Danny Sprinkle Lands Aussie Guard Tristan Devers: What He Brings to the Huskies Backcourt
The 6-foot-4 Brisbane Bullets star brings professional NBL experience to Danny Sprinkle’s re-tooled backcourt as UW Basketball locks down crucial guard depth.
Washington men’s basketball head coach Danny Sprinkle continues to add international talent to the Huskies’ roster. Tristan Devers, a 20-year-old 6-foot-4 guard out of Australia, has committed to Washington, according to a report from DraftExpress.
Devers arrives in Seattle after serving as a developmental player on the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL, the top-tier men’s professional league in Australia and New Zealand. Facing professional competition, Devers carved out a solid rotational role for the Bullets, averaging 4.9 PPG, 1.1 APG, 1.5 RPG, shooting 41 % from the field this past season.
Scouting Report: What Devers Brings to Montlake
Characterized as a “versatile guard” with “good size” for his position, Devers brings a mature and physical skill set to the Big Ten. He has extensive high-level experience on the international stage, representing Australia in both the U17 FIBA World Cup and the U16 Asia Cup.
On the court, Devers is a true three-level scoring threat. He can create his own outside shot, and he can use his size to drive to the basket and finish through contact.
The Roster Outlook
Devers provides critical backcourt depth for Sprinkle. He projects to slide immediately into the rotation, likely backing up returning rising junior Wesley Yates.
His commitment marks a clear offseason trend for the Huskies. Devers is the second international player to commit to UW this month, joining Brazilian big man Wini Braga. With Devers on board, Sprinkle has just two remaining roster spots to fill for the upcoming season.