To Mike Hopkins, there is no question: Washington belongs in the NCAA Tournament.
After the Huskies’ 55-47 loss to Oregon on Saturday night — their second loss in four games — Hopkins was asked if he was now concerned about UW’s seeding or its chances of making the field. His answer was quick and decisive.
“In my opinion, they’ve earned the right to be in that tournament,” he said, “regardless of what happened tonight or what happens in Las Vegas.”
Las Vegas, of course, is the site of Pac-12 tournament. As the No. 1 seed, the Huskies will face the winner of No.