Washington to part ways with coach Hopkins after season

Washington informed head coach Mike Hopkins that he won't return next season, the school announced Friday.

Hopkins is expected to remain at the helm for the Pac-12 Tournament as well as the NCAA Tournament, should the Huskies qualify.

The 54-year-old has one year left on his deal and will receive a buyout of nearly $3.1 million, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

The Huskies went 118-105 in Hopkins' seven seasons in charge but only made one NCAA Tournament appearance, a second-round exit in 2019.

Washington is expected to launch a broad search for his replacement and will put a premium on head coaching experience, Thamel adds.

The Huskies will be joining the Big Ten conference next season alongside fellow Pac-12 schools Oregon, UCLA, and USC.