McClendon will become the third Mississippi State player to join the Huskies in the past four seasons, following running back Dillon Johnson and quarterback Will Rogers to Montlake. The UW can only hope to get similar production out of this guy as it did the others.

Kai McClendon, a 6-foot-2, 315-pound defensive tackle who previously played at Mississippi State, has committed to Washington out of the transfer portal.

Washington (9-6, 1-3 Big Ten) entered the calendar year with two prime opportunities to turn the tide and flip narratives. Instead, an uncomfortable truth grew louder. This team isn’t good enough to make the NCAA Tournament.

The Washington Huskies and the No. 5 Purdue Boilermakers meet Wednesday at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. Tip-off is at 8:30 p.m. ET.

University of Washington senior forward Richie Aman was a finalist for college soccer's top award but lost the honor to North Carolina State's Donavan Phillip.

Seeking starting cornerbacks for the University of Washington secondary, Husky coach Jedd Fisch brought in Ephesians Prysock and Tacario Davis from his previous

Hall of Famers Rebecca Lobo (1995), Sue Bird (2002), Maya Moore (2009, 2010) were among the great players on UConn's undefeated rosters. Future Hall of Famers Diana Taurasi (2002), Swin Cash (2002) and Breanna Stewart are other names in the mix.