Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn spent the 2024-25 at Illinois, but the sophomore struggled to make a huge impact. He should add depth in the backcourt at UNLV, but it's unclear what kind of role he'll have in the rotation.
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DRA GIBBS-LAWHORN
6.3 PPG •
1.7 RPG •
0.5 APG
6.3 PPG
1.7 RPG
0.5 APG
Transferring to UNLV Gibbs-Lawhorn has committed to UNLV for the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Enters transfer portal Gibbs-Lawhorn entered the NCAA's transfer portal Wednesday, according to Jamie Shaw of On3.
Impact For a second consecutive season, Gibbs-Lawhorn's statistical upside was at least somewhat limited because of his Illinois role. He has two years of collegiate eligibility and a redshirt remaining.
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Team-high 17 points in defeat Gibbs-Lawhorn amassed 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, five assists and one block across 25 minutes during Tuesday's 95-74 loss to Wisconsin.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn connected on 7-of-12 looks from the field, closing with a team-high 17 points, four rebounds, five assists and a block during Tuesday's loss against the Badgers. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has appeared in all 27 games this season (two starts), averaging 7.4 points, two rebounds and 0.6 assists on 16.9 minutes per game. Gibbs-Lawhorn will look to continue providing strong minutes off the bench during Saturday's showdown with Duke, in a late-season non-conference game.
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Available Tuesday Gibbs-Lawhorn (illness) will be active during Tuesday's showdown with UCLA.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn, who was limited to just four minutes during Illinois' win over Minnesota due to illness, will be available against the Bruins. The 6-foot-1 sophomore is averaging 7.6 points, two rebounds and 0.5 steals on 17.2 minutes per game.
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Back at Illini practice Gibbs-Lawhorn (illness) is back at practice with Illinois, Joey Wagner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn has yet to miss a game with his illness, but he wasn't in the Illini's starting five in their last game against Minnesota, playing just four minutes. His sickness was clearly limiting him, but the fact that he's back at practice is a good sign. His teammate Tre White, who is also battling an illness, has returned to practice as well, indicating that the bug sweeping Illinois basketball is on its way out.
FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Limited outing Saturday Gibbs-Lawhorn (illness) only managed to play four minutes in Saturday's 95-74 win over Minnesota.
Impact The guard was reportedly limited with an illness, which is why his minutes were so low. Illinois didn't exactly need him in their 21-point romp over Minnesota, but he'll be a welcome addition when he's at full strength once again. Gibbs-Lawhorn averages 7.6 points and 2.0 rebounds.
FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Gibbs-Lawhorn (illness) isn't in the starting five for Illinois against Minnesota, Jeremy Werner of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn won't get the start, and presumably won't play against the Gophers. He's been replaced by Ben Humrichous in the starting five. This will be the first missed game of the season for the guard who averages 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds.
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Deemed questionable Gibbs-Lawhorn (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Illinois' clash with Minnesota.
Impact The sophomore guard has started the past two games for Illinois, but now his status has been thrown into question. Gibbs-Lawhorn has had a solid second season in Champaign, averaging 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds across 17.8 minutes. If he can't go, the Illini will have to shuffle their starting five once again.
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Scores 10 in first start Gibbs-Lawhorn finished Sunday's 87-79 victory over Ohio State with 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes.
Impact Gibbs Lawhorn has seen his minutes fluctuate frequently during his sophomore season, but he picked up the start Sunday over Kylan Boswell and paid it off with his third double-digit scoring effort in the last four contests. It's unclear if this alignment will continue, however, as Boswell is the team's third-leading scorer at 12.1 ppg on the season.
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Scores 15 against Nebraska Gibbs-Lawhorn notched 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and four rebounds across 24 minutes during Thursday's 80-74 OT loss to Nebraska.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn chipped in 15 points and four rebounds off the bench as the Fighting Illini were dispatched by the Cornhuskers on Thursday night. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has been a valuable asset off the bench this season, averaging eight points, two rebounds and 0.5 steals on 17.4 minutes per game. Gibbs-Lawhorn has now reached double-digit points in four of the last six games for Illinois.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 11 against USC Gibbs-Lawhorn finished Saturday's 82-72 loss to USC with 11 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 31 minutes.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn cashed in on 2-of-6 looks from three, finishing with 11 points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal during Saturday's loss against the Trojans. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has been proficient as a backup this season, averaging 7.2 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.5 steals on 16.4 minutes per game this season.
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Scores nine in rout Gibbs-Lawhorn amassed nine points (4-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 92-34 victory over Little Rock.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn converted on 4-of-8 looks from the field, notching nine points, three rebounds, one assist and a steal during Monday's thrashing of the Trojans. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has been a solid rotational piece off the bench this season, averaging 7.7 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.7 steals on 16.3 minutes per game.
NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn 'a spark plug' Offseason efforts have sophomore guard ready to make an impact on the court for the Illini
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn 'a spark plug' for Illinois Offseason efforts have sophomore guard ready to make an impact on the court for the Illini
NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • NEWS-GAZETTE.COM
Large output in exhibition game Gibbs-Lawhorn posted 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3PT, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists during Sunday's 91-74 exhibition game loss to Mississippi.
Impact Gibbs-Lawhorn saw 22 minutes of action off the bench in his first look with the Fighting Illini ahead of the 2024-25 season, making the most of his opportunity. The 6-foot-1 sophomore, who averaged 2.4 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.4 assists on just 7.1 minutes per game last season (28 games), looks primed for a massive uptick in production with Illinois this season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Illinois Basketball 2024-2025 Scouting Reports: Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn A 6-foot-1 lead guard, Gibbs-Lawhorn is expected to take a step forward in his sophomore year
OCTOBER 25, 2024 • SI.COM
