Illinois junior Coleman Hawkins revealed Tuesday on social media that he will getin the 2023 NBA draft while preserving his staying college eligibility.
Hawkins balanced a career-high 9.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3 helps, 1.2 obstructs and 1.1 takes on 44.1% shooting from the field in 33 videogames. He ranked 8th in the Big Ten in obstructs and seventh in defensive win shares (2.1).
The 6-foot-10 forward is most typically forecasted to be a second-round choice this y