Coleman Hawkins scouting report
A solid third scoring option for the Illini last year behind Terrence Shannon and Marcus Domask, Coleman Hawkins is a talented stretch-4 who is impactful on both ends of the floor. Hawkins was arguably Illinois’ most improved player in 2023-24, raising his scoring from 9.9 PPG to 12.1 PPG while improving his offensive rating from 101.5 to 120.1. The Illinois forward cut his turnover rate by 40% while increasing his three-point percentage from 28% as a junior to 36.9% as a senior — including 40.5% in Big Ten play. The 6-10 big man is also a capable passer, averaging nearly three assists per game.