[DALE]

I've seen Hopson play several times, the ability is there but not the drive. It has been the same story every game I've seen him in this season. The kid has been committed to MSU since is Sophomore year maybe that's the way he plays like he does because he hasn't had anything to prove since then, unlike everyone else. But to see his athleticism put to waste with the way he goes about a high school game is a shame. Against Paintsville I don't even think he connected on a long range shot or anything over 10 feet for that matter, same goes for the LexCath, Bishop Brossart, Mason Co. and the few other games I've seen him in. Sure he can be lazy for not playing defense or owning the boards like he should against kids that he's 6 inches taller than and can't jump, but there is no excuse for not being able to knock down an open shot from outside the paint if he is supposed to be the #2 SG in the country. Many people during my 4 day stint at Rupp last week said he was overrated and SOFT. If by chance he does go to UK he can do either 1 or 2 things: 1-take the criticism from Coach BCG and step his game up like the team did after they bought into his system or 2-pack it up and head home to momma like Legion did. My money is on the second one if he does come to UK.