Seattle U men's basketball ready to challenge for WAC title under new coach Sprinkle

Sprinkle brings winning pedigree, high expectations to First Hill

After a disappointing 2022-23 campaign, the Seattle University men's basketball team is looking to bounce back in a big way under new head coach Danny Sprinkle. Sprinkle, who was hired in March after a successful five-year stint at Northern Kentucky, brings a winning pedigree and high expectations to First Hill.

In his five seasons at NKU, Sprinkle led the Norse to a 108-59 record, three NCAA Tournament appearances, and two Horizon League tournament championships. He was also named Horizon League Coach of the Year twice.

Sprinkle's success at NKU is due in large part to his up-tempo, high-scoring style of play. The Norse averaged over 80 points per game in each of Sprinkle's five seasons, and they ranked among the top 10 in the nation in scoring offense in three of those seasons.

High expectations for Redhawks in 2023-24

The Redhawks return four starters from last year's team, including leading scorer Cameron Tyson and All-WAC defensive team selection Riley Grigsby. Sprinkle has also brought in a talented group of transfers, including former Oregon State standout Jarod Lucas and former Santa Clara standout Keshawn Justice.

With a veteran core and a talented group of newcomers, the Redhawks have high expectations for the 2023-24 season. They were picked to finish second in the WAC preseason poll, and they are considered to be one of the favorites to win the conference tournament.

Sprinkle is confident that the Redhawks can reach their goals this season. He believes that the team has the talent, the experience, and the work ethic to be successful.

Sprinkle's comments ahead of Wednesday's game versus Seattle Pacific

The Redhawks will open their season on Wednesday, November 9th, against Seattle Pacific at the Redhawk Center. Sprinkle is excited about the matchup and believes that it will be a good test for his team.

"Seattle Pacific is a well-coached team with a lot of experience," Sprinkle said. "They're going to be a good test for us, but I'm confident that we can get the job done."

Here is everything else Sprinkle said ahead of Wednesday's game versus Seattle Pacific:

• "We're excited to get the season started. We've been working hard all summer and fall, and we're ready to compete."
• "We have a lot of new faces on the team this year, but I'm confident that they're going to gel quickly."
• "We're going to be a fast-paced, high-scoring team. We're going to put a lot of pressure on our opponents."
• "We're going to be a tough team to beat at home. We have a great fan base, and they're going to be behind us every step of the way."