Coleman Hawkins Nationality

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Born on December 10, 2001, Coleman Hawkins is an emerging talent in college basketball, currently playing for the Kansas State Wildcats in the Big 12 Conference. Hawkins began his basketball journey at Antelope High School before transferring to Prolific Prep in Napa, California, after his sophomore year. In his senior season, he averaged 12.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game, leading his team to a 31-3 record. As a three-star recruit out of high school, Hawkings committed to the University of Illinois over offers from Rutgers and USC.

Hawkins joined the Illinois Fighting Illini in 2020. During his freshman year, he played in 25 games off the bench, averaging 1.4 points per game. His sophomore season saw him take on a more significant role, starting 14 of 33 games and averaging 5.9 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. The highlight of Hawkins' career at Illinois came during his junior year when he recorded a triple-double (15 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds) against Syracuse on November 29, 2022. It made him one of five players in Illinois history to achieve the feat. By his senior season, Hawkins averaged 12.1 points, and 6.1 rebounds while leading the team in steals and blocks. Hawkins's tenure at Illinois culminated in a successful run to the Elite Eight during the 2023 NCAA Tournament. In June 2024, Hawkins announced his transfer to Kansas State University to play under head coach Jerome Tang. During his senior year at Illinois, the 6 feet 10 inches tall Sacramento, California native shot nearly 37% from the three-point range.

What is Coleman Hawkins' nationality?

Hawkins is an American national, born in Antelope, Sacramento, California.

Coleman Hawkins birthplace

Coleman Hawkins was born in Antelope, California, a small community located in Sacramento County. Hawkins' father, Rodney Hawkins, played college basketball at Colby Community College and later at San Diego State University. Growing up, Coleman Hawkins played football (quarterback). He has three older sisters, Ashley, Taylor, and Bailey, who played basketball at Evansville (2015-17), Wiley (Texas) (2017-18), and Newman (Kan.) (2020-21) and Westcliff (Calif.) (2022), respectively.

FAQ on Coleman Hawkins Nationality

A. Coleman Hawkins' parents are Rodney and Tonia Hawkins.

A. He was eligible for an extra year because of the NCAA's COVID-19 waiver.

A. Hawkins weighs around 230 lbs.

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