UNLV guard Justin Hawkins is defended by  San Diego State J.J. O'Brien, left, and Chase Tapley during their Mountain West Conference game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack.

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UNLV guard Justin Hawkins is defended by San Diego State J.J. O'Brien, left, and Chase Tapley during their Mountain West Conference game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at the Thomas & Mack.