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Hannes Steinbach posted a 24-point, 16-ebound double-double and Desmond Claude scored 22 points against his former team as Washington rallied from an 18-point halftime deficit to stun No.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 19

With Claude Back, Huskies Just Got Whole Lot Better

Zoom Diallo, Quimari Peterson and Wesley Yates III are accomplished scoring guards in their own right for the University of Washington basketball team, each capable of taking over a game and affecting the outcome.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 19

Multiple rallies propel Washington over Southern in 2OT

Wesley Yates scored 23 points and Desmond Claude added 20 as Washington rallied to defeat Southern 99-93 in double overtime Tuesday night in Seattle. Quimari Peterson added 15 points for the Huskies (4-1), including a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left in the first overtime to tie the score.

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College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / November 9

UW Still Waiting To Unveil Desmond Claude

On Sunday night, the University of Washington basketball team plays at Baylor in a game televised nationally by ESPN and it's all hands on deck for the Huskies in this one.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / June 30, 2025

Desmond Claude's Next Move: 'Trying To Put UW Back On Map'

Desmond Claude beat the University of Washington basketball team twice last season while playing for USC, and he lost to the Keion Brooks-led Huskies the year before while with Xavier in a tournament setting.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 9, 2025

USC Trojans Transfer Finds New Big Ten Home

The USC Trojans have now lost multiple contributors from this past season to the Washington Huskies during this offseason. With guard Desmond Claude announcing his commitment to the Huskies, USC coach Eric Musselman has lost his starting backcourt to a Big Ten conference foe.

College Basketball News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / June 8, 2025

Kansas Basketball Officially Misses Out on Top-50 Transfer Target

There’s been no shortage of chatter about Kansas’ lack of success this offseason. Seeing a perennial blue blood program fall short on multiple top targets (Darrion Williams, Dame Sarr, among others) is a rare sight in college basketball, although it’s becoming less uncommon with each passing year as NIL has evened out the college landscape.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / June 8, 2025

Top USC scorer Desmond Claude transfers to Washington

Senior guard Desmond Claude, who led Southern California in scoring last season, said Sunday that he will be joining the Washington program. The 6-foot-6 Claude averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists and 3.5 rebounds in 33 games (32 starts) last season.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / June 8, 2025

Huskies Add Another Former USC Piece in Desmond Claude

If you can't beat him, have him join you. On Sunday, the University of Washington basketball team did just that by gaining a commitment from former USC guard Desmond Claude, according to multiple outlets -- picking up a player who caused more problems for the Huskies last season than anyone else.

College Basketball News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 30, 2025

Vols Contact USC Guard Desmond Claude

The Tennessee Volunteers are back in contact with another transfer as they look to add another guard to the roster. The Vols are looking around to add more to what they have.

College Basketball News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 30, 2025

No. 1 Transfer Portal Guard Desmond Claude To Join Oregon Ducks, Tennessee Volunteers?

The Oregon Ducks men's basketball team is reportedly showing interest in a fellow Big Ten guard from the transfer portal. Per reports from college basketball insider Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68, Oregon has contacted USC Trojans transfer guard Desmond Claude, who is entering his senior season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 23, 2025

Gonzaga Top 3 Finalist for Elite Scoring Transfer Portal Guard

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are among the three remaining finalists for USC transfer guard Desmond Claude, according to a report from Isaac Trotter and Travis Branham of 247Sports.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / May 22, 2025

Gonzaga remains in the mix for a highly-touted transfer portal guard

The race for USC transfer guard Desmond Claude is heating up. With Florida out of the mix, Alabama, Gonzaga and Washington have emerged as the top three contenders to land Claude, according to a report from 247Sports' Isaac Trotter.

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College Basketball News / Sportscasting / May 9, 2025

Desmond Claude Transfer Portal: Ole Miss and Duke Lead, UVA Making Late Push, Florida Out

Desmond Claude is one of the best guards left in the transfer portal. Coming off a strong season at USC (15.8 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game), he’s now narrowed his options to Ole Miss and Duke, with Virginia making a late push.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / May 7, 2025

Kentucky Not In The Mix For Elite USC Trojans Transfer Guard Desmond Claude

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team lost one of their best players to the NCAA Transfer Portal. USC guard Desmond Claude entered the portal on April 23, and the Kentucky Wildcats were rumored to be in the mix for Claude.

College Basketball News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / May 6, 2025

Texas A&M Aggies Reportedly ‘In Contact’ With USC Star

Texas A&M Aggies basketball continues to put in work through the transfer portal. Coach Bucky McMillan and his staff have reportedly been in contact with USC’s standout junior guard Desmond Claude, per TexAgs’ Luke Evangelist.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 6, 2025

Historic College Basketball Program Reportedly After USC Transfer Desmond Claude

In a stunning recent development in the college basketball transfer market, USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude has caught the attention of one of the most

College Basketball News / Sportscasting / May 6, 2025

Boogie Fland Transfer Portal: Florida Overtakes UNC & Kentucky As Top Destination

Boogie Fland has entered the NCAA transfer portal while also declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft. This gives him flexibility—he can stay in the draft, return to Arkansas, or find a new home if he stays in college.

College Basketball News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / May 6, 2025

Virginia Basketball Is Reportedly Showing Interest In USC Transfer Guard Desmond Claude

Virginia Basketball has undergone plenty of change so far this offseason, from hiring new head coach Ryan Odom to pulling in six new transfers as they look to remake the roster into one that can contend in the ACC.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / May 5, 2025

UNC Faces Transfer Portal Setback With Latest Update From Four-Star Guard

The college basketball transfer portal has cooled off a bit, although there are still some big names in the fold. One of them is Desmond Claude, who played his last season with the USC Trojans and is one of the top players remaining in the portal. Claude had interest from major programs, including the Florida Gators.

College Basketball News / Florida Gators on SI / April 28, 2025

Report: Top Point Guard in Transfer Portal to Visit Florida Gators

USC transfer guard Desmond Claude is reportedly visiting the Florida Gators on Thursday. According to On3's Joe Tipton, Claude is also considering North Carolina, Kansas and Virginia.

College Basketball News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / April 28, 2025

Gonzaga making strong push for USC transfer Desmond Claude

The college basketball transfer portal can sometimes be just as ironic as it is chaotic. After missing out on Maryland transfer Rodney Rice — a 6-foot-3

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 24, 2025

Gonzaga Contacts High Scoring Big Ten Guard in Transfer Portal

Gonzaga has made contact with former USC guard Desmond Claude in the transfer portal, per a report from 247Sports’ Dushawn London. Claude confirmed the outreach himself and noted that the Zags are among several high-major programs who have shown interest since his name officially entered the portal just ahead of the NCAA deadline.