Dedric Lawson told CBSSports.com 10 days ago that Memphis hiring his father as an assistant would "probably seal the deal" for his commitment. Six days later, Memphis hired his father. And now the Class of 2016 star has publicly committed to Memphis.
Dedric Lawson is a 6-foot-8 forward ranked No. 7 in the Class of 2016, according to 247Sports. His older brother, K.J. Lawson, is a 6-6 wing ranked 43rd in the Class of 2015, according to 247Sports. K.J. has been committed to Memphis for nearly a year.