Good Morning, Illini Nation: Gibbs-Lawhorn already shining for Texas Tech
Nov. 10—Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn's two seasons at Illinois included moments where the 6-foot-1 guard showed flashes of his scoring ability. That included 18 points against Eastern Illinois in the 2023-24 season opener — his Illini debut — and 21 against the Panthers to open the 2024-25 season. Gibbs-Lawhorn's best stretch at Illinois came in January of his sophomore season. The Lafyette, Ind., native ...
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn made an impact in his two seasons at Illinois, displaying scoring ability in multiple games. In his sophomore year, the 6-foot-1 guard recorded a seven-game stretch where he averaged 10.6 points per game and shot 51% from the field. After a transfer to UNLV, Gibbs-Lawhorn became the Mountain West Conference's leading scorer in the 2025-26 season, averaging 20.7 points and contributing 3.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
He has since returned to Texas Tech, where he is currently tied with Cruz Davis for the team's leading scorer with 15 points per game. Gibbs-Lawhorn has shown improvement since transferring to the Red Raiders, with a recent 25-point performance against Bethune Cookman. Illinois coach Brad Underwood praised Gibbs-Lawhorn's scoring capabilities and playmaking skills, expressing that the team will face a significant challenge with the promising new addition.
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