Hawks must sweep road trip to rescue season from brink
Hawks are 2-8 and last in the NBL; players say they're on "struggle street" and must win five straight road games to save their season.
Illawarra Hawks have won just two games in ten this season and sit last on the NBL ladder. Key players including co-captain Sam Froling admit the team is on "struggle street" after winning the championship just two seasons ago.
The vibe at training is flat and coach Justin Tatum's future is under pressure if results don't improve. An upcoming five-game road trip is make-or-break; Froling said winning all five games is the only realistic way to save the season.
Loyal fans are leaving games early as the Hawks' defence gives up too many points. Froling and fellow player Wani Swaka Lo Buluk said the team must find consistency and buy into the coaching system.
- 2-8
- Current record
- Last on NBL
- Ladder position
- Two seasons ago
- Championship won
- Five-game road trip
- Upcoming tests
Why it mattersThe Hawks' next five games will largely determine whether coach Justin Tatum keeps his job and whether the team can salvage its season.
AustraliaThe Hawks are an Illawarra team with a loyal fan base; playoff failure would be a significant blow to Australian basketball in the region.
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