Washington Huskies forward Marquese Chriss (0) rocks back for a dunk attempt over Arizona Wildcats center Kaleb Tarczewski (35) during the first half of the No. 23 University of Arizona Wildcats vs. University of Washington Huskies men's college basketball game at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle, Wash., Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. Arizona won 77-72. Photo by Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star

Gone: G Andrew Andrews, G Dejounte Murray (early pro departure), F Marquese Chriss (early pro departure)

Key newcomers: G Markelle Fultz (freshman), G Bitumba β€œHarold” Baruti (freshman), G Carlos Johnson (freshman), F Sam Timmons (freshman), F Matthew Atewe (Auburn transfer).

Why this pick: The revolving door of high-level talent continues in Seattle, with Murray and Chriss gone after a year and Fultz coming in to probably be the latest one-and-done Husky. Fultz should be the Huskies’ best player instantly, with unusual skills, vision, athleticism and size for a point guard. The question is whether UW has enough around him, particularly in its physical but largely unproven frontcourt players.Β 


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