A.J. Lawson - College Basketball News & Rumors | FOX Sports

Drops 17 in win Lawson recorded 17 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists during Sunday's victory over Tulsa.

Impact The junior has now scored in double figures in the Gamecocks' first two games to begin the season. Lawson, who's averaging 14.5 points, is so far shooting 46 percent from three-point range while draining 53 percent from inside the arc.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Exhibition game cancelled South Carolina's exhibition game Wednesday has been cancelled due to a delay in COVID-19 testing results.

Impact Due to an abundance of caution, the Gamecocks decided not to play their exhibition game and instead turn their focus towards their regular season opener against Liberty on Saturday. Lawson is all set to lead the team this season after withdrawing from the NBA Draft this summer. The 6-6 junior averaged 13.4 points and 3.7 rebounds per game last season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to South Carolina Lawson announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he will withdraw from the 2020 NBA Draft and return to South Carolina for his junior season.

Impact The 6-foot-6 guard was the Gamecocks' top scorer and rebounder in 2019-20, averaging 13.4 points and 3.7 boards per game, respectively. Lawson should once again be a full-time starter in 2020-21, with his return boosting the Gamecocks' chances of making it back to the NCAA tournament.

JULY 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE