Jordan Hawkins

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 180
College: Connecticut
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 4/29/2002

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 14 by the New Orleans Pelicans

Pros:

Very good shooter, especially from deep
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Moves well off the ball on offense
Adequate playmaker
Adequate defender
Solid athlete

Cons:

Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Needs to improve his rebounding
Can be undisciplined defensively
Must get stronger

Summary:

Jordan Hawkins is an agile, skilled combo guard that can shoot and score the basketball.  He had a standout sophomore season, and he scored 20 points and made 6 threes to lift his team to a blowout win over Gonzaga. He also helped his team win the National Championship in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Hawkins is a sharpshooter that could end up going in the lottery, and he would be a very good pick for an NBA team in the mid first round range of the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
1/28/20 DeMatha Catholic vs. Paul VI
11/24/21 Connecticut vs. Auburn
3/25/23 Connecticut vs. Gonzaga
4/3/23 Connecticut vs. San Diego State

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