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Diallo scores 22 points, Washington beats USC 83-79 for OT win in 2nd round of Big Ten Tournament

Zoom Diallo had 22 points and 11 assists and scored the go-ahead basket in overtime as Washington defeated USC 83-79 in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament on Wednesday

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Zoom Diallo - Sinks game-winner, gets dub-dub Diallo supplied 22 points (7-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal in 43 minutes during Wednesday's 83-79 OT victory over USC.

Impact Diallo scored a layup with 2:18 remaining in overtime to give the Huskies a lead they would not relent. He was whistled for his fourth foul with 13 minutes remaining in the second half, but was able to stay away from whistles for the rest of the game. The 6-4 sophomore had his third double-double of the season. The Huskies move on to play Wisconsin on Friday in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament. Diallo had 21 points and four assists in the loss to the Badgers on Feb. 28.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Quimari Peterson - Sinks five 3-pointers Peterson ended Wednesday's 83-79 OT victory over USC with 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and a season-high four steals across 43 minutes.

Impact Peterson has started the last three games and hit 11 3-pointers on his way to 13.0 points. The 6-1 Eastern Tennessee transfer has hit just 33.9 percent of his 3-pointers on the season, but is providing some perimeter firepower at the end of the season. The Huskies will play Wisconsin in the third round of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. Peterson had five points and three rebounds in the loss to the Badgers on Feb. 28.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Washington Huskies play the USC Trojans in Big Ten Tournament

The Washington Huskies and USC Trojans play in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Franck Kepnang - Absent once again Kepnang (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against USC.

Impact Kepnang sat out Washington's final four games of the regular season, and he'll also be sidelined for this contest. It remains to be seen whether he'll be able to suit up in the Big Ten Tournament at all.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Tucker - Remains out Tucker (personal) is out for Wednesday's game against USC.

Impact Tucker will miss a fourth consecutive game due to personal reasons. It remains to be seen whether he'll be able to suit up in the Big Ten Tournament at all.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

Michigan won three of the top four AP Big Ten men’s basketball awards, including Dusty May winning conference Coach of the Year.

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Duke's Boozer, Texas' Booker

Cameron Boozer of No. 1 Duke is the second player to earn AP men’s college basketball national player of the week honors twice this season,...

MARCH 10 • FOX SPORTS

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Duke's Boozer, Texas' Booker

Washington Huskies take on the USC Trojans in Big Ten Tournament

The Washington Huskies square off against the USC Trojans in the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Kwame Evans Jr. scores final 9 points, Oregon beat Washington in regular-season finale

Kwame Evans Jr. scored 20 points, which included the last nine of the game, and Oregon blew a 21-point lead before the Ducks rallied to beat Washington 85-79 in the regular-season...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Hannes Steinbach - Gets 20th double-double Steinbach ended with 26 points (9-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds and two steals in 30 minutes during Saturday's 85-79 loss to Oregon.

Impact Steinbach closed the regular season with four straight double-doubles in which he scored at least 22 points. The freshman led the Big Ten with 11.6 rebounds to go along with 18.6 points on 58.6 percent from the field and 1.1 blocks. Washington is the 11-seed in the Big Ten Tournament and will take on Rutgers on Wednesday. Steinbach had 24 points and 16 rebounds in the Feb. 24 win over the Scarlet Knights.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quimari Peterson - Starts again, scores 11 points Peterson accumulated 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 38 minutes during Saturday's 85-79 loss to Oregon.

Impact Peterson got his fourth start of the Huskies' last six games, and he provided a solid scoring boost once again. While the senior guard's only shots from the field were three-point attempts, he still nailed three of them and finished with his third double-digit scoring performance of his last four games. He'll close out the regular season averaging 8.8 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley Yates III - Scores 14 in loss to Ducks Yates provided 14 points (5-14 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 85-79 loss to Oregon.

Impact Yates has seen some volatility in scoring as of late after dropping 19 points versus Rutgers on Feb. 24. The 6-foot-4 guard reeled it back in against the Ducks, and his five boards were his best since late January. He'll close out the regular season averaging 12.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals on 31 minutes per game.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Tucker - Out again Saturday Tucker (personal) is out for Saturday's game versus Oregon.

Impact Tucker will miss a third consecutive game due to personal reasons. He could have the chance to make his return during the Big 10 Tournament next week.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Franck Kepnang - Remains out Kepnang (leg) is out for Saturday's game versus Oregon.

Impact Kepnang will sit out the team's regular-season finale after having missed the previous three games with a leg injury. He will look to make his return next week during the Big 10 Tournament.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Washington visits Oregon after Diallo's 26-point game

Washington visits the Oregon Ducks after Zoom Diallo scored 26 points in the Huskies' 91-72 win against the USC Trojans

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Washington takes on Oregon following Diallo's 26-point game

Washington faces the Oregon Ducks after Zoom Diallo scored 26 points in the Huskies' 91-72 victory over the USC Trojans

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

North Carolina A&T Aggies square off against the Northeastern Huskies in CAA Tournament

The North Carolina A&T Aggies play in the CAA Tournament against the Northeastern Huskies

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Hannes Steinbach Is Never Better As UW Sweeps Trojans Hannes Steinbach didn't receive his jersey in fancy frame before tipoff. Didn't take a smiling photo with coach Danny Sprinkle. Didn't get t...

MARCH 5 • SI.COM

Diallo and Steinbach each have career highs to lead Washington over USC 91-72

Washington rolls past Southern California 91-72 behind big nights from Zoom Diallo and Hannes Steinbach

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Hannes Steinbach - Cleans glass for 24 boards Steinbach racked up 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-5 FT), a career-high 24 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 91-72 victory over USC.

Impact Steinbach is closing his impressive freshman season on an upswing. He has score at least 22 points on 72.2 percent from the field in his last three games while averaging 17.0 rebounds as the Huskies have won two of three. The 6-11 forward has 19 double-doubles on the season and will go for 20 in the regular season finale against Oregon on Saturday. Steinbach had 10 points and 13 rebounds in the Jan. 25 win over the Ducks.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zoom Diallo - Scores career-high 26 points Diallo amassed 26 points (11-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 91-72 victory over USC.

Impact Diallo has back-to-back 20-point games for the first time this season. He equaled his season high in shot attempts and set a season high with 11 field goals. In his last five games, the 6-4 sophomore has averaged 18.6 points on 56.5 percent from the field with 5.0 rebounds and 3.4 assists. The Huskies close the regular season at Oregon. Diallo had 12 points in the Jan. 25 win over the Ducks.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Huskies Limp Into Senior Night Against USC As the University of Washington basketball team closes out its home schedule, the Huskies will honor three players -- Quimari Peterson, Jaco...

MARCH 4 • SI.COM

Franck Kepnang - Won't play Wednesday Kepnang (leg) is out for Wednesday's game against USC.

Impact Even though Kepnang was listed as having a chance to return to action Wednesday, at the end of the day, the big man won't suit up for this contest. The senior big man will aim to return to the hardwood in the regular-season finale against Oregon on Saturday. This means Lathan Sommerville will remain in the starting lineup.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Tucker - Out Wednesday Tucker (personal) is listed out ahead of Wednesday's game against USC.

Impact Tucker will miss back-to-back games as he deals with a personal matter. The sophomore forward will hopefully be back for Saturday's contest against the Ducks.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

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Diallo scores 22 points, Washington beats USC 83-79 for OT win in 2nd round of Big Ten Tournament

Washington Huskies play the USC Trojans in Big Ten Tournament

Michigan Wolverines HC Dusty May Wins Big Ten Coach of the Year Honors

AP College Basketball Players of the Week: Duke's Boozer, Texas' Booker

Washington Huskies take on the USC Trojans in Big Ten Tournament

Kwame Evans Jr. scores final 9 points, Oregon beat Washington in regular-season finale

Washington visits Oregon after Diallo's 26-point game

Washington takes on Oregon following Diallo's 26-point game

North Carolina A&T Aggies square off against the Northeastern Huskies in CAA Tournament

Diallo and Steinbach each have career highs to lead Washington over USC 91-72