Washington Huskies Men’s Basketball senior forward Hameir Wright and head coach Mike Hopkins represented the Huskies at the Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Virtual Media Day event via Zoom earlier today.
Here are things of note that were said…..
HAMEIR WRIGHT (Senior Forward)
Washington senior forward Hameir Wright said, “when you are a jack of all trades you sort of lose that comfortability at one spot.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright said, “I’ve been working on it very hard,” when talking about his three-point shooting.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright said, “We all came back with a lot of energy and wanted to carry that into the season,” when asked about getting back into the gym.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“He’ll be a floor general and a leader for our basketball team,” Wright said about senior point guard Quade Green.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright said, “we have to rely on each other more,” when asked about a team identity this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“He’s just a hard worker,” Wright said about junior guard Erik Stevenson.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright said, “we will be able to feed off each other a lot,” when discussing the new offense for the Huskies this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“Being here is a home away from home,” Wright said about playing in Seattle but being from New York.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright said, “you have to be mentally tough,” when adversity presents itself.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright said, “part of being a leader is taking in these new events,” when talking about the events from this year.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Wright points to redshirt sophomore Nate Roberts as the guy to take over the “energy” personality now that Isaiah Stewart is in the NBA.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
MIKE HOPKINS (Head Coach)
Washington Men’s Basketball head coach Mike Hopkins said, “we are extremely excited,” when talking about Erik Stevenson’s waiver being granted by the NCAA.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Coach Hopkins said, “the biggest weapon in basketball is the three-point shot.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Hopkins said, “we will have more balance this year,” when talking about the new Husky offense.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“We just try to educate them each day the best we can,” Hopkins said about staying safe from Covid-19.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Coach Hopkins said, “our identity has always been our zone defense and always will be.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Hopkins said, “Quade is a guy who is an elite playmaker and elite shot-maker.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Coach Hopkins said, “hopefully we can stay safe and our roster will be fine.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“I believe that,” Hopkins said when asked if he has enough guys on the roster to bring “energy” this season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Coach Hopkins said, “I think a year under his belt is going to help him moving forward,” when talking about sophomore guard RaeQuan Battle.
“He’s a deadly shooter,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“You win with toughness,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“We are hoping for good news and we think we are going to get it,” Hopkins said when talking about sophomore guard Cole Bajema’s waiver.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Coach Hopkins said, “we are learning to live with it and deal with it every day,” when talking about the pandemic.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Hopkins said, “looking forward to a great year from Marcus,” when asked about sophomore point guard Marcus Tsohonis.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
Coach Hopkins, “he’s improved his foul shooting which is a big factor to have him in the game at the end,” when talking about redshirt sophomore forward Nate Roberts.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“He is working exceptionally hard,” Hopkins said about junior forward J’Raan Brooks.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
“No,” Hopkins said when asked about any updates on senior guard Nahziah Carter’s suspension from team activities.
Hopkins said, “it is what it is.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) November 12, 2020
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