​The Washington Huskies’ first of three international additions under coach Danny Sprinkle began to take shape this past week with the arrival of Tristan Devers. The 6-foot-3 guard from Australia, who just turned 21, previously played for the Brisbane Bullets in the National Basketball League (NBL) and is now training with Washington ahead of the 2026-27 season. Devers entered the season by gradually earning more minutes in 2025-26, and his increased impact helped him become a more regular part of the Bullets’ rotation. The Melbourne native averaged 4.9 points per game and shot 34 percent from three-point range across 29 appearances, logging about 16 minutes per game. Though many expected him to return to Brisbane for another year in 2026-27, Devers chose to depart the Outback and join Sprinkle and the Huskies instead.
Devers’ arrival adds depth to a backcourt that already includes junior returnee Wesley Yates III and incoming transfers Parker Friedrichsen (Davidson), Steele Venters (Gonzaga), and Ryan Beasley (San Francisco). This quartet gives Sprinkle, now in his third year at UW, his most seasoned group of guards to work with in Seattle. Even though his scoring numbers were modest last season, Devers displayed several indicators of higher-level potential, including a standout 15-point performance against Perth during which he shot 50 percent from inside the three-point line (3-for-6) and connected on a pair of three-pointers. Those performances underscored his ability to contribute at a professional level and suggested he could translate his versatility to the college game.
“We’re excited for Tristan to continue his journey with us,” said Justin Schueller, Brisbane Bullets Hostplus Head Coach, in June 2025. “He demonstrated that he can impact games at the NBL level through his daily habits and relentless competitiveness. He has previously proven on the world stage that he can hold his own against top competition in his age group, and we now expect him to bring that same level of compete to our program as he challenges our squad and helps drive us toward wins.”
At Washington, Devers is anticipated to compete for the starting point guard role with Beasley, while also showing the versatility to operate as a two-guard alongside Beasley or to share time with Yates III and Friedrichsen. His presence, along with the other international signings this offseason, signals Sprinkle’s plan to diversify UW’s backcourt with players who can contribute in multiple ways and help elevate the program’s competitiveness in the 2026-27 campaign.
It’s worth noting that two other international newcomers—Brazilian forward Wini Silva and Croatian center Boris Tisma—have not yet appeared in any team media posts, including videos or photos, as Washington continues to integrate its new roster throughout the offseason. This article originally appeared on Huskies Wire, highlighting Devers’ acclimation to life with Washington basketball as part of the team’s broader strategic roster-building for the 2026-27 season.