Att. 2 3 times (last vs. Mont, 11/29/09) 4 3 times (last vs. MSU 12/30/08) Rebounds 9 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 9 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 Assists 3 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 3 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 Blocks 2 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 3 at OSU, 1/17/09 Steals 1 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3) 2 twice (last vs. Stan., 3/12/09) Minutes 27 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 27 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 BIO UPDATE: Returned to starting lineup vs. Portland after coming off the bench the previous four games...has started 39 of 44 career games...averaging 15.3 min/game off bench, 13 min/game as a starter...scored 6 points and grabbed 4 rebounds vs. Portland State... helped spark the Huskies comeback vs. Montana and grabbed 4 rebounds in just seven minutes...came off the bench at Texas Tech to set career highs in rebounds (9) and minutes (27) and scored a season-high 7 points...career low 2 minutes vs. Georgetown. Gant s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started Gant Notes Has started 39 of 44 games during his career. A top-100 high school recruit who chose to redshirt the season in order to gain strength and acclimate to the college game. Solid defender who can guard a variety of types of players. Started all but one game as a freshman, only giving way to Artem Wallace on senior day. Darnell Gant s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / /2.9 TOTAL / /3.1

11 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 22 Justin Holiday Jr.-2V Chatsworth, Calif. / Campbell Hall Season High Career High Points 10 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 10 vs. Portland State (11/15/09) Field Goals 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 4 vs. Portland State (11/15/09) FG Attempts 8 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 8 vs. Belmont (11/14/09) 3pt Field Goals 2 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 2 vs. Portland State (11/15/09) 3pt FG Attempts 3 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 3 vs. Belmont (11/14/09) Free Throws 3 twice (last vs. Port., 12/19/09) 3 3 times (last vs. Port, 12/19/09) Free Throw Att. 4 vs. Montana, 11/29/09 4 twice (last vs. Mont, 11/29/09) Rebounds 7 vs. Portland, 12/19/09 11 vs. Cleveland St, 11/18/08 Assists 5 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 5 vs. Portland State (11/15/09) Blocks 1 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 2 vs. Portland St., 12/14/08 Steals 2 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 3 vs. Arizona State, 2/26/09 Minutes 21 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 27 twice (last at Arizona, 1/20/09) BIO UPDATE: Underwent off-season hernia surgery, which limited him in early-season camp...shooting 80% from the free throw line (8-of-10) after entering the season as a career 57.1% (16-28) shooter from the line...was 1-for-12 from three-point range in his career before hitting his only two attempts vs. Portland State...recorded career bests in points (10) and assists (5) vs. the Vikings... grabbed 4 rebounds and dished out 3 assists vs. San Jose State in 19 minutes...4 points and 4 rebounds in 11 min. vs. Georgetown...grabbed a season-high 7 rebounds and scored 5 points vs. Portland. Holiday s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started Holiday Notes Underwent off-season hernia surgery and was slowed at the start of pre-season camp. Brother is Jrue Holiday, a who played at UCLA and was a 2009 first round NBA draft pick (17th overall) by the Philadelphia 76ers. Reportedly, as kids, the siblings were asked not to play one-on-one due to their competitive nature. Attended Campbell HS in North Hollywood where actress Dakota Fanning currently attends school. Increased playing time by nearly 10 minutes per game from freshman to sophomore season. Very athletic and active player. Nicknamed The Fireman by his teammates for his ability to put out fires on the court with his defensive intensity and rebounding. Justin Holiday s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /3.8 TOTAL / /1.9

12 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 1 Venoy Overton Jr.-2V Seattle, Wash. / Franklin Season High Career High Points 11 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 19 vs. Arizona, 2/21/08 Field Goals 5 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 5, 3 times (last vs. PSU, 11/15/09) FG Attempts 10 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 10 twice (last vs. PSU, 11/15/09) 3pt Field Goals 1 3 times (last vs. CSN, 12/6) 4 vs. CS Northridge, 12/22/07 3pt FG Attempts 3 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 5 vs. Syracuse, 11/23/07 Free Throws 3 vs. Montana, 11/29/09 9 vs. Arizona, 2/21/08 Free Throw Att. 4 twice, (last vs. Mont, 11/29) 11 vs. Washington St., 3/7/09 Rebounds 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 7 at Washington St, 3/8/08 Assists 6 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 7 vs. Oregon State, 1/19/08 Blocks 1 vs. Montana, 11/29/ times (last vs. WSU 3/7/09) Steals 6 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 6 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 Minutes 31 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 35 at Washington St, 3/8/08 BIO UPDATE: Averaging 10.5 ppg in two games coming off the bench, 5.6 ppg in seven starts...leads Washington in assists (28) and ranks second in steals (17)...ranks 10th in the Pac-10 in assists and seventh in steals...has started seven out of nine games, after coming off the bench in all but one game as a sophomore...has 109 career steals, two shy of entering the UW all-time top-10 list...tallied 11 points and 6 assists vs. Portland State...has nine career games with 6 or more assists...5 made field goals and 10 attempts vs. PSU equaled career highs... did not start against Montana after missing shoot around due to getting stuck in traffi c due to the Seattle Marathon...secured the win vs. Montana by hitting 3-of-4 FTs and blocking a potential game tying 3-pt attempt...played a season high 31 minutes and set a career high with 6 steals at Texas Tech...collected his 200th career assist on Dec. 12 vs. Georgetown. Overton s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started Overton Notes Averaging 10.5 ppg in two games coming off the bench, 5.6 ppg in seven starts Ranks 10th in the Pac-10 in assists (3.1 apg) and seventh in steals (1.9 spg) Had 47 steals in 2009 (1.4 per game, ranked 8th in Pac-10). His 107 career steals is 4 shy of 10th in the UW record books - in just over two seasons. Led Seattle s Franklin HS to the state title in 2006 with a win over Isaiah Thomas Curtis HS (Tacoma). Thomas scored 51 points in the game, but Overton likes to remind that he earned the ring. Franklin HS also produced former Pac-10 standouts Jason Terry and Aaron Brooks. Honorable mention for the 2009 Pac-10 All-Defensive Team. Venoy Overton s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / /6.7 TOTAL / /5.5

13 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 20 Quincy Pondexter Sr.-3V Fresno, Calif. / San Joaquin Memorial Season High Career High Points 31 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 31 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 Field Goals 11 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 11 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 FG Attempts 18 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 19 vs. Syracuse, 11/23/07 3pt Field Goals 1 twice (last vs. Port., 12/19) 2 9 times (last at USC, 2/7/2008) 3pt FG Attempts 3 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09) 5 at USC, 1/12/08 Free Throws 11 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3) 11 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3) Free Throw Att. 13 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3) 13 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3) Rebounds 15 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 15 vs. San Jose St., 11/20/09 Assists 4 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 8 vs. Texas Southern, 12/6/08 Blocks 1 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 2 twice (last vs. Purdue (3/21/09) Steals 5 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 5 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 Minutes 34 twice (last vs. G Town, 12/12) 45 vs. Cal, 1/10/09 Pondexter s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started BIO UPDATE: Scoring 21.6 points per game which would be the 5th highest avg in team history...on pace for 670 points, which would be the third highest single season total... when he reaches 1,300 points (needs 15 points), he ll be the 20th player in UW history to reach that milestone...15th in scoring average (21.6 ppg) nationally...ranked among Pac-10 s top-five rankings with: 21.6 ppg (3rd), 8.2 rpg (4th), 85.7 % FT (5th), 2.2 spg (5th), 3.1 off rpg (3rd) and 5.1 def rpg (5th)...also is 6th in field goal percentage 56.1%...won Pac-10 Player of the Week for the second time this season on Dec. 7...on pace to challenge the UW record for free throws made in a season (would have 186 over 31 games, record 196-Bob Houbregs, 1953)...has scored in double figures in 64 games during his career and in 21 of the last 23 games, dating back to Feb. 5, has scored 20+ points in eight of last 11 games dating back to NCAA Tournament game vs. Mississippi State...averaged 22 ppg, 11 rbg, shot 63.9% (23-36) from the field and 95.2% (20-21) from the free throw line in Athletes in Action Classic...was named co-mvp of the tournament with Isaiah Thomas...recorded a double-double vs. Belmont, with a then-equaling career-high 25 pts and 11 reb, while shooting from the line...set new career-high at the time with 29 pts (11-12 fg) and tied his career high with 13 rebounds vs. Portland State, including 20 pts and 9 rebounds by halftime...started the season by hitting his first 20 free throws...named Pac-10 Player of the Week on Nov. 16, the first time he has earned the award in his career... set new career highs with 30 points and 15 rebounds vs. San Jose State, including a career high 13 free throw attempts...set a new career high with 31 pts at Texas Tech on Dec. 3 and equaled career high in FT attpts (13) and FT s made (11)...20 pts, 7 reb. 4 assts, 3 stls vs. CS Northridge on Dec. 6...Career-best 5 steals vs. Georgetown on Dec. 12. Pondexter Notes Has seven career double-doubles, three in Hit his first 20 free throws of the season, including 11-of-11 vs. Belmont, equaling the seventh most in a perfect game from the line in UW history. His 1,285 career points ranks 21st all-time in UW history. Next on the scoring list is Andra Griffin at 1,294 and George Irvine at 1,314 points. When he reaches 1,300 points, he ll be the 20th player in UW history to reach that milestone. Changed numbers during his junior year to his high school number of 20. He wore 24 the previous two seasons due to the fact that Ryan Appleby wore #20. Played for bronze-medal winning Team USA at 2009 World University Games. Quincy Pondexter s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / / / / / /21.6 TOTAL / /11.8

14 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 42 Brendan Sherrer So.-HS Monroe, Wash. / Archbishop Murphy Sherrer Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Belmont Portland State Portland denotes games started Season High Career High Points None None Field Goals None None FG Attempts 1 vs. Portland State (11/15/09) 1 vs. Portland State (11/15/09) 3pt Field Goals None None 3pt FG Attempts None None Free Throws None None Free Throw Att. None None Rebounds None None Assists None None Blocks None None Steals None None Minutes 2 3 times (last vs. Port, 12/19/09) 2 3 times (last vs. Port, 12/19/09) BIO UPDATE: Was the only player from an open walk on tryout held on Oct. 22 to make the team... officially joined the squad on Nov made his Husky debut vs. Belmont, playing 2 minutes...also has played against Portland State and Portland. Sherrer Notes Participated in team s walk on tryouts on Oct. 22 and was officially added to the roster on Nov. 2. Was a member of the Dawg Pack (Husky student section) as a freshman. Named most improved player three years in a row at Archbishop Murphy HS in Everett, Wash. Member of National Honor Society. Has spent the last five summers fishing commercially out of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Brendan Sherrer s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / /0.0 TOTAL 3-0 6/ /0.0

15 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 15 Scott Suggs So.-1V Washington, Mo. / Washington Season High Career High Points 13 vs. Portland, 12/19 13 vs. Portland, 12/19 Field Goals 5 vs. Portland, 12/19 5 vs. Portland, 12/19 FG Attempts 8 vs. Portland, 12/19 8 vs. Portland, 12/19 3pt Field Goals 3 vs. Portland, 12/19 3 vs. Portland, 12/19 3pt FG Attempts 6 vs. Portland, 12/19 6 vs. Portland, 12/19 Suggs Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Porltand denotes games started Free Throws 2 twice (last vs. Georgetown, 12/12) 2 twice (last vs. Georgetown, 12/12) Free Throw Att. 2 twice (last vs. Georgetown, 12/12) 2 3 times (last vs. Georgetown, 12/12) Rebounds 5 vs. Belmont, 11/14 5 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 Assists 2 vs. Georgetown, 12/12 2 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 Blocks 1 vs. Georgetown, 12/12 1 twice (last vs. Georgetown, 11/14) Steals 2 vs. Portland, 12/19 2 vs. Portland, 12/19 Minutes 20 vs. Portland, 12/19 20 vs. Portland, 12/19 BIO UPDATE: Is averaging 9.7 more minutes per game (14.4) as a sophomore after averaging just 4.7 minutes per game as a freshman...12 of 25 career field goals are three-pointers, while 31 of 54 field goal attempts are from three-point range...tallied a then career high 9 points in season-opener vs. Wright State...grabbed 5 rebounds vs. Belmont... averaged 6.0 ppg, 3.0 rpg and 17.3 minutes during three-game Athletes in Action Classic...had 5 points with career-best two assists and then career-high tying 19 minutes vs. Georgetown...set numerous career highs vs. Portland, including points (13), field goals (5), field goal attempts (8), 3-pt fi eld goals (3), 3-pt attempts (6), steals (2), and minutes (20). Suggs Notes Is averaging 9.7 more minutes per game as a sophomore (14.4) after averaging just 4.7 minutes per game as a freshman. 12 of 25 career field goals are three-pointers, while 31 of 54 field goal attempts are from three-point range. Had his high school number 15 retired this fall at Washington HS. Mr. Basketball in the state of Missouri as a prep senior. Set Washington High School scoring records. Has known Lorenzo Romar since first meeting him when he was 10-years-old. Scott Suggs Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / /4.9 TOTAL / /2.5

16 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 2 Isaiah Thomas So.-1V Tacoma, Wash. / South Kent (Conn.) School Season High Career High Points 30 vs. Wright State, 11/13/09 30 vs. Wright State, 11/13/09 Field Goals 8 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 9 vs. Morgan St, 12/30/08 FG Attempts 18 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 21 at Arizona, 1/29/09 3pt Field Goals 4 twice (last vs. PSU, 11/15/09) 4 3 times (last vs. PSU, 11/15/09) 3pt FG Attempts 10 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 10 vs. Georgetown, 12/12/09 Free Throws 14 vs. Wright State, 11/13/09 14 vs. Wright State, 11/13/09 Free Throw Att. 18 vs. Wright State, 11/13/09 18 vs. Wright State, 11/13/09 Rebounds 7 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 9 vs. Stanford, 3/12/09 Assists 8 vs. Portland, 12/19/09 9 vs. Florida, 11/25/08 Blocks None 1 twice (last vs. Oregon, 2/14/09) Steals 4 vs. CS Northridge, 12/6/09 5 vs. Seattle, 3/3/09 Minutes 38 at Texas Tech, 12/3/09 41 vs. Cal, 1/10/09 BIO UPDATE: Only UW player to score double figures in all 9 games, including five games with 20+ points...surpassed 700 career point plateau in just 43 games...leading 3pt shooter on team and leads the team with 30.6 minutes per game...is third on team in rebounds per game and has four games with 5 or more...currently 4th in the Pac-10 with 19.9 points per game, 6th with pts per game, 9th in FT percentage (78.9%)...on pace to threaten the UW record for free throws made in a season (currently on pace for over 31 games- -record 196 by Bob Houbregs, 1953)... averaged 24.7 points, 5 rebounds and shot 56.8% (21-37) from the field, including 52.6% (10-19) from 3-pt range during three game Athletes In Action Classic...shared tournament MVP honors with Quincy Pondexter...set a new career-high with 30 points in season opener vs. Wright State...hit 14-of-18 free throws, the most makes and attempts in a game since Todd MacCulloch on Feb. 13, 1999 had the exact same numbers...had 16 points despite taking a season-low 7 shots vs. Portland...also had season-best 8 assists and season-low zero turnovers vs. Portland. Thomas Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started Thomas Notes 2009 Naismith and Wooden Award pre-season candidate. Scored in double-figures in 38 of 44 career games (9 of 9 games this season), including 12 games with 20+ points Pac-10 Frehsman of the Year, lead all newcomers in scoring (15.5, team-leader & 6th in the league). Also named 2nd Team All-Pac-10. Surpassed Spencer Hawes school record for freshman scoring (541) and also was among leaders in minutes (993, 2nd), assists (91, 5th), and steals (38, 3rd). Ranked second in the Pac-10 with 207 free throw attempts in Isaiah Thomas Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / /19.9 TOTAL / /16.4

17 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 12 Clarence Trent Fr.-HS Tacoma, Wash. / ThePatterson School (N.C.) Season High Career High Points 8 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 8 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 Field Goals 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 FG Attempts 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 4 vs. Portland State, 11/15/09 3pt Field Goals None None 3pt FG Attempts 1 vs. Belmont, 11/14/09 1 vs. Belmont 11/14/09 Free Throws 2 twice (last vs CSN, 12/6) 2 twice (last vs CSN, 12/6) Free Throw Att. 2 twice (last vs CSN, 12/6) 2 twice (last vs CSN, 12/6) Rebounds 5 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/09 5 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/09 Assists 1 twice, (last vs. PSU, 11/15) 1 twice, (last vs. PSU, 11/15/09) Blocks 1 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/09 1 vs. San Jose State, 11/20/09 Steals None None Minutes 13 twice, (ast vs. San Jose St, 11/20) 13 twice, (ast vs. San Jose St (11/20/09) BIO UPDATE: Perhaps the most efficient player per minute of action on the team...has 25 rebounds and 24 points in just 60 minutes of action, which averages out to 16.7 rebounds and 16 points per 40 minutes of action...shooting 66.7% from the field (10-15)... made his debut vs. Belmont and grabbed four rebounds in just 8 minutes of action and spurred the Huskies on a late 13-5 first-half run that widened a two-point lead...scored 8 points on 4-of-4 shooting vs. Portland State... grabbed a career-best 5 rebounds in 13 minutes vs. San Jose State. Trent s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started Trent Notes Is averaging 16.7 rebounds and 16 points per 40 minutes of action. Labeled a hooper by coach Lorenzo Romar -- someone who has no defi ned role but just contributes when on the court. Threw down an alley-oop dunk against Central Washington that has received over 9,000 views on Youtube.com/UWAthletics. Somewhat of a YouTube phenomenon with his array of dunks. One video of him in the GBOA dunk contest has received over 100,000 views. Attended Gig Harbor High School as a sophomore and junior, Findlay Prep (Nev.) as a senior and The Patterson School (N.C.) as a post-graduate. Clarence Trent s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / /3.0 TOTAL / /3.0

18 Washington Men s Basketball Updated Bios & Career Stats 31 Elston Turner So.-1V Missouri City, Texas / Elkins Season High Career High Points 15 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 15 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 Field Goals 6 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 6 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 FG Attempts 12 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 12 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 3pt Field Goals 3 at Texas Tech 12/3/ times (last at Texas Tech 12/3/09) 3pt FG Attempts 7 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 7 twice (last at Texas Tech, 12/3/09) Free Throws 1 twice (last vs. Mont. 11/29/09) 2 twice (last vs. OSU, 12/4/08) Free Throw Att. 3 vs. Montana, 11/29/09 3 vs. Montana, 11/29/09 Rebounds 5 vs. Montana, 11/29/09 5 twice (last vs. Mont, 11/29/09) Assists 2 4 times (last vs. Port., 12/19/09) 4 vs. Florida, 11/25/08 Blocks 1 at Texas Tech, 12/3/ times (last at Texas Tech, 12/3/09) Steals 2 vs. Portland, 12/19/ times (last vs. Port, 12/19/09) Minutes 31 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 31 at Texas Tech 12/3/09 BIO UPDATE: Has started three games...averaged 11.5 minutes (45 total) and 3.0 points per game in first four contests, but 22.0 minutes and 7.8 ppg in next five...has hit a threepointer in 21 of 39 career games... played a then career-high 28 minutes and equaled a career-high 11 points vs. Montana, only to surpass that the next game at Texas Tech with multiple offensive career highs (see list above) while making his first career start. Turner s Game-By-Game Statistics 3-Point OPPONENT MIN FG A FG A FT A REB PF A TO BL ST TP Wright State Belmont Portland State San Jose State Montana at Texas Tech Cal State Northridge vs. Georgetown Portland denotes games started Turner Notes Averaged 11.5 minutes (45 total) and 3.0 points per game in first four contests, but 22.0 minutes and 7.8 ppg in next five Averaged five points per game during 2009 NCAA Tournament. The son of former NBA guard and current Houston Rockets assistant coach Elston Turner. Spent most of his high school career at Roseville (Calif.) High School, just outside of Sacramento, while his father was with the Kings. Family moved to Houston and he led Elkins HS to a 31-4 record. A solid three-point shooter who is a deceptive defender. Elston Turner s Career Statistics Total 3-Point Rebounds Year GP-GS Min/Avg FG-FGA Pct FG-FGA Pct FT-FTA Pct Off-Def Tot Avg PF-FO Ast TO Blk Stl Pts/Avg / / / /5.7 TOTAL / /4.1