WYMAN AND BOB

O’Neil: UW Huskies’ Matisse Thybulle worth a first-round pick

Feb 26, 2019, 11:05 AM

matisse thybulle, uw huskies...

UW Huskies guard Matisse Thybulle got Pac-12 Player of the Week honors. (AP)

(AP)

UW Huskies’ Matisse Thybulle was named Pac-12 Player of the Week, a first for the senior guard, after a pair of stellar performances against Utah and Colorado.

UW Huskies at No. 25 in new AP poll

In a 62-45 win over the Utes Wednesday, Thybulle had 10 points, six steals, and four blocks. In a 64-55 win against the Buffaloes three days later, he finished with 17 points, six steals, and five blocks.

His latest performance helped to extend Washington’s record to 22-5, and kept the Huskies undefeated at home.

With his season-long performance, though, should Thybulle be in contention for Pac-12 Player of the Year? 710 ESPN Seattle’s Danny, Dave and Moore weighed in during Monday’s show.

Dave Wyman

“Thybulle is just a complete player. You look at some of these numbers and you just think, how does he continue to get those steals? Shouldn’t teams be looking out for him and know what the deal is now with Matisse Thybulle? He’s one of two players going back to ’92, ’93 who have more than 90 steals and 60 blocks.When you see him, everyone once in a while he’ll break free and it looks so effortless.”

Danny O’Neil

“He is a smooth, smooth player. He’s Stacey Augmon. I think he’s a first-round pick. I think the way he plays, the basement, the absolute floor for him is like André Roberson, where he’s a wing defender on a team that has plenty of scoring. For an NBA team, he’s going to have to be a better shooter… but the type of player he is, I think he’s absolutely a first-round pick.”

Jim Moore

“He’s a guy that even a Coug can pull for. That play that he had against Colorado, when I think it was (Evan) Battey down there at the baseline who tried to pass it up top, and then Thybulle just broke it up and outraced McKinley (Wright) to the hoop and got the ball and dunked. It was just a terrific play, and we see that game in and game out from Thybulle.”

More UW Huskies news:
Steve Lavin explains what makes UW Huskies’ Nowell, Thybulle stars
Lack of Pac-12 respect in polls no bother for UW Huskies’ HC Mike Hopkins

 

Wyman & Bob

Wyman and Bob

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade back in the NFL Draft this year?

Do the Seattle Seahawks need to trade back in the NFL Draft this year? With no 2nd round pick, does it make sense for them to move out of the 1st round? Could any QB entice them to stay in the 1st round? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and what it might mean […]

17 hours ago

Seattle Mariners Bryce Miller Logan Gilbert Bryan Woo...

Brandon Gustafson

Dontrelle Willis: Mariners’ rotation provides ‘quality every single day’

Dontrelle Willis, a former MLB pitcher and current analyst for FOX Sports, gives his Seattle Mariners insight ahead of opening day.

17 hours ago

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Can this Seattle Mariners team make a playoff push this season? Bob’s Baseball Breakdown

Bob Stelton of Seattle Sports’ Wyman and Bob breaks down the state of the Seattle Mariners. With Spring Training in the rear view mirror, what did he see this offseason and spring? This week, Bob answers: – What stood out in Spring Training? – Which M’s surprised him in Spring Training? – Which player has […]

17 hours ago

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Has the NFL gone too far with this most recent round of proposals?

Has the NFL gone too far with this most recent round of proposals? Are rule changes like the kickoff and scheduling changes to Christmas a sign of too much change? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and just what it might mean for the future of the NFL. Is too much change impacting the […]

2 days ago

...

Seattle Sports Video

Video: Would DK Metcalf’s tackle be illegal under the new NFL hip drop rules?

Would the famous DK Metcalf’s tackle be illegal under the new NFL hip drop rules? What will the NFL look like in a few years if they keep changes rules like this? Dave Wyman and Bob Stelton discuss that and what it might mean for the game of football in the future. Is this rule […]

3 days ago

Seattle Seahawks Sam Howell...

Brandon Gustafson

Schneider on if Sam Howell impacts Seahawks in the NFL Draft

Does trading for Sam Howell preclude the Seattle Seahawks from taking a quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft? Here's what John Schneider said.

6 days ago

O’Neil: UW Huskies’ Matisse Thybulle worth a first-round pick