Dwayne Lawton
Dwayne Lawton
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Kyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Lawton is an explosive, strong-bodied guard who impacts the game on both ends. He plays through contact and welcomes physicality. Offensively, he’s comfortable attacking off the bounce, getting into the paint and finishing through defenders. His mid-range game is reliable, and he shows the ability to score from multiple spots on the floor. Defensively, Lawton projects as an above-average defender thanks to his strength and lateral mobility. He can absorb bumps, stay attached to drivers and switch onto bigger guards without giving ground. He rebounds his position and doesn’t shy away from mixing it up. Guards built with his frame and explosiveness tend to translate well as they mature physically. There’s still developmental upside here.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
A combo guard who continues to trend up, Lawton is a strong, aggressive, very athletic guard who can score at all three levels. His ball handling, playmaking and decision making are continuing to improve. He has the physical characteristics to be a high level defender and rebounder from the perimeter.
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Read EvaluationEric Wallace | Prep Hoops Scout
The Central Gwinnett HS product is averaging 15.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in the early part of the season for the Black Knights. The combo guard is had a big spring/summer with the Atlanta Celtics and garnered interest from a variety of Division I and II programs. As a secondary ball handler and playmaking, Lawton uses this strength and offensive skill to score at all three levels.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Transferred to Central Gwinnett from South Gwinnett. Powerful and explosive, Lawton is a rugged guard who makes plays on both ends. He defends with intent and uses his frame well to attack off the bounce. A reliable mid-range shooter who elevates in traffic. Major stock riser with momentum heading into the season.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Up from 45: Transferred to Central Gwinnett. Explosive guard with a strong frame. Does a lot on the floor on both ends. Projects to be an above average defender. Physical with the ball. Scores off the bounce and is a good mid-range shooter. Major stock riser this summer.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
Making a move from South Gwinnett to Central Gwinnett, the All-Region 4-6A First Teamer packs a punch with his toughness on the perimeter. Lawton jumps well, able to get to the rim and score through contact. He’s a streaky shooter best when playing off ball for catch-and-shoot chances. Dwayne has been known to influence games defensively with his quick instincts.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
22 points, 7 rebounds and 5 steals in a 65-55 win over Morrow.
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Read EvaluationKyle Sandy | Prep Hoops Scout
I loved how hard Dwayne played on Saturday. He is simply a ball player; no designation of position needed. Lawton helped the Comets in all facets of the game. Likely a true guard, Lawton showed off his versatility playing all over the court. He spent time in the high post and worked hard in the paint as a rebounder. He stretched out the defense when he caught on the perimeter and attacked downhill with both hands. Lawton had some pretty passes off the bounce, dropping off to the open man once defenders stepped up. Dwayne tallied 14 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in a double overtime loss to North Gwinnett.
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