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UNLV's Gibbs-Lawhorn Thrives as Leading Scorer After Transfer

2/17/2026

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Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, a junior guard for UNLV, leads the Mountain West in scoring at 19.4 points per game after transferring from Illinois.
At Illinois, Gibbs-Lawhorn averaged 4.15 points and 11 minutes per game.
He often felt frustrated on the bench.
UNLV coach Josh Pastner moved him to point guard after an injury.
Against Boise State, Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 12 points during a decisive run to erase a 23-point deficit.

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Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, a junior guard for UNLV, leads the Mountain West in scoring at 19.4 points per game after transferring from Illinois.
At Illinois, Gibbs-Lawhorn averaged 4.15 points and 11 minutes per game.
He often felt frustrated on the bench.
UNLV coach Josh Pastner moved him to point guard after an injury.
Against Boise State, Gibbs-Lawhorn scored 12 points during a decisive run to erase a 23-point deficit.