. Reid Travis did more than score a career-best 33 points Thursday against Washington. The Stanford star junior forward is the latest example of what’s becoming a troubling trend for the Huskies as they close out Pac-12 regular-season play.
A year ago, UW (18-10, 8-7 Pac-12) was one of the worst defensive teams in college basketball, finishing near the bottom in several defensive categories. That’s changed under first-year coach Mike Hopkins, who has made defense a priority. As Hopkins’ first season draws to a close, the Huskies could end the campaign in the top half of defensive efficiency and points allowed.