Robby Hopper

Fall of 2023 Evaluation

Hopper is an absolute game-wrecker from the longstick midfield spot. At 6-5, 190 pounds, he very much looks the part of an ACC LSM and he impacts the game like one, too. Hopper is excellent off the ground and his length allows him to alter passes and make offensive players think twice about going near him.

“He’s a freak,” said one assistant coach from a team that won its conference this spring.

“I think he’ll be an All-American,” said another assistant coach from a team that won its conference this spring.

Hopper was Spalding’s best defensive player as a close defenseman this spring, but everyone thinks he’s ticketed for LSM in college. He helped the Hawks to a championship at NAL to close out the summer with his goal and two assists in the title game.

Spring of 2023 Evaluation

Spalding’s best defensive player as a sophomore, Hopper’s an intriguing prospect who plays close defense now but might project best as a pole in college. Blessed with great range and terrific speed, Hopper is outstanding in transition and can push the pace as well as any defender in the MIAA. A superb athlete who also plays varsity basketball, Hopper has vast upside and a very good stick.