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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)

New Mexico 67, Utah State 58

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The New Mexico Lobos almost played their way out of the Associated Press Top 25 just one day after getting back into the poll. Forward Cameron Bairstow had 14 points and 11 rebounds as the No. 25-ranked Lobos rallied in the second half to defeat Utah State 67-58 on Tuesday night at […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Stanford 60, Kansas 57

ST. LOUIS — Stanford rock-chalked the Jayhawks out of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Using a 2-3 zone to keep Kansas from dominating inside and overcoming turnover issues down the stretch, the 10th-seeded Cardinal advanced to the South Regional semifinals with a 60-57 upset at the Scottrade Center. Forward Dwight Powell scored 15 points, guard […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
If Healthy, Pau Gasol Remains Suns’ Best Option

Pau Gasol remains the Phoenix Suns’ best option if they want to make a move to bolster their roster for a potential postseason run.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Late 13-0 run boosts Baylor past Iowa State

WACO, Texas — The Baylor Bears can sleep a little easier. Baylor, on the NCAA Tournament bubble, scored the game’s final 13 points and notched a 74-61 victory over the 16th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones on Tuesday night at the Ferrell Center. With just over two minutes remaining in a tie game, Baylor guard Brady Heslip […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Deadline Watch — Southeast Division

Basketball Insiders continues our Deadline Watch series, where we examine the trade buzz circulating each division, with a look at the Southeast Division, home to a mixture of teams who will play pivotal roles leading up to the Mar. 25 deadline.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Illinois-Chicago 80, Milwaukee 58

The University of Illinois-Chicago had just two chances left to finish the regular season with a Horizon League victory, and Tuesday night the Flames got just that with an 80-58 stunner at the Milwaukee Panthers. In the process, the Flames — who came into the game as the lone Horizon League team without a win […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Kyrie Irving’s Uncertain Future

Kyrie Irving quickly addresses report of his unhappiness in Cleveland. Pacers react to Lance Stephenson All-Star snub

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Looking Back At The Draft: The No. 12 Picks

David Yapkowitz assesses the 12th picks made in recent NBA Drafts and identifies the hits, misses and everything in-between.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Durant Is Already An All-Time Great Scorer

Kevin Durant isn’t just the league’s best scorer at this point, but is actually projected to end up somewhere among the all-time greats.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021
2014 NCAA Tournament Preview: (3) Syracuse vs. (11) Dayton

A preview of a Round of 32 matchup between Syracuse and Dayton.

Jeff Hawkins  •  15 Oct 2021