Northwest Notes
UW wideout Kasen Williams cited for misdemeanor
SEATTLE (AP) - Washington wide receiver Kasen Williams was fined and received a misdemeanor citation after he was pulled over for speeding and investigation of driving under the influence near Chelan, Wash., in May.
News of Williams' arrest emerged on Tuesday after Huskies coach Steve Sarkisian released a statement saying the school was aware of the incident.
"As a matter of policy, any disciplinary measures taken as a result of this incident will remain internal to the team," Sarkisian said in his statement.
Williams is the second Washington star to face off-field problems after tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested on DUI charges earlier this spring. Seferian-Jenkins faces a pre-trial hearing in the case next week.
According to court documents, Williams was pulled over by the Washington State Patrol for speeding on May 26 after being clocked going 45 mph in a 30 mph zone.
In the arrest report, the Washington State Patrol officer said he noted the smell of marijuana and alcohol as he approached the car. Williams was cooperative and told the officer he had consumed one drink. Williams agreed to a breath test and both tests came back under Washington's legal limit of .08 - .059 and .056.
Williams was not charged with a DUI, but was cited for being under 21 and operating a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol or marijuana. Williams received a 24-month deferred sentence, paid a $695.50 fine and was placed on probation for two years.
Williams was Washington's leading receiver a year ago with 77 catches for 878 yards and six touchdowns. In two seasons, Williams already has 12 touchdown receptions.
Whether Seferian-Jenkins or Williams will face any suspension will now be a lingering question for Sarkisian, especially with the Huskies opening the season at home against Boise State. Seferian-Jenkins was charged in early April and suspended from team activities during spring practice. He has a court hearing scheduled for next Monday.
Michaelson promoted to assistant coach at Gonzaga
SPOKANE - Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few didn't have to look far to find a replacement for departed assistant coach Ray Giacoletti, tabbing assistant director of operations Brian Michaelson to move into the role of assistant coach.
"If you look at the history of this program we've done a pretty good job of promoting qualified individuals from within," Few said. "I saw no reason to not give Brian the opportunity he has earned. He played in this system, left for a few years and then decided to come back and give back to a basketball program and a university he is very passionate about."
Giacoletti accepted the head coaching position at Drake this past spring.
Michaelson, a walk-on for the Bulldogs in 2001-02, graduated in 2005 with a degree in business administration. Following graduation the Portland, Ore., native remained in Spokane and worked in real estate development.
He returned to the Zags during the 2008-09 season as an administrative assistant, and in the spring of 2011 was named the assistant director of basketball operations.
Olynyk shines again for Celtics
ORLANDO, Fla. - Former Gonzaga big man Kelly Olynyk totaled 21 points, nine rebounds and four assists as the Boston Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 76-74 in NBA Summer League play.
Boston improved to 2-1.
Another former Zag, Micah Downs, scored three points in 15 minutes for Indiana.
Nygaard leaves Salt Lake for Weber State softball
OGDEN, Utah - Former Salt Lake Community College assistant softball coach Kate Nygaard has been hired to the same position by Weber State.
Nygaard will join former Bruin head coach Mary Kay Amicone on the Weber State staff. The two worked on the Salt Lake staff for eight seasons, helping lead the team to three consecutive NJCAA runner-up finishes from 2011-2013. Salt Lake won the Scenic West Athletic Conference regular season championship seven times during her tenure and has been the Region 18 champion for five straight seasons.