Kansas junior forward Dedric Lawson announced on Monday that he will be forgoing his senior season to pursue his lifelong dream of playing in the NBA.
Lawson was exceptional this season for the Jayhawks, averaging 19.4 points per game and 10.3 rebounds, earning him a First Team All-Big 12 selection and multiple All-American honors.
While Lawson’s departure should come as a surprise to nobody, fans are facing the uncomfortable realization that Kansas now has 700 points and 371 total rebounds to replace.
So, what now?
Well, this isn’t foreign territory by any means.