Martin: Lawson transfer is hard lesson for Penny and the Tigers
Memphis guard Johnathan Lawson (11) collides with Houston forward Jarace Walker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Houston. (Kevin M. Cox/AP File)
John Martin
John Martin is a contributing college sports columnist for The Daily Memphian. Martin is a lifelong Memphian who’s covered the Memphis Tigers’ basketball program for more than a decade. Before joining The Daily Memphian team, he was the Memphis beat writer for The Athletic. Currently, he is the co-host of the Jason and John Show on 92.9 FM ESPN, weekdays at 11 a.m. Martin is a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis.
“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.”
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