Jordan Hawkins, one of the heroes of UConn’s run to an national title during March Madness is preparing for the draft at the NBA draft combine in Chicago this week.
While at the combine, Hawkins was asked about NBA players who he models his game after. When answering, the 6-foot-6 guard mentioned a member of the Golden State Warriors. Hawkins told reporters he models his game after Klay Thompson.
The newly crowned national champ also mentioned Miami’s Max Strus and Tyler Herro along with UConn legends Ray Allen and Rip Hamilton.
Via @AdamZagoria on Twitter:
.@UConnMBB star Jordan Hawkins says he models his game after Klay Thompson and Max Strus, among others
Met today at the Combine with OKC, Clippers, Mavericks, Lakers and Nets pic.twitter.com/IDzPLtCF6w
— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) May 17, 2023
In his final season at UConn, Hawkins helped lead the Huskies with 16.2 points per game on 40.9% shooting from the field and 38.8% from beyond the arc. Hawkins added 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 29.4 minutes per game.
During the Huskies run to the title in the NCAA tournament, Hawkins tallied double-figure scoring numbers in every game, including a 20 point performance with six made triples against Gonzaga in the Elite Eight.
The NBA draft is set for Tuesday, June 22 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
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