PROVIDENCE, R.I. - University of Memphis redshirt freshman has been named the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week following his performances at Houston and at home against UCF.
Lawson averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game in a week in which Memphis went 2-0 with an overtime road win at Houston and a home win against UCF. He led the team in points, rebounds, and assists, while having the highest field goal percentage (53.1 percent), three-point field goal percentage (50 percent), and had the most three-point makes on the team during the two games.