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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)

High-Performance Mindfulness: The Mechanics Of Player Development

Jake Rauchbach breaks down the mechanics of Player Development.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA Sunday: The Ibaka-Lowry Raptors

With Kyle Lowry back in the lineup, Serge Ibaka may pay huge dividends for the toiling Raptors.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
3 Underrated Analytical Metrics in the NBA

Ben Dowsett breaks down three underrated metrics that help us better understand the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Slow Your Roll: Dictating Pace as a Strategic Counter

As teams try to beat the juggernaut Warriors, slowing down the pace may be their best approach.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Dwight Howard Brings New Layer to Hawks’ Defense

Dwight Howard adds a layer to the Hawks’ defense without sacrificing what made it special, writes Ben Dowsett.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Atkinson Draws From Past to Energize Nets

Nets coach Kenny Atkinson is doing a remarkable job thus far, drawing inspiration from his various NBA stints.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA PM: Amir Johnson is One of NBA’s Most Creative Minds

Off the court, Boston Celtics big man Amir Johnson is one of the most creative players in the NBA.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
Top Ten NCAA Basketball Juniors: 2017-18

While the NCAA junior class typically provides a limited number of NBA-ready options, this could be the most talented group in quite some time.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Gobert’s Tour de Force Turning Heads

Rudy Gobert has always been a defensive standout, but his offensive game is standing out with Utah’s success. Jordan Hicks dives into aspects of his game that make him so dangerous.

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022
NBA Daily: Uncovering The Next Rodions Kurucs

The Brooklyn Nets struck gold with second-rounder Rodions Kurucs last year. Which under-the-radar prospect could be the next steal of the draft?

Jeff Hawkins  •  16 Aug 2022