Hawkins declares for NBA Draft

[uchusky32]

Let him go with LeBron and AD. Should get plenty of open looks.

 

[Kembacity]

Dude really showed his athleticism this year, went from an okay defender to a true defender and he has to keep that up to make a mark in the pros. Hopefully he ends up somewhere where they know they need to draw up sets for him to get open, but early on he’s gonna love the fact that the other team won’t be concerned with him in the least. Has to be fun to go from a focal point of the opposing teams defensive scheme, to just a guy out there

 

[djct1999]

Pretty cool.

 

[MDHuskFan]

He’s going to absolutely DESTROY the athleticism/shooting pre-draft workouts

 

[pepband99]

It’s so wonderful to have zero negative feelings about a player leaving early.

Titles will do that

 

[Umami Zen]

Livin' the dream.. Do your thing Hawk.. Thanks for the two years and Banner 5

 

[Tommyboy]

I cant really get upset at that.

And I adore Adama. Timme had an incredible college career as has (it might not be done yet) Adama. Timme has some skills. Just because we whooped him in a single game doesn't devalue an incredible college career.

I think they have similar NBA deficiencies. I just think Sanogo's skillset and strength translate a little better. Plus Timme annoys the hell out of me.

 

[Palatine]

Good kid, never a whiff of trouble, reflects very well on his family and the university. Best of everything to the young man.

 

[August_West]

I think they have similar NBA deficiencies. I just think Sanogo's skillset and strength translate a little better. Plus Timme annoys the hell out of me.

They both have upsides. Adama Stronger and better footwork, Timme taller, better passer and shooter. It's a shame the NBA doesnt value either out of 5's. They are both incredible players.

 

[UConnKev]

 

[nomar]

I just told my Dad and he was like "OH NO!!!!!!! I thought he was at least going to come back for his junior year!" It's as if he's been in a coma for 30 years.

 

[kris1]

 

[August_West]

I just told my Dad and he was like "OH NO!!!!!!! I thought he was at least going to come back for his junior year!" It's as if he's been in a coma for 30 years.

He's a women's fan, isnt he?

My parents love the men too, and have been going to both for 35 years, but when it comes to this stuff my mom will say "why cant they stay all 4 years like those nice girls." They are 81 now but I remember my dad saying that too when Donyell left as a Junior in 94. LOL

 

[YoungFree]

What is good for him is ultimately good for us. Love it!

 

[nomar]

He's a women's fan, isnt he?

My parents love the men too, and have been going to both for 35 years, but when it comes to this stuff my mom will say "why cant they stay all 4 years like those nice girls." They are 81 now but I remember my dad saying that too when Donyell left as a Junior in 94. LOL

HAHAHA

Of course he is. He's a 75-year-old man in Connecticut.

 

[UCTitleTown]

I think Hawkins will do the program more good by playing in the NBA than staying another year. We need some impact players from UConn in the NBA.

 

[UConnSwag11]

What is good for him is ultimately good for us. Love it!

More in the NBA the better. There will be more in the coming years

 

[superjohn]

He's a women's fan, isnt he?

My parents love the men too, and have been going to both for 35 years, but when it comes to this stuff my mom will say "why cant they stay all 4 years like those nice girls." They are 81 now but I remember my dad saying that too when Donyell left as a Junior in 94. LOL

Just tell mom that Hawkins rookie contract will be almost as much money as the entire WNBA, and his second contract with blow away the entire WNBA.

 

[August_West]

Just tell mom that Hawkins rookie contract will be almost as much money as the entire WNBA, and his second contract with blow away the entire WNBA.

LOL I know you know that opens up a can of worms with my mother that you dont ever want to visit.

 

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[BigErnMcCracken]

 

[Dogdeacon]

It’s so wonderful to have zero negative feelings about a player leaving early.

Titles will do that

Exactly, Jordan Hawkins did everything he set out to do at UConn, proving to himself and the world that he can excel on the biggest stage. Also liked seeing Hurley & the NCAA trophy on stage blessing & celebrating the move to the next level. Give em' hell Hawk!!

 

[auror]

Bobcats drafting 4th so he should be ok

Can you imagine if Charlotte picked him? I think this place would explode.

 

[upstater]

Our latest in a long line of multi millionaires. Congrats Jordan. Hoping he's a lottery pick or ends up on the Warriors

And Rutgers can't add his money to the total take under current Rutgers coaches!!!!

 

[upstater]

My pro comparison for Hawkins is Reggie Lewis. I should say shooting form actually. Lewis played underneath quite a bit