Washington center Braxton Meah enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Washington center Braxton Meah has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned. Meah began his career at Fresno State, transferring to Washington in 2022.
Meah earned 2022-23 All-Pac-12 defensive team honors for his efforts that season. The then-junior averaged 1.6 blocks per game and 7.2 rebounds, anchoring the Huskies defensive with his shot-altering ability at 7-foot-1.
In 118 career games, Meah averages 4.9 points per game and 4.4 rebounds. He will have at least one year of eligibility remaining.
Meah played high school basketball at San Joaquin Memorial (Calif.) High School, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 228 overall recruit in the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.
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Washington made a coaching change after the season
Washington has informed Mike Hopkins he will not return as the Huskies’ head coach next season, the program announced. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported he will continue to coach through next week’s Pac-12 Tournament.
Hopkins had one year remaining on his contract and will receive a nearly $3.1 million buyout as a result of the decision, Thamel reported. He has a 116-104 overall record with Washington, but hasn’t made an NCAA Tournament since 2019. The Huskies also went 58-71 in conference play under Hopkins.
“Mike has led the program with great integrity during his seven years at Washington, and remains a highly respected coach and one of the great gentlemen in the game,” UW athletics director Troy Dannen said in a statement. “Everyone at the university is grateful for his service, his commitment to the experience of our student-athletes and his leadership within the department. We wish Mike, Trisha and their children the very best in the future.”
Hopkins also released a statement on the decision, expressing his gratitude for his time in Seattle.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Head Basketball Coach at the University of Washington the last seven years,” Hopkins said. “Thank you to my players, staff, administration, fans, and alumni that have made this experience special and an awesome place for my family and me. The relationships we’ve made will last a lifetime.”
UW was Hopkins’ first full-time head coaching opportunity after previously serving as an assistant coach at Syracuse from 1995-2017. There was speculation he’d be the eventual replacement for Jim Boeheim upon his retirement, but former athletic director Daryl Gross clarified that by saying his comments were taken out of context.
The Huskies eventually hired Danny Sprinkle to replace Hopkins.