Dave Hoppen

Dave Hoppen

Hoppen as a member of the New Jersey Nets in 1993
Personal information
Born	(1964-03-13) March 13, 1964 (age 60) 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
Selected by the 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 and awards
3× First-team All-Big Eight (1984–1986) No. 42 retired by Nebraska Cornhuskers
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference
Medals Men's Basketball Representing  United States Summer Universiade 1985 Kobe National team

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.