Rodney S. Hawkins (born November 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association (ABA).
Hawkins previously played college basketball in NCAA Division I for Saint Peter's University, and in NAIA for the University of Pikeville.
Rodney Hawkins was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Pamela Hardin, and moved frequently as a child due to his mother's military career.[1][2]
He averaged 15 points per game and 12 rebounds per game at Lake Clifton Eastern High School, leading them to a state championship in 2012.[1][3]
Hawkins received numerous scholarship offers after excelling at Mt. Zion Preparatory Academy during their 2012–13 season.[2][4]
He committed to playing for Saint Peter's University in February 2013.[2] Hawkins took classes for one year at Delaware State University before transferring to Saint Peter's for their 2014–15 and 2015–16 seasons, where he averaged 4.62 points per game and 3.44 rebounds per game.[1][5]
After transferring to University of Pikeville for his senior season in 2017–18, he averaged 8.5 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.[6][7]
He played for the Baltimore Hawks of the American Basketball Association for their 2018–19 season.[8]
Hawkins played for the Rochester RazorSharks of the Premier Basketball League for their 2019–20 season, and also for their 2021 season in the Pro Basketball Association.[9][10] He was awarded 2nd Team All-PBL honors for his performance during the 2019–20 season.[9]
He was signed by Peacock Nation in 2021 to compete in The Basketball Tournament along with other St. Peter's University alumni, although the team did not end up playing that year.[11][12]
Hawkins played for the expansion Rochester Kingz of the American Basketball Association for their 2023–24 season, where he averaged 22.1 points per game and 12.4 rebounds per game, leading the team to a playoff run.[13]
He was signed by the Buffalo eXtreme of the American Basketball Association in September 2024.[13] After finishing second in team rebounding for the 2024–25 season, he received an All-ABA honorable mention.[14]
Hawkins rejoined the Rochester Kingz for one game during their 2025 TBL season, but the team folded.[15]
Hawkins holds a degree in criminal justice from the University of Pikeville.[16]
He serves as assistant coach for Honeoye Falls–Lima High School, and also coaches for Buckets Performance Center in Albany, New York.[16]
