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{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{Short description|American basketball player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Scotty Hopson
| name = Scotty Hopson
| image = Scotty Hopson.jpg
| image = Scotty Hopson.jpg
| caption = Hopson playing for Tennessee in March 2011
| caption = Hopson with the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee Volunteers]] in 2011
| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[Small forward]]
| position = [[Shooting guard]] / [[small forward]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 7
| height_in = 7
| weight_lb = 230
| weight_lb = 204
| league =
| league = [[NBA G League]]
| team = Free agent
| team = Maine Celtics
| number =
| number = 32
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|8|8}}
| nationality = American
| birth_place = [[Hopkinsville, Kentucky]], U.S.
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|8|8}}
| birth_place = [[Hopkinsville, Kentucky]]
| high_school = [[University Heights Academy]]<br>(Hopkinsville, Kentucky)
| college = [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee]] (2008–2011)
| high_school = [[University Heights Academy]]<br>(Hopkinsville, Kentucky)
| draft_year = 2011
| college = [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee]] (2008–2011)
| draft_year = 2011
| career_start = 2011
| career_start = 2011
| career_end =
| career_end =
| years1 = 2011–2012
| years1 = 2011–2012
| team1 = [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]]
| team1 = [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]]
| years2 = 2012–2013
| years2 = 2012–2013
| team2 = [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]]
| team2 = [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]]
| years3 = 2013–2014
| years3 = 2013–2014
| team3 = [[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]]
| team3 = [[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]]
| years4 = {{nbay|2013|end}}
| years4 = {{nbay|2013|end}}
| team4 = [[Cleveland Cavaliers]]
| team4 = [[Cleveland Cavaliers]]
| years5 = 2014
| years5 = 2014
| team5 = →[[Canton Charge]]
| team5 = →[[Cleveland Cavaliers|Canton Charge]]
| years6 = 2014–2015
| years6 = 2014–2015
| team6 = [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]]
| team6 = [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]]
| years7 = 2015
| years7 = 2015
| team7 = [[Saski Baskonia|Laboral Kutxa]]
| team7 = [[Saski Baskonia|Laboral Kutxa]]
| years8 = 2015–2016
| years8 = 2015
| team8 = [[Foshan Long Lions]]
| team8 = [[Foshan Long Lions]]
| years9 = 2016–2017
| years9 = 2016–2017
| team9 = [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]]
| team9 = [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita]]
| years10 = 2017
| years10 = 2017
| team10 = [[Ironi Nahariya]]
| team10 = [[Ironi Nahariya]]
| years11 = 2017–2018
| years11 = 2017–2018
| team11 = [[Galatasaray S.K. (men's basketball)|Galatasaray]]
| team11 = [[Galatasaray S.K. (men's basketball)|Galatasaray]]
| years12 = {{nbay|2017|end}}
| years12 = {{nbay|2017|end}}
| team12 = [[Dallas Mavericks]]
| team12 = [[Dallas Mavericks]]
| years13 = 2018–2019
| years13 = 2018–2019
| team13 = [[Oklahoma City Blue]]
| team13 = [[Oklahoma City Blue]]
| years14 = 2019
| years14 = 2019
| team14 = [[Hapoel Holon]]
| team14 = [[Hapoel Holon]]
| years15 = 2019–2020
| years15 = 2019–2020
| team15 = [[New Zealand Breakers]]
| team15 = [[New Zealand Breakers]]
| years16 = 2020
| years16 = 2020
| team16 = Oklahoma City Blue
| team16 = Oklahoma City Blue
| years17 = 2020–2021
| years17 = 2020–2021
| team17 = [[Melbourne United]]
| team17 = [[Melbourne United]]
| years18 = 2021–2022
| highlights =
| team18 = Oklahoma City Blue
| years19 = {{nbay|2021|full=y}}
| team19 = [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]
| years20 = 2022
| team20 = Dynamo Lebanon
| years21 = [[2022–23 NBA G League season|2022–2023]]
| team21 = Oklahoma City Blue
| years22 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2024]]
| team22 = [[Cleveland Charge]]
| years23 = [[2023–24 NBA G League season|2024]]–present
| team23 = [[Maine Celtics]]
| highlights =
* [[List of NBL champions|NBL champion]] ([[2020–21 NBL season|2021]])
* [[List of NBL champions|NBL champion]] ([[2020–21 NBL season|2021]])
* [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL Second Team]] ([[2019–20 NBL season|2020]])
* [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL Second Team]] ([[2019–20 NBL season|2020]])
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* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2008)
* Second-team [[Parade All-America Boys Basketball Team|''Parade'' All-American]] (2008)
* [[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2008 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2008]])
* [[McDonald's All-American Game|McDonald's All-American]] ([[2008 McDonald's All-American Boys Game|2008]])
| bbr = hopsosc01
}}
}}
'''Brian Scott''' "'''Scotty'''" '''Hopson''' (born August 8, 1989) is an American professional [[basketball]] player who last played for [[Melbourne United]] of the [[National Basketball League (Australia)|National Basketball League]] (NBL). He played college basketball for the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee Volunteers]] before playing professionally in Greece, Israel, Turkey, Spain, China and Croatia. Hopson also had a short hairline stint in the [[National Basketball Association]] (NBA) with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in 2014 and the [[Dallas Mavericks]] in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DraftExpress - Scotty Hopson DraftExpress Profile: Stats, Comparisons, and Outlook|url=http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Scotty-Hopson-1323/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=DraftExpress|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Scotty Hopson College Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/scotty-hopson-1.html|access-date=2020-11-05|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref>
'''Brian Scott''' "'''Scotty'''" '''Hopson''' (born August 8, 1989) is an American professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Maine Celtics]] of the [[NBA G League]]. He played [[college basketball]] for the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|Tennessee Volunteers]].


==High school and college career==
==High school and college career==
Considered a five-star recruit by the [[Rivals.com]] recruiting network, Hopson was listed as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 5 player in the nation in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Scotty-Hopson-50129;_ylt=AuafJi81tmHv4D9hlEicY_lGPZB4|title=Rivals.com|website=sports.yahoo.com}}</ref> He played three seasons of [[college basketball]] for the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|University of Tennessee]] under head coach [[Bruce Pearl]] from 2008 to 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotty Hopson Bio|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/scotty_hopson_359450.html|work=utsports.com|accessdate=March 31, 2014}}</ref>
Considered a five-star recruit by the [[Rivals.com]] recruiting network, Hopson was listed as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 5 player in the nation in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Scotty-Hopson-50129;_ylt=AuafJi81tmHv4D9hlEicY_lGPZB4|title=Rivals.com|website=sports.yahoo.com}}</ref> He played three seasons of [[college basketball]] for the [[Tennessee Volunteers basketball|University of Tennessee]] under head coach [[Bruce Pearl]] from 2008 to 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotty Hopson Bio|url=http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/scotty_hopson_359450.html|work=utsports.com|accessdate=March 31, 2014|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304113840/http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/scotty_hopson_359450.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=DraftExpress - Scotty Hopson DraftExpress Profile: Stats, Comparisons, and Outlook|url=http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Scotty-Hopson-1323/|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=DraftExpress|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Scotty Hopson College Stats|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/scotty-hopson-1.html|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Kolossos Rodou (2011–2012)===
Hopson went undrafted in the [[2011 NBA draft]]. In August 2011, he signed with [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]] of the [[Greek Basket League]] for the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kolossos Rhodes sign rookie Scotty Hopson|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/88265/kolossos-rhodes-sign-rookie-scotty-hopson.html|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=August 30, 2011}}</ref>
Hopson went undrafted in the [[2011 NBA draft]]. In August 2011, he signed with [[Kolossos Rodou B.C.|Kolossos Rodou]] of the [[Greek Basket League]] for the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kolossos Rhodes sign rookie Scotty Hopson|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/88265/kolossos-rhodes-sign-rookie-scotty-hopson.html|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=August 30, 2011}}</ref>


===Hapoel Eliat (2012–2013)===
In July 2012, he signed with [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Super League]] for the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hapoel Eilat tabs Scotty Hopson|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/93441/hapoel-eilat-tabs-scotty-hopson.html|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=July 12, 2012}}</ref> In 33 games, he averaged 17.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
In July 2012, Hopson signed with [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Super League]] for the 2012–13 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hapoel Eilat tabs Scotty Hopson|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cat/nba/93441/hapoel-eilat-tabs-scotty-hopson.html|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=Sportando.com|date=July 12, 2012}}</ref> In 33 games, he averaged 17.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.


===Anadolu Efes (2013–2014)===
In July 2013, he signed with [[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]] of the [[Turkish Basketball League]] for the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=ANADOLU EFES inks swingman Hopson|url=http://www.euroleague.net/euroleaguenews/transactions/2013-14-signings/i/115045/8177/anadolu-efes-inks-swingman-hopson|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=Euroleague.net|date=July 25, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227110131/http://www.euroleague.net/euroleaguenews/transactions/2013-14-signings/i/115045/8177/anadolu-efes-inks-swingman-hopson|archivedate=February 27, 2014}}</ref> In January 2014, he left Turkey and returned to the United States.
In July 2013, Hopson signed with [[Anadolu Efes S.K.|Anadolu Efes]] of the [[Turkish Basketball League]] for the 2013–14 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=ANADOLU EFES inks swingman Hopson|url=http://www.euroleague.net/euroleaguenews/transactions/2013-14-signings/i/115045/8177/anadolu-efes-inks-swingman-hopson|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=Euroleague.net|date=July 25, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227110131/http://www.euroleague.net/euroleaguenews/transactions/2013-14-signings/i/115045/8177/anadolu-efes-inks-swingman-hopson|archivedate=February 27, 2014}}</ref> His final game for Anadolu Efes came on January 13, 2014.<ref name=australiabasket>{{cite web|url=https://basketball.australiabasket.com/player/Scotty-Hopson/Australia/Melbourne-United/132224|title=Scotty Hopson|work=australiabasket.com|access-date=October 15, 2021}}</ref>


===Cleveland Cavaliers (2014)===
On March 31, 2014, he signed with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cavs Sign Scotty Hopson|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cavs-sign-hopson-140331|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=March 31, 2014}}</ref> On April 6, 2014, he was assigned to the [[Canton Charge]] of the [[NBA D-League]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cavs Assign Karasev and Hopson to Charge|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/assign-karasev-hopson-140406|accessdate=April 6, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=April 6, 2014}}</ref> On April 9, 2014, he was recalled by the Cavaliers. The next day, he was reassigned to the Charge. On April 15, 2014, he was recalled by the Cavaliers.
On March 31, 2014, Hopson signed with the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Cavs Sign Scotty Hopson|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/cavs-sign-hopson-140331|accessdate=March 31, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=March 31, 2014}}</ref> He had two assignments with the [[Canton Charge]] of the [[NBA Development League]] during April 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Cavs Assign Karasev and Hopson to Charge|url=http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/releases/assign-karasev-hopson-140406|accessdate=April 6, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=April 6, 2014}}</ref><ref name=realgm>{{cite web|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Scotty-Hopson/Summary/2184|title=Scotty Hopson|work=realgm.com|access-date=October 15, 2021}}</ref>


On July 12, 2014, Hopson was traded, along with cash considerations, to the [[Charlotte Hornets]] in exchange for [[Brendan Haywood]] and the draft rights to [[Dwight Powell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hopson-acquired-cavs|title=Hopson Acquired from Cavs - Charlotte Hornets|publisher=}}</ref> The next day, the Hornets traded him to the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/breakingnews/pelicans-acquire-scotty-hopson|title=Pelicans Acquire Scotty Hopson - New Orleans Pelicans|publisher=}}</ref> Two days later, he was again traded, this time to the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/rockets/rockets-land-ariza-three-team-deal|title=Rockets Land Ariza & Valuable First Round Pick - Houston Rockets|publisher=}}</ref> On September 17, 2014, he was traded, along with [[Alonzo Gee]], to the [[Sacramento Kings]] in exchange for [[Jason Terry]] and two future second-round draft picks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-acquire-gee-hopson|title=Kings Acquire Gee, Hopson and Trade Exception from Houston in Exchange for Jason Terry and Pair of Second Round Draft Picks|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=September 17, 2014|accessdate=September 17, 2014}}</ref> On September 24, 2014, he was waived by the Kings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-waive-scotty-hopson|title=Kings Waive Scotty Hopson - Sacramento Kings|publisher=}}</ref>
On July 12, 2014, Hopson was traded, along with cash considerations, to the [[Charlotte Hornets]] in exchange for [[Brendan Haywood]] and the draft rights to [[Dwight Powell]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/hornets/hopson-acquired-cavs|title=Hopson Acquired from Cavs - Charlotte Hornets|website=[[NBA.com]] |publisher=}}</ref> The next day, the Hornets traded him to the [[New Orleans Pelicans]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/breakingnews/pelicans-acquire-scotty-hopson|title=Pelicans Acquire Scotty Hopson - New Orleans Pelicans|website=[[NBA.com]] |publisher=}}</ref> Two days later, he was traded again, this time to the [[Houston Rockets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/rockets/rockets-land-ariza-three-team-deal|title=Rockets Land Ariza & Valuable First Round Pick - Houston Rockets|website=[[NBA.com]] |publisher=}}</ref> On September 17, 2014, he was traded, along with [[Alonzo Gee]], to the [[Sacramento Kings]] in exchange for [[Jason Terry]] and two future second-round draft picks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-acquire-gee-hopson|title=Kings Acquire Gee, Hopson and Trade Exception from Houston in Exchange for Jason Terry and Pair of Second Round Draft Picks|work=NBA.com|publisher=Turner Sports Interactive, Inc.|date=September 17, 2014|accessdate=September 17, 2014}}</ref> On September 24, 2014, he was waived by the Kings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-waive-scotty-hopson|title=Kings Waive Scotty Hopson - Sacramento Kings|website=[[NBA.com]] |publisher=}}</ref>


===Sioux Falls Skyforce (2014–2015)===
On December 7, 2014, Hopson was acquired by the [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] of the [[NBA Development League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/siouxfalls/skyforce_acquire_scotty_hopson_120714.html|title=Skyforce Acquire Scotty Hopson|publisher=}}</ref> On February 24, 2015, Hopson set two Skyforce single-game records, scoring 52 points and making 21 field goals in a win over the [[Reno Bighorns]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson sets Skyforce scoring record with 52 points|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/25/scotty-hopson-sets-skyforce-scoring-record-with-52/|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=February 25, 2015|work=The Washington Times}}</ref> On April 21, 2015, he signed with [[Saski Baskonia|Laboral Kutxa]] of Spain for the rest of the [[2014–15 ACB season]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson reforzará el perímetro baskonista hasta final de temporada|url=http://www.baskonia.com/scotty-hopson-reforzara-el-perimetro-baskonista-hasta-final-de-temporada/|date=April 21, 2015|accessdate=April 21, 2015|work=Saski Baskonia|language=es}}</ref>
On December 7, 2014, Hopson was acquired by the [[Sioux Falls Skyforce]] of the NBA Development League.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/siouxfalls/skyforce_acquire_scotty_hopson_120714.html|title=Skyforce Acquire Scotty Hopson|website=[[NBA.com]] |publisher=}}</ref> On February 24, 2015, Hopson set two Skyforce single-game records, scoring 52 points and making 21 field goals in a win over the [[Reno Bighorns]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson sets Skyforce scoring record with 52 points|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/feb/25/scotty-hopson-sets-skyforce-scoring-record-with-52/|date=February 25, 2015|accessdate=February 25, 2015|work=The Washington Times}}</ref>


===Laboral Kutxa (2015)===
In September 2015, Hopson signed with the [[Foshan Long Lions]] of China for the [[2015–16 CBA season]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson joins Foshan Long Lions|url=http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/scotty-hopson-joins-foshan-long-lions/|accessdate=November 4, 2015|work=court-side.com|date=September 17, 2015}}</ref>
On April 21, 2015, Hopson signed with [[Saski Baskonia|Laboral Kutxa]] of Spain for the rest of the [[2014–15 ACB season]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson reforzará el perímetro baskonista hasta final de temporada|url=http://www.baskonia.com/scotty-hopson-reforzara-el-perimetro-baskonista-hasta-final-de-temporada/|date=April 21, 2015|accessdate=April 21, 2015|work=Saski Baskonia|language=es}}</ref>


===Foshan Long Lions (2015)===
On July 24, 2016, Hopson signed with Croatian club [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita Zagreb]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson signs with Cedevita Zagreb|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/croatia/207386/scotty-hopson-signs-with-cedevita-zagreb.html|accessdate=July 24, 2016|work=Sportando.com|date=July 24, 2016}}</ref> On February 11, 2017, Hopson signed with Israeli club [[Ironi Nahariya]] for the rest of the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WinnerLeague/status/830471970160513025|title=Ironi Nahariya signed @Shopson32, replacing injured Gilbert Brown. Hopson played in Hapoel Eilat in 12/13|first=Winner|last=League|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/479417/Scotty-Hopson-(ex-Cedevita)-joins-Ironi-Nahariya|title=Israeli Basketball, Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings - eurobasket News|publisher=}}</ref>
In September 2015, Hopson signed with the [[Foshan Long Lions]] of China for the [[2015–16 CBA season]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson joins Foshan Long Lions|url=http://www.court-side.com/news/blog/scotty-hopson-joins-foshan-long-lions/|accessdate=November 4, 2015|work=court-side.com|date=September 17, 2015}}</ref> He played seven games for Foshan in November 2015, before leaving the team.<ref name="australiabasket" />


===Cedevita (2016–2017)===
On July 20, 2017, Hopson signed with Turkish club [[Galatasaray S.K. (men's basketball)|Galatasaray]] for the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/7yk5cmkp8ma74lg5|title=Galatasaray signs small forward Hopson|publisher=}}</ref> On January 19, 2018, Hopson was reported to have left Galatasaray.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportando.com/en/turkey/bsl/261827/scotty-hopson-parts-ways-with-galatasaray.html|title=Scotty Hopson parts ways with Galatasaray He left the team because of unpaid salaries|date=January 19, 2018|work=Sportando.com|accessdate=January 19, 2018}}</ref>
On July 24, 2016, Hopson signed with Croatian club [[KK Cedevita|Cedevita Zagreb]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson signs with Cedevita Zagreb|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/croatia/207386/scotty-hopson-signs-with-cedevita-zagreb.html|accessdate=July 24, 2016|work=Sportando.com|date=July 24, 2016}}</ref>


===Ironi Nahariya (2017)===
On February 26, 2018, Hopson signed a 10-day contract with the [[Dallas Mavericks]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mavericks sign Scotty Hopson to 10-day contract|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-sign-scotty-hopson-10-day-contract/|accessdate=February 26, 2018|work=NBA Media Ventures, LLC.|date=February 26, 2018}}</ref> After appearing in one game, he was not offered a second 10-day contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson: Not re-signed by Dallas|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/scotty-hopson-not-re-signed-by-dallas/|accessdate=March 11, 2018|work=cbssports.com|date=March 11, 2018}}</ref>
On February 11, 2017, Hopson signed with Israeli club [[Ironi Nahariya]] for the rest of the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WinnerLeague/status/830471970160513025|title=Ironi Nahariya signed @Shopson32, replacing injured Gilbert Brown. Hopson played in Hapoel Eilat in 12/13|first=Winner|last=League|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/479417/Scotty-Hopson-(ex-Cedevita)-joins-Ironi-Nahariya|title=Israeli Basketball, Teams, Scores, Stats, News, Standings - eurobasket News|publisher=}}</ref>


===Galatasaray (2017–2018)===
On October 10, 2018, Hopson joined the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]]'s training camp roster.<ref name="Grantham-Hopson-Wells">{{cite web|title=Thunder Signs Grantham, Hopson and Wells|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release-roster-181010|website=NBA.com|accessdate=October 11, 2018|date=October 10, 2018}}</ref> He was waived on October 12.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder Waives Four|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/roster-181012|website=NBA.com|accessdate=October 12, 2018|date=October 12, 2018}}</ref> He then joined the Thunder's G League affiliate, the [[Oklahoma City Blue]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Oklahoma City Blue Announces Training Camp Roster|url=https://oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com/news/oklahoma-city-blue-announces-training-camp-roster-3/|website=NBA.com|accessdate=November 3, 2018|date=October 23, 2018}}</ref> On February 14, 2019, he signed a 10-day contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotty Hopson and Richard Solomon Signed to 10-Day Contracts|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/hopson-solomon-190214|date=February 14, 2019|website=NBA.com|accessdate=February 14, 2019}}</ref> Hopson later was not offered a second 10-day contract and thus returned to the [[Oklahoma City Blue]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder do not re-sign Solomon, Hopson at end of 10-day contracts|url=https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2019/02/25/oklahoma-city-thunder-richard-solomon-scotty-hopson-10-day-contracts-expire/|date=February 25, 2019|website=usatoday.com|accessdate=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-04-11|title=OKC Thunder: Scotty Hopson picked the wrong time to join the OKC Blue|url=https://thunderousintentions.com/2020/04/11/okc-thunder-scotty-hopson-bad-timing/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Thunderous Intentions|language=en-US}}</ref>
On July 20, 2017, Hopson signed with Turkish club [[Galatasaray S.K. (men's basketball)|Galatasaray]] for the 2017–18 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/7yk5cmkp8ma74lg5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722130823/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/7yk5cmkp8ma74lg5|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 22, 2017|title=Galatasaray signs small forward Hopson|publisher=}}</ref> He left Galatasaray in January 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sportando.com/en/turkey/bsl/261827/scotty-hopson-parts-ways-with-galatasaray.html|title=Scotty Hopson parts ways with Galatasaray|date=January 19, 2018|work=Sportando.com|accessdate=January 19, 2018}}</ref>


===Dallas Mavericks (2018)===
On April 18, 2019, Hopson returned to Israel for a third stint, signing with [[Hapoel Holon]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hapoel Holon signs Scotty Hopson and Egor Koulechov|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/hapoel-holon-signs-scotty-hopson-and-egor-koulechov/|website=Sportando.basketball|accessdate=April 18, 2019|date=April 18, 2019}}</ref> On April 28, 2019, Hopson suffered a foot injury in his first game with Holon. He was later ruled out for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=חסר מזל: הופסון עבר MRI ונקבע כי סיים את העונה|url=https://www.one.co.il/Article/334869.html|work=ONE.co.il|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=April 29, 2019|language=he}}</ref>
On February 26, 2018, Hopson signed a 10-day contract with the [[Dallas Mavericks]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Mavericks sign Scotty Hopson to 10-day contract|url=https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-sign-scotty-hopson-10-day-contract/|accessdate=February 26, 2018|work=NBA Media Ventures, LLC.|date=February 26, 2018|archive-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227153439/https://www.mavs.com/mavericks-sign-scotty-hopson-10-day-contract/|url-status=dead}}</ref> After appearing in one game, he was not offered a second 10-day contract.<ref>{{cite news|title=Scotty Hopson: Not re-signed by Dallas|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/basketball/news/scotty-hopson-not-re-signed-by-dallas/|accessdate=March 11, 2018|work=cbssports.com|date=March 11, 2018}}</ref>


===Oklahoma City Blue (2018–2019)===
On July 31, 2019, Hopson signed with the [[New Zealand Breakers]] for the [[2019–20 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/breakers-sign-scotty-hopson-change-coaching-structure|title=Breakers Sign Scotty Hopson, Change Coaching Structure|work=NBL.com.au|date=July 31, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2019}}</ref> Early in the season, he split a ligament in his knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/breakers-sign-glen-rice-jr-as-injury-replacement|title=Breakers Sign Glen Rice Jr as Injury Replacement|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 5, 2019|accessdate=November 5, 2019}}</ref> He returned to action in December after missing most of November.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/118060237/blinded-by-the-light-nz-breakers-take-credibility-hit-with-glen-rice-jr-debacle|title=Blinded by the light: NZ Breakers take credibility hit with Glen Rice Jr debacle|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=December 9, 2019|accessdate=December 9, 2019}}</ref> He was named to the [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL Second Team]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilhooly |first1=Daniel |title=NBL award winners announced |url=https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/28714451/nbl-award-winners-announced |accessdate=February 21, 2020 |work=[[ESPN]] |date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>
On October 10, 2018, Hopson signed with the [[Oklahoma City Thunder]].<ref name="Grantham-Hopson-Wells">{{cite web|title=Thunder Signs Grantham, Hopson and Wells|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release-roster-181010|website=NBA.com|accessdate=October 11, 2018|date=October 10, 2018}}</ref> He was waived two days later<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder Waives Four|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/roster-181012|website=NBA.com|accessdate=October 12, 2018|date=October 12, 2018}}</ref> and subsequently joined the Thunder's [[NBA G League]] affiliate, the [[Oklahoma City Blue]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Oklahoma City Blue Announces Training Camp Roster|url=https://oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com/news/oklahoma-city-blue-announces-training-camp-roster-3/|website=NBA.com|accessdate=November 3, 2018|date=October 23, 2018|archive-date=July 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705105135/https://oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com/news/oklahoma-city-blue-announces-training-camp-roster-3/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On February 14, 2019, he signed a 10-day contract with the Thunder.<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotty Hopson and Richard Solomon Signed to 10-Day Contracts|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/hopson-solomon-190214|date=February 14, 2019|website=NBA.com|accessdate=February 14, 2019}}</ref> He did not appear in a game for the Thunder during his stint and returned to the Blue after the contract expired.<ref>{{cite web|title=Thunder do not re-sign Solomon, Hopson at end of 10-day contracts|url=https://okcthunderwire.usatoday.com/2019/02/25/oklahoma-city-thunder-richard-solomon-scotty-hopson-10-day-contracts-expire/|date=February 25, 2019|website=usatoday.com|accessdate=February 25, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=April 11, 2020|title=OKC Thunder: Scotty Hopson picked the wrong time to join the OKC Blue|url=https://thunderousintentions.com/2020/04/11/okc-thunder-scotty-hopson-bad-timing/|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=Thunderous Intentions|language=en-US}}</ref>


===Hapoel Holon (2019)===
In February 2020, Hopson re-joined the Oklahoma City Blue of the [[NBA G League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com/news/oklahoma-city-blue-acquires-scotty-hopson/|title=Oklahoma City Blue Acquires Scotty Hopson|work=gleague.nba.com|date=February 21, 2020|accessdate=November 30, 2020}}</ref>
On April 18, 2019, Hopson returned to Israel for a third stint, signing with [[Hapoel Holon]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Hapoel Holon signs Scotty Hopson and Egor Koulechov|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/hapoel-holon-signs-scotty-hopson-and-egor-koulechov/|newspaper=Sportando|accessdate=April 18, 2019|date=April 18, 2019 |last1=Cauchi |first1=Orazio }}</ref> He suffered a foot injury in his first game with Holon and was later ruled out for the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web|title=חסר מזל: הופסון עבר MRI ונקבע כי סיים את העונה|url=https://www.one.co.il/Article/334869.html|work=ONE.co.il|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=April 29, 2019|language=he}}</ref>


===New Zealand Breakers (2019–2020)===
On November 30, 2020, Hopson signed with [[Melbourne United]] for the [[2020–21 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/scotty-hopson-signs-with-melbourne-united|title=Scotty Hopson Signs with Melbourne United|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 30, 2020|accessdate=November 30, 2020}}</ref>
On July 31, 2019, Hopson signed with the [[New Zealand Breakers]] for the [[2019–20 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/breakers-sign-scotty-hopson-change-coaching-structure|title=Breakers Sign Scotty Hopson, Change Coaching Structure|work=NBL.com.au|date=July 31, 2019|accessdate=July 31, 2019|archive-date=July 31, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731050333/http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/breakers-sign-scotty-hopson-change-coaching-structure|url-status=dead}}</ref> Early in the season, he split a ligament in his knee.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/breakers-sign-glen-rice-jr-as-injury-replacement|title=Breakers Sign Glen Rice Jr as Injury Replacement|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 5, 2019|accessdate=November 5, 2019}}</ref> He returned to action in December after missing most of November.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/118060237/blinded-by-the-light-nz-breakers-take-credibility-hit-with-glen-rice-jr-debacle|title=Blinded by the light: NZ Breakers take credibility hit with Glen Rice Jr debacle|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=December 9, 2019|accessdate=December 9, 2019}}</ref> He was named to the [[All-NBL Team|All-NBL Second Team]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Gilhooly |first1=Daniel |title=NBL award winners announced |url=https://www.espn.com/nbl/story/_/id/28714451/nbl-award-winners-announced |accessdate=February 21, 2020 |work=[[ESPN]] |date=February 16, 2020}}</ref>

===Return to the Blue (2020)===
In February 2020, Hopson rejoined the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oklahomacity.gleague.nba.com/news/oklahoma-city-blue-acquires-scotty-hopson/|title=Oklahoma City Blue Acquires Scotty Hopson|work=gleague.nba.com|date=February 21, 2020|accessdate=November 30, 2020}}</ref>

===Melbourne United (2020–2021)===
On November 30, 2020, Hopson signed with [[Melbourne United]] for the [[2020–21 NBL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/scotty-hopson-signs-with-melbourne-united|title=Scotty Hopson Signs with Melbourne United|work=NBL.com.au|date=November 30, 2020|accessdate=November 30, 2020}}</ref> He helped Melbourne win the [[List of NBL champions|NBL championship]] in June 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/united-secure-nbl21-championship-on-home-court|title=United secure NBL21 championship on home court|website=NBL.com.au|date=June 25, 2021|access-date=June 25, 2021}}</ref>

===Oklahoma City Thunder / Third stint with the Blue (2021–2022)===
On October 14, 2021, Hopson signed an [[Exhibit 10]] deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/knicks-sign-goodwin-thunder-add-hopson.html|title=Knicks Sign Goodwin; Thunder Add Hopson|work=hoopsrumors.com|date=October 14, 2021|accessdate=October 15, 2021|quote=The Thunder have signed guard Scotty Hopson to a camp deal, according to the team's PR department.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://nbl.com.au/news/in-the-post-friday-october-15|title=In The Post – Friday October 15|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 15, 2021|accessdate=October 15, 2021}}</ref> He was waived a day later<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/10/thunder-release-d-j-wilson-scotty-hopson.html|title=Thunder Release D.J. Wilson, Scotty Hopson|work=hoopsrumors.com|date=October 15, 2021|accessdate=October 16, 2021|quote=Hopson looks like a good bet to rejoin the Blues for the upcoming season...}}</ref> and was acquired by the Oklahoma City Blue on October 26.<ref name="realgm" /> On December 27, 2021, he signed a 10-day contract with the Thunder.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/thunder-signs-three-211227|title=Thunder Signs Three Players to 10-Day Contracts|work=NBA.com|date=December 27, 2021|access-date=December 28, 2021}}</ref> He re-joined the Blue on January 6.<ref>{{cite web|title=2021-2022 G League Transactions|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/dleague/transactions/league/2022|work=RealGM.com|access-date=January 8, 2022}}</ref>

===Dynamo Lebanon (2022)===
On April 15, 2022, Hopson signed with Dynamo Lebanon of the [[Lebanese Basketball League]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Ahmad|last=Madwar|title=Dynamo lands Scotty Hopson|url=https://www.asia-basket.com/Lebanon/news/740576/Dynamo-lands-Scotty-Hopson|work=Asia-Basket.com|date=April 15, 2022|access-date=April 15, 2022}}</ref>

===Fourth stint with the Blue (2022–2023)===
On November 3, 2022, Hopson was named to the opening night roster for the [[Oklahoma City Blue]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2022-2023 Oklahoma City Blue Transaction History|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/gleague/teams/Oklahoma-City-Blue/38/Transaction_History/2023|website=RealGM.com|access-date=January 31, 2024}}</ref>

===Cleveland Charge (2024)===
On January 30, 2024, Hopson joined the [[Cleveland Charge]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Charge Make Roster Moves|url=https://cleveland.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-make-roster-moves|website=NBA.com|date=January 30, 2024|access-date=January 31, 2024}}</ref> but waived him on February 8.<ref>{{cite web|title=Charge Waive Hopson|url=https://cleveland.gleague.nba.com/news/charge-waive-hopson|website=NBA.com|date=February 8, 2024|access-date=February 10, 2024}}</ref>

===Maine Celtics (2024–present)===
On February 10, 2024, Hopson joined the [[Maine Celtics]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Scotty Hopson agreed terms with Maine Celtics|url=https://www.usbasket.com/NBA-G-League/news/853205/Scotty-Hopson-agreed-terms-with-Maine-Celtics|website=USBasket.com|date=February 10, 2024|access-date=February 10, 2024}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
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| '''2''' || 0 || 3.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .0 || .5 || '''.5''' || .0 || .5
| '''2''' || 0 || 3.5 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .0 || .5 || '''.5''' || .0 || .5
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| 1 || 0 || '''8.0''' || .000 || .000 || .500 || .0 || '''1.0''' || .0 || .0 || '''1.0'''
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| 1 || 0 || '''18.0''' || '''.500''' || .000 || &ndash; || '''1.0''' || '''1.0''' || .0 || .0 || '''4.0'''
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| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" | Career
| 4 || 0 || 8.3 || .222 || .000 || .500 || .3 || .8 || .3 || .0 || 1.5
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| 3 || 0 || 5.0 || .000 || .000 || .500 || .0 || .7 || .3 || .0 || .7
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| 11 || 10 || 28.5 || .625 || .484 || .735 || 4.2 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .5 || 15.5 || 15.7
| 11 || 10 || 28.5 || .625 || .484 || .735 || 4.2 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .5 || 15.5 || 15.7
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| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2" | Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 11 || 10 || 28.5 || .625 || .484 || .735 || 4.2 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .5 || 15.5 || 15.7
| 11 || 10 || 28.5 || .625 || .484 || .735 || 4.2 || 1.1 || 1.1 || .5 || 15.5 || 15.7
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.basket.co.il/PlayerPage.asp?PlayerNumber=15&TeamId=850&cYear=2013&lang=en Scotty Hopson] at basket.co.il
*[http://www.basket.co.il/PlayerPage.asp?PlayerNumber=15&TeamId=850&cYear=2013&lang=en Israeli League profile]
*[http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6055688/playerview.html Scotty Hopson] at fiba.com
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150923044532/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6055688/playerview.html FIBA profile]
*[http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=004998 Scotty Hopson] at euroleague.net
*[http://www.euroleague.net/competition/players/showplayer?pcode=004998 EuroLeague profile]
*[https://utsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=653 Scotty Hopson] at utsports.com
*[https://utsports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=653 Tennessee Colunteers bio]
*{{twitter|shopson32}}
*{{twitter|shopson32}}
*[https://nbl.com.au/news/scotty-hopson-always-learning "Scotty Hopson: Always Learning"] at nbl.com.au
*[https://nbl.com.au/news/scotty-hopson-always-learning "Scotty Hopson: Always Learning"] at nbl.com.au


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Scotty Hopson
Hopson with the Tennessee Volunteers in 2011
No. 32 – Maine Celtics
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1989-08-08) August 8, 1989 (age 34)
Hopkinsville, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolUniversity Heights Academy
(Hopkinsville, Kentucky)
CollegeTennessee (2008–2011)
NBA draft2011: undrafted
Playing career2011–present
Career history
2011–2012Kolossos Rodou
2012–2013Hapoel Eilat
2013–2014Anadolu Efes
2014Cleveland Cavaliers
2014→Canton Charge
2014–2015Sioux Falls Skyforce
2015Laboral Kutxa
2015Foshan Long Lions
2016–2017Cedevita
2017Ironi Nahariya
2017–2018Galatasaray
2018Dallas Mavericks
2018–2019Oklahoma City Blue
2019Hapoel Holon
2019–2020New Zealand Breakers
2020Oklahoma City Blue
2020–2021Melbourne United
2021–2022Oklahoma City Blue
2021–2022Oklahoma City Thunder
2022Dynamo Lebanon
2022–2023Oklahoma City Blue
2024Cleveland Charge
2024–presentMaine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Brian Scott "Scotty" Hopson (born August 8, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers.

High school and college career[edit]

Considered a five-star recruit by the Rivals.com recruiting network, Hopson was listed as the No. 2 shooting guard and the No. 5 player in the nation in 2008.[1] He played three seasons of college basketball for the University of Tennessee under head coach Bruce Pearl from 2008 to 2011.[2][3][4]

Professional career[edit]

Kolossos Rodou (2011–2012)[edit]

Hopson went undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft. In August 2011, he signed with Kolossos Rodou of the Greek Basket League for the 2011–12 season.[5]

Hapoel Eliat (2012–2013)[edit]

In July 2012, Hopson signed with Hapoel Eilat of the Israeli Basketball Super League for the 2012–13 season.[6] In 33 games, he averaged 17.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.

Anadolu Efes (2013–2014)[edit]

In July 2013, Hopson signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketball League for the 2013–14 season.[7] His final game for Anadolu Efes came on January 13, 2014.[8]

Cleveland Cavaliers (2014)[edit]

On March 31, 2014, Hopson signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.[9] He had two assignments with the Canton Charge of the NBA Development League during April 2014.[10][11]

On July 12, 2014, Hopson was traded, along with cash considerations, to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Brendan Haywood and the draft rights to Dwight Powell.[12] The next day, the Hornets traded him to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations.[13] Two days later, he was traded again, this time to the Houston Rockets.[14] On September 17, 2014, he was traded, along with Alonzo Gee, to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Jason Terry and two future second-round draft picks.[15] On September 24, 2014, he was waived by the Kings.[16]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2014–2015)[edit]

On December 7, 2014, Hopson was acquired by the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA Development League.[17] On February 24, 2015, Hopson set two Skyforce single-game records, scoring 52 points and making 21 field goals in a win over the Reno Bighorns.[18]

Laboral Kutxa (2015)[edit]

On April 21, 2015, Hopson signed with Laboral Kutxa of Spain for the rest of the 2014–15 ACB season.[19]

Foshan Long Lions (2015)[edit]

In September 2015, Hopson signed with the Foshan Long Lions of China for the 2015–16 CBA season.[20] He played seven games for Foshan in November 2015, before leaving the team.[8]

Cedevita (2016–2017)[edit]

On July 24, 2016, Hopson signed with Croatian club Cedevita Zagreb.[21]

Ironi Nahariya (2017)[edit]

On February 11, 2017, Hopson signed with Israeli club Ironi Nahariya for the rest of the 2016–17 season.[22][23]

Galatasaray (2017–2018)[edit]

On July 20, 2017, Hopson signed with Turkish club Galatasaray for the 2017–18 season.[24] He left Galatasaray in January 2018.[25]

Dallas Mavericks (2018)[edit]

On February 26, 2018, Hopson signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks.[26] After appearing in one game, he was not offered a second 10-day contract.[27]

Oklahoma City Blue (2018–2019)[edit]

On October 10, 2018, Hopson signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[28] He was waived two days later[29] and subsequently joined the Thunder's NBA G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue.[30] On February 14, 2019, he signed a 10-day contract with the Thunder.[31] He did not appear in a game for the Thunder during his stint and returned to the Blue after the contract expired.[32][33]

Hapoel Holon (2019)[edit]

On April 18, 2019, Hopson returned to Israel for a third stint, signing with Hapoel Holon.[34] He suffered a foot injury in his first game with Holon and was later ruled out for the rest of the season.[35]

New Zealand Breakers (2019–2020)[edit]

On July 31, 2019, Hopson signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2019–20 NBL season.[36] Early in the season, he split a ligament in his knee.[37] He returned to action in December after missing most of November.[38] He was named to the All-NBL Second Team.[39]

Return to the Blue (2020)[edit]

In February 2020, Hopson rejoined the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League.[40]

Melbourne United (2020–2021)[edit]

On November 30, 2020, Hopson signed with Melbourne United for the 2020–21 NBL season.[41] He helped Melbourne win the NBL championship in June 2021.[42]

Oklahoma City Thunder / Third stint with the Blue (2021–2022)[edit]

On October 14, 2021, Hopson signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[43][44] He was waived a day later[45] and was acquired by the Oklahoma City Blue on October 26.[11] On December 27, 2021, he signed a 10-day contract with the Thunder.[46] He re-joined the Blue on January 6.[47]

Dynamo Lebanon (2022)[edit]

On April 15, 2022, Hopson signed with Dynamo Lebanon of the Lebanese Basketball League.[48]

Fourth stint with the Blue (2022–2023)[edit]

On November 3, 2022, Hopson was named to the opening night roster for the Oklahoma City Blue.[49]

Cleveland Charge (2024)[edit]

On January 30, 2024, Hopson joined the Cleveland Charge,[50] but waived him on February 8.[51]

Maine Celtics (2024–present)[edit]

On February 10, 2024, Hopson joined the Maine Celtics.[52]

Career statistics[edit]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

NBA[edit]

Regular season[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 Cleveland 2 0 3.5 .000 .000 .500 .0 .5 .5 .0 .5
2017–18 Dallas 1 0 8.0 .000 – .500 .0 1.0 .0 .0 1.0
2021–22 Oklahoma City 1 0 18.0 .500 .000 – 1.0 1.0 .0 .0 4.0
Career 4 0 8.3 .222 .000 .500 .3 .8 .3 .0 1.5

EuroLeague[edit]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2013–14 Anadolu Efes 11 10 28.5 .625 .484 .735 4.2 1.1 1.1 .5 15.5 15.7
Career 11 10 28.5 .625 .484 .735 4.2 1.1 1.1 .5 15.5 15.7

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