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Washington Huskies lose star player JJ Mandaquit to transfer portal
Departure of 6-foot-1 point guard is a major setback for the Huskies men's basketball program.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 9:22pm
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The University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team is losing one of its top players, JJ Mandaquit, to the NCAA transfer portal. Mandaquit, a 6-foot-1 point guard from Hilo, Hawaiʻi, played three seasons at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah before joining the Huskies, where he was often touted by coach Danny Sprinkle as the future of the program.
Why it matters
Mandaquit's departure is a significant blow to the Huskies, who were counting on the talented point guard to be a key part of their plans for the upcoming season. His decision to enter the transfer portal creates a major hole in the team's roster and raises questions about the program's ability to retain top talent.
The details
JJ Mandaquit, a 6-foot-1 point guard from Hilo, Hawaiʻi, played three seasons at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah before joining the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team. Huskies coach Danny Sprinkle had often touted Mandaquit as the future of the program, but the player has now decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the team without one of its top players.
- Mandaquit played three seasons at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah before joining the Huskies.
- Mandaquit has now decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, departing the Huskies program.
The players
JJ Mandaquit
A 6-foot-1 point guard from Hilo, Hawaiʻi who played three seasons at Utah Prep in Hurricane, Utah before joining the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team.
Danny Sprinkle
The head coach of the University of Washington Huskies men's basketball team, who had often touted Mandaquit as the future of the program.
The takeaway
Mandaquit's decision to enter the transfer portal is a major setback for the Huskies, who were counting on the talented point guard to be a key part of their plans for the upcoming season. His departure creates a significant hole in the team's roster and raises questions about the program's ability to retain top talent.
