No introduction necessary // @BallForever_ pic.twitter.com/8qyea0Zyz6
— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) July 14, 2021
KIMANI LAWRENCE TOP SCORING GAMES
22 vs. Washington (2/23/21)
21 vs. Washington (2/25/21)
22 vs. #22 Mississippi State (11/19/18)
19 vs. UC Riverside (11/13/21)
19 vs. Portland (11/9/21)
18 vs. Utah (1/17/22)
18 vs. San Francisco (12/19/21)
18 at UCLA (2/20/21)
18 vs. Omaha (11/28/18)
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KIMANI LAWRENCE CAREER DOUBLE-DOUBLES (8/6 IN 2021-22)
18/10 vs. San Francisco (12/19/21)
14/14 vs. Grand Canyon (12/9/21)
11/13 vs. Syracuse (11/25/21)
14/12 at San Diego State (11/18/21)
19/12 vs. UC Riverside (11/11/21)
19/10 vs. Portland (11/9/21)
21/20 vs. Washington (2/25/21)
22/12 vs. Washington (2/23/21)
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--Set the Sun Devil record in his five-year career with 135 games and also started 82 tilts
--Best scoring games were 22 vs. Mississippi State on Nov. 19, 2018 in Las Vegas and vs. Washington on Feb. 23, 2021
--Had career-best six assists vs. San Francisco on Dec. 10, 2021
--Made 8-of-10 free throws at UCLA on Feb. 20, 2021
--Finished career with 979 points (7.3 per game) and 530 rebounds (3.9 per game)
--Averaged career-best 10.2 points and 6.4 rebounds in fifth season (2021-22) and posted 60 blocks and 86 steals in 135-game career
--Missed the first two games of 2020-21 season due to injury, then played in next 23 games and averaged 8.1 points and five rebounds in 24 minutes per game (15 starts)
LINKS
--Appreciating the subtle brilliance of shrinking Arizona State forward Kimani Lawrence (by Doug Haller, The Athletic/Dec. 10, 2021)
--Behind Kimani Lawrence's journey to basketball (by Austin Scott, ASU State Press/Oct. 5, 2021)
--Kimani Lawrence returning to ASU (by Trevor Booth, 247Sports.com/April 21, 2021)
--Yes, he had 21 points and 20 rebounds in a Pac-12 game
21 POINTS AND 20 REBOUNDS 20 LINKS AND STORIES
--The remarkable reversal of ASU’s Kimani Lawrence and the significance of 20-20 (by Doug Haller, The Athletic/Feb. 26, 2021)
--Lawrence joins 20-20 club (Devils Digest)
--He was everywhere (247Sports.com)
--Lawrence helps grind out win (Cronkite Sports)
--Basketball completes sweep (ASU State Press)
--Sun Devils sweep Washington behind Lawrence’s 20-20 performance (House of Sparky)
MOST REBOUNDS BY SUN DEVIL IN A PAC-12 GAME
22, Zylan Cheatham (11 points) vs. Arizona (Jan. 31, 2019)
20, Kimani Lawrence (21 points) vs. Washington (Feb. 25, 2021)
20, Zylan Cheatham (9 points) at UCLA (Jan. 24, 2019)
PAC-12 20/20 GAMES (1996-97 TO PRESENT)
Kimani Lawrence, ASU vs. Washington (Feb. 25, 2021) -- 21/20
Deandre Ayton, Arizona vs. California (Mar. 3, 2018) – 26/20
Noah Dickerson, Washington vs. Eastern Washington ( Nov. 12, 2017) – 28/22
Josh Hawkinson, WSU vs. Washington (Jan. 6, 2016) -- 21/20
Matt Haryasz, Stanford vs. Oregon (Jan. 20, 2005) – 20/20
Mike Batiste, ASU vs. Wagner (Nov. 19, 1997) – 36/20
Tim Young, Stanford vs. Oregon (Jan. 16, 1997) – 20/21
Todd MacCullouch, Washington vs. UCLA (Jan. 31, 1999) – 26/21
Todd MacCullouch, Washington vs. ASU (Jan. 8, 1998) – 30/21
Curtis Borchardt, Stanford vs. Arizona (Feb. 2, 2002) – 25/21
ASU Men's Basketball: Kimani Lawrence's Journey Through Adversity
— Cronkite Sports (@CronkiteSports) November 21, 2019
"Anything can happen, so you just got to take advantage of the moment.”
Lawrence fractured his foot just a few games into his career in Tempe and he's been battling back ever since.
Story from: @TylerManionTV pic.twitter.com/Swcvc17VAu
--Kimani Lawrence ready for season (by Trevor Booth, Devils in Details/Oct. 10, 2018)
--Started in 23 games in 2019-20 and had six double-digit scoring games, including season-high 14 in huge road win at Oregon State on Feb. 22 and also added six rebounds. Also had 11 points in solid wins at Stanford, and at home against UCLA, Georgia and Texas Southern.
--Posted double digits in 14 games in 2018-19 and team was 5-0 when he scored 15. Best game was 22-point effort vs. Mississippi State in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, which included the game-clinching three-pointer with the scored tied and 29 seconds left. Made all six free throws in Jan. 24 win at Pauley Pavilion.
@SunDevilHoops Tops No. 15 Mississippi State in Las Vegas 72-67 - https://t.co/mj825jdKvr | Arizona State University Athletics https://t.co/tsEQq6Rxih
— Sun Devil MBB (@SunDevilHoops) November 20, 2018
--Freshman season gets an asterisk by it, as he started in all three exhibition games. He had 15 points and nine boards vs. Northern State and 18 points and five boards vs. Arizona Christian.The night before the season opener he suffered a stress fracture in left foot that kept him out until Pac-12 play started when ASU raced out to 12-0 mark and No. 3 ranking.
--In 2017-18 posted season-high nine points in March 1 win over California and had seven points in the Jan. 20 Tempe win over California. Played a huge role in the Los Angeles home sweep on Feb. 8-10, with seven points in the Feb. 8 USC win and then eight points and seven rebounds in 16 minutes in the UCLA win.
ESPN TOP-100 SUN DEVILS (2007-2017)
21. James Harden, 2007
43. Keala King, 2010
50. Jahii Carson, 2011
57. Kimani Lawrence, 2017
74. Demetrius Walker, 2009
77. Romello White, 2016
85. Remy Martin, 2017
98. Jamelle McMillan, 2007
SCOUT.COM TOP-100 SUN DEVILS (2002-2017)
23. James Harden, 2007
34. Jahii Carson, 2011
55. Ike Diogu, 2002
58. Kimani Lawrence, 2017
77. Remy Martin, 2017
79. Keala King, 2010
81. Romello White, 2016
84. Keith Wooden, 2004
96. Jamelle McMillan, 2007
98. Trent Lockett, 2009
100. Tra Holder, 2014
GETTING TO KNOW KIMANI
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where? Kobe
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it? Pop
The happiest you have ever been on the court: Beating #1 Kansas
What did like best about your hometown? Everything about it
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again: Training Day
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced? No not at all, I still dance everyday at home
What is one of your favorite quotes? Rather aim high and miss, instead of aiming low and hitting
What chore do you absolutely hate doing? Washing dishes
What is your favorite form of exercise? Lifting weights
Who has been the biggest influence on your career? My mother
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Speak a different language
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be? Kobe
What's your favorite TV show/series and why? Blackish, it’s an all around good show that doesn’t get old
If you were a character on a TV show/series, which one would you be? Professor in Money Heist
What is your favorite commercial? The commercial about the guy helping people not become their parents
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why? Early 2000s before technology took over
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you? Loyalty
What is your favorite road trip destination? Washington
What toppings do you get on your pizza? Pepperoni, bacon, blue cheese
How do you like your steak cooked? Medium
Favorite pro athlete you have been around: Dame
Most underrated coach you have been around: High school coach Nick Whitmore
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school: Not to take life so seriously
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at: 12-1
Last book I read: A Shepherds Look at Psalms 23
Last movie I saw: The Outsiders
First concert ever attended? JCole Forest Hill Drive
Favorite month: March
Something I have not done, but I will: Camping
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas, I just like the vibes
What three words would you use to describe yourself? Reserved, observant, nice
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose? Family Feud
What is the most useful app you have downloaded? Twitter
What is your best childhood sports memory? Half court game winner to win recreation league championship
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase? Buy a chain
What is your favorite sport to watch? Basketball
What is your favorite food? French toast
What do you miss the most about being a kid? Not having to worry about anything
What is your favorite candy? Snickers
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit? Alaska
What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of? Home game against Oregon sophomore year