Northwestern State University of Louisana

Will never be out-hustled or outworked ... figures to contribute this season as he did last year, with relentless effort making him a valuable asset on the boards and defensively.

1988-89: Played in 19 games, starting three, but took only four shots in 92 minutes on the floor ... first year of competition following a redshirt year after he walked on in 1987 following two years in junior college.

1987-88: Dressed out for home games after walking on.

High School: Averaged 17 points, 10 rebounds per game in 1984-85 as a senior at Haughton ... named all-district, All-Bossier Parish, all-area, and honorable mention All-State Class AAA as a senior ... helped lead Bucs to three-year record of 93-26, including 35-8 season in his junior year when Haughton reached the state finals ... two-year member of Student Council.

Personal: Son of Lenora Hawkins ... has two brothers, Michael and James Matthews ... majoring in business administration ... wants to be a sales representative for a major corporation ... Polemaster for Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity ... nicknamed Laser