Jalen Hawkins Jalen Hawkins 6'0" | PG Lake Clifton | 2027 State MD is a 6-foot guard prospect. Jalen produces in every possible setting. Hawkins is a very polished, well-rounded guard with a strong frame and the ability to play with or without the ball. His handle, vision, and scoring prowess to operate as a primary offensive option with relative ease. Hawkins is a reliable creator with useful playmaking instincts and the ability to make smart reads off the bounce. He displays quickness and instincts when containing opposing guards at the point of attack. Hawkins also rebounds the ball well for his size/position. Next in his development process is working on his ability to move without the ball, as it would make him a more complete player. Jalen is a good player with a lot of tools and ability.

Given his size and young age, it was easy to be impressed with his contributions on both ends of the floor. Hawkins showed the ability to run a team with a nice blend of penetration, playmaking, and defensive prowess. Next in his development process is working on his consistency as a three-point shooter, as it would make him a more complete player. Hawkins is a quick and feisty floor general. Excellent quickness and shiftiness with the ball; plays with speed and energy. Competes with a chip on his shoulder for his size. Pushes tempo, gets paint touches, and looks to set up bigs in the two-man game. Plays with confidence.

Jalen is a crafty point guard that likes to get to his shot after creating space with his handle. He used a lethal right-to-left crossover to gather into a pullup or step-back jumpshot. Once Jalen established his shot he looked to get into the paint and finish or dish out. Jalen’s scoring prowess jumped out to me while watching his game vs CY Rebound at MADE Hoops. He got hot in a hurry and found his rhythm rather quickly to help Silk win the game comfortably.