Washington Huskies: Andrew Basham
After all of the camps, recruiting trips, in home visits and official visits, it is time to fire up the fax machines.
Washington will officially unveil its 2013 recruiting class Wednesday, a group that features five members of the ESPN 300.
Here are five things to think about as the Huskies wait for the faxes to flow in.
Washington will officially unveil its 2013 recruiting class Wednesday, a group that features five members of the ESPN 300.
Here are five things to think about as the Huskies wait for the faxes to flow in.
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Adam Fermstad tried to come up with an adequate description for Andrew Basham’s combination of size and speed.
The coach at Lynnwood (Wash.) settled on a single word for the talent the 6-foot-4, 305-pound prospect possesses: “Insane.”
Basham’s potential is impressive.
The coach at Lynnwood (Wash.) settled on a single word for the talent the 6-foot-4, 305-pound prospect possesses: “Insane.”
Basham’s potential is impressive.
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Team needs: For the 2013 recruiting class, the Huskies tried to add talent throughout their roster. They had specific needs but wanted to bolster strengths as well.
Some of the key areas the Huskies identified as positions to pursue included receiver, running back, linebacker and defensive line. With six defensive linemen committed and three receivers heading to Seattle next season, Washington has stockpiled prospects at each position.
Help is on the way: Washington is pursuing a pass rush. The Huskies have a star in Danny Shelton, but ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi made it a point to bring in top-tier talent along the program’s defensive line.
Some of the key areas the Huskies identified as positions to pursue included receiver, running back, linebacker and defensive line. With six defensive linemen committed and three receivers heading to Seattle next season, Washington has stockpiled prospects at each position.
Help is on the way: Washington is pursuing a pass rush. The Huskies have a star in Danny Shelton, but ace recruiter Tosh Lupoi made it a point to bring in top-tier talent along the program’s defensive line.
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SEATTLE -- With less than a month to go before signing day, Elijah Qualls (Petaluma, Calif./Casa Grande) has resumed his role as one of Washington’s top recruiters.
Whether a prospect is committed to or considering the Huskies, Qualls keeps an eye on the program’s recruiting effort. He tries to contribute wherever he can.
Whether a prospect is committed to or considering the Huskies, Qualls keeps an eye on the program’s recruiting effort. He tries to contribute wherever he can.
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SEATTLE -- The Huskies have an opportunity this week.
After knocking off Oregon State, 20-17, Washington’s season is back on track. Starting with Cal, the Huskies’ final four opponents have a combined nine wins.
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RB Downs has 'mind-blowing' experience 
October, 14, 2012
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Devante Downs called the experience “mind-blowing.”
As the 6-foot-2, 240-pound running back (Mountlake Terrace, Wash./Mountlake Terrace) sat in the CenturyLink Field stands Saturday, he looked around at the other recruits watching Washington’s 24-14 loss to No. 11 USC.
It was a good feeling for the junior to survey the scene and know he was among his peers.
As the 6-foot-2, 240-pound running back (Mountlake Terrace, Wash./Mountlake Terrace) sat in the CenturyLink Field stands Saturday, he looked around at the other recruits watching Washington’s 24-14 loss to No. 11 USC.
It was a good feeling for the junior to survey the scene and know he was among his peers.
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Recapping the weekend's prime-time performances from Washington's 2013 recruiting class:
Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom): The 6-foot-3, 211-pound receiver continues to show his versatility, returning the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown in a 43-6 win over San Leandro (Calif.). He also had three carries for 102 yards and a touchdown and 37 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The quarterback continues to build on his strong early season, completing 8-of-13 pass attempts for 109 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, helping Narbonne beat Lakewood (Calif.), 61-6.
Darrell Daniels (Oakley, Calif./Freedom): The 6-foot-3, 211-pound receiver continues to show his versatility, returning the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown in a 43-6 win over San Leandro (Calif.). He also had three carries for 102 yards and a touchdown and 37 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Troy Williams (Harbor City, Calif./Narbonne): The quarterback continues to build on his strong early season, completing 8-of-13 pass attempts for 109 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, helping Narbonne beat Lakewood (Calif.), 61-6.
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The 2012 football season has arrived in Washington -- finally.
After weeks of practice, the Huskies, and high school football teams across the state, will get a good gauge of where they are at now and where they are headed.
The high school football season starts Thursday when Bellevue (Wash.) plays Euless (Texas) Trinity at Seattle Memorial Stadium. There will be a lot of Division I talent on the field when the game kicks off at 6 p.m.
After weeks of practice, the Huskies, and high school football teams across the state, will get a good gauge of where they are at now and where they are headed.
The high school football season starts Thursday when Bellevue (Wash.) plays Euless (Texas) Trinity at Seattle Memorial Stadium. There will be a lot of Division I talent on the field when the game kicks off at 6 p.m.
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Video: Interview with DL Andrew Basham
August, 26, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
Washington defensive line commit Andrew Basham (Lynnwood, Wash./Lynnwood) talks about the 2012 season and accepting his role as a senior leader in this video interview.
When looking at Washington’s 2013 class, it is clear the Huskies have made a commitment to adding talent in the trenches.
“Sark [Steve Sarkisian] knows as well as anybody, especially through his days at [USC], that if you’re going to win championships or compete for championships, you’ve got to build the team from the inside out and you’ve got to be strong in your trenches,” said Tom Luginbill, Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com.
With five defensive linemen currently committed, Washington has added speed and athleticism. And the Huskies are still in the mix for several potential playmakers.
“Sark [Steve Sarkisian] knows as well as anybody, especially through his days at [USC], that if you’re going to win championships or compete for championships, you’ve got to build the team from the inside out and you’ve got to be strong in your trenches,” said Tom Luginbill, Senior National Recruiting Analyst for ESPN.com.
With five defensive linemen currently committed, Washington has added speed and athleticism. And the Huskies are still in the mix for several potential playmakers.
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High school football preseason primer
August, 14, 2012
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Mason Kelley | ESPN.com
With the summer swelter finally in full swing across the state, high school football practices are set to start Wednesday.
Bellevue (Wash.) Bellevue opens the year looking to claim its fifth straight Class 3A state championship -- the Wolverines have won nine of the last 11 -- and boasts as much speed and athleticism as the program has ever seen.
The Wolverines spent the summer working toward their Week 1 matchup against Euless (Texas) Trinity. The Texas power travels to Seattle Memorial Stadium, Aug. 30.
Bellevue (Wash.) Bellevue opens the year looking to claim its fifth straight Class 3A state championship -- the Wolverines have won nine of the last 11 -- and boasts as much speed and athleticism as the program has ever seen.
The Wolverines spent the summer working toward their Week 1 matchup against Euless (Texas) Trinity. The Texas power travels to Seattle Memorial Stadium, Aug. 30.
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LYNNWOOD, Wash. -- When Adam Fermstad first joined the Lynnwood (Wash.) coaching staff in 2011, he didn’t know anything about Andrew Basham.
He had yet to see the 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive lineman play a single snap.
Then he watched video.
He had yet to see the 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive lineman play a single snap.
Then he watched video.
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Mason Kelley
Mason Kelley joined ESPN.com in 2012 and covers Washington recruiting. Kelley came to ESPN after spending three years as the high school sports coordinator at The Seattle Times. He has written about high school, college and professional sports since 2004, working for newspapers in Florida, California, Idaho and Washington. He currently lives in Seattle and can be reached at masonkelleyESPN@gmail.com.