There is a legacy on the line for Washington’s senior class.
Last year, they were the leaders of head coach Mike Hopkins’ first team. They turned the program around, going 21-13 and advancing to the NIT a year after finishing 9-22.
There were no expectations, said senior guard David Crisp, so they always played with a chip on their shoulder.
“We were just hungry,” Crisp said. “We were looking at what’s the next game, what’s the next game ahead. That’s the same approach we’re taking this year. Guys are hungry.”
Crisp admitted it feels a little different entering Tuesday’s regular season opener against Western Kentucky (7:30 p.