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	Vol.7, No 38, November 3, 1999
	Former 49er joins CBA By Manuel Gamiz Jr. Daily Forty-Niner Former Long Beach State men's basketball player Juaquin Hawkins was signed by the Fort Wayne Fury of the Continental Basketball Association on Monday. Hawkins, who played for the 49ers from 1992-1996, was flown into Fort Wayne, Ind. on Tuesday just before the start of training camp Thursday. "I seen him on video and seen the way he played," said Keith Smart, Fury head coach. "I liked how hard he competed." Before signing with the Fury, Hawkins, a 1996 Big West honorable mention, had been a traveling member of the Harlem Globetrotters during the past year. The 6-foot, 7-inch forward was one of the final cuts of the Los Angeles Clippers in last year's training camp and has played overseas in both Taiwan and China. Smart said Hawkins is a versatile, hard-working player who is hungry for the opportunity to compete in training camp, which may give him the opportunity to earn a starting position with the Fury. "The kid has a good head on his shoulders," said the third year Fury head coach. "He's played all around the globe, and I seen many good things he can bring to this team." Smart said he lost about eight players to NBA squads and lacks depth at every position, which should also strengthen Hawkins' chance to make the team. "Last year we were looking good, but then we lost so many guys to the NBA," he said. "Everybody is going to get a chance to compete this year." The Fury finished 28-28 last year, losing in the first round to the Grand Rapids Hoops. The Fury opens up its season on Nov. 19.  In other Long Beach State basketball news: The Long Beach State men's and women's basketball teams will hold their annual Black and Gold scrimmages Sunday at The Pyramid. The annual preview features an intrasquad game by both the men's and women's teams, as well as a free barbecue following the games. Admission is free. The event is co-sponsored by the basketball boosters clubs, the Fastbreak Boosters for women's basketball and Sixth Man Boosters for men's basketball. Sunday's Schedule: Noon -- Men's basketball intrasquad game 1 p.m. -- Women's basketball intrasquad game 2 p.m. -- Barbecue outside green entrance to The Pyramid		Students toss trash   CSU services via Net offered   Tribal remains may head home   SSPA elevators to receive badly needed repairs   Law forbids campus smoking  around buildings, classrooms   New contraceptive pills spark debate   Police Log Club fees helpful   Hard work brings concert to Pyramid   Taking a stand against male rights Day of dead exhibit provides education   Voices from beyond graves Former 49er joins CBA   New sprint coach joins track family   Cross country team not upset  after final meet Fall 99 ISSUES DAILY 49ER HOMEPAGE
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