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THIS IS HUSKY BASKEtbALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES 2008-09 REVIEW TOP DAWGS RECORDS The 2008-09 season proved to be the charm for the Huskies as they won their first outright conference title since 1953. HISTORY 6 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES 2008-09 REVIEW RECORDS HISTORY 7 THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THREE-PEAT From 2005 to 2007 the Huskies had three players chosen in the first round of the NBA draft, Nate Robinson (2005 by the HUSKY ATHLETICS New York Knicks), Brandon Roy (2006 by the Minnesota Timberwolves) and Spencer Hawes (2007 by the Sacramento Kings). Bobby Jones Spencer Hawes THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL FREQUENT FLIER MILES OUTLOOK In the course of the 2007-08 NBA season, former Husky Bobby Jones became the only player in NBA history with the dis- tinction of playing for 5 different teams in one season, (Denver, Memphis, Houston, PLAYERS Miami, and San Antonio). COACHES NEW KID ON THE BROCK(MAN) Jon Brockman When the Portland Trailblazers traded the rights to 2009 second-round pick Jon Brock- man to the Sacramento Kings, they reunited 2008-09 REVIEW the Husky All-Time Rebound leader with former teammate Spencer Hawes. RECORDS HISTORY Huskies in the NBA 8 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS IT TAKES ONE TO Brandon Roy DUNK OVER ONE. In 2006, former Husky 5’9” Nate Robinson became the NBA Slam Dunk Champion with a memorable, high flying leap over former Slam Dunk Champion 5’7” Spud THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL Webb. Spencer Hawes OUTLOOK “R-O-Y” STANDS FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Nate Robinson 2006-07 was a heck of a season for Brandon PLAYERS Roy, finishing his senior year as a Husky as a first Team All-American and Pac-10 Player of the Year, as well as being a first-round pick in the NBA Draft. To top it off he was named the NBA Rookie of the Year. COACHES SLAM DUNK REDUX In 2009, “Krypto Nate” repeated as Slam Dunk Champion with another single- bound dunk over 6’ 11” Dwight “Super- 2008-09 REVIEW man” Howard of the Orlando Magic. RECORDS HISTORY Huskies in the NBA 9 THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL Husky Basketball Retired Numbers HUSKY ATHLETICS THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES BRANDON ROY 2006 First-Team All-American (UW’s first since Bob Houbregs in 1953). 2008-09 REVIEW 2006 Pac-10 Player of the Year Helped UW to three-straight NCAA ap- pearances including back-to-back Sweet 16 berths. RECORDS 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year Two-time NBA All-Star HISTORY 10 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS Husky Basketball Retired Numbers THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK PLAYERS BOB HOUBREGS COACHES Consensus All-American and NCAA Player of the Year by the Helms Athletic Foundation in 1953. Led the Huskies to their only Final Four 2008-09 REVIEW appearance in 1953. Holds UW record for most points in a game (49) and points in a seaon (846). The highest Husky ever drafted in the NBA (third pick overall) Elected into the Husky Hall of Fame in RECORDS 1979 and the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987. HISTORY 11 THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL BY THE NUMBERS NCAA Record: 15-15 (.500) Huskies in the NCAA Tournament Appearances: 14 (1943,1948, 1951, 1953, HUSKY ATHLETICS 1976, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1998, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009 Best Finish: Third (1953) Justin Dentmon Last Appearance: 2009 (No. 4 seed, Sec- ond Round) Todd MacCullough THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK A SWEET HOMECOMING Illinois native Justin Dentmon made some crucial shots in the clutch against the Fight- ing Illini as the Huskies advanced to the PLAYERS Sweet Sixteen in 2006. COACHES Head Coach Tippy Dye 2008-09 REVIEW A ‘TIP’ OF THE CAP TO TIPPY DYE RECORDS Tippy Dye was Washington’s 10th Head Coach in UW history, and remains the only coach to take his team to the Final Four. The Huskies finished third, los- ing to Kansas 79-53 before defeating HISTORY Lousiana State 88-69 in the consolation game. 12 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS Huskies in the NCAA Tournament THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL Isaiah Thomas BIG MAC ATTACK Husky standout Todd MacCullough OUTLOOK proved to be too much for the Rich- mond Spiders as his 31 point/ 18 rebound performance propelled the Huskies to the Sweet Sixteen in 1998. PLAYERS COACHES I.T. TAKES IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL 2008-09 REVIEW Husky sophomore Isaiah Thomas got his first taste of March Madness as the Huskies defeated Mississippi State in the first round of the 2009 NCAA tournament. RECORDS DETLEF DROPS DUKE The Huskies advanced to the Sweet Sixteen in 1984 when they defeated the Duke Blue Devils, 80-78. This was due HISTORY in large part to the 30 points scored by Detlef Schrempf Husky legend Detlef Schrempf. 13 THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS The Dawg Pack PRIDE, PASSION, CLASS, RESPECT The student body section of the men’s basketball fans at Bank of America Arena are known as “The Dawg Pack”. While this group can be pretty loud and creative with its cheers, win or lose, they always conduct themselves with Pride, THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL Passion, Class, and Respect. OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES Did you know... Sports Illustrated had ranked the UW at number 8 for the Best Homecourt Crowds in 2008-09 REVIEW 8 College Basketball ? RECORDS RECORDS HISTORY HISTORY 14 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK PLAYERS GOOD SPORTS In 2006, the Dawg Pack was awarded COACHES the 1A Athletics Directors Association Sportsmanship Award in recognition of their good sportsmanship when host- ing other teams. 2008-09 REVIEW RECORDS RECORDS HISTORY HISTORY 15 THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL LAST FAN STANDING One of the traditions at the start of every men’s basketball game is to remain HUSKY ATHLETICS standing after the team’s introduction until the opposing team scores. While there is no official record as to how long the other team’s scoring drought has kept Husky fans on their feet, many opposing coaches have had to call an early time out to settle their teams down. THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK Husky Traditions PLAYERS HARRY THE HUSKY COACHES The Husky was selected as the school mascot by the student committee in 1922. It replaced the “Sun Dodger,” the former mascot referring to a school newspaper banned by the University and later ad- opted by students in protest. The “Husky” was a more tangIble replacement, taking the form of a live Alaskan Malamute named Frosty I. “Harry” made his debut 2008-09 REVIEW in 1995, as a more interactive mascot for all sports. The first try-outs were held in the costume of the Seattle Seahawks’ mascot, since the University had not settled on a design yet. Like his fellow RECORDS mascot brethren, Harry does not talk, and his identity is a secret! HISTORY 16 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL A “RUFF” NIGHT Another thing opposing teams can count on is that a game against the Huskies on their home court won’t be an easy one. With a team emphasis on defense, rebounding, and physical play, opponents will know that they’ve been in a scrap when they play against the Dawgs. OUTLOOK Husky Traditions PLAYERS COACHES 2008-09 REVIEW Did you know... The Washington Huskies used to RECORDS be called the “Sun Dodgers”? Other possible names included— Vikings Squid Malamutes Eagles Blue Moon Tyees HISTORY Indians Northmen Olympics “Sunny Boy” 17 THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL Bank of America Arena HUSKY ATHLETICS BANK OF AMERICA ARENA BY THE NUMBERS: • 855 all-time victories at the Pavilion are more than any NCAA team in its current arena • 90-15 at home since the 2003-04 season THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL • Huskies drew 9,991 fans per game in 06-07 to set a modern day school record. OUTLOOK PLAYERS COACHES BANK OF AMERICA ARENA 2008-09 REVIEW AT A GLANCE: • Orignally opened as University of Washington Pavilion on Dec. 27, 1927 • Renamed Hec Edmundson Pavilion RECORDS on Jan. 16, 1948 • Began renovation in March, 1999 and reopened as Bank of America Arena at Edmundson Pavilion on Nov. 24, 2000 HISTORY • Seating Capacity: 10,000 18 WASHINGTON HUSKIES 2 0 0 9 - 1 0 MEN’S BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL HUSKY ATHLETICS Bank of America Arena at Hec-Edmundson Pavillion THIS IS HUSKY BASKETBALL OUTLOOK HEY, I’M ON TV! Manufactured by Daktronics, the PLAYERS ProStar(r) VideoPlus Display is the second of two renovations to the scoreboard in the UW’s basketball and volleyball arena. A Daktronics ProAd Ring Display was installed directly underneath the scoreboard in mid- COACHES December and made its debut in time for the Huskies’ nationally-televised 88-72 men’s basketball victory over then 12th-ranked Louisiana State University.