Last Updated on April 18, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here are the details for Hersey Hawkins:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Hersey R. Hawkins Jr.
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born September 29, 1966
  • Hometown: Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
  • Weight: 190 pounds (86 kg) during his playing career
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (U.S.)
  • Number: Wore 3, 32, 33, and 10 during his career
  • Position: Shooting Guard
  • High School: Westinghouse High School in Chicago, Illinois
  • College: Bradley University
  • NBA Draft: 1988 NBA Draft, 6th overall pick by the Los Angeles Clippers (traded to the Philadelphia 76ers)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Philadelphia 76ers (1988–1993)
    • Charlotte Hornets (1993–1995)
    • Seattle SuperSonics (1995–1999)
    • Chicago Bulls (1999–2001)
  • Championship Rings: 0 (He did not win an NBA Championship)
  • Kids: Hersey Hawkins has three sons, including Corey Hawkins, who also played basketball professionally
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely documented

Player Archetype / Play Style

Hersey Hawkins’ player archetype was that of a scoring two guard, a polished off-ball shooter and secondary creator who could stretch defenses while still putting pressure on them with smart movement and controlled drives. At 6-foot-3 and about 190 pounds, he was not overwhelming physically, but he was smooth, balanced, and technically sharp, with the kind of body control and touch that let him score efficiently from the perimeter and mid-range. Defensively, he fit as a disciplined team defender on the wing rather than a shutdown stopper, while offensively he thrived as a floor-spacing scorer, transition finisher, and complementary ball-handler who could carry larger usage when needed. His play style was clean, efficient, and understated, built around shooting, timing, and poise, which made him one of the more reliable scoring guards of his era without needing flashy isolation play to be effective. (Basketball Reference)

Sources:

Basketball Reference — Hersey Hawkins Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
Missouri Valley Conference — Hersey Hawkins (1997) – Hall of Fame
Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame — Hersey Hawkins — Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame