Kimiere Hawkins will be entering her 1st season as assistant womens basketball coach here at Langston University in Fall 2022.

After high school Hawkins attended Mt. San Antonio Junior college for two seasons where she helped lead the Mounties to a South Coast Conference Championship as well as a Final Four appearance. Hawkins received 1st team all-conference, and 2nd team all-state. Hawkins received a Division 1 scholarship to Play at Southern Utah university where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in May of 2013.

Hawkins, received her Master’s of Arts degree in Educational Leadership, May of 2022. Hawkins was an assistant coach for LSUS women’s basketball where she helped lead the team being 2019-2020 conference champions. In her first season at Talladega College she was committed in player development and helped coach the Lady Tornadoes to conference tournament championship games and National tournament appearances.

"I want to Thank Dr. Smith, AD Rogers and Coach Kevin Herod for believing in me and allowing me to come with him on this new journey. Not only does coach Herod care about player development and great team chemistry on the court but he also cares about the mental health of his student athletes. I am excited to be a part of not only a phenomenal athletic department, but I am also excited to be a part of the Women’s basketball program here at Langston university. I look forward to years of success as we embark on this new era. L's UP!"