Shawn Hawkins HEIGHT: 6' 6 " WEIGHT: 225 POSITION: FORWARD COLLEGE: LONG BEACH STATE

PRO CAREER: 2006: Signed with Xplosion on December 8, 2006…Played in prestigious Southern California Summer Pro League…Briefly played in Austrian First Division with Allianz Swans Gmunden.

COLLEGE CAREER: Graduated from Long Beach State in 2006…Named All-Big West Second Team after averaging 12.5 points as a senior…Spent three-seasons (2003-06) at Long Beach State…A two-time All-Conference selection at Columbus State ( Ohio) College (2002, 2003).

PERSONAL: A native of Pittsburgh, Pa…The grandson of Basketball Hall of Famer Connie Hawkins…Was a two-time First Team All-State and All-City selection at Schenley High School…Helped Schenley to state finals in 2001.