New Heights MHC went on a huge playoff run that got them all the way to the final four. When they were up three in a crucial spot, they fouled a three point shooter, he made all three free throws and all hope looked lost. Hopkins sprinted to the corner, got the ball and hit the game winning triple to advance his team to the next round. This Swiss army knife is a weapon on the court, he can impact the game with his effort, scoring and defense. He’s somehow still on the board and could help a Division 1 program immediately.

Hopkins is brimming with potential. The 6-foot-8 wing moves extremely well for his size and has a well-rounded game to pair with his physical tools. The lefty is an ambidextrous finisher and has a knack for hitting layups at difficult angles, but he also has a solid-looking outside shot when he feels confident enough to take it. Hopkins can handle pressure in the full court and plays at a really nice pace. His physical tools and skillset are perfect for D1 basketball, and I could even see him even getting a bit stronger and improving his recruitment as a result.

Hopkins is another interesting long-term prospect because of his size, length, and open court ability. He’s a 6-foot-8 wing who runs the floor like a deer and really excels as a transition finisher. The lefty can use his length to finish above other wings and guards and his quickness and full-court speed to finish through bigs. His size and length also allows him to rebound and protect the rim, not to mention guard a variety of guys on both the perimeter and in the paint. I could see Hopkins, who’s only a junior, getting a lot more comfortable this year and becoming a really meaningful piece for South Kent.