Mike Hopkins Will Be Jim Boeheim's Successor At Syracuse

Syracuse announced Thursday that long-time assistant Mike Hopkins will replace Jim Boeheim as head coach of the Orange when he retires, according to ESPN:

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"For more than 25 years, Mike Hopkins has demonstrated the true meaning of Orange pride and loyalty," Syracuse chancellor Kent Syverud said in a statement. "He has contributed so much to the success of the Syracuse basketball program. I know Mike is ready to lead the program into the future and carry forward the success that has occurred under Coach Boeheim."

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Hopkins is expected to take over after the 2017-18 campaign which is when Boeheim said he intends to retire, according to ESPN.