Kaleb Tarczewski through the years

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

The Huskies had a visitor in the crowd: forward Marquese Chriss, a rookie with the Phoenix Suns.

Before last season, Chriss wasn’t thought to be a one-and-done, but after flashing his athletic potential β€” he’s a 6-9 forward β€” Chriss’ stock went through the roof and he left early, leaving the talent cupboard relatively bear by the time Fultz arrived.

In two games against Arizona last year β€” both losses β€” Chriss averaged 15.5 points and six rebounds per game.Β 


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