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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)

Louisville guards against Saint Louis’ 3s to advance

ORLANDO, Fla. — Rick Pitino built his coaching reputation on taking advantage of the 3-point shot, but in a bit of irony, the Louisville Cardinals advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament by shutting down that shot. Louisville defeated Saint Louis 66-51 on Saturday in a Midwest Regional game, in large part, by […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Fixing the Denver Nuggets

Where do the Denver Nuggets go from here? The Nuggets have a few options moving forward as they try to right the ship.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NCAA Tournament Preview: (7) UConn vs. (10) St. Joseph’s

Previewing the first round match up between UConn and St. Joseph’s in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Are The Wolves Keeping Kevin Love?

As much sense as it may make to try and trade Kevin Love this summer, the Wolves don’t seem overly interested in the idea… Re-drafting the 2012 NBA Draft,

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Delon Wright — Excellence In Efficiency

Spencer Davies speaks with Delon Wright about the Dallas Mavericks’ start to the year and how his game has fit in with his new team.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Michigan 57, Wofford 40

MILWAUKEE – Guard Nik Stauskas sank three 3-pointers and surpassed the 1,000-point threshold for his career to lead No. 2-seeded Michigan in a 57-40 victory over No. 15 seed Wofford Thursday in a second-round Midwest Regional NCAA tournament game at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Stauskas led Michigan with 15 points. Forward Glenn Robinson III […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Bobcats 91, Magic 80

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Center Al Jefferson had 29 points and 16 rebounds and guard Kemba Walker notched a triple-double as the Charlotte Bobcats beat the Orlando Magic 91-80 on Friday night, reducing their magic number to two as they look to clinch a playoff spot for just the second time in franchise history. The Bobcats […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: DPOY Watch – 1/14/20

The season has officially reached its halfway point. As injuries mount and several teams’ defensive performance has vacillated, here’s where Defensive Player of the Year Watch stands.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
With James sitting out, Celtics dump Heat

BOSTON — With twice as many losses as wins, the Boston Celtics are headed for the NBA draft lottery. However, when their long and difficult rebuilding season ends, they can at least look back on winning the season series against the reigning NBA champions. The Celtics, taking advantage of LeBron James’ absence, rode guards Rajon […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NCAA Tournament Preview: (3) Iowa State vs. (14) North Carolina Central

Previewing the first round match up between Iowa State and North Carolina Central in the first round of the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021