Player: Eli Hawk
Height: 6'6
Class: 2023
2022-23 Stats: The senior big man is having a tremendous season at First Flight, as he is averaging 15.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game.
An unsigned senior that seems to be going under the radar has been 2023 6'6 Eli Hawk from First Flight high school. The big man is having a strong season, posting impressive numbers, and continues to show his impact while on the court.
A dual-sport athlete, Hawk brings a strong and tough mentality to both the football field and basketball court.' When diving into his production on the court, Hawk plays with a certain mentality that allows him to not only outwork his opponents but to also be that strong, physical prospect down in the post.' Hawk does a tremendous job in being able to finish through contact, bully opponents in the paint, and really bring an assertive nature on the boards.' Hawk may not be flashy, but he leaves it all out there and simply just produces.
What Has Been Said:
'Hawk is another one of those players that may go under the radar but every time we have seen him, he has made his impact felt. He is a 6'6 physical forward that battles and plays with a tremendous motor. Hawk may not be flashy but he battles, finishes through contact, and brings a football mentality to the court with his presence on the boards.'
'Though the Dobie brothers did what they usually do, I've been impressed with what I've seen over the last month from the senior big man. He continues to be a very strong presence down low in the paint, playing with a great motor and physicality; one can see that he loves to compete on the court. He has really become a consistent paint presence, finishing through contact, and strong on the boards for his team.'
'I was impressed with what I saw from Hawk in both games. Certainly a physical forward that battled in the paint, displayed good hands, finished through contact, and was a bully down in the paint and on the boards. Really played well throughout the event and played with great energy.'
'Hawk has had back-to-back strong showings on the floor, as the 6'6 forward continues to be such a physical force around the basket.' His ability to battle through defenders and finish through contact, bring a football-like mentality to the court, and showing how strong he can be in grabbing boards have been impressive.'