ImpactHawkins has now recorded five-straight games with double-digit point totals after failing to hit that mark in any of his first five appearances. The 6-foot-10 senior continues to step up in the starting lineup, averaging 10.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals on 28.2 minutes per game. Hawkins will need to be on his A-game Friday, as Illinois matches up with the top-ranked Boilermakers (13-1).
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