From Late Start to NBA Draft Pick

From walk-on to NBA draft pick: Tobi Lawal, who didn’t start playing basketball until age 16, is now a second-round selection by the Dallas Mavericks after transferring from VCU to Virginia Tech. Averaging 12.3 points and 8.5 rebounds while shooting over 54% from the field, Lawal’s athleticism and rim protection impressed scouts—though his three-point shooting dipped and free-throw game needs work. With new coach Dusty May leading the Mavericks, Lawal’s underdog story is just beginning. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c54df418d1f1124