Mike Hopkins (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Mike Hopkins is an American former college basketball
player and current assistant coach for the Syracuse Orange from Laguna Hills, California
. The 6-foot-5 Hopkins was a fan favorite, known for his all-out hustle and general scrappy play.http://www.orangehoops.org/MHopkins.htm
in Santa Ana, California
that also featured future NBA
player LeRon Ellis
. Hopkins enrolled at Syracuse
while Ellis went on to a two-year career at the University of Kentucky
. After Kentucky was placed on probation, Hopkins would play an instrumental role in convincing his high school teammate to transfer to Syracuse.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
Hopkins played sparingly in his first two seasons at Syracuse before becoming the team's starting shooting guard in his junior year. That year, Hopkins hit the game-winning free throws with three seconds remaining against Connecticut
to propel the Orange to the 1992 Big East Championship.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
Hopkins was named captain in his senior season, and posted a career high of 9.2 points and added 3.7 rebounds per game. He also had a flair for the clutch, heaving a three-quarter court pass to Conrad McRae for a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot against Villanova
. In his final game in the Carrier Dome
, Hopkins scored a game-high 20 points and tallied six rebounds and five assists in a 78-74 win over Pittsburgh
.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
Hopkins played 111 games throughout his four-year career spanning from 1989 to 1993. He finished with averages of 5.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
with Rochester's (Minn.) Renegades, and also in Europe
with teams in Holland and Turkey
.
and Billy Edelin.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
In May 2007, it was reported that Hopkins was picked to be Jim Boeheim
's successor, even though there was no timetable for Boeheim to retire.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2871275 However, in October, Athletic Director Daryl Gross
refuted that story, saying that his quote was taken out of context.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3067256&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines
Away from Syracuse, Hopkins was the Court Coach for Team USA in 1998, 2000, and 2001.
In March 2010, Hopkins' name surfaced in connection with the head coaching vacancy at Charlotte
.http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/30/1346821/search-for-new-49ers-coach-may.html
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player and current assistant coach for the Syracuse Orange from Laguna Hills, California
Laguna Hills, California
Laguna Hills is a city located in southern Orange County, California, United States. Its name refers to its proximity to Laguna Canyon and the much older Laguna Beach. Other newer cities nearby—Laguna Niguel and Laguna Woods—are similarly named.-Geography:...
. The 6-foot-5 Hopkins was a fan favorite, known for his all-out hustle and general scrappy play.http://www.orangehoops.org/MHopkins.htm
High school
Hopkins was a member of the 1987 California state championship team at Mater Dei High SchoolMater Dei High School (Santa Ana, California)
Mater Dei High School is a private, Catholic, co-educational secondary school in Santa Ana, California. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange. With an enrollment of 2,100 students Mater Dei High School is one of the largest Catholic high schools in the United States...
in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana is the county seat and second most populous city in Orange County, California, and with a population of 324,528 at the 2010 census, Santa Ana is the 57th-most populous city in the United States....
that also featured future NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
player LeRon Ellis
LeRon Ellis
LeRon Perry Ellis is an American professional basketball player and former NBA athlete. Ellis was considered to be one of the premier high school basketball players in the nation among the class of 1987 while playing for the top-ranked Southern California prep school squad Mater Dei...
. Hopkins enrolled at Syracuse
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
while Ellis went on to a two-year career at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
. After Kentucky was placed on probation, Hopkins would play an instrumental role in convincing his high school teammate to transfer to Syracuse.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
College
| Mike Hopkins College Career | |||||
| Season | G | FG% | FT% | Reb | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1990 | 20 | .556 | .750 | 1.2 | 2.9 |
| 1990–1991 | 31 | .514 | .548 | 1.9 | 3.3 |
| 1991–1992 | 31 | .448 | .629 | 3.9 | 6.5 |
| 1992–1993 | 29 | .438 | .738 | 3.7 | 9.2 |
| Totals | 111 | .462 | .670 | 2.8 | 5.7 |
Hopkins played sparingly in his first two seasons at Syracuse before becoming the team's starting shooting guard in his junior year. That year, Hopkins hit the game-winning free throws with three seconds remaining against Connecticut
Connecticut Huskies
The Connecticut Huskies, also known as the UConn Huskies, are the athletic teams of the University of Connecticut in the United States. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Big East Conference for all sports except Men's Ice Hockey and Women's Ice...
to propel the Orange to the 1992 Big East Championship.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
Hopkins was named captain in his senior season, and posted a career high of 9.2 points and added 3.7 rebounds per game. He also had a flair for the clutch, heaving a three-quarter court pass to Conrad McRae for a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot against Villanova
Villanova Wildcats
The Villanova Wildcats is the name of the athletic teams of Villanova University. They compete in the Big East for every sport except football, where they compete in the Colonial Athletic Association .-Men's basketball:The Villanova Wildcats compete in the Big EAST and are currently coached by Jay...
. In his final game in the Carrier Dome
Carrier Dome
The Carrier Dome is a 49,250-seat domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. High school football championships are also held in "The...
, Hopkins scored a game-high 20 points and tallied six rebounds and five assists in a 78-74 win over Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Panthers
The Pittsburgh Panthers, commonly also referred to as the Pitt Panthers, are the athletic teams of University of Pittsburgh, although the term is colloquially used to refer to other aspects of the university such as alumni, faculty, and students...
.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
Hopkins played 111 games throughout his four-year career spanning from 1989 to 1993. He finished with averages of 5.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Professional career
Hopkins spent time in the Continental Basketball AssociationContinental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
with Rochester's (Minn.) Renegades, and also in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
with teams in Holland and Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
.
Coaching
Hopkins returned to Syracuse in 1995 and was primarily involved with recruiting and the development of guards. Hopkins played a large role in developing future NBA player Jason Hart and SU standout Allen Griffin. He also been credited for recruiting Gerry McNamaraGerry McNamara
Gerry McNamara Sucks because he did not get drafted into the NBA.Gerry McNamara is a former American basketball player and current graduate assistant coach. He is a former guard for the Syracuse University men's team, from 2002 to 2006...
and Billy Edelin.http://www.suathletics.com/roster.asp?playerid=1090&sport=176&roster=194
In May 2007, it was reported that Hopkins was picked to be Jim Boeheim
Jim Boeheim
James Arthur "Jim" Boeheim is the head coach of the men's basketball team at Syracuse University. Boeheim has guided the Orange to eight Big East regular season championships, five Big East Tournament championships, and 28 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three appearances in the national...
's successor, even though there was no timetable for Boeheim to retire.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2871275 However, in October, Athletic Director Daryl Gross
Daryl Gross
Daryl Gross is the athletic director for Syracuse University.Formerly, Gross coached and worked at the University of Southern California in intercollegiate athletics after being a graduate coaching assistant . While serving as senior associate athletic director, Gross was credited for bringing in...
refuted that story, saying that his quote was taken out of context.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=3067256&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines
Away from Syracuse, Hopkins was the Court Coach for Team USA in 1998, 2000, and 2001.
In March 2010, Hopkins' name surfaced in connection with the head coaching vacancy at Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball
The Charlotte 49ers men's basketball team represents UNC Charlotte in the Atlantic 10 Conference.-Coaches:-Coaching staff:-Professional Players:The following Charlotte basketball players appeared in at least one game in the NBA:*Cedric Ball...
.http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/30/1346821/search-for-new-49ers-coach-may.html