ELIJAH HAWKINS ENTERS THE PORTAL: TEXAS TECH’S GENERAL WALKS AWAY—WHO WANTS A GAME-CHANGER?…………
ELIJAH HAWKINS ENTERS THE PORTAL: TEXAS TECH’S GENERAL WALKS AWAY—WHO WANTS A GAME-CHANGER?…………
By [Your Name] Lubbock, TX
Elijah Hawkins isn’t just entering the NCAA transfer portal—he’s shaking it.
After a single, electric season at Texas Tech, the 5’11” point guard who redefined the Red Raiders’ offense has made the call: he’s moving on. And if you’ve been paying attention to college basketball this season, that announcement just made your program’s offseason a whole lot more interesting.
This isn’t just another name in the portal. This is a floor general, a record-setter, and a game-changer. Hawkins doesn’t just fill a stat sheet—he rewrites it.
In just one year in Lubbock, he broke the Texas Tech single-season assist record with 226 dimes. He led the Big 12—one of the most brutal, physical conferences in the country—in assists per game (6.5). Nationally, he was top 15. His assist-to-turnover ratio? A mind-bending 3.28. And that’s not fluff. That’s leadership, vision, and elite-level IQ in motion.
Let’s be clear: Elijah Hawkins ran the Red Raiders’ offense like a maestro. He didn’t just make plays—he made players better. And now he’s on the market.
So what’s the story behind the departure?
Sources say Hawkins wants to explore a fit that gives him a platform for national exposure—and a real shot at competing deep into March. With one final season of eligibility and a résumé that already includes stops at Howard, Minnesota, and Texas Tech, he’s now the ultimate portal prize: seasoned, surgical, and hungry.
His value? Off the charts. You don’t just plug a guy like this into your system—you build around him.
Let’s talk numbers. Let’s talk impact.
This season, Hawkins dropped six double-doubles, including a near triple-double in the NCAA Tournament opener: 14 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds. He wasn’t just a contributor; he was the engine. Every possession flowed through him. Every clutch moment, he was there—controlling pace, drawing defenses, breaking them apart with laser-precise passes.
And this isn’t new.
At Howard, he lifted a struggling program to the NCAA Tournament and earned First-Team All-MEAC honors. At Minnesota, he broke the single-season assist record and recorded a Big Ten-high 17 assists in a single game.
At every stop, he’s left a mark. And now, he’s looking to make one more.
So here’s the pitch—for coaches, recruiters, and decision-makers:
If you want a proven leader, a player who’s faced the Big Ten, dominated the Big 12, and made history in multiple programs—Hawkins is your guy.
If your locker room needs maturity, confidence, and a point guard who’s been battle-tested in three conferences—this is your call.
If your program is one elite playmaker away from making national noise—don’t wait. Make the move.
Because Hawkins isn’t just transferring. He’s betting on himself. Again. And every time he has, he’s delivered.
Texas Tech fans? They’re gutted. But grateful.
“Elijah gave us one unforgettable season,” said one longtime supporter on social media. “A true Red Raider—even if only for a year.”
As for McCasland and Texas Tech, replacing Hawkins won’t be easy. You don’t just go out and find someone who can command an offense with that kind of poise and precision. He wasn’t a rental—he was a revelation.
Now, the race is on.
Hawkins’ next stop will be one of the most anticipated moves of this transfer cycle. Programs with championship dreams and roster gaps at point guard are already circling. And they should be. Because this isn’t just about filling a position—it’s about adding a weapon.
A leader. A technician. A winner.
Wherever he lands, Elijah Hawkins will walk into that gym on Day One and change the temperature. That’s what he does.
And college basketball better be ready.
