Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball head coach Mike Hopkins held his weekly press conference today on Montlake, to talk about their 67-63 home victory last night over the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos. He also talked about their upcoming matchup with the top ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs on Wednesday night.
Here are things of note that he said…..
Hopkins said there were some unforced turnovers last night that they have to clean up.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
He said you have to move forward after you review tape.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Coach Hop said he sees an explosive offensive with Gonzaga with a tremendous transition game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
He said they are a great team and have everything covered.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said you have to try and control the tempo against Gonzaga.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
No turnovers and defensive rebounds and good shot selection is the key against Gonzaga Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Coach hop said last years game against Gonzaga was tough and they can’t let the crowd get fired up against them.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said that Thybulle is an artist on defense and he needs to stay in position to stay out of foul trouble.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said they have to keep unforced turnovers down against Gonzaga.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
He said they need to do better this season at defending the three-point line.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Coach Hop said they haven’t had a game yet where all five guys play at a high level.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
He said they have to get Sam Timmins more confident and Hameir Wright is a better offensive player than he is showing right now.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said Mark Few is one of the best coaches in the game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said they are trying to build a similar model at UW just like Mark Few did at Gonzaga.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Coach Hop said UW is in the building stage of their program.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
He said playing Gonzaga is the ultimate test and a great opportunity.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
In the end, Hopkins said the crowd is just yelling! (As he yells…. 😂). It’s basketball says!!@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Coach Hop said they need to be active and rebound the basketball against Gonzaga.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
He said playing at Auburn will help them when they play at Gonzaga in a hostile environment.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
It all comes down to execution of the game plan Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said point guard David Crisp needs to keep being the leader out there and calm down the guys down.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Hopkins said Crisp’s poise has been exceptional in top games. He is their leader and connector.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) December 3, 2018
Below is the actual video of Mike Hopkin’s press conference today…..
