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Just when it seemed as if the Homecoming theme ended last week after Phil Nelson and Adrian Olive r returned to Montlake, another player with Washington ties visits the Huskies on Sunday when Montana comes to town.

WEEK 3 PAC-10 RANKINGS Not a whole lot of movement this week. Arizona State's stock is rising and Oregon's is falling.

This night is all about Quincy Pondexter . Photo credit: AP Photo - Kevin P. Casey Pondexter was in beast mode tonight and played nearly a perfect game in the 111-55 win over Portland State.

Pondexter, though, is the only one of that recruiting class left. Taking on one of his former teammates for the second straight game Friday night, Pondexter and the 14th-ranked Huskies look to improve to 4-0 as they host San Jose State and guard Adrian Oliver.

"I'm excited for the season to start, because I just want to display what's happened to this team." -Quincy Pondexter With three years, 66 starts , 31 games against ranked opponents, and 12 20-point games under his belt, you know Quincy Pondexter knows what he's talking about.

Final score: 111-55. Thomas got back in the game and sank a three-pointer. He had 21 points.

Washington's speed and power were too much for Portland State. The 14th-ranked Huskies put on another dominating performance Sunday night, overwhelming the Vikings early in the first half and cruising to a 111-55 victory in the final game of the Athletes in Action Classic at Edmundson Pavilion.

Allen Wagner here at the Athletes-in-Action Classic for tonight's basketball game betweeen the Huskies and the Belmont Bruins.

Wright State isna t going to be a huge draw for most college basketball fans, but the Raiders did go 20-13 last season and return four starters from that team.

To get you ready for the start of the regular season, which begins Friday against Wright State, we've taken a look at the 11 non-conference games.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Single Page Which top teams will the Huskies be taking on in their non-conference schedule? The Huskies will be hosting the Athletes in Action Basketball Classic at Hec Ed to kick off the season.

The schedule for next season has officially been released, though with one caveat --- there is still no opponent named for UW's appearance in the Wooden Classic.