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Dick Crews was the UW's first African American basketball player.

Dick Crews, Pioneering UW Basketball Player, Dies at 89

The guard from Garfield High School was the Huskies' first African American team member.

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Dick Crews, Pioneering UW Basketball Player, Dies at 89

The guard from Garfield High School was the Huskies' first African American team member.

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John Tuft, a UW basketball player in 1956-58, has died at 90.

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John Tuft, Who Ended UW Hoop Career Early, Dies at 90

He clashed with Husky coach Tippy Dye to the point he walked off the team.

Brennan Carroll and Will Rogers share a moment at Penn State.

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Rogers and Tuputala Have to Start Over as Football Players

The former Huskies have been subjected to tryouts simply to try and earn an NFL trial.

Former Huskies Trent McDuffie of the Kansas City Chiefs and Rome Odunze of the Chicago Bears share an NFL moment.

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Former Husky Defensive Backs Continue to Cash In As NFL Stalwarts

Four one-time UW defenders recently have received huge contract extensions.

Huskies wide receiver Giles Jackson has signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.

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Jackson Hopes to Fly Like An Eagle, Signs with Philadelphia

The UW receiver has agreed to an undrafted free-agent deal with the Super Bowl champs.

Carson Bruener stares across the line at the Michigan offense.

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Bruener Drafted by Steelers, 30 Years After They Took His Dad

The UW linebacker went in the seventh round as the 226th player selected overall.

Ex-Husky Jaylen Nowell drives to the basket for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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It's Not the Big Leagues, But Nowell Honored for G League Season

The former Husky guard averaged 24.8 points per game for the Capital City Go-Go.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, the ex-Husky. leaves the field in London.

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Gordon Third Husky DB to Cash In On Rich NFL Extension in 2025

The deal makes the former UW defensive back the highest-paid slot defender in pro football.

Eric Bjornson and his son Andrew were UW football visitors for Saturday's practice.

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Two Generations of Bjornsons Visit UW Spring Practice

The former Husky wide receiver and quarterback brought his son, a 2026 recruit, to Montlake.

Keion Brooks Jr. (0), the former Husky, had an NBA career-high 20 points against Milwaukee.

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Brooks Continues to Impress in NBA Audition, Scores 20 for Pelicans

The former UW swingman has made the most of a 12-game audition with three outings to go.

Huskies linebacker Alphonzo Tuputala (enjoys himself at the 2024 Sugar Bowl.

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Tuputala Will Try to Turn Versatility into NFL Career

The linebacker forever will be that unique University of Washington football player for many reasons.

Brock Huard works the sidelines during an Arlington Renegades and Birmingham Stallions game.

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Brock Huard Clears His Throat, Intends to Coach With Son's Team

The former UW quarterback will put his fall broadcasting pursuits on hold while he joins the football staff at a Colorado high school.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) shakes hands with ex-Husky forward Keion Brooks Jr., who had a big night.

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Former UW Standout Brooks Has Career NBA Outing

Getting his opportunity to play in New Orleans, he's making the most of it.

Former Husky Keion Brooks Jr. (0) grabs a rebound for the New Orleans Pelicans.

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Pelicans Make Ex-Husky Keion Brooks a Starter

The smooth swingman opened his first NBA game against the 76ers and helped lead New Orleans to a home victory.

Interim Husky head coach Bob Gregory hugs an Arizona State coach following their game in 2021 in Montlake.

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Bob Gregory Was Let Go at Stanford Before Troy Taylor Was Fired

The former UW interim coach and defensive staffer apparently is living in Paris now.

Keion Brooks Jr. has been called up by the New Orleans Pelicans a second time this season.

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Brooks Gets Second NBA Shot, Recalled from G League

The former UW swingman has been summoned to the New Orleans Pelicans for the second time in two months.

Ulumoo Ale (68) celebrates a defensive stop with UW teammates Bralen Trice (8) and Edefuan Ulofoshio (5) in 2023 against Arizona.

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Ex-Husky Ulumoo Ale Signs With BC Lions -- As Offensive Lineman

The one-time UW player initially was an offensive guard before Kalen DeBoer's staff moved him to defense. Now, he's back on the other side of the ball.

Then Chiefs cornerback Keith Taylor Jr. (39), the ex-Husky, celebrates a 2024 preseason play.

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Ex-Husky Keith Taylor leaves Chiefs for Falcons

The former UW corner was teammates with Trent McDuffie in Montlake and in the NFL.

Ex-Husky Matisse Thybulle (4) made his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers after a long injury layoff.

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Ex-Husky Thybulle Returns to NBA With Flourish After Near Year-Long Layoff

After missing the first 66 games this season for Portland, the defensive specialist saved a victory.

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Trice Wedding Was a Match of Former Husky Athletes

The one-time UW edge rusher married an ex-softball player in Georgiia.

Carson Bruener is enjoying the pre-draft process, showing off his speed.

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Fast Times for Carson Bruener, Who Could Run His Way Into NFL

The former UW linebacker even felt his combine 40-yard dash speed could have been better.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell show his affection fro defensive end Levi Onwuzurike, the ex-Husky defensive tackle.

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Lions Reward Ex-Husky Onwuzurike for Getting Healed, Having Solid Season

The former UW defensive tackle overcomes back problems to receive contract extension.

Former Husky Greg Gaines is introduced before a Tampa Bay Bucs game against the Denver Broncos.

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Ex-Husky Gaines Signs Up for Another Season with Vea

The defensive tackles have been teammates for much of a decade.

Alexis DeBoer, the ex-Husky football coach's daughter, shows perfect extension on this UW home run.

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Just Like Her Dad, Alexis DeBoer Is a Big Hit with the Huskies

The coach's daughter was named national player of the week for her latest softball efforts.

Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., the former Husky, has received a rich contract extension.

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Ex-UW Corner Byron Murphy Earns Hefty NFL Extension

The defensive back has been at his best with the Minnesota Vikings.