59 min

State of Pac-12 & Mike Hopkins Interview Inside Pac-12 Men's Basketball

    • Basketball

On this week’s episode of Inside Pac-12 Basketball, Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean break down the key story lines in the Conference of Champions. Don explains what he’s liked about the Washington Huskies and ponders whether they could win the Pac-12 regular season title (2:08).

The guys also talk to Washington head coach Mike Hopkins (20:00), who tells the amazing story of how he connected with Matisse Thybulle early in his tenure. Hopkins also explains why Thybulle is the best perimeter defender he’s ever coached.

Don also gives his thoughts on UCLA’s hot start in conference play and explains what qualities his alma mater should look for in their next head coach (39:19).

Mike and Don also discuss Stanford’s KZ Okpala’s NBA potential (43:48) and Don tells a memorable story about facing Arizona and Lute Olson during his playing career (49:55).

On this week’s episode of Inside Pac-12 Basketball, Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean break down the key story lines in the Conference of Champions. Don explains what he’s liked about the Washington Huskies and ponders whether they could win the Pac-12 regular season title (2:08).

The guys also talk to Washington head coach Mike Hopkins (20:00), who tells the amazing story of how he connected with Matisse Thybulle early in his tenure. Hopkins also explains why Thybulle is the best perimeter defender he’s ever coached.

Don also gives his thoughts on UCLA’s hot start in conference play and explains what qualities his alma mater should look for in their next head coach (39:19).

Mike and Don also discuss Stanford’s KZ Okpala’s NBA potential (43:48) and Don tells a memorable story about facing Arizona and Lute Olson during his playing career (49:55).

59 min