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Lawson scores 24, Little Rock defeats Morehead State 76-62 MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) — Johnathan Lawson had 24 points in Little Rock's 76-62 win over Morehead State on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 8, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Lawson leads Little Rock against SIU-Edwardsville after 25-point performance

Little Rock hosts the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Johnathan Lawson scored 25 points in Little Rock's 77-69 overtime loss to the UIC Flames

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Lawson leads Little Rock against SIU-Edwardsville after 25-point showing

Little Rock takes on the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars after Johnathan Lawson scored 25 points in Little Rock's 77-69 overtime loss to the UIC Flames

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Lawson scores 16, Little Rock downs Maryland-Eastern Shore 78-59

Led by Johnathan Lawson's 16 points, the Little Rock Trojans defeated the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 78-59

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Lawson's 23 help Little Rock take down Tulsa 71-57

Led by Johnathan Lawson's 23 points, the Little Rock Trojans defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricane 71-57

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

The Commercial Appeal Johnathan Lawson, Memphis basketball's only freshman, is developing a knack for making clutch plays when the Tigers need them most.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Held scoreless Lawson contributed one assist and three steals in 15 minutes during Saturday's 90-89 OT loss to Tulane.

Impact Lawson was held scoreless for fifth time this season, not attempting any shots in Saturday's loss. Though he did not get anything going offensively, Lawson contributed on the defensive end, adding three steals. Lawson typically plays a very small role in the offense, averaging 3.1 field goal attempts per game.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds seven points off bench Lawson posted seven points (3-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 19 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 victory over SMU.

Impact Lawson made the most of his minutes in Thursday's win. Thursday's seven point performance marked his third straight game making multiple field goals, shooting the ball at a very efficient 50.0 percent in that span. Lawson has played a consistent role off the bench for the Tigers this season, averaging 17.0 minutes per game in his first season receiving playing time.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Penny Hardaway praises Chandler, Johnathan Lawson's offseason work Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway speaks to reporters about the offseason work of Chandler Lawson and Johnathan Lawson.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

The Commercial Appeal Between redshirting and his reticence to turn every workout into social media fodder, there's an air of mystery surrounding Memphis' Johnathan Lawson.

JULY 11, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM

Set to redshirt Head coach Penny Hardaway confirmed Tuesday that Lawson will redshirt this season, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lawson is entering his freshman season with the Tigers as a top-100 recruit in the Class of 2021. Despite being an appealing prospect, there just isn't much room for Lawson to play this year on a very talented Memphis squad. The 6-6 forward will continue to develop his game with the hopes of playing a role next season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Lawson (undisclosed) is healthy and will return to action in Sunday's exhibition versus Lane College, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Lawson missed his first chance to suit up for the Tigers in last week's exhibition but appears to be good to go Sunday with more than a week remaining before the regular season kicks off. While he's not quite the prospect that star freshman Emoni Bates is, Lawson is a top-100 recruit in his own right and could carve out a role in the rotation.

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out exhibition Memphis head coach Penny Hardaway said Lawson was held out of Sunday's 105-57 exhibition win over LeMoyne-Owen, Steven Johnson of The Daily Memphian reports.

Impact Hardaway didn't go into detail regarding why Lawson and Landers Nolley didn't play Sunday, but Johnson suggests the players' absences could have been disciplinary-related. Regardless, Lawson should have another chance to play in an exhibition Oct. 31 versus Lane College before Memphis opens its regular season Nov. 9 versus Tennessee Tech.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE