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Dont Discount Washington Huskies Forwards Under Coach Hopkins

By Bret Stuter

Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) is held back by teammate Washington Huskies forward Sam Timmins (33) during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Pullman, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) is held back by teammate Washington Huskies forward Sam Timmins (33) during a game against the Washington State Cougars during the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Devenir Duruisseau (24) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Washington Huskies forward Devenir Duruisseau (24) warms up prior to the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

6-foot-8  center/forward Devenir Duruisseau

Next in descending height is 6-foot-8 240 pound Devenir Duruisseau.  Duruisseau returns for his third season of NCAA eligibility this year, and looks for a larger role with the Huskies.

He did not see much playing time under former head coach Lorenzo Romar, having seen action in just 19 games and only averaging 3.7 minutes per game.  The Huskies junior forward likely hopes that changes under new head coach Mike Hopkins.

Tough To Judge Impact

It’s tough to judge the impact of Duruisseau with the Huskies this season. In his cameo appearances, he appears to have the makings of a player deserving of playing time.  He has consistently shot at 40 percent or better from the floor, and his rebounds and blocks run in the nine and two on a “per 36 minutes” basis.

His most playing time occurred in his first NCAA game versus Texas on November 13, 2015.  In that game, he played 16 minutes, scored seven points and pulled down seven rebounds. However, he fouled out in that game, and in three of his first four contests.  If he can refine his playing approach, he can prove to be a positive improvement to this team.

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