The college basketball rivalry between Washington State University and the University of Washington has been a long-standing tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Both teams have had their share of success over the years, and the rivalry has been a source of entertainment for fans of both teams. Recently, Washington State University head coach Kyle Smith expressed his hope that Mike Hopkins, head coach of the University of Washington, will continue the rivalry series between the two teams.
Smith has been the head coach of the Cougars since 2019 and has been vocal about his desire to keep the rivalry alive. He believes that it is important for both teams to continue to compete against each other and that it is a great way for fans to show their support for their respective teams. Smith also believes that the rivalry series is an important part of college basketball in the Pacific Northwest and that it should be preserved.
The rivalry between the two teams has been a source of entertainment for fans of both teams for many years. The games between the two teams are always highly anticipated and often draw large crowds. The games are also a great way for players from both teams to showcase their skills and compete against each other.
Mike Hopkins has been the head coach of the Huskies since 2017 and has been vocal about his desire to keep the rivalry alive as well. He believes that it is important for both teams to continue to compete against each other and that it is a great way for fans to show their support for their respective teams. Hopkins also believes that the rivalry series is an important part of college basketball in the Pacific Northwest and that it should be preserved.
The rivalry between Washington State University and the University of Washington has been a long-standing tradition in the Pacific Northwest. Both Kyle Smith and Mike Hopkins have expressed their desire to keep the rivalry alive and it is clear that they both believe that it is an important part of college basketball in the region. It will be interesting to see if the two teams will continue to compete against each other in the future and if they will be able to keep the rivalry alive for years to come.
