The only thing better than a 74-65 nonconference win over then-No. 2 Kansas is cashing a $90,000 check from the Jayhawks, which essentially paid for the Washington men’s basketball team’s trip to Kansas City, Mo. on Dec. 6.
A review of the Huskies’ nonconference payouts reveals UW spent $773,000 for 10 opponents, including an exhibition game against Saint Martin’s University.
Turns out, it was money well spent as UW won every game.
Washington (10-3) paid between $100,000 and $80,000 to seven teams, which played at Alaska Airlines Arena. The Huskies also paid $150,000 to 2K Sports Classic, which furbished two nonconference home opponents (Belmont and Seattle University).