After Kentucky was placed on probation, Hopkins would play an instrumental role in convincing his high school teammate to transfer to Syracuse.

That year, Hopkins hit the game-winning free throws with three seconds remaining against Connecticut to propel the Orange to the 1992 Big East Championship.

[3] Hopkins was named captain in his senior season and posted a career high of 9.2 points and added 3.7 rebounds per game.

He also had a flair for the clutch, heaving a three-quarter court pass to Conrad McRae for a buzzer-beating, game-winning shot against Villanova.

In his final game in the Carrier Dome, Hopkins scored a game-high 20 points and tallied six rebounds and five assists in a 78–74 win over Pittsburgh.

Hopkins played a large role in developing future NBA player Jason Hart and SU standout Allen Griffin.

[8] Hopkins served as Head Coach during Jim Boeheim's controversial nine-game suspension from December 5, 2015, to January 5, 2016.