Dominique Hawkins' Vertical Video

[Smashcat]

 

[AnarchoNeoLuddite]

Funny I don't remember one dunk of his here.

 

[Smashcat]

Don't remember this one?

 

[AnarchoNeoLuddite]

no not very remarkable. I mean for a 45 inch jump? Dude should have had some oops and other dunks, not hating but seems odd that you jump that high and probably had less than 5 dunks in his career. whatever if it gets him in the L then hell yeah.

 

[ThroughBlue]

no not very remarkable. I mean for a 45 inch jump? Dude should have had some oops and other dunks, not hating but seems odd that you jump that high and probably had less than 5 dunks in his career. whatever if it gets him in the L then hell yeah.

What a terrible take

 

[AnarchoNeoLuddite]

Whats your take then Mr Good Take Man?

 

[Lost In FL]

Several NBA stars liked this one:

Hope I posted it right. Sorry if i didn't.

 

[villefan76]

 

[shidler]

Great athlete!

 

[BigBlueFanGA]

I love that kid. I wish him all the success in the world.

 

[alloutblue96]

I thought he helped the team a lot this past season and wish him the best. What a great KY kid to have played for the Cats.

 

[SpamburgerHamburger]

no not very remarkable. I mean for a 45 inch jump? Dude should have had some oops and other dunks, not hating but seems odd that you jump that high and probably had less than 5 dunks in his career. whatever if it gets him in the L then hell yeah.

Considering there are like under 10 people in the history of the NBA with a higher measured vertical it is very remarkable.

 

[Calsthebomb]

45 inches. Crazy. Dude would've been a star anywhere else.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

45 inches. Crazy. Dude would've been a star anywhere else.

Anywhere else is hyperbole at its finest.

 

[Calsthebomb]

Anywhere else is hyperbole at its finest.

I'm just saying he would've got more playing time.

 

[Cardsstink]

Could be a Field Goal blocker!

 

[Calsthebomb]

Could've made a great corner back.

 

[UKWildcats#8]

I'm just saying he would've got more playing time.

Yeah at wku and Murray for sure. At Duke or UNC not really.

 

[SilentsAreGolden]

I always liked when he would go into the lane from the wing, stop and elevate over the defender with the floater. I'm sure the defender usually thought he was gonna swat this reserves shot, only to have Hawk looking down on him as he put up his shot.

 

[dstroya]

I'm just saying he would've got more playing time.

Getting more playing time or being a STAR anywhere else are very different. So which is it?

 

[Calsthebomb]

Getting more playing time or being a STAR anywhere else are very different. So which is it?

He had potential to be a great player if he'd gotten more minutes.

 

[Oak_Hill]

I think Hawkins would have averaged 10 to 12 ppg at most schools across the country other than some of the top dog schools with the elite guards. He is for sure an above average player. Most importantly I think Dom is professional and good person.

 

[Blueaz]

I'm just saying he would've got more playing time.

Big difference in "more playing time" and "a star"

 

[Blueaz]

He had potential to be a great player if he'd gotten more minutes.

So "more pt" to "great player" to "star player"... that you RP?

 

[*Bleedingblue*]

Hawkins was injured a lot for us. He was no slouch as he got minutes in the FF run as a freshmen. Broke his hand, ankle injuries etc. Really started to come into his own as a senior. Of course hes going to take a back seat to the new crop of guys that come in that have to get playing time.
More time on the court you get the more confidence in your game you become.

 

[Mashburned]

If only he would have had Fat Briscoe's minutes...

 

[FrankUnderwood]

If only he would have had Fat Briscoe's minutes...

Agreed.

 

[drcats2013]

no not very remarkable. I mean for a 45 inch jump? Dude should have had some oops and other dunks, not hating but seems odd that you jump that high and probably had less than 5 dunks in his career. whatever if it gets him in the L then hell yeah.

I get exactly what you're saying and agree. Some people love to take everything the wrong way and jump down throats on here. I don't recall one memorable dunk by him either. With a vertical like that you would have thought there would be a few. Loved him though. Played as hard as any wildcat ever has.

 

[Calsthebomb]

So "more pt" to "great player" to "star player"... that you RP?

You knew what I meant quit being a smart ass.

 

[c1doc]

Dom had one of the best dunks I have ever seen during a pickup game at the FatherSon camp....crazy behind the back pass from Andrew Harrison and Dom came flying out of nowhere for the slam!

 

[KeepingItReal74]

45 inches. Crazy. Dude would've been a star anywhere else.

It's inherent that if you give your heart and soul every minute you're on the court while playing at UK that you are a star. Dom was and is one of my all time favorites.

 

[KyFaninNC]

Hope Dom can get an NBA or NFL gig. Loved watching him for 4 years.

 

[Oak_Hill]

I get exactly what you're saying and agree. Some people love to take everything the wrong way and jump down throats on here. I don't recall one memorable dunk by him either. With a vertical like that you would have thought there would be a few. Loved him though. Played as hard as any wildcat ever has.

You would think that there would have been a few more dunks by Hawkins. We have to remember tho, at the UK combine Dom measured in at around 5'11 1/2 bare foot and just over 6' with shows on. It's not everyday that you see 6' or sub 6' guys dunking all over the place. I also believe Dom is predominantly a two foot jumper which also creates less opportunities to dunk, especially for shorter players.

 

[TrustinCal]

Wasn't Dom's style to showboat or risk getting taken out of the game with the showtime plays. He sacrificed everything for the team and his energy would be better spent doing all the dirty work and playing within himself.