Jan 25, 2021

Northwest's Ryan Hawkins named MIAA men's basketball athlete of the week

Posted Jan 25, 2021 9:32 PM

St. Joseph Post

Northwest Missouri State senior forward Ryan Hawkins was named the MIAA men's basketball athlete of the week Monday.

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 over Newman and Central Oklahoma.

This marks the fifth time in Hawkins's career that he's earned the MIAA's athlete of the week award.

Hawkins tallied a season-high 30 points last 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 then secured his 22nd career double-double with a 23-point, 17-rebound effort vs. Central Oklahoma Saturday. Hawkins made 7-of-11 field goals including 6-of-8 from three-point range.

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 

Ryan Hawkins.
Ryan Hawkins.