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Matt Hewson
Freshman
Center
Woodbridge, VA/Hylton

As A Blue Hen:
Expected to contribute immediately in the Delaware frontcourt • excellent shot blocker • has good hands and runs the floor well.

High School:
First Team AAA Cardinal District Team, AAA Northwestern Region, and Potomac News All-Area selection last season • named to Washington Post All-Extra Team and was a Virginia Preps All Northwest Region Hoops Second Team pick • honorable mention All-Met Team selection last year • nominated to compete in both the Commonwealth Classic and Virginia YHSL 3A All-Star Game • competed alongside some of the top high school seniors in the country in the Capital Classic, scoring four points and pulling down two rebounds for the Capital All-Stars squad • named NIKE All-American in 2004 • averaged 17.2 points and 11.4 rebounds per game as a senior • also averaged 4.8 blocks while shooting 64 percent from the field and 77.5 percent from the foul line • two-year letterwinner.

Personal:
Matthew Alan Hewson • born June 12, 1986 in Fort Bunning, GA • son of Clay and Mary Hewson • has a sister, Kris (22) • did not begin playing basketball until he was 13 years old • hotel and restaurant management major • aspires to open a chain of restaurants following graduation.



 
 
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