The **Pelicans** have hired **Mike Hopkins** as an assistant coach/head of player development, Pete Thamel of ESPN [tweets](https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1952556652575576242). Hopkins joins **Willie Green’s** staff after spending last season with the **Suns** as an assistant under **Mike Budenholzer**.
Prior to last season, Hopkins spent most of his career at the college ranks. He was the head coach at the University of Washington from 2017-24. He posted a 122–111 record with the Huskies but they reached the NCAA Tournament just one time.
Prior to that opportunity, he was a longtime assistant under **Jim Boeheim** at his alma mater, Syracuse. Hopkins was on Boeheim’s staff from 1995-2017.
Green’s staff also includes associate head coach **James Borrego**, **Jarron Collins**, **Casey Hill**, **Aaron Miles**, **Corey Brewer** and **Jodie Meeks**.