Huskies Lose Tucker to Injury, Down to 9 Players

Starting forward Bryson Tucker ruled out for Saturday's game against Minnesota

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The University of Washington basketball team has been hit with another injury, as starting forward Bryson Tucker has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Minnesota. Tucker, a 6-foot-7 sophomore and Indiana transfer, injured his thumb in Wednesday's loss to Penn State. The Huskies are already down to just 9 available players, with several key players out for the season due to various injuries.

Why it matters

The Huskies have been decimated by injuries this season, and the loss of Tucker is another blow to a team that is already struggling to field a full roster. This latest setback could make it even more difficult for Washington to be competitive in their remaining games.

The details

Tucker, who had resurrected his career at Washington after not playing much at the end of his time at Indiana, has played in 19 games this season, starting 13. He's averaging 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Without Tucker, the Huskies will likely start 6-foot-8 Lipscomb transfer Jacob Ognacevic, who has appeared in 9 games since returning from an injured foot. Freshman Nikola Dzepina, a 6-foot-10 Serbian, is another option to see more minutes in Tucker's absence.

  • Tucker was injured in Wednesday's 63-60 loss to Penn State.
  • Tucker has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Minnesota.

The players

Bryson Tucker

A 6-foot-7 sophomore forward and Indiana transfer who has played in 19 games this season, starting 13. He's averaging 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

Jacob Ognacevic

A 6-foot-8 Lipscomb transfer who has appeared in 9 games since returning from an injured foot that required surgery.

Nikola Dzepina

A 6-foot-10 freshman Serbian player who joined the team at midseason.

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The takeaway

The Huskies' injury woes continue to mount, as they are now down to just 9 available players with the loss of starting forward Bryson Tucker. This latest setback could make it even more difficult for Washington to be competitive in their remaining games.