KU's Dedric Lawson and K.J. Lawson talk about their win over Northeastern in the NCAA Tournament opener and preparing for Saturday's game against Auburn. By
Kansas junior forward Dedric Lawson was chosen third-team All-America by The Associated Press on Tuesday, adding to his third-team honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association.
On the fourth major All-America team recognized by the NCAA, Lawson made The Sporting News’ second team.
Lawson, a first-team all-Big 12 selection, averaged 19.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this past season. He became the first KU player to average a double-double since Thomas Robinson, who averaged 17.