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Washington 7-footer transfer Braxton Meah commits to Nebraska

Robin Washut profile picby:Robin Washut04/30/24

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Washington Huskies center Braxton Meah (34) reacts after a dunk against California Golden Bears forward Fardaws Aimaq (00) during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Nebraska needed to add proven depth to its frontcourt, and the Huskers did that in a big way by landing a commitment from Washington transfer big man Braxton Meah.

The 7-foot-1, 250-pound graduate transfer announced his pledge to NU following an official visit to Lincoln on Sunday and Monday. The trip was his first and only visit after entering the NCAA Transfer Portal last week.

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A native of Layton, Utah, Meah spent two seasons at Fresno State before joining the Huskies in 2022-23. He set career highs with 8.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game to earn Pac-12 All-Defense honors as a junior.

A lingering ankle and hand injury hindered him much this past season, but Meah played through the ailments and averaged 5.3 ppg and 5.3 rpg, leading UW with 27 blocked shots.

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Most of his work offensively came at the rim, as he led the country in 2-point field goal percentage at 77%. He also ranked in the top 40 nationally with a career-high 25.7% defensive rebounding rate.

Head coach Fred Hoiberg and his staff now have two available scholarships remaining for the 2024-25 season.

RELATED: 2024-25 Nebraska basketball scholarship distribution chart


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