With his freshman season in the books, Coleman Hawkins struggled to consistently crack the rotation, due in no small part to the presence of All-American Kofi Cockburn and veteran Giorgi Bezhanishvili.
Coach Brad Underwood’s preference for 4 guard lineups this past season, especially down the stretch, didn’t help matters for Hawkins. However, he showed flashes of potential in his limited opportunities, and given the uncertainty with the roster going into next season, there could be more minutes available for the versatile big man.
Let’s look back at his season that was and what might be ahead for him in 2021-22.