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Thursday, I had the pleasure of hosting a Q&A on Twitter with Syracuse Orange assistant coach and head-coach-in-waiting Mike Hopkins. Many questions submitted by you guys made it into the list but I didn't have time for all of them (an hour goes REALLY FAST).
I tried not to ask too many questions that he had already answered in previous chats (hence the reason I didn't ask him about whether or not he'll exclusively run zone when HC despite the fact that roughly 47 people asked that question). Check out what I did ask below and find out what he had to say about next year's squad, what his theme song would be, whether or not SU needs to bring in a transfer and much more...
Q1: @Coach_Hopkins The most important debate of all when it comes to SU (http://t.co/QKeZBwwcuA). Are you #TeamBear or #TeamDeer?
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A1: I'm #Teambear all the way. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q2 from Brian P.: @Coach_Hopkins How significant of an addition can Kaleb Joseph & Chris McCullough be next season #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A2: Very significant. Kaleb is only true PG, loss of Jerami and CJ @_CM5 will have to step up and be a major contributor #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q3 via @orangeskin: @Coach_Hopkins What do you expect from B.J. Johnson next year? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A3: BJ Johnson is talented. Has ability to score and shoot the ball. Summer will be significant for strength/ physicality. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q4 via @JohnCassillo: @Coach_Hopkins Coach, who do you see as the primary scorer for next year’s squad? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A4: Lots of unknowns, but @R_Xmas25 and @TCooney10 should take another step in their offensive games. Watch out 4 @TRoberson21 #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q5: @Coach_Hopkins It looks like @dajuancoleman32 is doing great during recovery. Any insight into when he might be back? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A5: @dajuancoleman32 has done an amazing job losing weight. Great kid, great attitude should recover ahead of schedule #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q6: @Coach_Hopkins Who will you miss the most, on a personal level, from last season's team? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A6: We will miss all of them, but a special place in my heart for @Bayekeita. Ultimate warrior and team player. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q7 via @MarcLomasky: @Coach_Hopkins. Do you anticipate bringing in a transfer due to lack of PG depth? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A7: No. @kalebjoseph15 is young, but very talented. GBininje & @Buss34 will step up next season. Have a lot of depth in backcourt #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q8: @Coach_Hopkins We learned that Chino Obokoh's nickname is 'Big Sexy.' Do you call him that? Will we see him play this year? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A8: I call him "@CObokoh. Has a big motor. Defensive player, improving offensive player. Will be good off the bench. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q9: @Coach_Hopkins We know where you like to go for coffee (https://t.co/7v3EGGmRs5). What's your drink of choice? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A9: DUNKIN DONUTS ALL THE WAY. Large coffee with sugar. I start with it every morning. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q10: @Coach_Hopkins When Coach Boeheim got ejected vs. Duke & you took over, what was the first thing that crossed your mind? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A10: OMG!! I had to figure out: Down 6 with 10 seconds to go. How can we win. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q11: @Coach_Hopkins How likely are we to ever get Coach Boeheim on Twitter? 0% or 0.0%? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A11: NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q12: @Coach_Hopkins If you could add any school to SU's 2014-2015 schedule not already on it, who would it be? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A12: Georgetown and UConn. Great rivalries. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q13: @Coach_Hopkins What do you think of the proposal to replace the Carrier Dome with a new stadium? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A13: NO. I LOVE THE CARRIER DOME. Special place, greatest venue. Staple in @syrbasketball history. Toughest place to play in USA. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q14: @Coach_Hopkins Do you have any revenge planned for this? Or have you gotten it already? pic.twitter.com/EifVZhqIfI #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A14: No. I'll let this one slide. I Can't believe my hairline. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q15: @Coach_Hopkins If coaches got intro songs, what would your intro song be? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A15: @Drake "Started from the Bottom". symbolizes the struggle to get to the top. I get goosebumps #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Q16: @Coach_Hopkins We'll wrap it up with...What's the best part about coaching at @Cuse? #HopTalks
— Sean Keeley (@NunesMagician) April 24, 2014
A16: I love my alma mater,coaching great kids and having the best fans in USA. And of course, learning from legendary head coach. #HopTalks
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) April 24, 2014
Hop also stuck around to answer other questions for people so check out his Twitter timeline for the full rundown. Thanks to Ben G. for helping set it up and looking forward to the next chat...