Nick Hopkins

At 6’5”/220lb, Nick is an absolute problem on the court — a physical, downhill force who thrives in 1-on-1 situations and has the versatility and strength to defend all five positions.

 

Nick finished an outstanding college career at Hope International University (NAIA) in 2026, earning NAIA 1st Team All-American honors and being named GSAC Player of the Year.  The GSAC is widely regarded—based on RPI—as the toughest conference in the NAIA.

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• 2nd in Nation (NAIA) in FT’s attempted (275)

  • Led GSAC in FTT's Made & Attempted (177/275)

  • 5th in Scoring in Conf.

  • 5th in Minutes

 

The Los Angeles native previously starred at Mt. San Antonio JC, where he earned...

• Freshman of the Year

• 1st Team All-League

• Named All-State (3C2A)

• SCC North Conference MVP.

Before that, he built a decorated high school career at Aquinas High, leading the Falcons to an Ambassador League Championship and a CIF & State Championship (3AA) his senior season. His HS accolades included:


• 4x All-League (Ambassador League)


• Ambassador League Player of the Year (2020)


• Small School Player of the Year (2020)


• 1st Team All-CIF 4AA (2020)


• Ambassador League Co-Player of the Year (2021)


• 3AA Player of the Year (2021)

 

Nick is a 2026 graduate of HIU, with his degree in Business.