Mike Hopkins can see the difference in the film room.
Last year, Washington’s players would often get defensive when the coaching staff pointed out where they needed to improve and grow. But after the Huskies’ 12-game winning streak came to an end with a loss at Arizona State last week, the team took ownership of its performance.
That shift, Hopkins said, is as important as any step UW has taken this season.
“They got a taste of winning,” Hopkins said. “They know what it takes. They know when we’re sharing the ball and getting 15, 16 assists a game, we shoot better.