Without offensive stars Denzel Boston and Jonah Coleman, the Washington Huskies' Saturday matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers felt like a preview for what the future of the program would look like -- the roster's younger stars needing to step into bigger roles.
Coming of an embarrassing loss to a poor Wisconsin team, it could've been a scary display, but instead, a massive victory sparked plenty of optimism -- although it also invoked a feeling of, "what could've been?"
Adam Mohammed, pressed into a larger role with Coleman sidelined, showcased exactly why Washington has reason to be excited about its young talent.