Center Braxton Meah became the fourth University of Washington basketball player to enter the transfer portal following the coaching change from Mike Hopkins to Danny Sprinkle. Meah, who spent two seasons at UW after transferring from Fresno State, announced his departure plans on social media. He joins three other players in the portal, including Koren Johnson, Nate Calmese, and Wesley Yates III, with Johnson already committing to Louisville.

By the Numbers
  • Braxton Meah logged 63 games for the Huskies over two seasons, starting 47 times.
  • Meah averaged 8.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game and led the Pac-12 in shooting percentage at 70.6%.
  • He averaged 1.6 blocks per game and was named to the All-Pac-12 defensive team.
State of Play
  • Meah's departure adds to the list of UW players entering the transfer portal following the coaching change.
  • The team has experienced injuries, with fellow center Franck Kepnang suffering season-ending knee injuries, requiring Meah to step up.
What's Next

Meah's departure raises questions about the team's future lineup and performance, especially with the need to fill the void left by key players.

Bottom Line

The departure of Braxton Meah, along with other UW players, underscores the impact of coaching changes on the team's roster and dynamics, creating uncertainties about the team's future and performance.