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K.J. Lawson likely to remember his time at KU fondly. ‘It changed my life’

KU's Dedric Lawson and K.J. Lawson talk about their win over Northeastern in the NCAA Tournament opener and preparing for Saturday's game against Auburn. By

K.J. Lawson sat in front of his locker on March 22, laughing when recalling the first time he arrived on Kansas’ campus after transferring from Memphis two years ago.

“It wasn’t the city like I was used to — the city speed,” Lawson said. “I came in the summer, and nobody’s here. There isn’t too much you can do.”

Lawson shook his head before admitting the truth: It was the best thing for him.