Current Information Regarding the Transfer to Illinois Hawkins, Coleman
Arkansas’s FAYETTEVILLE The Razorbacks are still looking to get one or two more big men.
247sports ranks Illinois center Coleman Hawkins as the No. 24 transfer of the cycle and No. 8 among uncommitted athletes in the site. Four of the most well-connected correspondents in the sport make up the “Eye On College Basketball” podcast crew for CBS Sports.
Hosts Matt Norlander and Gary Parrish recently praised John Calipari’s roster acquisitions and recruitment of the transfer portal. The Razorbacks presently have seven players on their roster, so it goes without saying that they want to add at least four or five more this summer.
“Coleman Hawkins, it appears like Louisville, Kansas State, Arkansas, and (North) Carolina are leading for him.” Others might exist. Norlander stated on the podcast on Tuesday. Although Hawkins genuinely wants to play in the NBA, he will fetch an extremely high NIL price. At this point, the consensus seems to be that he will most likely return to college. Nevertheless, nothing is certain.
With the support of billionaire John Tyson, who has committed an envisioned limitless sum of money to finance a championship-caliber lineup, the Razorbacks have a revitalized focus through the NIL. Five-star prospects Boogie Fland, Karter Knox, and Billy Richmond, who were all committed to Kentucky before Calipari transferred to Fayetteville, are currently committed to Arkansas.
A successful squad starts with marquee transfer arrivals like small forward Adou Thiero, power forward Jonas Aidoo, and shooting guard Johnell Davis. The 6-foot-10, 200-pound center Hawkins is keeping his eligibility for the upcoming season while simultaneously gauging interest in the NBA Draft.
As a senior, he developed into a superb big man under coach Brad Underwood’s tutelage. In 35 games, the product of Sacramento, California recorded a career-high 12 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and one block.
The Razorbacks may become multifaceted with a post-up game that has the capacity to influence a game on all fronts. The Razorbacks appear to be gaining ground on USF power man Kasean Pryor and former Kentucky point guard DJ Wagner.
Wagner will spend this weekend in Arkansas. Pryor has been hiring in stealth, with over 20 programs reaching out to the capable forward.
