‘He’s constructing something wonderful.’ Bryce Hopkins confirms return to Providence College.
Bryce Hopkins will return to basketball in around eight months. And with Providence College.
Hopkins, who tore his ACL in the second half against Seton Hall on Jan. 3, talked with the media at the Ruane Friar Development Centre on Friday afternoon.
“I believe that [doctors] said my process will be about six-to-eight months when I’ll be fully back,” Hopkins told reporters. “And it’s great that it’s happening during the offseason, to have that time to regroup my body as well and let me get back on the court.”
When asked directly, the Providence standout reiterated his desire to return to the Friars next winter after healing his injuries.
“I feel like [Kim] English has done a great job here,” Hopkins was quoted as saying. “I feel like he’s building something great here and I’m glad to be a part of it.”
Hopkins, who said he realised the accident was serious right away, has relied on Justyn Fernandez during the recovery process. Fernandez also had a knee injury and will redshirt in 2023-24.
“It’s just been great to have a teammate that’s going through it and basically has the blueprint on what to do to get back,” Hopkins told reporters.
Providence, which will host DePaul on Saturday night, has welcomed Hopkins back following a successful operation in Chicago in mid-January.
“I appreciate him being around because he’s a great kid, great teammate, great brother that I will have for the rest of my life,” he said. “Good to see him back out smiling and getting ready for his time in rehab.”
English: “I know it’s difficult, but I believe he’s been fantastic. His voice, his presence in our shootarounds throughout practices, and, of course, at the [Amica Mutual Pavilion] on game day.”
Hopkins has started shooting drills from a chair and has been lifting alongside Fernandez.
“I’m excited about his process and really excited about the work we’re going to continue to do to improve his jumper,” English said in a statement. “He gets to improve his jump shot without the pressure of performing in games.”
Hopkins described his return to the Amica Mutual Pavilion floor as tough.
“My first game back after my surgery, when I was sitting behind the bench and was watching the intros and all that stuff it was a little emotional,” Hopkins told ESPN. “I started tearing up a little bit I just miss being out there with the guys.”
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