Tobi Lawal

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Tobi Lawal
No. 33–Dallas Mavericks
Position Power forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2003-05-01) 1 May 2003 (age 23)
London, England
Listed height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight
215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school Lee Academy (Lee, Maine)
College
2026: 2nd round, 48th overall pick
Drafted by Dallas Mavericks
Playing career
2026–present
Career history
2026–present Dallas Mavericks
2026–present→Texas Legends
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Toibu Lawal (born 1 May 2003) is a British professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the VCU Rams and Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Early life and high school

Lawal started playing basketball at the age of 16. He attended the City of London Academy basketball programme before heading to the Lee Academy in Lee, Maine, for a prep year. [1] Lawal averaged 14.5 points, 11.4 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per game. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college basketball for the VCU Rams. [2]

College career

As a freshman during the 2022-23 season, Lawal played sparingly, averaging 1.3 points per game. [3] In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 7.7 points and 6.0 rebounds in 38 games played. After the season, Lawal entered the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

Lawal transferred to play for the Virginia Tech Hokies. [5] In 2024-25, he made 30 starts, averaging 12.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game. [6] [7] On November 16, 2025, Lawal racked up 18 points and 15 rebounds in a victory versus Charlotte. [8] He played 23 games with 17 starts, averaging 12.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game, while shooting 54% from the field. [9] After the season, Lawal declared for the 2026 NBA draft, accepting an invite to the NBA scouting combine. [10]

Professional career

On June 24, 2026, Lawal was selected by the Dallas Mavericks with the 48th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft. [11] On July 3, 2026, he signed a standard two-way contract with the Mavericks. [12] That same day, Lawal was announced to be participating with the Mavericks in the 2026 NBA Summer League, where he appeared in all five games, during those games, he averaged 5.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists. [13] [14]

References

  1. ↑ Neter, Sam (25 June 2026). "Tobi Lawal gets drafted with 48th pick to Dallas Mavericks". Hoopsfix. Retrieved 25 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Wilson, Arrick (9 November 2022). "From across the pond: London native adapts to VCU basketball". The Commonwealth Times. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Pearrell, Tim (February 27, 2023). "Springy VCU freshman Tobi Lawal 'a threat vertically'". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Wartooth, Hokie. "Hokies Add High-Flying VCU Transfer Toibu Lawal". 247Sports. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Joachim, Zach. "VCU hoops transfer portal updates: Fan favorite Lawal departs for Virginia Tech". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Hawkins, Kenny. "Virginia Tech men's basketball player Tobi Lawal returns to the hokies". WJHL.com. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Graham, Chris. "Quote machine Tobi Lawal should be a UVA Basketball recruiting target". Augusta Free Press. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Berman, Mark. "Lawal helps Virginia Tech fend off Charlotte". Roanoke Times. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  9. ↑ Hughes, Thomas. "Could Hokies Forward Tobi Lawal Be A Second-Round 2026 NBA Draft Pick?". Virginia Tech Hokies On SI. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Lawal, Onyenso receive invites to NBA Draft Combine". WSLS.com. 1 May 2026. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Myers, Doug. "Mavericks add Tobi Lawal of Virginia Tech with the No. 48 pick in 2026 NBA Draft". CBS Sports . Retrieved 24 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Maher, Rory (July 3, 2026). "Mavericks Sign Second-Rounder Tobi Lawal To Two-Way Deal". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ Curtis, Mike (July 3, 2026). "Mavericks reveal Summer League roster featuring Morez Johnson, Ryan Nembhard Jr., Sergio de Larrea". The Dallas Morning News . Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  14. ↑ "2026 Dallas 2026 NBA Summer League Stats". RealGM . July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
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