Jeff Hawkins officially has been reinstated to Kansas University’s men’s basketball team.
Hawkins, a 5-foot-11 junior out of Kansas City Sumner High, was suspended by coach Bill Self on Aug. 23 for unspecified “behavior issues.”
“Jeff Hawkins has rejoined our team and has been going through boot camp and will be going through all things that are required of everybody else,” Self said Wednesday. “Hopefully, this past month has given him an opportunity to really study his role in what is expected of everyone in the men’s basketball program.
“We think Jeff has taken a big step in becoming more responsible. We think Jeff is a very good person and has great potential to help our club. We also feel like all people that his priorities must be in order. We feel Jeff has done that.”
Self, who did not disclose the reason for the suspension, said Hawkins would take part in all team activities.
