Amp Lawrence Signs NLI with @CanesHoops

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Anthony Lawrence, Jr. has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball for the University of Miami, head Coach Jim Larrañaga announced Wednesday.

Nicknamed “Amp,” Lawrence is a 6-7, 200-pound guard/forward from Saint Petersburg, Fla., who led his Lakewood Senior High School team to the Class 5A state championship game as a junior. Lawrence scored 18 points in the championship game and totaled 25 rebounds in two state tournament games.

“Amp comes from a basketball family,” Larrañaga said. “He has a high basketball IQ and can play any position from 1 to 4. We love his versatility. We always like players who can pass, and Amp is great at finding the open man.”

Lawrence averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds as a junior at Lakewood, and in his sophomore campaign, averaged 21 points, eight rebounds and four steals.

“He plays in a tradition-rich high school program that has produced numerous Division I players,” Larrañaga added. “We are excited to have Amp joining us at The U.”
Listed as a three-star recruit by ESPN, the long wing can finish on the break or knock down the three. He brings a complete game to the Hurricanes with the ability to handle the ball, pass, shoot, rebound and play defense with great intensity.

Lawrence, who played AAU ball for Each 1 Teach 1 Elite, chose Miami over offers from USC, Clemson and Texas, among others.

Anthony’s father, Anthony Lawrence Sr. was a two-year letterman at Miami from 1991-93. After college, he played overseas in Portugal, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. His brother, Patrick, also played at Miami from 1991-94.