His BB IQ has looked questionable because he has mostly been played at the 3 which is not what he is. I like his upside too but I am guessing it won't be here.
I love the kid, he's thick and can bang and has some offense. I can't figure out why he hasn't been developed either, must be because Brooks has been so great.............He's not been in the game lately because he's transferring after the season is over according to many.
Chuck Hayes was a long time ago. I want my 4 to be taller than 6’6”. Our 4 needs to be like Jabari Smith of Auburn. Toppin is progressing. He is our staring 4 next year if he stays around
Yeah, he's another one that will turn into a dominating, stud, somewhere else.
Turnover machine with the “bull in the China shop” mentality. Needs some maturity and experience
Very good question KW. He's handling Brooks to the detriment of the team IMO. I love Cal and hate Cal for these things. I can't think of anyone I'd want as a replacement that'd be better but his damn shenanigans with players is pitiful. When Brooks and Toppin (yesterday) are playing pitiful, let Hopkins get in for longer than 15 seconds. I know Brooks scored the ball some yesterday but the kid makes so so many mistakes its just comical. Sorry for the rant.
Outside of a few turnovers, Brooks is one of the few who kept us in this game today. You never know which Brooks will show up, but he did today. Grady-I don't know what to say. Love him, but in several of the last few games, he has totally stunk. When he is like yesterday's game, and others lately, it;s like we are playing 4 against 5 (and with Adams and Shows-4 against 7). Teams should NEVER have to see the same refs more than once in a tournament. How unfortunate for us.
The truth is neither Toppin or Hopkins can beat out Brooks even though Brooks leaves the door wide open.
We'll disagree on Brooks. I realize he scored the ball some but him getting the ball stripped multiple times, throwing it in the stands, not rebounding and jogging back on defense I thought cost us more points than what he scored. Grady is unplayable last few games, he's got to get out of that funk. Yeah I agree, how in the world do we end up with Shows 2 games in a row, had to be the SEC brass just laughing at us. It's Tweak time.
Probably right about not beating Brooks out, I can see that. I don't agree with Brooks defense on anyone, I think he stinks guarding the water cooler. Hopkins may not be a pro, but I don't think Brooks or Toppin are either honestly just decent college players. I hope you're right about Livingston but I've heard reports of his motor being Brooksesque. How big is Livingston compared to Keion?
I think he and Collins should have got more run throughout the season. Better to not be so one dimensional. Also might need them due to foul trouble.
Hayes isn’t the best comp. I think Hopkins is more in the mold of a PJ Tucker type tbh.
Have seen that Hopkins is too slow to guard a three so the four is his only position. At his height at that position can he rebound the ball at high level to help the five? Hate us being out sized by some teams and just more excuses. Lack of size, shooting, scoring, defense ability, the recruiting part seems to be issues every year for one thing or another.
Hopkins reminded me of the tough kid that plays for Duke John he could’ve been a real help to us next year.
