HONOLULU — Mike Hopkins is too modest to admit it, but by virtue of its ranking and assortment of stars, No. 22 Washington is the prohibitive favorite and marquee attraction at the Diamond Head Classic.
“We don’t look at it like we’re the highest-seed or whatnot,” the UW coach said. “You’ve got to look at it and say how are we going to get better?
“That’s been our focus all year. It’s going to be our focus today and tomorrow. What are we going to do in those next 12 hours every day? How are we going to get better?