Hawk appreciation thread

[HailUConn]

We really should enjoy having him while we can. Beautiful stroke and Clutch shots!

 

[MaxMan20]

I've never seen a shot that looks as much like its on a literal rope than his. Kid is special and coming on at the right time.

 

[HailUConn]

On the last shot, he almost ran the entire 3 point arc to drain a corner 3, a thing of beauty!

 

[dingaling]

And the blocks he has gotten over the past few games. Today he had the most sick block but they called a foul on him (bs). Love seeing these guys flying around and playing hard. Today was a real treat.

 

[Huskyforlife]

His defense is so underrated.

 

[dtrumpet]

I was at the game and can attest that it doesn't come across as well on a broadcast just how much he gets clutched and grabbed when he moves without the ball. Amazing how much they let the defense get away with that. And yet when he gets open he drills it.

 

[Mister P]

And yet another foul against him while he’s shooting a 3.

That’s got to be 5+ times this year he’s drawn that foul. I’ll take those free points anytime

 

[LIuconn]

Baller

 

[NowInStorrs]

Cacaw!

 

[tcf15]

Did Jordan Hawkins Get Fouled Shooting a Three?

didjordanhawkinsgetfouledshootinga3.com

 

[HooperScooper]

And yet another foul against him while he’s shooting a 3.

That’s got to be 5+ times this year he’s drawn that foul. I’ll take those free points anytime

14th time. Unless he had 1 against Georgetown, which I can't remember if he did. If so then make it 15.

Gluten Iggles ThoughtZ™

Hawkins goes nylon on the 1st possession. Again! That floater going full speed into the paint while avoiding the charge, was a shot Sanogo doesn't make last year. Hawk draws the foul on a three. Again. He does that at least once or twice a game. This is what I would define as a good start. 17-4...

the-boneyard.com

 

[gsmooth]

I was at the game and can attest that it doesn't come across as well on a broadcast just how much he gets clutched and grabbed when he moves without the ball. Amazing how much they let the defense get away with that. And yet when he gets open he drills it.

Damn right. I saw it first hand at the PC game. Carter and Breed were mugging him almost every time

 

[BigFanCT]

Best SG in the nation

 

[dogpause]

It's amazing how quickly he releases his shot, and he's almost always squared-up. The improvement from last year has been really impressive -- his handle is so much better, and his shooting confidence is off the charts. May be our best shooter ever. Lamb and Rip were real smooth shooters, but Hawkins is at another level. Love watching him play.

 

[husky429]

His defense is so underrated.

I said in every write up I did for him at Dematha that he was going to be a defensive stopper. Couple years with a high-quality meal plan in the league, he's going to hit 205ish and be even better.

 

[Mister P]

14th time. Unless he had 1 against Georgetown, which I can't remember if he did. If so then make it 15.

Gluten Iggles ThoughtZ™

Hawkins goes nylon on the 1st possession. Again! That floater going full speed into the paint while avoiding the charge, was a shot Sanogo doesn't make last year. Hawk draws the foul on a three. Again. He does that at least once or twice a game. This is what I would define as a good start. 17-4...

the-boneyard.com

Wow.
I thought I went light on the 5+ but 15 is just amazing.

 

[Kenny11]

He seems to care so much. I don’t know if he will become an nba star but I’m confident he won’t underachieve at the next level.

 

[aburks41]

He seems to care so much. I don’t know if he will become an nba star but I’m confident he won’t underachieve at the next level.

Anyone who can shoot like that will have a long NBA career

 

[Hey Adrien!]

He seems to care so much.

He seems to care so much and he seems to never let his caring take him over the edge. Just a steady, deadly basketball player.

Freakin' love the guy and now really starting to thinking of him as a true first-round prospect this year.

 

[Icehawk]

His D last night was strong - he just wasn't giving up ground at all. I love that when he shoots you can pretty much count it even though that means this is almost certainly his final season at UConn.

 

[husky429]

He seems to care so much and he seems to never let his caring take him over the edge.

Big change from last year. Every mistake and he logged like a kicked dog. He plays through misses now--that's really important.

 

[Tommyboy]

On offense he also does it while being held and bumped more than anyone moving without the ball.

Going to miss him when he leaves.

 

[Umami Zen]

You could see his leadership skills starting to kick in mid-season this year.. More vocal in huddles--Encouraging teammates on the floor during games.. Another major difference (evolution) in his game this year vs last.. He's not letting the defender's physicality/defense get in his head to keep him from getting to his spots or into his shooting rhythm.. He is getting hit/grabbed/nudged on most off ball rotations/movements.. But he's completing the task.. Making the shot/taking the shot .. Instead of looking for the foul call-which may or may not come.

Gotta believe that his workouts in LA with Rip--His conversations with Ray.. Have been invaluable to him.. Dude is uber-focused--Playing with a purpose.. BTW-- At the right time .. Can't wait for the bright lights of the BET and March Madness.. But first.. Let's take down a few more teams prior to the BET.

 

[caw]

It's amazing how quickly he releases his shot, and he's almost always squared-up. The improvement from last year has been really impressive -- his handle is so much better, and his shooting confidence is off the charts. May be our best shooter ever. Lamb and Rip were real smooth shooters, but Hawkins is at another level. Love watching him play.

That around the three-point line through three screens to the corner three on the inbounds was a thing of beauty.

 

[Skiblets]

Watch his reaction to AJaxs allyoop dunk. He was So pumped up for his teammate