COLORADO HARD-AT-WORK-KIDS (HAWKS): Welcome

This is the web site for the Colorado HAWKS (Hard-At-Work-KidS) Youth Basketball program. The HAWKS program was created by George Williams and is patterned after the highly-successful Arkansas HAWKS program.

For information about the Colorado HAWKS program or about tryouts for 3rd grade through 11th grade basketball teams, please contact Greg Willis  at 303-750-3841 or by email at Gregowill3@aol.com.

Since 1997, the HAWKS have been one of the dominant youth basketball programs in Colorado and many of the best high school players are (or have been) HAWKS. For a collection of past articles, video clips, pictures, and additional articles, please go to the HAWKS links on the left side of the screen!!

The primary mission of the Colorado HAWKS is to create an opportunity and an alternative to gangs for at-risk, disadvantaged youth. We provide a year-round, culturally diverse, education, mentoring and basketball program for boys and girls aged 8-17 years.

De'Ron Davis, 6'8", 2016, PF, Colorado Hawks 15s/Overland (CO) - While middle school basketball players are not normally covered on this site, Davis is an exception and has excelled against high school players for some time.  A nationally elite big man, Davis continues to add to his game, which is scary because he still hasn't started attending high school.  His range on his shot now extends to almost the 3-point line, and he has developed his handle to go hand-in-hand with his post game.  While he struggled physically at times against 2015 standout Henry Ellenson, his athletic gift also shined through.  When other national talent evaluators catch Davis in action, he will blow up.  Until then, remember where you read about him first.

 Jeremiah Paige, 6'3", 2014, PG/SG, Colorado Hawks 16s/Rangeview (CO) - With Wyoming, Colorado, Colorado State, and many others keeping a close eye on his game, Paige presents as a lithe but explosive combo guard.  He has great intangibles, and is a worker on the floor.  his bounce is legitimate, and he is a slasher/penetrator with the ball.  At times, he showed signs of running a team as a lead guard, though his greatest instinct is to score with the ball in his hands.

Tyree Robinson, 6'5", 2014, SF/PF, Colorado Hawks 16/Denver East (CO) - It's true, he doesn't have a defined position on the floor, but Robinson's energy and great athleticism draw attention.  He is a tweener right now, and will need to grow in order to be an effective power forward in college.  He showed the ability to handle a bit, near the hoop, and on the defensive end demonstrated shotblocking instincts.  Though nationally touted point guard Dominique Collier draws most of the attention for Denver East, Robinson played very well on Saturday and was the catalyst that allowed the squad to slip by The Force in the first round of tournament play.

Alex Coleman, 6'7", 2014, PF, Colorado Hawks 16s/Kennedy (CO) - Terrific outside shooter, moves well as a face-up forward and has a chance.

Austin Conway, 5'9", 2015, PG, Colorado Hawks 15s/Overland (CO) - With an extra burst and knack for getting to the hoop, Conway had good decision making and is a steady point prospect.

The Colorado HAWKS will be sponsoring competitive basketball teams for boys and girls in the 3rd through 11th grades. Depending on funding, we will participate in local and national tournaments including travel to Arizona, Kansas, Texas, Indiana, Kentucky and/or Nevada.

TRYOUTS BY INVITATION:
All grades - Please contact GREG WILLIS 303-750-3841 
EMAIL: gregowill3@aol.com

For additional information on all HAWKS programs, please contact GREG WILLIS at 303-750-3841 or email Greg at gregowill3@aol.com

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