Tatum eyes right recruit as Hawks push for championship run
Tatum says the Hawks can become championship contenders with one key player, despite having other coaching options.
After winning just two of their first ten games, Illawarra Hawks head coach Justin Tatum is sure the team doesn't need rescuing, just the right recruit. Tatum's contract runs until the end of the NBL27 season, and when asked about his future, Tatum said he has options beyond coaching the Hawks.
Tatum's focus right now is only on getting this group back to championship level. Tatum believes the Hawks are a top-four team without a new import, but could win it all with the right addition.
He's exploring a point guard or a tall, defensive-minded player for the frontcourt. The Hawks start a gruelling four-game road trip on Thursday against Cairns, and how they perform could determine whether Tatum brings in that final piece.
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- Wins from first 10 games
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- Road trip games
- Cairns Taipans
- First opponent
Why it mattersHawks fans face weeks of uncertainty about both their coach and the team's direction while Tatum tests whether this roster can win without new talent.
AustraliaIllawarra basketball's future rides on the Hawks' next four away games and whether Tatum stays long enough to see a title run.
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