There are 40 article(s) tagged Johnathan Lawson:

• June 2024

  • Johnathan Lawson says return to Tigers ‘a possibility’

    A year after leaving Memphis for Creighton, Lawson is again looking for a new home. 

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    By Parth Upadhyaya June 19, 2024

• March 2024

  • Memphis-area trio making March Madness run with Creighton

    There’s plenty of Memphis flavor on a Creighton team on which Mason Miller, son of former Grizzlies sharpshooter Mike Miller, is a starter.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 29, 2024

• May 2023

  • Former Memphis Tigers find new homes

    So far, five total players from coach Penny Hardaway’s squad have opted to enter the transfer portal ahead of the May 11 deadline.

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    By Parth Upadhyaya May 03, 2023

• April 2023

  • Martin: Lawson transfer is hard lesson for Penny and the Tigers

    “Last season, Johnathan Lawson proved himself as one of the best 3-point shooters on the team — but his minutes fluctuated as a member of one of the oldest rosters in the country.”

    By John Martin April 26, 2023

  • Johnathan Lawson enters transfer portal, father confirms

    The Memphis Tigers guard has entered the transfer portal, father Keelon Lawson confirmed to The Daily Memphian on Monday.

    By Parth Upadhyaya April 24, 2023

• March 2023

  • Chandler, Johnathan Lawson will return to Tigers next season, father says

    Chandler Lawson will be a fifth-year senior next season. Johnathan Lawson will be a redshirt sophomore.

    By Parth Upadhyaya March 24, 2023

• February 2023

  • When a big moment came, Johnathan Lawson was ready

    The redshirt freshman sank a 3-pointer that gave the Tigers a five-point lead late in their 83-78 win over Wichita State.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 26, 2023

• December 2022

  • Tigers Basketball Insider: Hardaway back to ‘strength in numbers’ approach

    As Memphis gets set to soon head into AAC play, there’s a good chance we’ll see more of a few Tigers who’d previously been buried deep in the team’s rotation.

    By Parth Upadhyaya December 20, 2022

• May 2022

  • Tigers notebook: Taking a look at the roster after transfer portal deadline

    If a couple of key players return and the Tigers snag a couple of their targets, next season could feature a sharp lineup.

    By Steven Johnson May 05, 2022

• November 2021

  • What we learned about Tigers basketball after Game 1

    The Tigers could be an elite 3-point shooting team; plus, two players will be redshirting this season.

    By Steven Johnson November 10, 2021

  • Six bold predictions for Memphis basketball

    There will be three one-and-dones on this team, but one of them is not who you think.

    By John Martin November 09, 2021

• October 2021

  • Penny: Bates, Nolley expected to play this weekend

    Three of the four Tigers who missed the season’s first exhibition game for various reasons will be on the court against Lane.

    By Steven Johnson October 29, 2021

  • 12 questions for the 12 most important Tigers basketball players

    Just 12 days away from the first exhibition game of the season, here are a dozen questions for the Tigers to ponder.

    By Steven Johnson, John Martin October 12, 2021

• September 2021

  • Memphis basketball: Four preseason storylines to watch as Tigers open practice

    How quickly can Emoni Bates transition to point guard? And which other freshmen can crack the lineup?

    By Steven Johnson September 27, 2021

• August 2021

  • Tigers freshman hosts basketball camp — and makes bank

    Johnathan Lawson is part of the name, image and likeness movement in which players at Memphis get paid for their time.

    By John Martin August 03, 2021

• May 2021

  • Memphis signee Josh Minott dazzles at Iverson Classic

    On stage with the best in the country, Josh Minott made a statement with his impressive play.

    By Steven Johnson May 09, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Tigers shift focus to Syracuse forward

    The Tigers are pursuing a big in the transfer portal while two of their commitments are shining on the travel circuit.

    By Steven Johnson May 04, 2021

• April 2021

  • Analysis: What will the Tigers lineups look like?

    Finding the right combination is key to unlocking the Tigers’ vast potential next season. 

    By Steven Johnson April 24, 2021

  • Here’s why Tigers fans should thank K.J. Lawson

    K.J. Lawson never lost faith that his younger brothers would have the opportunity to star in Memphis, even when he was booed.

    By Steven Johnson April 23, 2021

  • Lawson brothers commit to Memphis

    The Memphis Tigers just landed two commitments from Chandler and Johnathan Lawson, according to a tweet from the players’ uncle. 

    By Steven Johnson April 22, 2021

  • Recruiting notebook: Memphis eyeing transfer PG, and new school emerging for Lawsons

    Coastal Carolina’s DeVante’ Jones has entered the picture.

    By Steven Johnson April 20, 2021

  • Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix

    Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.

    By Steven Johnson April 10, 2021

  • Veteran coach Leitao honoring hoops enthusiast in Jack Jones Shootout

    Two Mr. Basketball winners are on the rosters for the all-star game, which takes place Saturday at Collierville High.

    By John Varlas April 09, 2021

  • Tigers basketball mailbag: Transfers, a way-too-early lineup and a farewell

    One reader wants to know about two Lawson brothers and whether Memphis is eyeing them.

    By Danielle Lerner April 07, 2021

  • Johnathan Lawson released from Oregon commitment, reopens recruitment

    Johnathan’s brother Chandler, who was a sophomore at Oregon, entered the transfer portal last week. 

    By John Varlas April 05, 2021