* Big news broke this morning that radio play-by-play announcer Tony Castricone is leaving UW to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He joined UW in 2018, replacing long time voice of UW Football, Bob Rondeau, who held the position for 37 years. Thank you Tony for your years of service and passion for UW Athletics!
* Quick pivot to basketball...the NBA draft begins tonight and Hannes Steinbach is expected to go in the first round:
* Washington may be losing the lead on a local [4-star offensive line prospect in the 2027 class to...WSU?](https://uwhuskieswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/huskies/recruiting/2026/06/23/rashaun-lavatai-uw-football-jedd-fisch-wsu-cougars-football-michael-switzer/90652470007/) The Huskies only have one commit in the 2027 class on the OL, but are projected to land some blue chip/blue chip adjacent prospects.
* Profile of [incoming freshman kicker, CJ Wallace](https://www.si.com/college/washington/football/no-orange-slices-wallace-provides-huskies-with-colorful-kicker-01kt9q316men). He’ll compete with Texas State transfer Tyler Robles for the starting spot this season.