Washington tipped off the season with a 79-73 victory over UC Davis. Great Osobar was the player of the game for the Dawgs, pouring in 15 points with 17 rebounds, six steals, three assists and two blocks.
Yeah, the guy can play.
For the first time, Washington opened a season with Big Ten logos plastered on its home hardwood floor. The return to action also marked the debut of Danny Sprinkle as the program’s head coach, along with intriguing newcomers such as Osobor and five-star in-state freshman Zoom Diallo.
Season debuts can be tricky, especially for a completely revamped team with a head coach who harps on execution rather than relying on star players to make everything happen.