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Coach Hopkins Signs Six-Year Deal University of Washington

By Bret Stuter

Dec 27, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins calls out to his team during the second half of a game against the Texas Southern Tigers at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won the game 80-67. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins calls out to his team during the second half of a game against the Texas Southern Tigers at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won the game 80-67. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins gestures from the bench against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange interim head coach Mike Hopkins gestures from the bench against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

The Plan Takes Shape

Coach Hopkins has spent more than 20 years serving as the assistant coach for the University of Syracuse under venerable coach Jim Boeheim.  Boeheim is not the sole brains of the operation and reason for the University of Syracuse’ success. Boeheim recognizes talent around him.

Hopkins, for his part, displayed incredible loyalty to the University of Syracuse. Now, that same loyalty is aligned with the University of Washington.

Abandoning Ship?

And what of the news about players deserting the Huskies?  After all,  the work will only multiply with each lost player or prospect.  Blake Harris wasted no time seeking his release. Michael Porter Jr. has followed Harris’ lead. But, Mike Hopkins said it best.

The University of Washington did not enjoy success this season, and the upcoming season may be barren of trophies as well.  But there is reason to believe this could be a turning point.  Mike Hopkins is here based on what he knows, and not who he knows.

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