Washington Basketball: 2018-19 season preview for the Huskies

Key Reserves

G/F- SR Dominic Green

Another senior on the roster is Green, whose averaged over five points a game in 20 mpg off the bench the last couple of seasons. The 6’6 forward went from 28%-43% from deep last season, which along with his veteran presence will continue to give him minutes on a deep team.

F – SO Nahziah Carter

Another 6’6 forward who made an impact as a freshman, Carter is the more potent offensive player. He averaged over 14 ppg per 40 minutes and had seven different games of at least double-digit scoring (season-high 17 points in 16 minutes vs. Standford). The depth won’t give him many opportunities to score this season but look for Carter to be a clear breakout candidate for 2019-20.

F – SO Hameir Wright

The 6’9 forward was the primary frontcourt backup off the bench, having some up and downs as a freshman. He’s a decent rebounder and showed some ability to protect the rim, although Wright was much more raw on the offensive end than expected. With other bigs coming aboard, there’s more competition for frontcourt minutes.

G/F – FR Jamal Bey

If he wasn’t so talented, Bey would be a perfect redshirt candidate, as the 6’6 wing has a similar game to both Green and Thybulle. The four-star recruit will still get minutes but will likely have to wit a year before really making an impact.

G – FR Elijah Hardy

The only “true” point guard on the team, Hardy has an outside shot at starting over Crisp if he can make a good enough impression at the start of the season. At times, Washington was way too iso-dependent, which cost them games. Having a true facilitator could unlock the team’s offensive potential and give them a proven bench scorer in Crisp. Regardless, Hardy will get minutes as a freshman so that the staff will see if they need to recruit another point guard or not.

C – FR Bryan Penn-Johnson

A seven-foot center with great measurables, Penn-Johnson is an ideal fit as a rim protector in the 2-3 zone. Like Hardy, this freshman also has a shot at starting if he can prove that he’s an upgrade over Timmins, who’s limited in what he can do.

PF/C – FR Nate Roberts

A 6’11 frontcourt prospect, Roberts is an intriguing player who can score in a variety of ways. He’ll likely be the heir apparent to Dickerson as the power forward spot, battling Carter for minutes in the future.