Ben Lawson’s already one of the most prolific shot blockers in Western Kentucky men's basketball history.
Now the senior wants to put his name at the top of the record book.
Lawson was asked Friday after Hilltopper Hysteria what goals he had for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The 7-foot-1, 230-pound forward said he wants to pass former WKU player and current NBA veteran Jeremy Evans as the school’s all-time leader in blocked shots.
Lawson’s 128 career blocks currently rank No. 5 in Topper history. Ahead of him are No. 1 Evans (2007-10, 224 blocks), No. 2 Chris Marcus (2000-03, 214 blocks), No.