Dave Hoppen - Inducted into Husker HOF

[Red Don]

10 Reasons Why Dave Hoppen a Deserving Hall-of-Famer

If humility is the key to success, you will understand why that’s true when you read how All-American basketball player Dave Hoppen looks at the world in the countdown to his enshrinement into the University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend.

2: Hoppen Loves Nebraska Basketball, Eager to See Huskers Turn the Corner

“I love Coach (Tim) Miles and I really hope that he’s the coach that can help Nebraska turn the corner in basketball. We obviously have as good a practice facility and arena to play in as any team in the country. It is going to be an uphill climb because there are so many great basketball teams in the Big Ten. But with basketball, it only takes three or four really good players to help you get over that hump. I see us being successful down the line, but we have to keep the same coaching staff for continuity and keep the players on the team. The way players transfer from school to school is really crazy and hard for teams that are not established and trying to climb the ladder to be successful when kids transfer so quickly when they are unhappy.”

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[HuskerWeatherman]

One of my favorite Huskers back when I was in high school.

I especially recall the Hoppen -- Big Ben matchups.

 

[Bean]

One of my favorite Huskers back when I was in high school.

I especially recall the Hoppen -- Big Ben matchups.

I remember watching those too. And Hoppen came from Omaha if I remember right.

 

[NUinID]

I remember watching those too. And Hoppen came from Omaha if I remember right.

Happen was a Benson Bunny

 

[Red Don]

A Hoppen Benson Bunny! How Funny! (I know a Bret Bunny)

 

[LarstheRed]

I played against him in some Y league games during the summer in college. I have to admit (even if I didn't then), he was a tough offensive player. He knew what he wanted to do when he got the ball. He had really good footwork, soft shooting touch, and wasn't a total victim of gravity like some guys. He played based on his defender. If the guy was stronger, he finessed him. If he was smaller, he posted strong. Smart guy. He wasn't nearly the specimen that Benoit was, but he was so much smarter and had better overall skills.

 

[HuttoHusker]

One of my favorite Huskers back when I was in high school.

I especially recall the Hoppen -- Big Ben matchups.

I went to school with Big Dave. Go Bunnys lol