Washington Huskies fans have plenty to celebrate heading in 2026—has the next great Huskies quarterback already arrived in Demond Williams Jr.? Locked On Huksies host Roman Tomashoff spotlights Williams' breakout season, discussing his dynamic playmaking and dual-threat skills as he follows in the footsteps of Husky legend Michael Penix Jr. Discover how Washington’s youthful core, including future stars like Chris Lawson, Dezmen Roebuck, Decker DeGraaf, and Zaydrius Rainey-Sale, could make the Huskies a Big Ten powerhouse for years to come.

Recruiting momentum surges as the 2026 class is highlighted by blue-chip prospects Kodi Greene, Derek Colman-Brusa, Gavin Day, JD Hill, and Brian Bonner, while top underclassmen position Washington for national relevance. Basketball intrigue ramps up, too, with Danny Sprinkle facing lineup challenges in the Acrisure Invitational as Hannes Steinbach and Bryson Tucker remain sidelined. Plus, get expert analysis on critical matchups versus Oregon, and hear why Husky Nation should be thankful for explosive new talent. 

Can Washington maintain its upward trajectory and reclaim championship glory?

00:00 – Intro
01:30 –Highlighting Demond Williams Jr.'s 2025 success
06:22 – Washington’s young talent and contributions from underclassmen
10:46 – 2026 recruiting class and Washington’s talent evaluation success
16:44 – Looking ahead to the 2027 class and recruiting on the national stage
19:52 – Key matchups for the Oregon game: young standouts to watch
27:00 – Washington basketball takes on Acrisure Invitational

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