Huskies' Jasir Rencher To Have Heart Procedure

Freshman swingman to undergo medical evaluation during Penn State game

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Freshman swingman Jasir Rencher of the University of Washington men's basketball team will undergo a medical procedure on Wednesday to investigate the cause of his accelerated heartbeat. Rencher has missed the Huskies' past 10 games and is likely done for the season due to the heart issue, which has raised concerns about his long-term playing status.

Why it matters

Heart conditions in young athletes can be serious and career-threatening. Rencher's situation echoes the recent case of Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, who underwent a procedure to treat a congenital heart defect after suffering cardiac arrest during a USC practice in 2023.

The details

Rencher, a 6-foot-5 freshman from Oakland, California, has had two episodes of an accelerated heartbeat, one in the preseason and another during a walkthrough before a game at Indiana. UW coach Danny Sprinkle acknowledged the situation could potentially be career-threatening, but expressed optimism that modern medical treatments may be able to address the issue.

  • Rencher has sat out the Huskies' past 10 games.
  • Rencher will undergo the medical procedure on Wednesday, while his teammates face Penn State.

The players

Jasir Rencher

A 6-foot-5 freshman swingman for the University of Washington men's basketball team who has been sidelined by a heart condition.

Danny Sprinkle

The head coach of the University of Washington men's basketball team.

Bronny James

The oldest son of NBA star LeBron James, who suffered a cardiac arrest during a USC practice in 2023 and underwent a procedure to treat a congenital heart defect.

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What they’re saying

“Anytime you're dealing with your heart, obviously it's a serious deal.”

— Danny Sprinkle, Head Coach, University of Washington Men's Basketball (si.com)

“Possibly, yeah.”

— Danny Sprinkle, Head Coach, University of Washington Men's Basketball (si.com)

“They have so much stuff now they can do. They can put in things that shock the heart back into rhythm. Hopefully, it doesn't come to that.”

— Danny Sprinkle, Head Coach, University of Washington Men's Basketball (si.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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