Hopkins, Shaw go back to the future

RALEIGH North Carolina -- The good times are getting ready to roll for Shaw men’s basketball program. And that’s going to spell bad times for many a CIAA opponent.

Joel Hopkins returns to Shaw University carrying a heavy load on his broad shoulders – some of which he’s bringing on himself.

After being re-introduced to Bear Nation on Tuesday – 13 years after leaving Shaw – Hopkins quickly laid down the gauntlet.

“I’m looking forward to the challenge and bringing back a CIAA championship this year to the city of Raleigh,” he said. “This train is already moving, so get on board…Tell James Stinson at Livingstone that I’m coming to see him.”

The Blue Bears are the two-time defending champions.

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