Indiana vs. Washington: Big Ten Preview – The Daily Hoosier

## Game Day essentials:

### *Indiana (10-3) vs. Washington (9-4)*

• Tip Time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern, Sunday
• Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly hall (17,222), Bloomington, Ind.
• Television: BTN (Jack Kizer, Jordan Taylor)
• Radio: IU Radio Network (Don Fischer, errek Suhr, John herrick)
• Stream: Fox Sports
• Point Spread: Indiana is around a 7.5-point favorite
• KenPom Projected Score: Indiana 77  Washington 71
• History: Indiana leads the series, 4-1
• Last Meeting: IU 78, UW 62 on March 1, 2025, in Seattle
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Washington’s Danny Sprinkle

Danny Sprinkle is in his second overall season with the Huskies and seventh season as a head coach in Division I. throughout his career, he has compiled an overall record of 131-72. Last season with Washington, he posted a 13-18 overall record and finished last in the Big Ten.

Sprinkle had multiple years of assistant jobs before finding a head coaching job at his alma mater, Montana State. From 2000 to 2019,he held stints as an assistant at Cal State Northridge,Montana State,and Cal State Fullerton. Sprinkle landed the head job at Montana State in the Spring of 2019.

Sprinkle led a pretty solid rebuild after a few years with the Bobcats. His most successful years came from 2021 to 2023, where he led Montana State to two consecutive 20-win seasons. Sprinkle led the Bobcats to back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances in those years for the first time in school history. Before Washington, Sprinkle had a one-year stint at Utah State in 2023-24, where he recorded a 28-7 overall record and a Mountain West title.

Washington’s results and roster:

University of Washington freshman Hannes Steinbach has been recognized for his outstanding performance, earning the title of Big Ten Freshman of the Week for Week 5. This marks a historic achievement for the UW Huskies, representing their first-ever Big Ten weekly award.

Dominant Performances Against UCLA and USC

Steinbach’s selection follows impressive outings against UCLA and USC, where he averaged 26.5 points, 13.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists. These statistics highlight his all-around impact and ability to contribute significantly in multiple facets of the game.

A Historic First for the Huskies

This award is particularly notable as it’s the first conference weekly award for a Husky sence Sahvir Wheeler was named Pac-12 Player of the week on December 18,2023.It signifies a positive shift for the program as it competes in the Big Ten conference.

Leading the Big Ten in Double-Doubles

Hannes Steinbach currently leads the Big Ten with an impressive eight double-doubles in just ten games played. Nationally, he is one of only eleven players to have achieved seven or more double-doubles during the 2025-26 season. A double-double in basketball refers to reaching double digits in two of five statistical categories – points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocked shots.

Continuing a Legacy of Excellence

Steinbach’s recent streak of double-doubles is reminiscent of former Husky great Jon brockman,who recorded double-doubles in seven consecutive games during the 2007-08 season. This demonstrates Steinbach’s consistent high level of play and his ability to impact the game consistently.

furthermore, Steinbach is the first Husky freshman to record at least one double-double since Isaiah Stewart achieved the feat. This underscores his exceptional talent and potential as a key player for the Huskies in the years to come.

Key Takeaways

• Hannes Steinbach is the first UW player to earn Big ten Freshman of the Week honors.
• He is currently leading the Big Ten in double-doubles with eight in ten games.
• Steinbach’s performance echoes that of former Husky standout Jon Brockman.
• He is the first Husky freshman to record a double-double since isaiah Stewart.