KANSAS CITY, Mo. (January 25, 2020) - The MIAA announced its ninth men’s basketball athlete of the week for the 2020-2021 season. Northwest Missouri's Ryan Hawkins garnered the honor for the second time this season.

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. Hawkins poured in a season-high 30 points Thursday against Newman for his eighth career 30-point game as he drained 11-of-18 field goals and 5-of-9 from deep vs. the Jets. Against UCO, he secured his 22nd career double-double with a 23-point, 17-rebound effort. Hawkins made 7-of-11 field goals including 6-of-8 from three-point range while handing out three assists.

Notable Performances In The Association
Cameron Potts - Lincoln
Potts became the just the third NCAA Division II player in 2020-21 to record a triple-double, as he scored 15 points, secured 12 rebounds and dished 10 assists in Lincoln's win over Northeastern State. It was the first triple-double by an MIAA player in nearly a year.

Ja'Cor Nelson - Central Missouri
Nelson scored in double-figures in both Mule wins this week. He scored 23 in a win over Northeastern State. He followed that up with 11 points in a 77-64 win over Rogers State.

Stan Scott - Missouri Southern
Scott averaged 24.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game this week. He scored a career-high 32 points and pulled down 10 rebounds, against FHSU and had a 17-point, 11-rebound performance against UNK.

Jumah'Ri Turner - Emporia State
Turner averaged 20.0 points with 13 points against Central Oklahoma and then erupted for 27 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals in Emporia States 91-74 win over #7 Washburn.

Also Nominated
Joel Boyce, Newman - Quentin Hardrict Jr., Pittsburg State - Trey Sampson, Northeastern State - Isaiah Wade, Central Oklahoma - Darraja Parnell, Rogers State - Jake Walker, Nebraska-Kearney - Tyler Geiman, Washburn - Jared Vitztum, Fort Hays State