It should be noted that there is different in his previous post about VT ("notcommited"), so if he already comes here?
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Braydon Hawthorne official visit
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It should be noted that there is different in his previous post about VT ("notcommited"), so if he already comes here?
Looks solid 6-8
Pope is probably 6-9 now and he seems to have similar height as Pope in photo
So he using the image of Pope, Reed, Brea, Oweh , BBN. After that video if you don’t commit right the way, one will think you either a big teaser or you seeking attention to booster your negotiation position with other school.
If you put that jersey on and put up that great video up, yes the presentation is great, you should also commit and be ready to play! Then you will really feel the love of BBN and the goose bumps every time you step on the floor of Rupp arena.
Kentucky is special. If you are special, ink that UK offer paper and let’s go! Playing for a Kentucky is dream come true and trampoline to immortality, greatness and in many cases NBA.
If you put that jersey on and put up that great video up, yes the presentation is great, you should also commit and be ready to play! Then you will really feel the love of BBN and the goose bumps every time you step on the floor of Rupp arena.
Kentucky is special. If you are special, ink that UK offer paper and let’s go! Playing for a Kentucky is dream come true and trampoline to immortality, greatness and in many cases NBA.
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there is always tall skinny players who are pretty solid on defense and good at shooting. I'd take him and say lets roll. Auburn had a couple this year, Carolina always seems to get these kids too.
Always liked the 6-8 kids that needed time to get stronger and grow as a player. It is even MORE crucial now that Coach Pope is here. Didn’t get to see that much under Cal, but Coach Pitino was AWESOME at it.
I realize the transfer portal has changed player development tremendously, but looking at this kid’s tape, he just needs time and he has all of the potential to be a good player.
For 50 cents a day you could feed this kid 
Man....feed that youngin' some beans and taters....
So three Euro's, Watkins, Eaglestaff and Hawthorne in the mix for the last three scholarships?
Will see if he schedules more visits in the future
If not, I think we have good chance to get him
If not, I think we have good chance to get him
For now. There'll likely be some more portal additions over the next five days and whenever a coach leaves a school. We could also get a guy who initially declared for the draft and entered the portal as well.
For 50 cents a day you could feed this kid
The Auburn guys were 25 and still tall and skinny lol. This kid is highly unlikely to help this year, if wants to come sit that's fine.
I have to point out bulky size/strength is overrated in basketball especially with wings and guards.
Kevin Durant had the worst combine bench press in NBA history. Totally sunk his career.
Kevin Durant had the worst combine bench press in NBA history. Totally sunk his career.
In the long run, he is probably better than all but maybe Dame.
He may not have the option to commit openly right away, Pope may want to reel in his bigger fish before stacking the roster further.
Reminds me of Tayshaun Prince.
His potential commitment does not influence the big fish at all because everyone thinks he will not play much if he comes here
Glad a scrolled to this. I was about to post he looked like a "Prince" of a player.
sweet, saves more for NILFor 50 cents a day you could feed this kid
Why? Would we even want a player who can’t even make the right choice of VT or UK?
I doubt it. When I was young and skinny and still playing, I could and did eat a crazy amount of food. Couldn’t gain a pound. Now, I’m way overweight and eat about a quarter of what I ate back then. I bet that skinny kid could make a buffet style restaurant lose money on his meal.For 50 cents a day you could feed this kid
At this point the sheer numbers are scaring off dudes, it seems to me.
I love Guards and Wings with size and wingspans like his. It sets up a great foundation for potential great defense. Everyone is tall with long arms. Block shots and disrupt good looks all over the court. If he puts on 20-30 pounds of muscle he will be a player.
He’s perfect to come into a team who doesn’t needs him to shine. He can work out all year while getting better and better in practice and get prepared for moments he may be needed. If he is better than expected, maybe some rotation minutes. These are the kind of players you can build a team around for a couple years. Use transfers to get stars and needed contributors while he eases into his starting role eventually a year or two later.
Even if he doesn’t commit this year, he is always a possible transfer for the next season or later on.
True Pope is building a nice relationship with him right now.
Fair point.
I don't think you necessarily have to bench a ton. I do think your actual weight being too light can be detrimental. Durant was 200 lbs coming out of high school at 6'9 (going by 247 data). Hawthorne is 175 at an inch shorter.
For comparison, Lowe at PG is also 175 lbs. I worry that against grown men in the SEC, he's not going to be able to hold his ground year 1. Which is totally fine. If he comes here, I'm confident we view him as a project.
TL;DR: Agree you don't have to be a monster in the weight room, but think he's going to have to bulk up to battle in the SEC.
100%.
He's a 4 star by 247. Bringing in that kind of talent as a developmental piece, to take up your 14th or 15th scholarship, is absolutely ridiculous. That kind of thing pays dividends down the road.
I assume he'd rather go somewhere that he can play sooner than later. But I'm hopeful that he is really blown away by the Kentucky brand and wants to come be a part of it, even if he has to wait his turn for a year or 2.
The more length you have for the position you are playing, the less important strength is, especially in a 5 out offense. At least that holds true until you play someone who also has length and strength. I think Hawthorne could be a contributor this year behind Williams and a significant piece in year 2.