Dennis Hopson named head coach of new Florida Polytechnic basketball program

Dennis Hopson, a renowned figure in Ohio State basketball history, has been appointed as the head coach for Florida Polytechnic University's inaugural basketball program. This announcement was made via a social media post and press release on June 16, 2026. Hopson, who previously coached Lourdes (NAIA) from 2019-24, expressed confidence in his ability to recruit players to the new program. He is remembered as a standout player for Ohio State, where he held the all-time scoring record for 39 years. Florida Polytechnic's athletic director praised Hopson’s leadership as essential for the program's success.

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