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Quincy Pondexter's family could be the gift for the University of Washington basketball program that keeps on giving. Two years ago, the former Husky and NBA standout turned UW assistant coach brought his cousin and 4-star recruit Wesley Yates III to Montlake from Beaumont, Texas.

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / April 25

Way-Too-Early 2025-26 Best in West Hoops Power Rankings

The portal has officially closed for now, and the time is ripe for a Way-Too-Early Power Ranking for the 2025-26 season. Several key players in the West still face NBA decisions that will undoubtedly change the outlook on their respective schools.

College Basketball News / UW Dawg Pound / April 22

Husky Transfer Portal Comparisons- Part II

Assessing expectations for Wesley Yates III, Lathan Sommerville, and Bryson Tucker Washington has been busy in the transfer portal over the last month having officially added 5 new transfers on top of a loaded recruiting class.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 14

After Yates Signs UW Agreement, Sprinkle Offers His Reaction

Twelve months after packing up and leaving town, Wesley Yates III signed his new agreement with the University of Washington basketball team on Monday, officially becoming a pivotal piece in Danny Sprinkle's program-building efforts in Montlake.

Washington Huskies News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 11

Huskies Pick Up One-Time Texas A&M Signee on the Rebound

All of a sudden, the University of Washington basketball program is a destination. That last-place Big Ten finish can only be described as yesterday's news.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 11

What Wesley Yates' Return to Seattle Means for Husky Basketball

At times, last season's University of Washington basketball team was extremely difficult to watch on game night. Players in Husky uniforms repeatedly threw the ball away, couldn't hit 3-pointers, couldn't guard anybody and looked beaten as soon as the ball was tossed up.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 10

Huskies Get Ultimate Reverse Layup -- Yates Will Return to UW

Wesley Yates III knows what it's like to play against the University of Washington basketball team. The 6-foot-4 guard from Beaumont, Texas, also is well aware of what it's like to practice with the Huskies.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 7

Pondexter Leaves USC on Heels of Yates' Departure

Two days after Wesley Yates III left the USC basketball program, Quincy Pondexter will exit, as well, according to 247Sports. One was the Trojans' second-leading scorer at 14.1 points per game; the other an assistant coach for Eric Musselman's staff.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 6

USC Trojans' Wesley Yates III Enters Transfer Portal: Only 5 Players Returning

The USC Trojans men's basketball team experienced a big shock from the program as their budding star guard Wesley Yates III entered the transfer portal on Saturday.

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / April 5

Ex-Husky Wesley Yates Surprisingly Re-Enters Transfer Portal

Almost exactly a year ago, Wesley Yates III left the University of Washington basketball team after a lower leg injury forced him to miss his entire freshman season.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Former Gonzaga Recruiting Target Enters Transfer Portal After Excellent Season

USC guard Wesley Yates III entered the transfer portal on Saturday, putting a high level shooter and scorer on the open market. Yates is a 6'4 guard from

College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / March 30

UW's Recently Departed Diomande Finds New Team

Dominique Diomande, who spent 16 games with the University of Washington basketball team but never played, apparently didn't hurt himself any with his inactivity.

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / March 8

Two USC Playmakers UCLA Must Limit

The UCLA Bruins and USC Trojans will go toe to toe in a season-finale showdown on Saturday. After UCLA has shown it deserves to be in the Big Ten, nothing more would put a cherry on top of the season than sweeping its rivals.

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College Basketball News / Washington Huskies on SI / March 5

Wesley Yates III, the Almost Husky, Faces UW Again

Wesley Yates III occupied a front-row seat at Alaska Airlines Arena, watching his University of Washington teammates warm up. In this stationary position, he effortlessly and cleverly dribbled a basketball through his stationary legs.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Wesley Yates III's Future With Eric Musselman, USC Revealed

The USC Trojans' chances of making it to March Madness are getting slimmer by the day. While this California-based team is mostly known as a factory for

College Basketball News / SuperWest Sports / February 13

Big Ten Men's Basketball: Trojans, Bruins Positioned to Finish Season Strong

This week we finally saw the cross-country trips take hold and make things very difficult for teams making the trek across two-plus time zones. With Washington’s loss at Ohio State last night, the visiting team went 0-7 in such games in the Big Ten last week.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / February 8

No. 7 Purdue's dominance in paint overwhelms USC

Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Braden Smith dished 13 assists and No. 7 Purdue nearly led wire-to-wire in a 90-72 rout of visiting Southern California on Friday in West Lafayette, Ind.

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College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 7