
Bruce Thornton’s Draft Journey Highlights Ohio State Legacy
Selected 31st overall, Thornton combines a 2,100‑point college career, elite shooting percentages and a strong athletic lineage, aiming to add depth to Houston’s backcourt.
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Selected 31st overall, Thornton combines a 2,100‑point college career, elite shooting percentages and a strong athletic lineage, aiming to add depth to Houston’s backcourt.

The university announced the hiring of Dennis Hopson, a longtime Ohio State record‑holder and NBA champion, to lead its new NAIA basketball program.

Dennis Hopson, a longtime Ohio State scoring record holder and NBA champion, has been appointed head coach of Florida Polytechnic's brand‑new NAIA basketball program, bringing his extensive playing and coaching background to a school known for its academics and location.

Dennis Hopson, a 1991 Chicago Bulls champion and former No. 3 NBA draft pick, has been appointed to lead Florida Polytechnic University’s new men’s basketball team, bringing a blend of professional pedigree, coaching success, and a values‑centric philosophy.

Florida Polytechnic University announced the appointment of Dennis Hopson, a former NBA forward and Ohio State legend, as its inaugural men’s basketball coach, marking the school’s entry into collegiate athletics slated for the fall of 2026.