Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball head coach Mike Hopkins held a press conference today on Montlake, to talk about their 83-79 home win against the Utah Utes last weekend. Hopkins was also joined by sophomore guard Marcus Tsohonis. They took the time to discuss their upcoming matchup against the Washington State Cougars during this current homestand via a Zoom meeting.
Here Are Some Things Of Note That They Said…..
MIKE HOPKINS (Head Coach)
Washington head coach Mike Hopkins said, “We just made it mandatory,” when asked about the difference in extra shooting at practice.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“You have a guy who can score on all three levels,” Hopkins said about Jamal Bey.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“He’s finishing better than he ever has,” Hopkins said about Jamal Bey.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Hopkins said, “he’s starting to really become a great leader,” when talking about Jamal Bey.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Coach Hopkins said, “It’s not what we know, it’s what we can get the guys to know,” when asked about their defensive performance this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“Some of the adjustments we have made has allowed our guys to be in better position,” Hopkins said about their defense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Hopkins said the adjustments have allowed the team to be in a better defensive rebounding position.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Coach Hopkins said, “if you believe it, it’s going to get better.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“We’ve simplified how we play and we are trying to simplify how we practice,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“I feel like we have gotten into a sweet spot with how our practices look,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Hopkins said, “where focus goes energy goes.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Coach Hopkins said that the Washington State Cougars “have an incredible backcourt.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
MARCUS TSOHONIS (Guard)
Washington sophomore guard Marcus Tsohonis said, “everyone is just having way more confidence in their game.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Tsohonis said they are getting in way more work at practice.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“Once we get a hot hand, we just try to feed him the ball,” Tsohonis said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
Tsohonis said, “confidence,” is the biggest change he sees in Jamal Bey.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“I’m not really worried about all the extra minutes, I’m just trying to win games,” Tsohonis said when asked about playing time.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
“They’re a great team, they’ve been solid. We will be ready,” Tsohonis said when asked about their matchup against Washington State this weekend.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 29, 2021
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