
No Portal Entry For Coleman Hawkins. So What's Next?
By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting
May 12, 2023
(Cover photo courtesy Illinois Athletics)
For those of you who were betting Coleman Hawkins would enter the transfer portal before Thursday night's deadline, your pockets are a bit lighter today.
For those laying odds that he won't be in the NBA next season, well...at least you still have a chance.
Truth is, the NBA is a real possibility for the 6'10" forward. At least 50/50 with a return to Illinois for his senior season and some would lay even greater odds that he'll be cashing an NBA paycheck instead of chasing NIL payout. I've talked with several reporters, former NBA players, and scouts. All come up with the same report.