5 reasons Washington Basketball Matisse Thybulle thrives in 2018-2019
By Bret Stuter
If Washington Basketball continues success, you can bet Matisse Thybulle is one reason. In Coach Hopkins system, here are five reasons why he will do just that.
Washington Basketball player Matisse Thybulle plays a very versatile and integral part for Coach Hopkins this past season. Versatile, because he stands a tall 6-foot-5 in NCAA Men’s basketball. At that height, and that tremendous wingspan of 7-foot-0, he is a defensive standout who can also take over on offense as well. Integral because he can defend virtually any player on the court. That allows Coach Hopkins to send him out against shooting guards, to as high as a power forward.
Defense
But regardless of design, in a 2-3 zone defense, the rotation of offensive players dictate who becomes the primary responsibility of each defender. That plays a significant factor in the success of the defender. Well, defenders not named Matisse Thybulle.
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Matisse Thybulle is 2⃣nd in Pac-12 for single-season steals, tying Gary Payton. #TougherTogether
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