On April 24, Beijing time, University of Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins announced on social media that he would give up his remaining college qualifications to participate in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Coleman Hawkins
Hawkins, 6-10 (2.08m), averaged 12.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.1 blocks per game in his senior season, and was named to the Associated Press's Big Ten League Second Team, where he scored 20 points in five games, including a season-high 30 points, 5 assists and 5 steals on Feb. 24.
Coleman Hawkins
Hawkins left the University of Illinois to become the only player in team history to score at least 900 points, 500 rebounds, 200 assists, 100 blocks and 100 steals in his collegiate career. He tested the waters of the NBA draft process last year, but eventually returned to school for another season, and given his athleticism and size, he is considered an excellent second-round player this year.
Coleman Hawkins
The 22-year-old will have the opportunity to improve his pick in team interviews and tryouts ahead of the draft, and he could also be invited to participate in the G-League elite training camp or joint tryout in Chicago, Illinois, next month.
The 2024 NBA Draft will be held in New York City on June 26-27 local time.