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For Washington Huskies Mens Basketball Fans, Nate Pryor Commitment Is Welcome News

ByBret Stuter|
Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins gestures from the bench against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. PITT won 72-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins gestures from the bench against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. PITT won 72-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

In perhaps one of the least surprising most uplifting news of 2017, 2017 point guard Nate Pryor has elected to join the University of Washington Huskies

The Washington Huskies fans have been eagerly awaiting news of point guard Nate Pryor’s intentions.  He is the west Seattle based point guard that has been the buzz of many since the hiring of assistant coach Cameron Dollar.

The Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball team has been seeking help in the back court since losing point guard Blake Harris in the aftermath of coaching staff changes.  But in many regards, this could turn out happily ever after. Nate Pryor has been sought. Nate Pryor has been anticipated.

Great Fit

Now, Nate Pryor is a Washington Husky. And he will be a great fit.

This is a huge gain by the Huskies. Not only does Pryor bring solid play and good upside, but it fills a void on the team. His presence allows the team to keep guard David Crisp in his shooting guard role.  2017 shooting guard Jaylen Nowell remains committed to the team, as does returning freshman guard Carlos Johnson.

Coach Hopkins is looking for undervalued talent to coach up.  Pryor fits the bill to a tee.

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With Pryor and Michael Carter III committing to the team, the coaches can now turn their attention to the front court. At the moment, the team is at risk of losing Noah Dickerson, a 6-foot-8 forward who played hard all season. Should that happen, the team would only have 6-foot-8 Devenir Duruisseau and 6-foot-10 Sam Timmins in the front court. Even if the team shifted to a guard-centric style of play, rotations require more big men.

More Work Remains

The team’s needs now shift to the front court.  Ideally, the team finds three front court athletes to round out the roster before the beginning of the season.

Is it doable?  Yes.

In fact, there are several uncommitted front court prospects out there. There is 6-foot-7 power forward Yoeli Childs out of South Jordan, Utah.  The team might consider 6-foot-6 small forward Lamine Diane out of Henderson Nevada. There is also 6-foot-6 small forward Richard Polanco from San Diego California.

Ultimately, the front court needn’t focus on any one individual, but rather one some who can play the game with upside potential.

Next: Washington Huskies Recruiting 2018 Soft Hands WR Devin Culp

Nate Pryor has arrived. Now the team needs to build a winning roster around him.

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