AT NKU: Hawkins enters his first season with the Norse...versatile guard with great quickness...has tremendous first step...explosive offensive performer with excellent scoring ability...might sit out as a redshirt this season.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Finneytown High School...started all four years at Finneytown...scored a school-record 1,435 career points for the Wildcats...averaged 20.2 points and 7.0 rebounds as a senior...was named first team All Cincinnati Hills League three times...earned honorable mention all-state accolades as a senior...named the recipient of the Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Award in 2002-03...coached by Dan Adams.

PERSONAL: Born on Nov. 11, 1985...son of Mark and Sharon Hawkins.