Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball head coach Mike Hopkins held a press conference today on Montlake, to talk about their stunning 66-58 home loss against the Montana Grizzlies a couple of nights ago. Hopkins was also joined by junior guard Nate Pryor. They took the time to discuss their upcoming matchup against the Colorado Buffaloes this weekend via a Zoom meeting.
Here Are Some Things Of Note That They Said…..
MIKE HOPKINS (Head Coach)
Washington head coach Mike Hopkins said, “there could be changes,” when asked about lineup changes and looking for players who bring the energy.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“Our biggest focus right now is how can we get better in certain areas,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
Coach Hopkins said, “He plays with an excessive amount of energy that is inspiring,” when asked about PG Nate Pryor.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“He’s fearless,” Hopkins said about G RaeQuan Battle.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“Losing is not fun but we are blessed that we get to play,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“We don’t have a lot of margin for error,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
Hopkins said, “the biggest concern for us was always going to be the mental health of our student-athletes,” when asked about a lack of energy and the possible connection to the pandemic.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“You can’t give the other team 12 extra possessions,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“Part of the greatest teaching tool is the bench,” Hopkins said when asked about teaching his team about effort and energy.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
NATE PRYOR (Guard)
Washington junior guard Nate Pryor said, “I didn’t give up on myself because I knew where I wanted to get to,” when asked about his journey to UW after starting at a JUCO first.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
Pryor said, “It’s energy and who wants to be there,” when asked about team morale.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“Once we get good at the halfcourt offense and transition, we should be fine,” Pryor said.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
Pryor said that Coach Hopkins has been telling him lately to “attack the paint.”@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
“I feel like I can say stuff to my teammates,” Pryor said when asked about his comfortability with teammates.@DubLifeUW#PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 18, 2020
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