The 2023 NBA draft is just around the corner and fans are excited with the talented youngsters declared for the same. Many people are stunned with UConn won the NCAA championship, but lots of credit goes to their team effort and the star guards' operation of their offense. Jordan Hawkins certainly caught many eyes with his gameplay and is also eligible for the 2023 NBA draft.
The 21-year-old star has a pretty great college career and he even had shown his potential during his high school years. Hawkins grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland. He attended Gaithersburg High School. Later he was transferred to DeMatha Catholic High School where he was a star player in their basketball team.
Jordan Hawkins High School stats
Jordan Hawkins became a household name after UConn won its 1st NCAA Championship in 2014. But Hawkins already had shown flashes of his game in High School year. Efficient shooter from the field recorded 63.4% accuracy from the field while shooting 46.4% from the range.
He averaged 19.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 2.3 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game in his senior year. He also won the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year award for his great show for the team. Consensus top 50 recruit led DeMatha to an 11-0 record.
Hawkins was rewarded as a two-time Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention pick. Playing his first two high school years at Gaithersburg High, Hawkins averaged 20.2 points per game as a sophomore.
Hawkins even played AAU for Team Durant under Coach Angel Hernandez. Hawkins received a total of 5 offers from the college, where he selected then 4-time NCAA champions UConn over Marquette, Louisville, Xavier, and Seton Hall. Despite struggling with injuries in the early days, he delivered their 5th title in 2023.
Hawkins is certainly a bright prospect, just like Ray Allen, Richard Hamilton, Caron Butler, Ben Gordon, and Rudy Gay coming out of UConn.
FAQs
A. Born on April 29th, 2002, Jordan Hawkins is 21 years old.
A. Initially Jordan Hawkins attended Gaithersburg High School and then moved to DeMatha Catholic High School in his senior year.
A. Jordan Hawkins played for UConn and won the 2023 NCAA Championship.
A. Jordan Hawkins averaged 19.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists adding 2.3 steals, and 1.9 blocks per game in his senior year.
