{"id":33843,"date":"2025-04-06T00:04:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T00:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=33843"},"modified":"2025-04-06T00:04:32","modified_gmt":"2025-04-06T00:04:32","slug":"latest-news-texas-tech-raiders-mens-basketball-elijah-hawkins-guard-has-won-the-sporting-news-national-player-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsportsrock.com\/?p=33843","title":{"rendered":"Latest News: Texas Tech Raiders Men&#8217;s Basketball Elijah Hawkins Guard has won the sporting news national player of the year&#8230;&#8230;. \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"d79db4796efc26332eabfc3f5dafbc76\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<div class=\"hb-ad-inarticle\">\r\n    <div class=\"hb-ad-inner\"> \r\n    <div class=\"hbagency_cls\"  id=\"hbagency_space_111930\"><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Latest News: Texas Tech Raiders Guard Elijah Hawkins Wins Sporting News National Player of the Year<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In a groundbreaking achievement for Texas Tech basketball, star guard Elijah Hawkins has been named the Sporting News National Player of the Year. This prestigious honor solidifies Hawkins&#8217; status as one of the top players in college basketball and is a testament to his exceptional performance throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hawkins, known for his dynamic playmaking, leadership, and scoring ability, led the Raiders to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory. Averaging over 20 points per game along with 7 assists and 5 rebounds, Hawkins was the catalyst behind Texas Tech&#8217;s rise to national prominence. His all-around game and ability to take control in crucial moments made him a standout on both ends of the floor.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I\u2019m truly honored to receive this award, but this is a team accomplishment. 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