UConn in the NBA Nov 2025

[Waquoit]

Hawkins had a hot start to his career then was forced to the bench by numbers, not performance. And by numbers I mean numbers of players. I don't think he ever recovered.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

We’re being a bit too apologetic for Hawk here. He really just hasn’t been good enough. A shooter who can’t seem to shoot. He gets the chances and doesn’t really do anything with them.

 

[HW611]

It appears that League Pass deals went out the window with the new media deal. Last year I got the first week free, then 3 more months with a 5 dollar bet.

DraftKings gives you 3 months with $20 in SGPx bets.

That type of bet specifically to increase the chances we lose lol

 

[superjohn]

We’re being a bit too apologetic for Hawk here. He really just hasn’t been good enough. A shooter who can’t seem to shoot. He gets the chances and doesn’t really do anything with them.

Yep, all he was drafted for was his shooting and he's been the worst shooter in the NBA. He's had plenty of chances.

 

[HW611]

Yep, all he was drafted for was his shooting and he's been the worst shooter in the NBA. He's had plenty of chances.

Would’ve helped to learn more things here outside of rely on the most volatile shot in basketball.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Would’ve helped to learn more things here outside of rely on the most volatile shot in basketball.

Plenty of players make a whole lot of money and have a ton of success based on being shooters. He was expected to be one of those, just hasn’t worked out.

Don’t start going on about your hatred for the 3.

 

[superjohn]

Would’ve helped to learn more things here outside of rely on the most volatile shot in basketball.

He became a much better basketball player here freshman to sophomore year.

 

[Gurleyman]

He became a much better basketball player here freshman to sophomore year.

Hawkins was the No. 48 recruit in his class from 247, the No. 56 recruit from ESPN and the No. 95 recruit by On3. Was a 5 ppg bench guy in year one.

A year later he was a lottery pick. And a national champion.

 

[HW611]

He became a much better basketball player here freshman to sophomore year.

It’s easy to make jumps when you go from not playing to playing.

 

[ucp990411]

Would’ve helped to learn more things here outside of rely on the most volatile shot in basketball.

Do you think we need a new coach?

 

[HW611]

Do you think we need a new coach?

No but he’s not perfect and it’s okay to say when something isn’t.

There’s a million things he knows more than anyone on this board about running an elite program. Doesn’t mean we can’t talk about the few areas he may miss in and be honest about it.

 

[Waquoit]

DraftKings gives you 3 months with $20 in SGPx bets.

That type of bet specifically to increase the chances we lose lol

Thanks, I missed it. I can do $20 with zero expectation. But just maybe...

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Hawkins was the No. 48 recruit in his class from 247, the No. 56 recruit from ESPN and the No. 95 recruit by On3. Was a 5 ppg bench guy in year one.

A year later he was a lottery pick. And a national champion.

This is the only thing that needs to be mentioned in this conversation

 

[Waquoit]

DraftKings gives you 3 months with $20 in SGPx bets.

That type of bet specifically to increase the chances we lose lol

I have to let you know what you started. Turns out it's a better deal for new customers. Three months with a $5 bet. You also get $300 in "bonus bets" if you cash that $5 bet. I read the fine print which says bet must be -500 or higher. The Celtics are -470 tonight and I can't wait all year so that's where my fiver went. Then it hit me, I can play the Jazz on the money line for big odds. So I put down $20 at +360 figuring if they win, I'll have enough to buy the 2nd half season of League Pass.

 

[HW611]

I have to let you know what you started. Turns out it's a better deal for new customers. Three months with a $5 bet. You also get $300 in "bonus bets" if you cash that $5 bet. I read the fine print which says bet must be -500 or higher. The Celtics are -470 tonight and I can't wait all year so that's where my fiver went. Then it hit me, I can play the Jazz on the money line for big odds. So I put down $20 at +360 figuring if they win, I'll have enough to buy the 2nd half season of League Pass.

 

[HW611]

I have to let you know what you started. Turns out it's a better deal for new customers. Three months with a $5 bet. You also get $300 in "bonus bets" if you cash that $5 bet. I read the fine print which says bet must be -500 or higher. The Celtics are -470 tonight and I can't wait all year so that's where my fiver went. Then it hit me, I can play the Jazz on the money line for big odds. So I put down $20 at +360 figuring if they win, I'll have enough to buy the 2nd half season of League Pass.

Honestly though. Used those deals and get out while you can lmao.

I just lost a parlay lost night where I needed Wemby to score 25 and somehow the Suns of all teams were able to hold him to under 10.

It’s always something. Before you know it this will be you (and is me currently)

 

[Waquoit]

I very rarely bet games because I always lose. Pretty much my only cashes came in bombs like the World Cup, Daytona 500 and Scottish Open. And Castle for ROY.

 

[Edward Sargent]

Their guard depth is currently Jeremiah Fears, Jordan Poole, Trey Murphy, and Jose Alvarado.

They all do what Hawkins can do (shoot) and other things as well. In Jose’s case he’s their defensive specialist. This is before Murray gets back.

It’s a very loaded backcourt talent wise they just don’t play well together.

Meanwhile Miami is starting journeyman Pelle Larson and going 9 deep because they don’t have enough playable guys until Herro gets back. There’s all the opportunity in the world there.

There’s more situations like that where in other situations too, Miami was just the first to come to mind.

The 4 guys you named are shooting between 30 and 36% from 3 while Larsen is shooting 39%. Hawk really hasn't been given the opportunity. You are right there are a lot of guards in front of him but none of them (maybe I'd keep Murphy) are very good or consistent

 

[superjohn]

The 4 guys you named are shooting between 30 and 36% from 3 while Larsen is shooting 39%. Hawk really hasn't been given the opportunity. You are right there are a lot of guards in front of him but none of them (maybe I'd keep Murphy) are very good or consistent

Hawkins was allowed to shoot 6 threes per game last season despite being horrible at it. You have to actually show something in the NBA to keep getting big minutes. He's had his opportunities.

 

[Mr. French]

I didn’t know who he was so I just went to journeyman, that’s my fault. Regardless I don’t think he’s the same kind of roadblock locked into the rotation guy like everyone else on the Pelicans are.

I agree with that overall premise - just wanted to be sure we weren't going too hard on someone.

 

[HW611]

The 4 guys you named are shooting between 30 and 36% from 3 while Larsen is shooting 39%. Hawk really hasn't been given the opportunity. You are right there are a lot of guards in front of him but none of them (maybe I'd keep Murphy) are very good or consistent

Maybe but they get paid a lot of guaranteed money (Poole) or are a recent top pick (Fears).

They also do things outside of making the hardest shot in basketball that make them valuable so they aren’t being judged strictly on that. Same with Alvarado. He plays because he’s great on defense and is a solid playmaker.

Only Hawkins is being judged strictly on his 3 point shooting because that’s what he hedged his career on.