Memphis transfer Chandler Lawson commits to Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas men’s basketball has filled all of its available scholarships, landing a commit from Memphis transfer Chandler Lawson on Friday.

Lawson played in all 35 games for the Tigers last season, starting 24. The Memphis native averaged 5 points and under 5 rebounds a night. He shot 57 percent (68-120) from the field.

He was a four-star recruit out of Memphis East, committing to Oregon out of high school where he averaged 4 points per game over 59 career games.

Lawson is listed as a 6-7 forward, with a 7-7 wingspan.

Arkansas Men’s Basketball Offseason

TRANSFER PORTAL ADDITIONS

• G Khalif Battle (Senior – Temple)
• G El Ellis (Senior – Louisville)
• G Jeremiah Davenport (Senior – Cincinnati)
• F Chandler Lawson (Senior – Memphis)
• G Tramon Mark (Junior – Houston)
• G Keyon Menifield (Sophomore – Washington)

PORTAL DEPARTURES

• G Derrian Ford – Arkansas State
• F Barry Dunning – UAB
• F Makhel Mitchell – Little Rock

NEWCOMERS

• F Baye Fall (Accelerated Schools in Denver)
• G Layden Blocker (Sunrise Christian Academy (Ks.), Little Rock Christian)

RETURNERS

• G Devo Davis (Sr.)
• F Jalen Graham (Sr.)
• G Cade Arbogast (Sr.)
• F Lawson Blake (Jr.)
• G Joseph Pinion (Soph.)
• F Trevon Brazile (Soph.)

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