Hawkins is a 6-foot-10,195-pound power forward who plays for Prolific Prep in California. He is a three-star recruit and ranked as the No. 156 players in the class of 2020 and the No. 16 ranked player in California. The Illini were able to land Hawkins over programs such as Rutgers and San Diego State. He will bring a unique skill set to the Illinois basketball team for the 2020-21 season.
The first thing that stands out to me about Hawkins’ game is his ability to create his own shot. He is a stretch-big but, unlike some big-men that can shoot, he can also put the ball on the floor.