The Washington Huskies women's basketball program just made a significant addition to its backcourt, securing a commitment from legacy guard Macey Huard via the transfer portal. The move addresses a key need for veteran depth as head coach Tina Langley continues to build her roster for the upcoming season.

Huard, the daughter of former UW quarterback Brock Huard, brings a unique blend of size and shooting to Montlake. Standing at 6-foot-2, she offers a versatile guard option. While a foot injury sidelined her for the entire 2025-26 season—granting her a medical redshirt and two years of remaining eligibility—her previous performance at Oklahoma State shows clear potential.

In her last healthy season, Huard flashed her scoring ability, including a career-high 31-point outing. Over 31 games, she averaged 6.4 points and 3.5 rebounds while connecting on 32.3% of her three-point attempts. Her shooting stroke was even more potent during her freshman year at Montana, where she hit 36.1% from deep.

With the graduation of Elle Ladine, the Huskies will lean heavily on star guards Sayvia Sellers and Avery Howell. Huard's role is likely to be as a secondary scoring threat off the bench, where her size and shooting could provide a crucial spark. If she rediscovers her elite three-point touch, she could become an invaluable depth piece for a team looking to climb the competitive Big Ten standings.

This acquisition is a strategic first step for Coach Langley after seeing several players enter the transfer portal. As she works to bolster the roster around a strong returning core, adding a player with Huard's pedigree and skill set is a promising start to the offseason.