3-point shot has been an emphasis for Dedric Lawson ahead of NBA combine

After earning Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and All-American honors for averaging a double-double during his first season with the Jayhawks, Dedric Lawson spent the past six weeks in Los Angeles working on his game and body to position himself to show that he belongs in the first round. By Matt Tait

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• By Matt Tait
• May 13, 2019 11:20 a.m.

KU's Dedric Lawson named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year

Guards Devon Dotson, Marcus Garrett also honored on 2019 all-Big 12 teams

In the running for Big 12 player of the year after posting 20 double-doubles during his first season with the Jayhawks, Kansas junior Dedric Lawson had to settle for being named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year on Sunday. Lawson also earned a first-team all-Big 12 nod in the awards voted on by the Big 12 coaches. By Matt Tait

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• March 10, 2019 11:12 a.m.