Dedric Lawson sensed his frontcourt partner Udoka Azubuike was a bit depressed after the 7-footer’s two-point, six-turnover debut against Emporia State on Oct. 25 at Allen Fieldhouse.
“I texted him after the game. I was like ‘Bruh (brother) don’t worry about it. This was an exhibition game. I mean those stats don’t even count. We’re out here just to have fun,’’’ Lawson said of Azubuike’s performance against the double team in the Jayhawks’ 93-55 win over the Hornets.
“He texted me back (and) said ‘Yeah, man.’ Udoka wants to play so well for us and contribute so much.