Washington Huskies Basketball

Apart from the 1950s when the team made all four of their Elite 8 appearances and their sole appearance in the Final Four (1953), the Washington Huskies have always been better known for their football team’s prowess on the gridiron than their basketball team’s success on the hardcourt. Recent years, however, have seen the Huskies basketball team win their conference tournament on three occasions and reach the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA March Madness postseason tournament three times as well. The last few seasons have been disappointing, though, with a disastrous 5-21 season in 2020-21 the worst of them. Huskies fans will be hoping to see a return to contention for their team in 2024 and beyond. 

How can I get cheap tickets to Washington Huskies games?

Local school pride means that Washington Huskies basketball games are generally well attended. The departure of Seattle’s NBA team, the SuperSonics, in 2008 also means that the Huskies are really the only high level basketball team in town. Tickets can be difficult to come by. To get your hands on the cheapest tickets to Washington Huskies games, check the TicketX listings on this page and use our trusty TicketX seating chart to compare prices and locations. You can purchase tickets with the lowest commission fees from TicketX with a single click! 

Washington Huskies Rivalries

The Washington Huskies have a huge state rivalry with the Washington State Cougars of Pullman, Washington, in all sports, including basketball. The teams have played one another annually in basketball since 1916, with the Huskies dominating the rivalry 186-111 historically. In terms of significance in their Pac-12 conference, however, the Huskies have developed rivalries with teams such as the UCLA Bruins Basketball, Utah Utes Basketball, and Arizona Wildcats.

Are Washington Huskies basketball games exciting?

Washington Huskiesbasketball games at Alaska Airlines Arena (known as “Hec Ed” for its other name, the Hec Edmundson Pavilion) draw in big crowds from the university and around Seattle, with fans raising their voices to cheer on their team. Well worth the trip!