Perry Lawson (born 8 March 1982 in

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) is a British professional

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player who currently plays for

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in the

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. The in tall guard, able to play both

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and

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, was educated at South Georgia Tech in the

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. Lawson is an upcoming talent in the BBL, and joined London United from the

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at the beginning of the 2006-07 season. He was a key part of the Newcastle Eagles 2006 team that won the clean sweep of BBL Championship, BBL Play-offs, BBL Cup and BBL Trophy. Lawson has also played for the

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and is a current member of GB National Team. Lawson is an adept guard either as a starter or off the bench, who is solid and reliable bringing the ball up court, and making assists and chances for others. He started his playing career with local team

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(2002) before eventually turning professional with the Eagles in 2004. He is a graduate of the

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programme, current coach and founder of Enfield Scorpions Basketball Club playing in National and Community Basketball League BL

References

1982 births Living people Newcastle Eagles players English men's basketball players Sportspeople from Northampton Guards (basketball) 21st-century English sportsmen {{UK-basketball-bio-stub