Coach Danny Sprinkle has done an impressive job in the transfer portal during his first offseason with the Washington Huskies, and it appears he isn’t done yet.
According to CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein, Sprinkle’s coaching staff is gearing up to host Colgate University’s Braeden Smith, the 2023-24 Patriot League Player of the Year, on an official visit. Smith, a product of Seattle Prep High School, wasn’t highly recruited as part of the 2022 class.
He held offers from UC Davis, Portland, and Colgate to play basketball, and football offers from Air Force and Eastern Washington, but quickly turned into a star with the Raiders.
He started all 70 games during his two years at Colgate, averaging 12 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5 assists per contest. The 6-foot, 180-pound guard would be an intriguing addition to the roster who can contribute all over the floor, as he averaged 1.6 steals per game with the Raiders and is a 33 percent three-point shooter in his career.
Smith’s addition would also allow for some more flexibility on the roster, as he could push Rhode Island transfer Luis Kortright to the wing to better utilize his 6-foot-5 frame. The Huskies aren’t alone in trying to secure a commitment from Smith, as he’s also set plans to take official visits to Gonzaga and California before making his decision.
Colgate transfer Braeden Smith — the reigning Patriot League Player of the Year — tells me that he visited Davidson over the weekend and also plans to visit Washington, Gonzaga, and Cal in the next week.
A return to Colgate is also an option.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) May 13, 2024