SEATTLE – University of Washington sophomore Jaylen Nowell has been named one of 20 initial candidates for the 2019 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award. The sophomore is the only Pac-12 representative on the list which can be added to as the year progresses. Additionally, eight of the 20 nominees are underclassmen, including Nowell.

Washington coach Mike Hopkins fielded more questions Thursday during 2018 Pac-12 Men's Basketball Media Day than he did in 2017 — a reflection of the Huskies' work last season.