Former Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins joins NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans

Former Syracuse coach Mike Hopkins to join NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans

Hopkins was once the coach-in-waiting at Syracuse, but is now headed to his second NBA coaching job.

Former Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins joins NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans

Syracuse, N.Y. ― After moving to the NBA last season as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Suns, Mike Hopkins is set to begin a second year in the NBA with a new team.

Pelicans Hire Ex-Washington Coach Mike Hopkins As Assistant

Courtesy Syracuse.com The Pelicans are adding a seasoned voice to their bench, hiring Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach and head of player development, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Hopkins spent last season with the Suns on Mike Budenholzer’s staff and now joins Willie Green in New Orleans. Before jumping to the NBA, Hopkins was the head coach at Washington from 2017-24. He compiled a 122-111 record and took the Huskies to the NCAA Tournament once. …

Mike Hopkins Joins Pelicans' Coaching Staff

The Pelicans have hired Mike Hopkins as an assistant coach and head of player development, Pete Thamel of ESPN tweets. Hopkins joins Willie Green‘s staff after spending last season with the Suns as an assistant under Mike Budenholzer. Prior to last season, Hopkins spent most of his career at the college ranks. He was the head coach at the University of Washington from 2017-24. He posted a 122–111 record with the Huskies, though they reached the …

Pelicans hire Mike Hopkins as assistant, head of player development – Crescent City Sports

The move comes amid a significant restructuring of the team's basketball operations, following the appointment of Troy Weaver as Senior Vice President in April 2025. Pelicans hire Mike Hopkins as assistant, head of player development