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Jeff Hawkins

Sports Editor

About

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 (9824)

Out of Bounds: What Did Shaq Say?

We’ve got some outlandish outtakes, ankle-breaking crossovers, dunks, highlights, and you absolutely will not believe what Shaq said to Barkley in the latest Out of Bounds.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
Out Of Bounds: Where Basketball Fails Happen

Like Monta, we’ve got it all in tonight’s Out of Bounds. Absolutely hilarious basketball fails, ankle-breakers, kicks, legends and fan giveaways, and more.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
Out Of Bounds: “Why Do You Flop?”

We’ve got a birthday tribute to a living legend, a look back at some of his highlights, and plenty of offseason fun from around the NBA in tonight’s Out of Bounds.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
Six Teams That Could Bust Your NCAA Bracket

March Madness is upon us, and be sure to check out our list of potentially dangerous underdogs before you fill out your brackets.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
Studs and Duds From Week 1 of the Playoffs

After Week 1 of the NBA playoffs, Basketball Insiders ranks the five best and five worst performances. Who made the cut?

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
Studs and Duds from Week 3 of the Playoffs

Moke Hamilton looks at some of the studs and duds from the third week of the 2014 NBA postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
Studs and Duds from Week 4 of NBA Playoffs

Moke Hamilton looks at some of the studs and duds from the fourth week of the 2014 NBA postseason.

Jeff Hawkins  •  21 Sep 2023
NCAA South: Duke’s demons open up region

    SOUTH REGION Top seeds: 1) Duke, 2) Gonzaga, 3) Iowa State, 4) Georgetown How the South is won: Given Duke’s recent one-and-done flameouts the last two years, one can make a case this is the most wide-open region. Arguably the best Gonzaga team in Mark Few’s tenure and a resilient Iowa State side […]

Jeff Hawkins  •  14 Aug 2023
Bagley III Has Potential to be NBA’s Next Superstar

After deciding to play college basketball next season, Marvin Bagley III is primed to become a household name.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Feb 2023
NBA Daily: Who’s On The Move Next?

While the bulk of the NBA offseason is likely done, here are some names to watch as potential movers ahead of training camps in two months.

Jeff Hawkins  •  03 Feb 2023