Husky Hoop Guide: Your Glossary for the 08-09 Season

The Washington Huskies men's basketball team kicks off its season against Portland tomorrow. Here is a glossary to help you get acquainted with the team:

Blizzard – Whenever any two of the three white Dawgs (Jon Brockman, Artem Wallace, Joe Wolfinger) are on the court together.

Blizzard Supreme – Whenever all three of the aforementioned are on the court together. Unlikely to occur for reasons of offense, defense.

Duran Duran Duran! – Chris Berman play-by-play call for three-pointers made by Joe “Hungry Like The” Wolfinger.

The Redistributionists – Venoy Overton and Isaiah Thomas. Overton was originally slated to bestow his athletic riches upon USC, while Isaiah Thomas spent two years at South Kent School developing his game before coming to the UW. Both players are notorious lefties.

Bargain Doll – Meta-nickname for Quincy Pondexter, comprised of pre-existing nicknames Q-Pon (coupon), and QP (as in the doll). Like an inexpensive children's plaything, Pondexter catches fire easily (see: 25 points in 26 minutes against Arizona in 2007) but cannot necessarily be relied upon for consistent production.

Femerling! – Curse shouted by Joe Wolfinger whenever he re-breaks his foot. It is a reference to Patrick Femerling, the likeable former Husky center who many nevertheless believe cursed future UW 7-footers by failing to secure Rip Hamilton’s rebound in the Sweet 16, returning to Germany shortly thereafter, and looking faintly like a muppet.

Venoying – Punny adjective opposing point guards use to describe Overton’s manic ballhawking defense.

Levi Bill – Former Compton youth sports coach referenced by Romar in a speech at a Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser in 2002. Levi Bill always wore Levi's Jeans. He was known for unfailingly, uncritically encouraging his players, and for knowing little about the sports he coached. Critics have accused him of designing some of Washington’s halfcourt sets.

January 22 – My mom’s birthday, and also the day Jockdreams.com named John Brockman “Jock of the Day.” No word yet on whether the latter is an annually recurring honor.

Cameron 50 Cent – Assistant coach Cameron Dollar's club persona. Useful for recruiting visits.

Lorenzo “Super” Romario – Head coach’s Halloween costume.

“This Is Scott Suggs” – declaration that follows highlight plays by freshman from St. Louis. Often accompanied by Jay-Z soundtrack, comparisons to Bill Russell and Michael Jordan, and slick YouTube production.

Fun Fact: 41% of current Husky players and coaches wear mustaches.*

With practice, you too can dunk like the Huskies!

* This fact subject to change.