5. Washington Huskies
Strengths
Senior forward Jon Brockman is an absolute monster. He averaged a double-double last year, and look for those numbers to increase this season. He's a physical, tough player that can score inside and hit a jumper. He's also possibly the best rebounder in the Pac-10.
Guard Justin Dentmon is a super-quick defender and good off the dribble. Forward Quincy Pondexter is super athletic and can score off the wing. Coach Lorenzo Romar has a proven track record with the Huskies.
Weaknesses
Outside shooting could be a huge problem for the Huskies. Last year's sniper Ryan Appleby graduated, and neither Dentmon nor backcourt mate Venoy Overton can shoot particularly well.
Besides Brockman and Dentmon, the team is extremely young, and that won't help the fact that Washington teams have had issues with focus and concentration the last couple of years.
Bottom Line
Washington is definitively good enough to make the tournament this year, and they should do so behind Brockman's leadership. There isn't enough talent to make a run at the Pac-10 crown, but they could get as high as third if they find some decent outside shooting and learn to play disciplined basketball.
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