Behind Demond Williams Jr., Jedd Fisch is setting up the Washington Huskies for sustainable success long term, thanks to promising stars like John Mills, Dezmen Roebuck, Alex McLaughlin, and more.

Locked On Huskies host Roman Tomashoff breaks down Fisch's roster-building strategy, highlighting key veterans like Adam Mohammed and Drew Azzopardi, and promising freshmen like Raiden Vines-Bright shaping the Huskies' future. The discussion covers Washington's offensive line development, defensive improvements, and the long-term vision for Big Ten competition. Shifting gears, Tomashoff analyzes Danny Sprinkle and Washington basketball's Maui Invitational invitation and its potential impact on program visibility behind rising stars like JJ Mandaquit, Hannes Steinbach, and USC transfer Wesley Yates. He examines the current roster's depth, transfer portal additions, and the possibility of a top-five Big Ten finish and NCAA Tournament appearance.

Tune in for expert insights on how Washington's football and basketball programs are positioning themselves for sustained success in the competitive landscape of college athletics.

0:00 Intro

1:30 Jedd Fisch is building a sustainable winner at Washington

5:04 Defensive players contributing to long-term success

10:45 True freshmen making immediate impact on offense

17:00 Freshmen building blocks on defense

22:23 Washington basketball invited to 2026 Maui Invitational

26:28 Analyzing Washington's improved basketball roster for the upcoming season

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