After withdrawing from the NBA draft, former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins is transferring to Kansas State
That was one of the requirements for Hawkins if he was going to return to college for another season instead of testing the NBA waters. The former Illinois forward is reportedly set to join the Kansas State basketball team this season according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Hawkins will become the ninth player the Wildcats have received through the transfer portal. After playing a key role in helping the Illini reach the Elite Eight, he said his college days were over. He had a change of heart after participating in the NBA combine. Sources: Illinois transfer Coleman Hawkins – a 6-foot-10 F – has committed to play for Kansas State in what’s believed to be the most lucrative college basketball NIL deal negotiated from a collective by Nate Conley of Court XIV and Aaron Turner of Verus Basketball.Hawkins had more earning power through seeking NIL deals at the NCAA level. According to Charania, has a deal worth $2 million. That is far more than what Hawkins would have received as an undrafted NBA free agent.
Hawkins' arrival makes the Wildcats a serious threat in the Big 12. He will bolster a frontcourt after averaging 12.1 points and 6.1 rebounds for Illinois last season. He had five points and four rebounds in the loss to eventual champion UConn in the Elite Eight.
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