Mike Hopkins shares PAC-12 Coach of the Year bonus

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Washington head coach Mike Hopkins motions toward the court as bare-chested students behind spell out his last name on their chests in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Seattle. Photo: Associated Press/Elaine Thompson

Washington Husky basketball coach Mike Hopkins got a $15,000 bonus for being named PAC-12 Coach of the Year. The coach says he’ll share his good fortune with Husky fans. Hopkins will be at the Starbucks in Seattle’s U-Village from 2-3PM tomorrow giving out $15,000 worth of $12 dollar gift cards.

“It was a great honor to be named Pac-12 Coach of the Year, but the reality is this is a tribute to our entire team, our program and the University community,” Hopkins said. “I wouldn’t have won this award without such incredible support, so I wanted to give back to some of the many important people who have made this a memorable first season possible, and have welcomed me and my family into this incredible Seattle community.”

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