Hawkins declares for NBA Draft

[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

 

[MexicoHusky]

Glad he decided quickly

 

[3rdbass]

My pro comparison for Hawkins is Reggie Lewis.

I still like Ray Allen due to the shot and similar Athletes. Remember Ray had some serious ups too. Both had limited handling though Allen seem to driver more.

 

[MDHuskFan]

If he had a Danny Green career as a floor, I wouldn’t be surprised.
(Not a diss, Danny is 14 years in & 100M in career earnings)

 

[Milo65]

Best of luck!

 

[KingAG]

I think he’ll have an Anthony Morrow type of impact immediately. I think as he develops he’ll grow into MUCH more than that

 

[GHSWolverines]

I still don’t get why all mocks have Gradey Dick higher than Hawkins. Other than height, Hawkins is a better shooter/tougher shot maker, more athletic, a better defender, and has a much higher ceiling.

The workouts before the draft will prove that

 

[CL82]

I firmly believe an NBA team's staff has the capability to get him some strength and conditioning

Haha… Agreed.

 

[giddyup]

Motto should be - UConn - where millionaires are made.

 

[UConnKev]

I’m sure this was posted before but I’ll post just in case it wasn’t.

 

[donyell34]

Thank you Hawk, what a thrill and pleasure watching you this year. True husky, warrior bleeding blue. Your home forever.

 

[Mr. March]

Thank you! Wish you the absolute best in everything and a long successful career.

 

[alphasigko]

I just hope it is not Charlotte.

 

[lavuuk153]

I just hope it is not Charlotte.

I get the sentiment but if they are drafting him it’s very likely top 5 so the extra money is probably worth it.

 

[UConnKev]

 

[Ratso]

I think he’ll have an Anthony Morrow type of impact immediately. I think as he develops he’ll grow into MUCH more than that

I was thinking Wesley Person

 

[Ratso]

I get the sentiment but if they are drafting him it’s very likely top 5 so the extra money is probably worth it.

nope, i believe in the charlotte curse. any other team

 

[BGesus4]

It’s hard to beat the Ray comp for him. Down to his height and the smoothness of his shot.

 

[UconnFanDC]

Over/under how many posts until someone says he needed to come back for “X” reason?

He needed to come back because I want him too. That's all! Lol

 

[F101Voodoo]

Congrats to him. He deserves it. I was once dead set against early out but I would hate to have him hurt himself during the last two years eligibility and lose out on a lucrative NBA career.

 

[G0UCONN]

Good for him. All time Husky great.

 

[UChusky916]

Last year if you'd told me Hawk was going pro with a good shot at becoming a lottery pick... then I would have guessed the team had a pretty great year thanks in large part to a lot of maturation and growth from Hawkins.

He exceeded my lofty expectations and was largely responsible for this team's success. Knocked down difficult shots from the perimeter with ease. Improved defensively. Improved handle and drives to the hoop. He earned everything.

Congrats, Jordan!

 

[Hunt for 7]

He will go higher than 15. I think he already knows that. I watched a lot of college basketball and recorded and watch almost every tournament game. I can’t speak for G league and that tall guy whose last name I will not try to spell but starts with W, but I did not see 10 better players in college than Hawk. He could be top ten. He is only going to get better. IMO he has one of the purist jump shots coming of a screens or spotting up that I have ever seen. I think his release point is higher than Allen’s since he looks to be longer. This kid is going to be an all star by his third year.

 

[3RingsCT]

Hawk,

Thank you for bringing home #5. You will be forever remembered in UCONN history. I wish you the best in the NBA. Go make us proud!!!

 

[AdamaNation]

Lottery pick and well earned. A true Husky!!! Thank you for #5!!!!

Hope he goes to knocks or dc.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

I think he can have a JJ Reddick career, as faux pas as that is to say around here. And that’s not an insult.