Hawkins Puts Name in 2023 NBA Draft, Has until May 31st to Retain College Eligibility

3/29/23

By: OutOfSightSports

Hawkins Puts Name in 2023 NBA Draft, Has until May 31st to Retain College Eligibility

Coleman Hawkins has declared for the NBA draft.  While he still possesses his collegiate eligibility, the Illini forward will participate in several NBA exhibitions and scrimmages with hopes of catching the attention of scouts in the association. The 21-year old Hawkins, 21, averaged 9.9 points per game as a junior, good for third place on the team in that metric.

He topped the Illini in both assists and blocks, and he additionally served as the team’s leader in rebounds. The six-foot-ten California native had a rocky Junior season, spanning from highs like a triple double against Syracuse and lows to a game in which he turned the ball over six times during the NCAA tournament.

Many media organizations and websites anticipate Hawkins will be selected in the middle to late stages of the second round. To retain his college eligibility, he will have to official make his decision by the 31st of May. Thank you for checking out the article, all support is greatly appreciated. Got a lot of content planned this year, don’t want to miss it! Anyways, what do you think the Junior PF should do?