This team could turn out really good. What will ultimately matter is what’s played on the floor and not how many or how few stars they had in HS. Clayton Jr from Florida was technically a nobody by CBB ranking standards. He was 69th overall and 17th for PG’s.
Nobody really knows what Hawthorne can and will do in game action. He may be the X factor as to how good this team will be. We just don’t know yet. Ultimately the tournament usually comes down to guard play.
He’s a player that can actually get on the court and hit some set shots. I don’t understand why many are down on him. He can be an important experienced role player. He’s definitely better than walk on level.