Rob Lawson, a former Morgan State University basketball standout, has officially signed his first professional contract with KK Tajfun Šentjur, a club competing in Slovenia’s Liga OTP banka.
The agreement marks the culmination of a collegiate career in which Lawson averaged 12.8 points per game and earned a spot on the 2026 HBCU All‑Star Game roster.
In a statement released after the signing, Lawson thanked his family, coaches and teammates for the unwavering support that helped him reach this milestone.
A New Chapter Abroad
Lawson will now embark on his inaugural overseas season, a prospect that he says excites him as he looks to translate his collegiate performance onto a new stage.
The move also underscores the growing pathway for HBCU athletes to launch professional careers in Europe, a trend that Lawson hopes will inspire the next generation.