South Carolina head basketball coach Frank Martin expects standout freshman guard AJ Lawson to play against Auburn in the SEC Tournament, he told media on Thursday evening.
Lawson would come off the bench if he indeed suits up against the Tigers, Martin said. The staff is unsure as to how many minutes Lawson will play on Friday, with Martin saying it would depend on how the game unfolds. Lawson's minutes limitation will be based more on his conditioning than his ankle, according to the Gamecocks' head man.
The Gamecocks, after earning a double bye for the tournament, will play Auburn on Friday at approximately 3:30 ET.
Earlier in the week, Lawson was named to the SEC's All-Freshman team. He's averaging nearly 14 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game this season.
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