6'3, 190 lbs, Oakdale(CT) St. Thomas More Academy

    Brandon Hawkins is going to get lonely as the ony member of the 
freshman class, but he won't be lonely once he gets onto the court.  
Hawkins was an outstanding wing guard during his high school career at
Los Angeles' Crenshaw High.  He averaged over 24 points a game against
some of the country's toughest competetion.  He was heavily recruited 
out of high school by then Utah State coach Larry Eustachy.  Hawkins,
however, decided that he wanted to play college basketball at a 
higher level.  He decided to go to The St. Thomas More Academy in 
Oakdale, Connecticut.
    While in Connecticut, Hawkins was voted as the school's first team
captain in several years.  St. Thomas More produced six Division I 
players on this year's team.  Because of personnel reasons, Hawkins 
had to learn to play the point guard position this past year, and he 
did it very successfully, averaging 15 points, 11 assists, and 6 
steals per contest.  Hawkins best asset might be his defensive 
ability.  During a game against Maine Central Institute, Brandon had 
to guard the nation's to player, Cincy-bound DerMarr Johnson.  Hawkins
held him well below his scoring average with only 15 points.  The 
amazing part is that Hawkins is 6'3, and Johnson is a 6'9 wing player!
    Hawkins has been talked about as a possible reshirt.  Don't count
him out just yet.  He has shown the ability to come through in tough
situations.  Eustachy might not want to redshirt him simply to keep 
the classes aligned.  In my opinion, Brandon Hawkins is a step in a 
very positive direction for ISU.

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