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Coach Sprinkle: Control Is For Amateurs
12 Oct
Summary
- Danny Sprinkle embraced Chris Petersen's 'control is for amateurs' advice.
- Huskies faced top Big Ten teams despite numerous season-ending injuries.
- Sprinkle revamped coaching staff and added international talent.
Washington Huskies head coach Danny Sprinkle is adapting to the evolving landscape of college basketball, particularly following the team's move to the Big Ten Conference. He credits former football coach Chris Petersen's advice, 'control is for amateurs,' for guiding his approach.
Sprinkle learned to manage the uncontrollable aspects of coaching, such as seven season-ending injuries to key players during the 2025-26 season. Despite these challenges, the Huskies maintained competitiveness, with close losses to formidable opponents like Purdue and Indiana.
He is actively shaping the team's future by overhauling his coaching staff with new hires and integrating international talent, Wini Braga from Brazil and Tristan Devers from Australia. The Huskies are set to feature a veteran roster in 2026-27, balancing experience with new perspectives.
