Nick Hopkins put together a dominant all-around week to lead Hope International to a pair of impressive road victories, earning Men’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week honors. The senior guard averaged 25.0 points and 9.0 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 58.3 percent from the field, consistently attacking the rim and putting pressure on opposing defenses. His aggressive play resulted in 35 free throw attempts over two games, a testament to his physicality and relentless downhill approach.
Hopkins delivered in the biggest moments, starting with a clutch performance at The Master’s where he scored 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and came up with a key late deflection that forced a desperation heave at the buzzer in a 75-74 win. He followed that up with a season-high 27 points and 10 rebounds against Benedictine Mesa, recording his second double-double of the season while also adding five assists. Hopkins’ ability to score, rebound, and make winning plays on both ends fueled HIU’s perfect week away from home.