MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis freshman Dedric Lawson has been named to the American Athletic Conference Honor Roll for his performances during the week against UCF and South Florida.
The Memphis native averaged 15.0 points and 10.5 rebounds per game, while shooting 43.5 percent (10-of-23) from the field, and 71.4 percent (10-of-14) from the charity stripe. He also added four assists during the two games.
Against UCF he scored 13 points on 4-of-10 shooting, while pulling down 11 rebounds. He added two assists and a steal in the Tiger win.
In the weekend finale at South Florida, he scored a team-high-tying 17 points, pulling down 10 rebounds, and added two assists and a blocked shot.