The University of Mississippi Athletics
Staff Directory
Ashton Hopp
- Title:
- Coordinator of Operations
- Email:
- Phone:
- 662-832-3279
- Alma Mater:
- Kansas (2021), Ole Miss (2024)
Ashton Hopp returns to Oxford as the coordinator of operations for Ole Miss women’s basketball after spending one season at Arkansas State, where she began as director of basketball operations in April 2025 before being promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Men’s Basketball in March 2026.
"I am pleased to have Ashton return to Oxford," said McPhee-McCuin. "She brings a level of professionalism and familiarity that immediately strengthens our daily operations. Having previously served on our staff, she possesses a deep understanding of our program's standards and core values. We are fortunate to have her servant leadership mindset and her attention to detail as additions as we continue to elevate our program."
At Arkansas State, Hopp oversaw the day-to-day operations of the men’s basketball program, managing all internal and external aspects of the program outside of coaching. She led the operational efforts through a significant program transition that included 15 new players and 12 new staff members, helping establish the infrastructure needed to support head coach Ryan Pannone and the Red Wolves during a successful first season. Arkansas State recorded 20 regular-season wins, an 11-7 Sun Belt Conference record, and a program-record nine road victories, tying the best start in school history.
Prior to her time in Jonesboro, Hopp spent three seasons with Ole Miss women's basketball as a graduate assistant for two seasons, then the special assistant to the head coach in 2024-25. Hopp also spent time working with FCA in the Ole Miss area as a campus rep.
During her two years as a graduate manager, Hopp helped develop and build the undergraduate student-manager program as well as assist the coordinator of operations with all of the daily duties of the program. She also handled all equipment and gear for the Rebels as well.
A former student manager for the Kansas men’s basketball program, Hopp spent two seasons with the Jayhawk program. Hopp helped with all food operations during the 2020-21 season and was solely responsible with dinner operations for the team. She assisted with various other tasks including practices, game day operations as well as equipment and gear.
In 2020, Hopp built and co-founded Grow the Game with Jake Cerota, former Clemson MBB Student Manager. Grow the Game provides college basketball student managers with free resources and opportunities in professional development and networking to kickstart their careers. Those resources include the Manager Connection, Graduate Assistant Pathway, Summer Development Cohorts, Final Four Events and more. What started as an idea over text message between two student basketball managers has grown into an established non-profit making a positive impact on hundreds of student managers’ lives.
A native of Waynesville, Mo., Hopp graduated from KU in 2021 with a degree in sport management and a minor in business.
Hopp is an active member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and a current mentor who mentors five active women's basketball director of operations through Mentor Madness.
Hopp is joined on staff alongside her husband, Zachary, who serves as an assistant coach. They are joined in Oxford with their daughter, Beverly.
"I am pleased to have Ashton return to Oxford," said McPhee-McCuin. "She brings a level of professionalism and familiarity that immediately strengthens our daily operations. Having previously served on our staff, she possesses a deep understanding of our program's standards and core values. We are fortunate to have her servant leadership mindset and her attention to detail as additions as we continue to elevate our program."
At Arkansas State, Hopp oversaw the day-to-day operations of the men’s basketball program, managing all internal and external aspects of the program outside of coaching. She led the operational efforts through a significant program transition that included 15 new players and 12 new staff members, helping establish the infrastructure needed to support head coach Ryan Pannone and the Red Wolves during a successful first season. Arkansas State recorded 20 regular-season wins, an 11-7 Sun Belt Conference record, and a program-record nine road victories, tying the best start in school history.
Prior to her time in Jonesboro, Hopp spent three seasons with Ole Miss women's basketball as a graduate assistant for two seasons, then the special assistant to the head coach in 2024-25. Hopp also spent time working with FCA in the Ole Miss area as a campus rep.
During her two years as a graduate manager, Hopp helped develop and build the undergraduate student-manager program as well as assist the coordinator of operations with all of the daily duties of the program. She also handled all equipment and gear for the Rebels as well.
A former student manager for the Kansas men’s basketball program, Hopp spent two seasons with the Jayhawk program. Hopp helped with all food operations during the 2020-21 season and was solely responsible with dinner operations for the team. She assisted with various other tasks including practices, game day operations as well as equipment and gear.
In 2020, Hopp built and co-founded Grow the Game with Jake Cerota, former Clemson MBB Student Manager. Grow the Game provides college basketball student managers with free resources and opportunities in professional development and networking to kickstart their careers. Those resources include the Manager Connection, Graduate Assistant Pathway, Summer Development Cohorts, Final Four Events and more. What started as an idea over text message between two student basketball managers has grown into an established non-profit making a positive impact on hundreds of student managers’ lives.
A native of Waynesville, Mo., Hopp graduated from KU in 2021 with a degree in sport management and a minor in business.
Hopp is an active member of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association and a current mentor who mentors five active women's basketball director of operations through Mentor Madness.
Hopp is joined on staff alongside her husband, Zachary, who serves as an assistant coach. They are joined in Oxford with their daughter, Beverly.
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