blog posts 'Here to Stay.' Hawkins returning to Illinois for senior season Jun 1, 2023 8:00 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Hawkins will provide great continuity for the 2023-24 Illini lineup after starting all 33 games last season and leading the team in minutes played (32.5 mpg). Share on Facebook Tweet Email