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Washington Basketball: Reason for Guarded Optimism

ByBret Stuter|
March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) moves the ball up court against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Washington Huskies guard David Crisp (1) moves the ball up court against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Pauley Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 22, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; View Syracuse Orange acting head coach Mike Hopkins reacts to a play against the Montana State Bobcats during the first half at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 82-60. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; View Syracuse Orange acting head coach Mike Hopkins reacts to a play against the Montana State Bobcats during the first half at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 82-60. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

6-foot-4 guard Michael Carter III

Michael Carter III is the first true Coach Hopkins recruited player on this team. And there are plenty of reasons for that.  Carter is another versatile standout who has great handles and burst with the basketball.

As such, he can man up at either the point guard or shooting guard roles for the team.

Once more, his height seems to be better than the brochure.

If he stands in at 6-foot-5, he projects from point guard up to small forward. And his time with the Huskies will likely be four years, which will be very welcome news.

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