The Washington Huskies faced the Stanford Cardinal and suffered an 91-75 defeat. Here is what head coach Mike Hopkins and some of the players had to say about it afterward via Zoom.
MARCUS TSOHONIS (Guard)
Washington sophomore guard Marcus Tsohonis said, “when my number is called I’m ready to play.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
“I just feel we started out slow,” Tsohonis said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
“When we put ourselves into a hole it’s a little too late,” Tsohonis said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Tsohonis said, “just before the game started,” when asked about being informed about starting tonight.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
“Just going out and not thinking too much! Being confident,” Tsohonis said is their mindset.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
MIKE HOPKINS (Head Coach)
Washington head coach Mike Hopkins said, “for some reason we are having trouble making shots early,” when asked about slow starts.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
“In the second half, I just felt like we fought,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Hopkins said, “I thought he had some great practices and he earned it. That’s why he played,” when asked about Marcus Tsohonis.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Hopkins said, “he earned a lot of minutes tonight and did a great job,” when talking about Marcus Tsohonis.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Coach Hopkins said, “we just have to be better! We need better starts and that’s on both ends.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Hopkins said PG Nate Pryor didn’t play tonight because of coach decision on rotations.
He eluded to PG Marcus Tsohonis earning the minutes in practice.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Coach Hopkins said, “the fight was there and that’s step one.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
“We have to be better on the interior defensively. We are getting torched in there,” Hopkins said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
“You know, we are still trying to figure it out,” Hopkins said when asked about energy and momentum carrying over against the Cal Bears this weekend.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
Hopkins said, “His foot has been bothering him but he’s a warrior,” when asked about the health of PG Quade Green.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#TougherTogether#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) January 8, 2021
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