Washington basketball to host sharpshooting big man on official visit

Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies are looking for a big man who can help them stretch the floor, and one of the nation's best available players in that department is on his way to Seattle for an official visit. According to a report from League Ready's Sam Kayser, former Boise State forward Drew Fielder is set to take an official visit to Washington after wrapping up a trip to see the Huskies' Big Ten foes at Nebraska. As Sprinkle's coaching staff seemingly prepares for star forward Hannes Steinbach to announce his intentions to enter the NBA draft, Fielder would add the depth and talent the Huskies are looking for in the frontcourt.

During his junior year with the Broncos, Fielder averaged 14. 7 points and 5. 7 rebounds per game while leading the Mountain West with a 54.

7 field goal percentage, thanks in large part to his 40. 9 percent conversion rate from three-point range. VISIT NEWS: Boise State transfer Drew Fielder just wrapped up his visit to Nebraska and is headed to Washington for a visit, source told @LeagueRDY .

The 6-foot-11 forward from Boise, Idaho averaged 14. 7PPG, 5. 7RPG and 1.