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Entering His Sophomore Campaign, Houston Mallette Looks To Grow As a Leader

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Then-first year guard Houston Mallette (No. 0) walks to the bench during a game against Gonzaga on Feb. 16, 2021, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mallette scored 25 points versus then-No. 1 Gonzaga. File photos by Lucian Himes

The sound of sneakers squeaking and players shouting rang through the air on a Thursday afternoon practice at Firestone Fieldhouse.

Men’s Basketball sophomore guard Houston Mallette sports a No. 95 jersey — a jersey representing what Mallette says are the team’s core values of passion, accountability, toughness, humility and sacrifice.

“This jersey means a lot,” Mallette said.