MARYVILLE, Mo. – Northwest Missouri State University head men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum has announced the addition of Ryan Hawkins to the 2016-17 roster. Hawkins was a first-team all-state performer for Atlantic High School in Atlantic, Iowa.

“We are extremely excited that Ryan has decided to join our program,” said McCollum. “Ryan has an extremely high motor. He competed in and was successful in five different sports in high school which impressed us. At 6’7 he can do many different things. He can score in the post, he handles the ball well on the perimeter, he can shoot the 3, and he is a great passer. Ryan also lead the state in rebounding last year. Even more, Ryan is an exceptional young man who will be a great asset to our program and the community of Maryville. Ryan will be a great fit.”

Hawkins averaged 22.2 points and 13.4 rebounds per game during his prep career. He earned first team All-Hawkeye 10 conference honors during his junior and senior seasons after being named second team as a sophomore. He tallied 89 steals and 43 blocks as a senior. He was the KMA Male Athlete of the Year, leading his team to an 18-5 record. He set a school single-game scoring record with 45 points.

— Northwest Athletics —