Claim: Hawkins, who grew up in Washingtonville, New York, chose to delay his entry into professional sports and entered Hartwick College, where he went to the 1980 NCAA Final Four during his four seasons with the Hawks.
Evidence: Hawkins grew up in Washingtonville, New York where he attended Washingtonville High School. Hawkins chose to delay his entry into professional sports and entered Hartwick College. During his four seasons with the Hawks, he went to the 1980 NCAA Final Four.