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UW's Seferian-Jenkins won't play on basketball team

Published: January 3, 2013

Washington's Austin Seferian-Jenkins (88) fails to catch a pass as Washington State's Justin Sagote (51) defends in the first half of an NCAA college football game on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012, in Pullman, Wash. Washington State defeated Washington 31-28. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

TED S. WARREN — AP

By the Tri-City Herald

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, who had been a dual threat for the University of Washington in football and basketball, is reducing his workload.

Seferian-Jenkins will not suit up for the basketball team this season.

According to a story on the UW website, the sophomore said, "I just need to focus on school and get (rested)."

Last season, Seferian-Jenkins appeared in 17 games, averaging 7.2 minutes, 1.1 points and 2.1 rebounds.

In football, he has been a standout tight end for the Huskies. This season, Seferian-Jenkins helped UW reach the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas, where it lost to Boise State on Dec. 22. His 850 yards receiving in 2012 set a single-season record for UW tight ends.

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