(Maryville, MO) Northwest Missouri State University senior forward Ryan Hawkins (Atlantic, Iowa) has been named this week’s MIAA men’s basketball athlete of the week.
Hawkins averaged 26.5 points, 11.0 rebounds and shot 62.1% from the field, including 64.7% from three-point range in two Bearcat victories. It marks the fifth time in Hawkins’s career he has earned the MIAA’s athlete of the week award.
Hawkins poured in a season-high 30 points Thursday against Newman. Hawkins netted his eighth career 30-point game as he drained 11-of-18 field goals and 5-of-9 from deep vs. the Jets.
Hawkins secured his 22nd career double-double with a 23-point, 17-rebound effort vs. Central Oklahoma. Hawkins made 7-of-11 field goals including 6-of-8 from three-point range. Hawkins handed out three assists vs. the Bronchos.
Hawkins is considered among the elite NCAA Division II players in the nation and his name is scattered atop the NCAA’s Division II active career leaders in numerous categories.
Hawkins Among NCAA Division II Active Career Leaders
1st – Games Played (112)
2nd – Steals (188)
3rd – Rebounds (773)
4th – Field Goals Made (590)
5th – Total Points (1,647)
7th – 3-Point Field Goals Made (227)
9th – Double-Doubles (22)
Northwest’s 2020-21 MIAA Athlete of the Week Awards
Nov. 23 – Trevor Hudgins
Dec. 7 – Ryan Hawkins
Jan. 18 – Trevor Hudgins
Jan. 25 – Ryan Hawkins
