Jordan Hawkins: 6’5.25” 186 lbs 6’6.75” wingspan 21.1 years old Sophomore, UCONN 16.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.3 apg, 40.9% fg%, 38.8% 3%, 88.7% ft%
Overview: Jordan Hawkins is the best shooter in the class in my opinion. He is a sharpshooter who couples nice athleticism with a quick trigger and unwavering confidence to become a very good movement shooter. He possesses a wiry but athletic frame and indicates he cares on defense. His value will be on the offensive side of the ball where his movement shooting is extremely rare and commands tons of attention from the opposition thus making him an asset. The question becomes for Hawkins, what else does he do at an NBA level that makes him a true asset to have on your team and draft with a high selection? He does not project to be a net positive on the basketball court if his shot is not falling but shooting is a key piece in today’s game so I could see his name getting called early by a team with good foundations who are in need of dynamic shooting.
Strengths: Best shooter in the class. Very quick release. Shoots it exceptionally well on the move. Great free throw shooter. 44% on guarded catch and shoot 3’s. 41% on catch and shoots. Runs in transition and spaces floor then too. Upside as someone who can make shots for himself. Has shown capacity to attack closeouts and go to the rim. Hardly holds the ball and always runs.
Weaknesses: Very thin. Must get stronger to defend. Does not get assists even with his gravity as a shooter. Played on a very good defensive team but was hidden at times on that end. Even in college, he hardly impacted games when he was missing 3’s. Does not have much promise as a secondary ball handler. Not big for a true 2 guard.