Kansas basketball: Ranking the 10 most underappreciated Jayhawks ever

Kansas basketball: Ranking the 10 most underappreciated Jayhawks of all-time

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Dedric Lawson #1 of the Kansas Jayhawks (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

No.10: Dedric Lawson (2018-2019)

Kansas basketball career stats: 36 games, 19.4 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 1.7 APG, 49.0% FG

A transfer from Memphis, Lawson was one of the most versatile big men in the Bill Self era. He could shoot it from the outside, beat guys one on one in the post, and grab rebounds at an elite level. However, he happened to lead the Kansas team that ended the Big 12 regular season championship streak, causing him to be vastly underappreciated by the fanbase.

Despite spending just one year in Lawrence, he made his impact felt quickly. His 371 points in a single season rank No. 8 all-time in program history, and he recorded an astounding 22 double-doubles. Lawson was one of the bright spots on an otherwise troubling roster with internal issues and many injured players.

Lawson could be considered one of the most talented forwards in Kansas basketball history, as his game worked despite lacking athleticism (causing him to earn the nickname “Slo-Mo”). It was a shame that he played on such a dysfunctional team because he had the potential to be one of the best Jayhawks in the 21st century. We haven’t heard much about his professional career after he left the university, but he was an amazing player at KU.

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