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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)

NBA MVP Watch 1/28/14

Basketball Insiders’ NBA MVP discussion kicks off with Kevin Durant leading an incredible group of candidates through the season’s first half.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NCAA Tournament Preview: (7) New Mexico vs. (10) Stanford

Previewing New Mexico vs. Stanford, a first round matchup in the 2014 NCAA Tournament.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kentucky 64, Auburn 56

AUBURN, Ala. — No. 14 Kentucky was far from its best Wednesday night on the road against Auburn, and in some categories the Wildcats were at their worst. Still, Kentucky’s offense woke up just in time to salvage a 64-56 win. The Wildcats (19-5, 9-2 Southeastern Conference) shot 30.8 percent from the field, their worst […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers 93, Pistons 89

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Power forward Tristan Thompson scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed 15 rebounds and the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to a season-best four games with a 93-89 triumph over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night at The Palace. Point guard Kyrie Irving had 23 points for the Cavaliers (20-33), […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Towson 79, Northeastern 70

Forward Rafriel Guthrie scored a game-high 21 points, and Towson posted a 79-70 win over Northeastern on Thursday in a Colonial Athletic Association game at Matthews Arena in Boston. Guard Mike Burwell added 19 points for the Tigers (19-9, 10-3 CAA), helping Towson earn its seventh win in eight games. Towson forwards Marcus Damas and […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Daily: Reacting To Bubble Headlines

Almost two weeks into the Bubble, Matt John gives his own take on some of the bigger headlines that have sprung up.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Darius Garland Emerging For Cleveland

With the Cleveland Cavaliers likely preparing for the NBA lottery, Tristan Tucker analyzes one of the team’s most underrated pieces: a potential future All-Star in Darius Garland.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NCAA Tournament Preview: (4) UCLA vs. (13) Tulsa

2014 NCAA Tournament Preview: UCLA (4) vs. Tulsa (13)

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Pierce scores 25 as Nets dump Bobcats

NEW YORK — Wednesday night proved to be retro night for Brooklyn Nets forward Paul Pierce as his team earned its fourth win in five games. Pierce did not attempt an overwhelming amount of shots during the Nets’ 105-89 win over the Charlotte Bobcats, but he was efficient. He scored 25 points on 9-of-11 shooting, […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Spurs 99, Warriors 90

OAKLAND, Calif. — Shooting guard Danny Green hit two 3-pointers during a 9-0 run in the fourth quarter that broke open a tight game as the San Antonio Spurs ran their winning streak to 13 with a 99-90 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. In a game matching the two teams with […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021