In keeping with the ghostly Halloween theme that permeated Alaska Airlines Arena, the new-look Washington men’s basketball showcased a revamped roster that was scary good in Thursday night’s 87-63 exhibition victory against Division II Western Washington.
The Huskies had too many ball-hawking, long-limbed defenders and too many highlight, fastbreak finishes at the rim for the Vikings, who entered the game hoping for an upset against a young UW team that maybe hadn’t hit its stride.
However, freshmen forwards Isaiah Stewart and Jaden McDaniels delivered smashing performances in their much-anticipated home debuts. Stewart had 14 points and 11 rebounds while McDaniels finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.