Let’s talk about Braydon Hawthorne. This kid sat out last year, put his head down, and took that redshirt year to stack on some muscle and get his legs underneath him. And let me tell you, the patience is about to pay off.
We are talking about a walking mismatch. He’s pushing 6-foot-9 with a freakish 7-foot-3 wingspan. Coach Pope has already thrown out those Tayshaun Prince comparisons, and Braydon just told the media he’s ready to play anywhere on the floor from the 1 to the 4. Just an absolute Swiss Army knife.
The depth on this roster means nobody is handed anything, but a guy with that kind of length who can guard multiple positions, handle the rock, and shoot over anyone? That is a luxury.
Don’t sleep on him just because he wasn’t out there last winter. He’s been grinding behind closed doors, and he’s about to be a major problem for the SEC.
Year 1 of the Braydon Hawthorne era is officially loading!
