Less than one week after playing in the national championship game, Washington appears set to hire a new coach. Life comes at you fast sometimes. Reports from ESPN and 247 Sports have stated that Washington is targeting Arizona head coach Jedd Fisch to be hired to the same position for the Huskies.
Sources: Arizona coach Jedd Fisch has emerged as Washington’s top target for the head coaching job. He’s the only candidate Washington officials have engaged with after their initial phone calls. Expect clarity in the near future. pic.twitter.com/ZifyWHJ558
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 14, 2024
Can confirm Jedd Fisch has called a team meeting for 4:30 to announce to the team he’s leaving Arizona to take the job at Washington
— Jacob Seliga (@jacob_seliga) January 14, 2024
Fisch’s candidacy stems from this past season where his Arizona Wildcats vastly overachieved compared to preseason expectations.