| A.J. Hawkins |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Edmond, Okla.
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| High School:
Millwood
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| Height / Weight:
6-5 / 200
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| Position:
F/G
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| Experience:
1L
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As A Sophomore (2006-07)
Started all but one game and emerged as a bona fide leader ... averaged 12.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game ... came on strong in Atlantic 10 play with a team-high scoring average of 14.1 points per game in conference action ... scored in double figures each of the last eight games of the season ... recorded two double-doubles on the year with 10 points and 10 rebounds against Richmond (Jan. 10) and with a career-high 29 points and 12 rebounds in a win at Duquesne (Feb. 24) ... scored 20 or more points five times: vs. Ohio (25), vs. Duquesne (20), at Temple (23), vs. Dayton (24) and at Duquesne (29) ... led the Bonnies in scoring nine times: 25 points vs. Ohio (Dec. 6), 14 points at Albany (Dec. 16), 12 points at George Washington (Jan. 13), 23 points at Temple (Feb. 7), 24 points vs. Dayton (Dec. 10), 12 points at Massachusetts (Feb. 21), 29 points at Duquesne (Feb. 24), 17 vs. Fordham (Feb. 28) and 13 points at Charlotte (March 3) ... set career highs in field goals (12) and attempts (17) in the game with Ohio ... led St. Bonaventure in rebounding six times ... led the Bonnies in steals with 28 ... went 13-16 at the line in win at Duquesne ... averaged 30.4 minutes per night.
As A Freshman (2005-06)
Brought a spark to the Bonnies with his athleticism and hustle ... was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Week twice (Nov. 14-20 and Dec. 4-10) ... played in all 27 games and earned 10 starts ... averaged 6.3 points per game, a figure that ranked fifth best among all Atlantic 10 Conference freshmen ... averaged 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals per game ... shot 45 percent (73-160) from the field ... scored in double figures four times ... scored a season-high 19 points in win over Youngstown State on Dec. 10 at the Reilly Center ... scored nine points and a season-high seven
rebounds in win over St. Francis ... in his first collegiate game, scored 12 points in a win over Robert Morris ... scored eight points and handed out four assists against West Virginia ... scored 13 points in win over Central Connecticut State ... scored nine points and grabbed six rebounds Feb. 9 against Fordham ... scored nine points in road win over Duquesne Feb. 25 ... had six games with three assists or more ... showed the potential to become an above-average defensive player.
At South Kent (Conn.) Prep School (2004-05)
Averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game ... helped lead the Cardinals to 32-9 record and a berth in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference Championship ... South Kent featured at least four players who earned Division I scholarships ... played for head coach Raphael Chillious.
High School
As a senior, was a McDonald's All-America nominee and an All-State selection ... averaged 22.4 points, 8.6 rebounds, 4.2 blocked shots and 4.2 assists per game ... as a junior, averaged 19.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 3.1 blocks per game ... averaged 17.2 points and 7.2 rebounds his sophomore year ... was named to the all-city team three times ... coached by Varyl Franklin.
Personal
Ananias Matthew Hawkins Jr. was born December 31, 1985 in Edmond, Oklahoma ... son of Susan Hawkins and the late Ananias Hawkins Sr. ... A.J. comes from being Ananias Jr. ... his mother is the pastor of Unity Christian Center in Edmond, Oklahoma ... A.J. is the youngest of four children, with brothers Derrick (24) and Adam (23) and a sister, Kourtney (27) ... Derrick played college basketball at Division II Incarnate Word, while Adam played at Oklahoma Baptist, an NAIA school ... undecided on a major.
| A.J. Hawkins' Career Statistics |
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| Year | G/GS | Min/Avg | FG-A | Pct | 3PT-A | Pct | FT-A | Pct | OR-DR-Tot | Avg | Ast | TO | Blk | St | Pts | Avg |
| 2005-06 | 27/10 | 591/21.9 | 73-160 | .456 | 0-12 | .000 | 24-49 | .490 | 34-34-68 | 2.5 | 38 | 29 | 7 | 17 | 170 | 6.3 |
| 2006-07 | 29/28 | 882/30.4 | 123-276 | .446 | 17-48 | .354 | 91-137 | .664 | 54-98-152 | 5.2 | 61 | 57 | 17 | 28 | 354 | 12.2 |
| Tot. | 56/38 | 1473/26.3 | 196-436 | .450 | 17-60 | .283 | 115-186 | .618 | 88-132-220 | 3.9 | 99 | 86 | 24 | 45 | 524 | 9.3 |
