That said he has shown an ability to improve and being that he was out so long, it could be a relatively short time before he is able to make these type of improvements, like say next year.

If he can just come in and provide some quality play doing what he does best, like against Cal when he got 4 blocks and 6 points (just to keep it real he also committed 4 fouls) in 10 minutes.

On Ross/Jones, I’m sticking with what I reported last week, despite the fact that neither guy has made any progress towards coming public.

The guys at the Twin Falls paper said that Aziz is going to choose between UW and Oklahoma, but I’ve heard that the Beavers are in the mix too.

There have been a lot of conflicting reports on Aziz, but I think its safe to say that UW one of his top choices.

I know that’s not saying much, but other than to say that UW is still actively recruiting and following Jones, Ross, Kanter, Aziz, probably Polee and possibly other 2010 kids is going beyond my knowledge base.

All I’ve done is report what good sources have told us.

Totally agree that Tyrese has made improvements to his game lately. The two areas he needs to improve on are:

1. Catching the ball and securing it (he has had stone hands all season)
2. Learning to control his body to avoid cheap fouls

Once he has those under control, he definitely could be a better asset to this team. I just think Gant has been a better matchup against the teams we have played so far and Romar has had to combat quickness with quickness.

Any new news on Ross/Jones? Are they still having eligibility issues? I heard Aziz narrowed his schools to UW and Oklahoma?

I will say one thing to disagree with you on one small point. Tyreese Breshers has been a better choice than Darnell on a number of occasions, especially when an opponent is trying to bull their way around down low.

Even Matt,who has gotten a lot stronger is kind of small in his lower body area.

Ty has made some very nice improvements and those two foul shots late against Marquette from a reserve big man were an edge that most 1st year D1 big guys couldn’t have produced.

I’d also like to on record as saying that though Matt, Darnell and Ty have really made significant progress, there is a need for help at that position next year.

Washington needs a post player that can fill the role that Quincy is occupying or at least a guy who can really be ready to step in for Matt by the time that he leaves.

In my opinion Enes Kanter would do both, but I believe that he is one and done.

Terrence Jones could do both and likely be an outstanding fit for UW, though I do not believe that he is as ready for the NBA as Enes (that may be considered a good thing for UW).

Aziz N’Diaye would be a great fit to replace Matt with a guy that is mature and had a year in the system.

Aziz in my opinion is not going to be a good fit to replace the offense that Quincy is now providing, but he could help make Washington a better rebounding and defensive team.

A front line of senior Matt, junior Gant and sophomores Breshers and Aziz is really strong, but without a guy like Quincy who can score from the outside/in (other than the three point guards), I believe that UW is not going to be able to continue to play at this level.

As far as Hobson, give the guy a break. He messed up his wrist and still played a whale of a game with pain.

He said some things he shouldn’t have said, but he also showed a lot of heart and is a great player that UW really tried to get.

People make mistakes. I believe that he should be given a mulligan for that remark.

“They played the best game of their life tonight,” Hobson said. “They’re not even that good. They just played a good game tonight. We weren’t ready, and they beat us.”

lmao, what a freaking idiot!

http://pugetsoundblogs.com/360sports/2010/03/21/go-dawgs-why-kansas-why/

Two measly turnovers between them and eight assists. Earlier in the year those numbers were often reversed as IT drove the gauntlet and VO passed to someone in the stands. Point guard play really is the key at this level and, make no mistake about it, IT and VO are our points.

Huskies have moved beyond team to ensemble with the starters plus Overton and Turner all finding their roles and contributing.