Dedric Lawson’s 20 points earn top spot in ratings vs. Wofford

By Matt Tait     Dec 4, 2018

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Kansas forward Dedric Lawson (1) turns for a shot over Wofford forward Keve Aluma (24) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018 at Allen Fieldhouse.

**1 – Dedric Lawson -** Was rock solid when the rest of the Jayhawks were still finding their footing and once again flashed that inside-outside game that makes him so deadly. Finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds, coming two boards shy of his fifth double-double in seven games.

**2 – Devon Dotson -** So many steals, so much speed. His three second-half steals set the stage for KU’s knockout punch. 16 points, 3 assists and 3 steals.

**3 – Quentin Grimes -** Broke out of his slump in a big way with a 9-0 individual run in the second half and played with a smile the rest of the way. Finished with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting in 32 minutes.

**4 – Marcus Garrett -** Started in place of Lagerald Vick and brought the kind of defensive focus that Kansas needed to frustrate Wofford. Finished with 7 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.

**5 – K.J. Lawson -** One of the better players in the first half, particularly as a passer. Tallied five points and three assists in 16 minutes, which included a start in the second half.

**6 – David McCormack -** Gave key minutes when Azubuike went down and was rewarded with a couple of minutes at the end, as well.

**7 – Mitch Lightfoot -** Took a charge and hit the glass to try to keep plays alive.

**8 – Charlie Moore -** Took a couple of bad shots, but helped KU push the pace and made a couple of runners, as well.

**9 – Lagerald Vick -** Scoreless in 22 minutes, including 0-for-2 from 3-point range on a night he didn’t start.

**10 – Udoka Azubuike -** A bit of an incomplete grade here given the ankle injury, but Azubuike wasn’t off to a great start to begin with. Missed his only shot — and hit the ground after the block — and had four rebounds in four minutes.

Season Standings:
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1 – Devon Dotson – 49

2 – Lagerald Vick – 45

3 – Dedric Lawson – 44

4 – Udoka Azubuike – 34

5 – Quentin Grimes – 33

6 – Marcus Garrett – 29

7 – Charlie Moore – 23

8 – K.J. Lawson – 19

9 – Mitch Lightfoot – 18

10 – David McCormack – 16

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Written By Matt Tait

A native of Colorado, Matt moved to Lawrence in 1988 and has been in town ever since. He graduated from Lawrence High in 1996 and the University of Kansas in 2000 with a degree in Journalism. After covering KU sports for the University Daily Kansan and Rivals.com, Matt joined the World Company (and later Ogden Publications) in 2001 and has held several positions with the paper and KUsports.com in the past 20+ years. He became the Journal-World Sports Editor in 2018. Throughout his career, Matt has won several local and national awards from both the Associated Press Sports Editors and the Kansas Press Association. In 2021, he was named the Kansas Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Matt lives in Lawrence with his wife, Allison, and two daughters, Kate and Molly. When he's not covering KU sports, he likes to spend his time playing basketball and golf, listening to and writing music and traveling the world with friends and family.