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Jeff Hawkins

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Jeff Hawkins is an award-winning sportswriter with more than four decades in the industry (print and digital media). A freelance writer/stay-at-home dad since 2008, Hawkins started his career with newspaper stints in Michigan, North Carolina, Florida, Upstate New York and Illinois, where he earned the 2004 APSE first-place award for column writing (under 40,000 circulation). As a beat writer, he covered NASCAR Winston Cup events at NHIS (1999-2003), the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks (2003-06) and the NFL's Carolina Panthers (2011-12). Hawkins penned four youth sports books, including a Michael Jordan biography. Hawkins' main hobbies include mountain bike riding, 5k trail runs at the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, N.C., and live music.

Articles by Jeff Hawkins (9881)

2014 NBA Draft: Top 100 Big Board

Foot issues for potential No. 1 overall pick Joe Embiid and fellow freshman phenom Julius Randle have infused Thursday’s NBA Draft with uncertainty and plenty of drama to unfold. Teams holding Top 10 picks now must weigh potential versus the risk factor in a deep draft class. The top 100 prospects for the 2014 NBA […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: First Time All-Star Watch

From Christian Wood to Jaylen Brown, these are the breakout players reaching for their first-ever All-Star appearances.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Michigan State’s Harris declares for draft

Michigan State sophomore guard Gary Harris will forego his final two seasons of college eligibility and enter the 2014 NBA Draft, the school announced Monday. A 2014 First-Team All-Big Ten honoree, Harris averaged 16.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a sophomore. He earned USBWA and NABC All-District accolades and earned a spot on […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Virginia 57, Virginia Tech 53

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Cavaliers forwards Joe Harris and Justin Anderson woke up at precisely the right time. Anderson scored all nine of his points in the final 3:27 and Harris hit two crucial 3-pointers as the Cavaliers escaped Cassell Coliseum with a 57-53 win over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Tuesday night. The victory […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Jefferson powers Bobcats past Pistons

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Charlotte center Al Jefferson initially decided to take it easy during the All-Star break. With the prodding of teammate Jannero Pargo, Jefferson changed his mind and made sure he felt strong once he returned to action. That turned out to be a wise move, as Jefferson collected 32 points, 12 rebounds […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: 8 Free Agents – Central Division

Spencer Davies continues Basketball Insiders’ Free Agent series with a look at the best names coming out of the Central Division.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
San Antonio Spurs Select Kyle Anderson at No. 30

With the 30th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft the San Antonio Spurs selected Kyle Anderson, a 6’8 forward from UCLA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Murray State 85, Towson 73

Murray State pulled away in the second half to advance to the College Insider.com Tournament semifinals, beating Towson 85-73 Thursday in a quarterfinal game at Murray, Ky. The Racers (21-11) will play host to Pacific (18-15) next Tuesday, with the winner moving on to the April 3 title game against Yale or VMI. Towson (25-11) […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Are the 76ers a Legit Contender?

Do the Philadelphia 76ers have the roster necessary to compete for a title? Basketball Insiders’ Quinn Davis goes in-depth on one of the league’s most polarizing teams.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Porter, Rice Ready for Bigger Roles in Washington?

Glen Rice Jr. and Otto Porter Jr. are looking to make an impact and become part of the rotation in Washington.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021