Hopkins is looking for a degree in business via marketing or communications. She’s may be interested public relations but hasn’t put much thought into her career yet. Academics are among her highest priorities in deciding where to play. She has researched her schools to see where they stand in the Top 50 rankings of business schools. She is drawn in to the Marshall Business School at USC into which very few freshmen get accepted, but her grades and accomplishments make her a strong candidate for which she is excited.

On her visit to USC she noted the closeness of the team among other things.

“I loved USC. When I was on campus it was really comfortable,” said Hopkins, who had already been on campus for their elite camp earlier this summer with Oliver. “It was a good experience because. I already knew the players. They’re like a family. They all know it’s about the team. They want to win. They all support each other. I know that if I choose that school I’d have plenty of support.”

Just back from her trip to Austin to visit head coach Gail Goestenkors and the University of Texas, she sees Texas as a good fit as well.

“It was a new experience,” Hopkins said. “I really like the coaching staff, especially what Gail trying to do over there a new tradition. They seem like they are pretty close as well. And academically they’re good.” She had a good feeling while she was there but she didn’t feel the same urge Gayle did while there to verbally commit.

“To me it’s about the little things,” Hopkins said of the factors impacting her decision. “I need more than to go to a school and have that good feeling. I need to be able to compare it.” Hopkins likes the uptempo style of play which is a huge factor in her decision.

Hopkins also said playing with friends, while fun, is ancillary. “I need to make the best decision for me.”

The hyper-quick, ankle breaker from North Sin-City has all her cards on the table now.

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