CENTRAL, S.C. - Southern Wesleyan University Head Women's Basketball Coach John Davis is pleased to announce the program's eighth commitment for the upcoming season in Nakia Hooks.  Hooks, a 5-9 power forward from Auburn, Ga., played her last two seasons at NCAA Division II member Lenoir-Rhyne University.
 
"We are thrilled to have Nakia join our campus community," stated Davis.  "She is a strong player in the post that creates her scoring opportunities and uses her strength well.  Nakia has a knack for getting to the basketball and poses a strong presence on both ends of the court.  Nakia's personality and energy was evident to our staff when she visited campus.  I have no doubt that she will add to our Christ-centered mission of our university and women's basketball program."
 
This past season at Lenoir-Rhyne, Hooks started 12 of 13 games and averaged 7.5 points and 7 rebounds per game, while shooting 47% from the field.  She also had 22 assists on the season and had 7 games where she posted 8 rebounds or more.  At Apalachee High School, Hooks is still the all-time points and rebounds leader, while also being a four-time All-Region selection during her prep career and also had her #4 jersey retired by the school.
 
Intended Major:  Higher Education/History
 
Family Members:  Lester and Dora Hooks, parents; Kiara Hooks, sister; Brandon Butler, Lavon Hooks and Isaiah Hooks, brothers.
 
Why SWU?:  "Southern Wesleyan will be a fresh start for me.  I am excited to see how God helps me grow during this new chapter of my life at Southern Wesleyan."