Lawson brothers’ decision coming soon, with Memphis squarely in the mix
LEFT: Chandler Lawson played for Wooddale High in the TSSAA Class AA state basketball finals game against Knoxville Fulton at MTSU in Murfreesboro on March 16, 2019. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian file) RIGHT: Houston High School forward Johnathan Lawson brings the ball up the court during a Jan. 22, 2021 game against Bartlett High School. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway’s pitch over Zoom resonated with the entire Lawson family, including father Keelon.
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Steven Johnson
Johnson is a Memphis native who graduated from Middle Tennessee State University in 2016. He's traveled the country covering teams like Syracuse, the Buffalo Bills and the Memphis Grizzlies. He's excited about the opportunity to cover the Tigers and all things in the city of Memphis.