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Houston upsets Washington to win Diamond Head Classic title

By Bruce Asato

Dec. 26, 2019

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Washington guard Jamal Bey (5) drives to the hoop but meets up with Houston defenders during the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic championship on Wednesday.
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Houston and Washington players battle for a rebound in the first half.
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Houston guard DeJon Jarreau(3) maintains control of the basketball. Houston had heavy roster turnover from its run to the NCAA Sweet 16 in March, but these Cougar cubs are steadily picking up where the former leaders left off for the pros.
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Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35) takes the inbounds pass and looks to pass the ball. The junior forward was named tournament MVP after scoring 19 points. He had a 15-point, 12-rebound double-double in a 70-59 semifinal win over Georgia Tech.
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Houston guard Nate Hinton (11) grabs the loose ball. Houston (10-3) trailed by 14 late in the first half but cut that down to five at halftime and turned the endgame into a test of will.
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The Houston bench reacts to a three point shot in the second half. The Cougars rank in the top five in the country in rebounding margin and offensive rebounding. They averaged 15.3 offensive boards for the tournament.
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Houston guard Nate Hinton (11) gets a hand on the ball as Washington guard Nahziah Carter (11) looks to pass.
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Washington guard Jamal Bey (5) goes to the hoop on Houston guard Caleb Mills (2).
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Houston center Chris Harris Jr. (1) slams for two points as Washington forward Isaiah Stewart (33) looks on.
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Washington forward Hameir Wright (13) goes under the defense of Houston forward Fabian White Jr. (35).
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Washington forward Isaiah Stewart (33) puts up a shot past Houston forward/center Brison Gresham (55) and forward Justin Gorham (4). The best player on the floor was Washington’s Stewart, who scored 25 with eight rebounds. He muscled his way to three-point plays twice in the final 5:36 — and had 10 straight points for his team — to give the Huskies (10-3) a chance.
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Washington guard Quade Green (55) is double teamed by Houston guards Marcus Sasser (0) and Caleb Mills (2).
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Houston guard Quentin Grimes (24) reacts after being fouled by Washington as the clock ticks down in the second half of the game.
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In a battle of two young, explosive teams, Houston of the American Athletic Conference became the first “UH” to win the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic championship with a 75-71 defeat of No. 21 Washington at the Stan Sheriff Center.
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Washington guard Quade Green (55) and forward Isaiah Stewart (33) console each other after the game as Houston players celebrate their win.
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