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Syracuse Orange assistant coach Mike Hopkins took some time to chat with us and answer your questions Friday during another #HopTalk session on Twitter. You can peruse the hashtag if you like but we've parsed out his answers below. Sure there's a lot of fun questions but there's also a bunch that deal with the current players like Kaleb Joseph, DaJuan Coleman, Michael Gbinije and Tyler Lydon and what Hop is seeing out of them. He also touches on transfer Paschal Chukwu, what he plans to do when he's in charge and what the team might get up to in the Bahamas when they're not playing in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
A1: No pain at the moment, but the brace bothers me. I was thinking of changing the colors to Orange & Blue. https://t.co/XhPJ2ruPAm
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A2: The entire freshman class. They have adjusted way faster than normal freshmen. https://t.co/vHd4l2HK4E
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A3: Silent G and @TCooney10 are our leaders and return leading scorers. Both have made big shots & plays for Cuse https://t.co/kmbrEGulRr
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A4: I believe @kalebjoseph15 will take a step forward this season. Has greatly improved strength and 3pter. https://t.co/RkrSx8AUvg
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A5: @dajuancoleman32 has been doing really well physically. I see no immediate signs of potential problems. #STUD https://t.co/mlghkwJjvJ
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A6: Our system has worked for over 35 years. If its not broke don't fix it. Important to stay consistent w/system https://t.co/ctzLZ1ruVS
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A7: This is tough so many great 1's, @Coach_McNamara @carmeloanthony and @MCW1 All incredible competitors & winners. https://t.co/aAIo0HuLzo
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A8: October 12, 2013 in Buffalo. I brought my son. It was his 1st concert ever. I tried to tweet a pic, didn't work. https://t.co/GqyDhFJSbE
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
.@Coach_Hopkins Pearl Jam 2013. My son's first concert. Priceless pic.twitter.com/W9U5kMSbZT
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A9: Whatever it takes to win. Golden State did it He would be a tough matchup for centers in the league #toughtostop https://t.co/1nMUOlcMfb
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A10: Anywhere in North Carolina. Angus Barn has incredible food. https://t.co/Djph8zRCtc
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A11: He can run like a deer and has great hands. Needs to add strength, but after a year of work WATCH OUT! https://t.co/3uAlB3LU25
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A12: No question. played incredible at the end of last season + Int'l experience + senior leader + Olympic bid= yes https://t.co/RTV6F6xtTB
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A13: @Jesussss_ is a creative facilitator. Gets in the lane, makes game easier for others #futuresbright https://t.co/ZGJnOVudqB
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A14: Rosalies Cucina Ironwood Pizza and @HafnersTavern Mom's Diner is sleeper for breakfast Any pizza place in NYC https://t.co/B64YRbs57Y
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A15: Play hard, play smart. That has been our motto. Focus on the process of improving every single day #consistency https://t.co/UUUizecUCA
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A16: @therealboeheim averaged more pts in college I will give him the nod. It would be a barn burner. #lackoftalent https://t.co/jB0QRXoTtI
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A17:@CObokoh =Chi Chi Rodriguez @cdwhite54=Walt that's all I got https://t.co/ELN7IJH8xf
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A18: @CoachRedAutry, John Wallace, @21Poetry @44TheLegend @beowens30 https://t.co/QmmXGhNqav
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A19: FILM, FILM, FILM! Hopefully good restaurants. A lot of Vitamin D https://t.co/DkuDo8omwg
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
A20: I got Whipped by wave in SoCal You will have proof of the Whip when the brace comes off @KingMali23 will teach https://t.co/DMDUgcHjpO
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
Thanks for coming out for Q & A. I love interacting & answering questions. Lets do it again soon. #Orangenation https://t.co/vGQyV1wkdU
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
@seanfarrell92 @NunesMagician In CNY it is
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015
— Coach Mike Hopkins (@Coach_Hopkins) October 9, 2015