Dave Hoppen
Hoppen as a member of the New Jersey Nets in 1993 | |||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 13, 1964 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||
| High school | Omaha Benson (Omaha, Nebraska) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Nebraska (1982–1986) | ||||||||||||||
| NBA draft | 1986: 3rd round, 65th overall pick | ||||||||||||||
| Drafted by | Atlanta Hawks | ||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1987–1993 | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Center | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 53, 52, 42, 40 | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 1987 | Biklim Rimini | ||||||||||||||
| 1987–1988 | Topeka Sizzlers | ||||||||||||||
| 1988 | Milwaukee Bucks | ||||||||||||||
| 1988 | Golden State Warriors | ||||||||||||||
| 1988–1991 | Charlotte Hornets | ||||||||||||||
| 1991–1992 | Philadelphia 76ers | ||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Fargo-Moorhead Fever | ||||||||||||||
| 1993 | New Jersey Nets | ||||||||||||||
| 1993 | Rapid City Thrillers | ||||||||||||||
| Career highlights | |||||||||||||||
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| Stats at NBA.com | |||||||||||||||
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |||||||||||||||
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David Dirk Hoppen (born March 13, 1964) is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and other leagues. Hoppen played college basketball for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and is the program's all-time leading scorer. He was named All-Big Eight in each of his last three seasons and is generally considered one of the top players in school history. A 6'11" center, Hoppen was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the third round (65th pick overall) of the 1986 NBA draft and played six NBA seasons.