2021 Recruiting: Jordan Hawkins

[husky429]

FWIW the stats compiled from the 5 games I watched--didn't watch one because the starters barely played.

11.5 PPG
3.0 RPG
0.6 APG

1.2 TO
0.7 STL
0.0 BLK

50% FG (8.3 attempts)
50% 3FG (3.3 attempts)
69% FT (2.6 attempts)

Low usage, high-efficiency scorer. Versatile defender, with potential to be very good at the D1 level because of his experience guarding high major recruits at Dematha. His handles are a negative currently, as is his passing ability in the half-court and versus the press.

I expect he is a good fit partly because Andre is such a good ballhandler and passer for his size. Will allow Hawkins to play more of a 3&D/pure scorer role rather than having to lead the team, break presses, etc. I would expect to see 4 or more 3 point attempts for him by his sophomore year.

NBA potential IMO is higher than other recent recruits (besides Akok and Bouk) because he knows his role and sticks to it. He could make a career of 3 and D--anybody who watches the NBA knows how coveted dudes who can defend multiple positions and hit 3s so the superstars can do their thing are.

 

[uconngb]

Was John Gwynn from DeMatha?

Yes. Though relevance escapes me.

 

[amidagoat]

You need to walk before you run.

The grind is an every day thing, can’t take shortcuts.

 

[Chief00]

Chief’s “All in” comment last Tuesday, changed the dynamic. They know Chief is a serious dude and wouldn’t just casually say that.

 

[YearoftheHusky]

A Letter to Jordan Hawkins: We Are Built Different

This might be one of the worst things I’ve ever read. And I am old.

 

[Son of Robert]

Oh sweet I've been tagged by Chief. For the record my friend, I commended you for your appreciation of talent, not your supernatural prognostication abilities.

 

[Brochacho]

I think Chief deserves a little credit. There was essentially radio silence on Hawkins when he made his post. Then this happened. While lucky, I do think Chief deserves at least a bit of acknowledgement.

 

[Deuce]

I think Chief deserves a little credit. There was essentially radio silence on Hawkins when he made his post. Then this happened. While lucky, I do think Chief deserves at least a bit of acknowledgement.

If we all acknowledge he’s the insider of all insiders (lol) will that satisfy his ego enough where we can keep this to just the 2 victory laps he’s already taken?

 

[Umami Zen]

I think Chief deserves a little credit. There was essentially radio silence on Hawkins when he made his post. Then this happened. While lucky, I do think Chief deserves at least a bit of acknowledgement.

Agree w/you.. I actually see some parallels between Chief's skills and Mr Miyagi's.. "Be patient Grasshopper.. Wax on ..Wax off..Wax on..Wax off.."" Something about trusting the Grind.. So now gotta get Samson on board.. BTW ..Donovan.. You may have noticed that the Train is leaving the station.. Might want to hop on while you can..LOL

 

[TRest]

I think Chief deserves a little credit. There was essentially radio silence on Hawkins when he made his post. Then this happened. While lucky, I do think Chief deserves at least a bit of acknowledgement.

His original post, which seems to be missing now, said he was all in on Hawkins and 2 other guys. Chief won't acknowledge that.

 

[upstater]

Yes. Though relevance escapes me.

Hawkins would be our 3rd DeMatha player since the 1980s if he commits. After Gwynn and Carlton. I thought perhaps Tim Coles went there too but he was at rival Cardinal Gibbons.

 

[QDOG5]

Agree w/you.. I actually see some parallels between Chief's skills and Mr Miyagi's.. "Be patient Grasshopper.. Wax on ..Wax off..Wax on..Wax off.."" Something about trusting the Grind.. So now gotta get Samson on board.. BTW ..Donovan.. You may have noticed that the Train is leaving the station.. Might want to hop on while you can..LOL

Your mixing martial arts movie/show quotes. Mr. Miyaga would say wax on, wax off to Daniel-san. Master Po would instruct young Kwai Chang Caine to be patient.

 

[Austin316]

Your mixing martial arts movie/show quotes. Mr. Miyaga would say wax on, wax off to Daniel-san. Master Po would instruct young Kwai Chang Caine to be patient.

...and then there is Dan Hurley, today’s Rocky Balboa, with his father Bobby Hurley Sr., todays version of Mickey, “cut me, mick!”

 

[Umami Zen]

Your mixing martial arts movie/show quotes. Mr. Miyaga would say wax on, wax off to Daniel-san. Master Po would instruct young Kwai Chang Caine to be patient.

My bad..Always thought of Daniel-san as a grasshopper who was initially impatient as Mr Miyagi's student..

 

[bendm]

A Letter to Jordan Hawkins: We Are Built Different

Cringe. The world doesn’t need another bar stool sports

 

[HooperScooper]

This might be one of the worst things I’ve ever read. And I am old.

Who writes this? There are strange things all over the internet but this is right up there. As a UConn fan this is cringeworthy.

 

[intlzncster]

If we all acknowledge he’s the insider of all insiders (lol) will that satisfy his ego enough where we can keep this to just the 2 victory laps he’s already taken?

def not

 

[husky99]

Who writes this? There are strange things all over the internet but this is right up there. As a UConn fan this is cringeworthy.

I think a 9 year old wrote

 

[UconnU]

Tough to get a good read on his DeMatha tape because his usage is low in most games(defense is spectacular though!!!). But if you look back at his sophomore tape playing good public competition you can get a real good sense at just how good he is. Check out this single game highlight for example.

 

[cohenzone]

A Marquette assistant liked it too FYI

Maybe a closet UConn fan.

 

[Chief00]

If we all acknowledge he’s the insider of all insiders (lol) will that satisfy his ego enough where we can keep this to just the 2 victory laps he’s already taken?

I always give the staff the credit they deserve.

 

[Hungryhusky99]

So very true - a very small circle. The balls did suddenly drop in UConn’s favor after that. I am sure some here will call it another coincidence but who cares? First, let’s close the deal.

Close the deal ??? I thought a chief confirmed meant the deal was already closed .

 

[RipCity]

I think Chief deserves a little credit. There was essentially radio silence on Hawkins when he made his post. Then this happened. While lucky, I do think Chief deserves at least a bit of acknowledgement.

UConn had 3 offers to shooting guards. Riley committed to Georgetown. Then there were 2. Chief said he’s “all in” on the better of the 2 left. That’s not a prediction of any sort. It’s the same pointless, ambiguous crap that he always posts.

And Diggins mentioned Hawkins in his interview too, so no it didn’t come out of nowhere. Lol some schmucks never learn

 

[Dove]

Yes. Though relevance escapes me.

Not shocked, I guess.

 

[uchusky32]

Close the deal ??? I thought a chief confirmed meant the deal was already closed .

That's how it might look to the casual fan. But you still have to close the CONFIRMED.