The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Fri, 24 May 2013 02:39:02 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Desmond Simmons Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 After an epic championship game between Louisville and Michigan reminded all of us just how mesmerizing college basketball can be the 2013 season is finally one for the history books. Closer to home, the Washington Huskies hope to turn around two seasons of frustration by wiping the slate clean with a whole new cast of talented players. http://washington.scout.com/2/1282097.html 2047 Aaron Beach http://washington.scout.com/2/1282097.html Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:01:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington BERKELEY -- Mike Montgomery scouts tonight's opponent: Washington. The Huskies were picked to finish fifth in the conference, but stand at just 9-5 overall and 1-0 in conference play coming in to Haas Pavilion. http://california.scout.com/2/1256167.html 2047 Ryan Gorcey http://california.scout.com/2/1256167.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:24:00 GMT 0 166 Cal california SEATTLE - Some nights you have it, and some night you don't. Sunday afternoon against Cal State Fullerton, the Huskies definitely didn't have "it." Yet despite a shooting night when the shots just wouldn't drop, the Huskies still managed to pull out a win thanks to a career night from gritty sophomore Desmond Simmons. http://washington.scout.com/2/1246152.html 2047 Aaron Beach http://washington.scout.com/2/1246152.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 21:45:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - Despite putting themselves in a 14-point halftime hole, the Washington Huskies used a super-human effort by Desmond Simmons and some clutch free throw shooting to defeat Cal State-Fullerton 74-72 in front of fans Sunday at Alaska Airlines Arena. http://washington.scout.com/2/1245917.html 2047 Chris Fetters http://washington.scout.com/2/1245917.html Mon, 03 Dec 2012 02:57:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - It's a rare day when Lorenzo Romar isn't candid about his job and his team. You're as likely to get a moment of falsehood from him as you are a unicorn sighting. But Romar was especially frank Friday when asked about the defensive performance of last year's Hoop Huskies, a performance that drew sharp criticism from the man responsible for putting said defense on the floor. http://washington.scout.com/2/1229523.html 2047 Chris Fetters http://washington.scout.com/2/1229523.html Sat, 13 Oct 2012 07:46:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - It was Washington Hoops Media Day, so Dawgman.com took full advantage, talking with C.J. Wilcox, Scott Suggs, Aziz N'Diaye, Abdul Gaddy, Andrew Andrews, Desmond Simmons, Jernard Jarreau, Shawn Kemp and Martin Breunig to get their thoughts on the upcoming campaign, the trip to Europe and Dakar, as well as the changes made by Lorenzo Romar and staff during the off-season. http://washington.scout.com/2/1229457.html 2047 Chris Fetters http://washington.scout.com/2/1229457.html Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:00:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - Dawgman.com spoke Friday with Washington Head Coach Lorenzo Romar at Washington Hoops Media Day, and Romar talked about this year's team, it's perceived strengths and weaknesses, the move to the High Post offense and what he's expecting from his team defensively. http://washington.scout.com/2/1229456.html 2047 Chris Fetters http://washington.scout.com/2/1229456.html Sat, 13 Oct 2012 01:53:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - Don't look now Washington Hoops fans, but the 2012-2013 season is fast approaching. The Huskies will be an underdog for a change in an improved Pac-12, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be down. With UW Media Day just a few days away, Dawgman.com takes a look at what should be some of the key elements to a successful 2012-2013 Hoops campaign. http://washington.scout.com/2/1228346.html 2047 Aaron Beach http://washington.scout.com/2/1228346.html Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:19:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington The Washington Men's Basketball team returned home this week after a two week pre-season tour of Europe. Despite an unremarkable 3-3 record, the Huskies gained valuable experience and learned plenty about this year's team. So what did we learn? http://washington.scout.com/2/1220627.html 2047 Aaron Beach http://washington.scout.com/2/1220627.html Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:41:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington ZARAGOZA, Spain - Shawn Kemp hit a six-foot jump hook as the shot clock was expiring with 20 seconds left in overtime to cap a furious rally and push Washington to a 74-73 win over Zaragoza at Pricipe Felipe Pavilion on Wednesday. The Huskies improved to 2-0 in their 16-day foreign tour, but needed a prayer to be answered to get that second win. http://washington.scout.com/2/1216191.html 2047 University of Washington http://washington.scout.com/2/1216191.html Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:36:00 GMT 0 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - I went up to North Seattle Community College to check out the Summer League happenings, and ended up watching nearly three games' worth of action. Ten current and former Huskies were involved in the games I saw. http://washington.scout.com/2/1206875.html 2047 Chris Fetters http://washington.scout.com/2/1206875.html Tue, 31 Jul 2012 06:06:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - Everyone is sleeping on Washington. If the national pundits are to believed, last season’s Pac-12 Champions are in for a steep decline this coming season. Terrence Ross and Tony Wroten have departed for the NBA, leaving the Huskies with gaping holes in their lineup next season. Or so that's what they say at any rate… http://washington.scout.com/2/1188182.html 2047 Aaron Beach http://washington.scout.com/2/1188182.html Mon, 21 May 2012 13:45:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - The Washington Husky men's basketball team culminated its season with the annual awards banquet in Alaska Airlines Arena on Wednesday night and sophomore guard Terrence Ross took home MVP honors. http://washington.scout.com/2/1176592.html 2047 University of Washington http://washington.scout.com/2/1176592.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:55:00 GMT 0 147 Washington washington The tumultuous 2012 Washington basketball season came to an unexpected end Tuesday evening in New York City. Post-game, the attention immediately shifted to next season and the fate of Terrence Ross and Tony Wroten, Jr. Normally a team losing just one senior (Darnell Gant) doesn’t face much uncertainty heading into the off-season, however the Huskies face several potential lineup scenarios. http://washington.scout.com/2/1172422.html 2047 Aaron Beach http://washington.scout.com/2/1172422.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:37:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington NEW YORK - It was an early morning session, but Kim Grinolds and Chris Fetters of Dawgman.com had plenty to talk about in the early hours Wednesday after Washington was bounced out of the NIT 68-67 by Minnesota in overtime at Madison Square Garden. What went wrong? http://washington.scout.com/2/1172094.html 2047 STAFF http://washington.scout.com/2/1172094.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:51:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE (AP)—Terrence Ross scored 24 points, Tony Wroten added 22 points and Washington advanced to the semifinals of the NIT, holding off a late rally from Pac-12 rival Oregon for a 90-86 win on Tuesday night. Washington will make its second visit to Madison Square Garden this season after playing two games in New York back in December against Marquette and Duke. http://washington.scout.com/2/1169761.html 2047 TIM BOOTH http://washington.scout.com/2/1169761.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:12:00 GMT 0 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds was at Alaska Airlines Arena Friday night as No. 1 seed Washington defeated No. 4 seed Northwestern 76-55 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 75th National Invitation Tournament. Here is a photo gallery of the game's highlights. http://washington.scout.com/2/1168544.html 2047 Kim Grinolds http://washington.scout.com/2/1168544.html Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:09:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - The question wasn't whether the Washington Huskies would beat UT-Arlington Tuesday night; it was whether they would bother to show up at all. After a sluggish start, the No. 1 seed Huskies eventually took control and downed the No. 8 seed Mavericks in the first round of the 75th National Invitation Tournament at Alaska Airlines Arena in front of a crowd of 2801 fans. http://washington.scout.com/2/1167497.html 2047 Eric Dore http://washington.scout.com/2/1167497.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:56:00 GMT 0 147 Washington washington SEATTLE - Here is a photo gallery by Dawgman.com's Kim Grinolds, as the No. 1 seed Washington defeated No. 8 seed Texas-Arlington 82-72 Tuesday in the first round of the 75th National Invitation Tournament at Alaska Airlines Arena. http://washington.scout.com/2/1167489.html 2047 Kim Grinolds http://washington.scout.com/2/1167489.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 05:05:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington LOS ANGELES - Well, Washington knows who they are going to play on Thursday at noon in the second round of the Pac-12 Tournament - the Oregon State Beavers. But more than anything else, the Huskies need to concentrate on the things that they need to do well. With that in mind, here's Kim Grinolds' thoughts on each player as they get ready to defend their regular-season crown. http://washington.scout.com/2/1165370.html 2047 Kim Grinolds http://washington.scout.com/2/1165370.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 23:09:00 GMT 1 147 Washington washington