2021 Recruiting: Jordan Hawkins Commits to UConn

[upstater]

You know what I don't miss? Missing out on Top 10 guys that we were never going to get in the first place and then panic recruiting from YouTube sight unseen from a bar stool.

We're in the Big East and we have elite recruits who fit our system. What a time.

While it is true we have done some panic recruiting, we've landed Tyler Polley and Isaiah Whaley. Which shows there's a lot of top D1 talent out there waiting to be developed.

Josh Carlton was actually not a panic recruit; he was being courted as our big man early on.

 

[Bazz4A]

If they can lock up Sampson in the next month or two - the staff has such a head start to focus all their energy on 2022...great time to be a Husky fan

 

[ucawn]

While it is true we have done some panic recruiting, we've landed Tyler Polley and Isaiah Whaley. Which shows there's a lot of top D1 talent out there waiting to be developed.

Josh Carlton was actually not a panic recruit; he was being courted as our big man early on.

I think he’s referencing beloved Kwinten Williams. But exactly there are a lot of great 4 year players who never touch the ranking systems. Whaley is a great example and is probably being used by the staff on every big man recruit they talk to.

 

[Watchdog]

Blog from Jordan about his decision:

Blog

I sure wish I had been as mature at his age (forget 17, how about when I was 27) as Jordan sounds. So focused and thoughtful.
Congratulations to the staff on identifying and getting commitments from kids like Jordan and Rahsool..............and more to come!

 

[Phoenixhusky]

Hurley and his staff have done an incredible job recruiting.

 

[HooperScooper]

“They told me, ‘UConn can make you a pro,‘” Hawkins said. “The history speaks for itself. UConn is known for producing pros and winning championships.”

“DeMatha is a great program,” Hawkins said. “At DeMatha, we do things right. When you leave DeMatha, you’re college-ready and you have an advantage, we run our team like a college program. ... I can defend, shoot, play-make, I can get it done. When I put on that UConn jersey, Connecticut can expect me to get the job done, get some W’s.”

UConn men’s basketball team lands commitment from 2021 guard Jordan Hawkins

The UConn men’s basketball program added its second recruit from the Class of 2021, as guard Jordan Hawkins announced his intention to join the program Friday morning. Hawkins, a 6-foot-5 sho…

www.courant.com

 

[CL82]

When I called Coach Hurley and the other assistant coaches, he ran off camera when we were on FaceTime because he was so excited. Haha!

Dan Freaking Hurley! I love this guy!

 

[ctchamps]

When I called Coach Hurley and the other assistant coaches, he ran off camera when we were on FaceTime because he was so excited. Haha!

Dan Freaking OUT Hurley! I love this guy!

FIFY

 

[UconnU]

UPDATE THE GRID!

 

[UConnKev]

 

[ucawn]

This was before Hawkins, Seton Hall expected to land Tyler Powell (I think it’s Tyler) on Saturday.

Edit- We are now #2 in the Big East with only 2 commits!

 

[3rdbass]

Great news! Hurely is killing it during this recruiting period. We are now set even if we lose bouknight. Nice to see he wants to model his game after Ray Allen.

 

[HooperScooper]

“First of all, Coach Hurley,” Jones said. “He’s a great coach who also demands a lot from his players. I think Jordan is the type of player who can do well under that. I’m not Coach Hurley, but I also am very demanding of my guys, and Jordan didn’t bat an eye in the one season he was with us. If I got on his case, it didn’t bother him at all. It just made him want to work harder. I think Coach Hurley’s personality is gonna be something that is definitely gonna bring the best out of many players, Jordan included.”

UConn gets ‘a steal’ in athletic shooting guard Jordan Hawkins from DeMatha Catholic

Longtime DeMatha Catholic coach thinks UConn got ‘a steal’ in athletic shooting guard...

www.nhregister.com

For those without Register access: UConn gets ‘a steal’ in athletic shooting guard Jordan Hawkins from DeMatha Catholic

 

[Hugo]

Hurley and his staff have done an incredible job recruiting.

Absolutely love the way this staff recruits. They have a solid realistic strategy on what the real needs are and have the staff that can execute it from start to finish. Great job of closing the deal. Kudos to Hurley AND the rest of the staff.

 

[UconnU]

@MDHuskFan has a new favorite player

 

[superjohn]

Rahsool Diggins and Jordan Hawkins has gotta be the best "names" backcourt since Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright.

 

[Mike Honcho]

Not accurate at all. But I’m in a forgiving mood.

I corrected him. It's just not accurate in the slightest. Not only did Calhoun recruit nationally, he recruited internationally. Without Dove there would be no Dream Season.

 

[UKemba15]

When I called Coach Hurley and the other assistant coaches, he ran off camera when we were on FaceTime because he was so excited. Haha!

Dan Freaking Hurley! I love this guy!

Came here to share this quote...seems like every day I love our coach more and more.

 

[Waquoit]

Recruiting isn't supposed to look this easy. They anticipate needs, they fill needs. It's remarkable. We have a top backcourt wrapped up 15-months before they hit the court. This staff is a machine.

 

[Samoo]

Rahsool Diggins and Jordan Hawkins has gotta be the best "names" backcourt since Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright.

Did we get a combination of Michael Jordan and Connie Hawkins?

 

[UconnU]

Imagine being this guy? Yikes

 

[SouleMan]

I teared up.

Nice production value and appreciate the understated presentation.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Imagine being this guy? Yikes

How can you type he’s 49& then in the next sentence put he’s a 50-100 guy?

 

[tuvent08]

This is too glorious of a thread to waste it on Twitter randoms.

 

[Waquoit]

How can you type he’s 49& then in the next sentence put he’s a 50-100 guy?

You can if you are a . Especially since Rothstein said "Top 40 caliber."