Tywon Lawson
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| Tywon Lawson | |
|---|---|
| College | University of North Carolina Tar Heels |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Position | Point guard |
| Jersey # | 5 |
| Class | Sophomore |
| Nickname | Ty |
| Career | 2006 – present |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
| Nationality | USA |
| Born | November 3, 1987 Clinton, Maryland |
| High school | Oak Hill Academy 2004-06, Mouth of Wilson, Virginia, Bishop McNamara High School 2003-2004, Forestville, Maryland |
| Awards | |
| 2006 First-team USA Today All-America selection, McDonald's and Parade All-America selection | |
Tywon Ronell Lawson (born November 3, 1987 in Clinton, Maryland), is an American basketball player.
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[edit] College
Lawson began playing for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2006-07 season. In 38 games, he led the Tar Heels with 5.6 assists per game and was fourth with 10.2 points per game, during which time he helped the Tar Heels win a share of the Atlantic Coast Conference regular season title, as well as the ACC Tournament. During his sophmore year he had 12.7 ppg and 5.3 assists per game, although he saw much less playing time due to an ankle sprain that kept him out much of the season. In spite of this nagging injury, he eventually returned to help Carolina repeat as both ACC regular season and tournament champions and ultimately earn a berth to the Final Four. [1]
Lawson has declared for the 2008 NBA Draft, but has not hired an agent, leaving him the possibility of returning to UNC for his junior year.[2]
Charged with drinking and driving under the age of 21 on June 6, 2008 by Chapel Hill police officer C. Shehan who felt that Ty's music was too loud.[3] He was also charged for driving with a suspended license.[4]
[edit] High School
Lawson attended Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland from 2003-2004. He later transferred to and graduated from Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, where he was a first team USA Today All American. He participated in the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Classic and Nike Hoop Summit. Lawson also played soccer at Oak Hill.
[edit] References
- ^ Tywon Lawson, Scouting Report for the 2008 NBA Draft
- ^ ESPN - Hansbrough returning to UNC; Ellington, Lawson enter draft - NBA
- ^ Ty Lawson charged with drinking, driving
- ^ Tar Heels' Lawson charged with driving after consuming alcohol
