Dazia Lawrence Signs Pro Contract, Will Join KBF PEJA 03 in Kosovo
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Dazia Lawrence, University of Kentucky women’s basketball recent graduate, signed a contract to play professionally for KBF PEGA 03 in the Kosovo Basketball Superleague in Kosovo, Europe, for the upcoming season.
The Wildcat guard will travel to her new, temporary home in late August and remain there at least until the end of the season in April.
“This is a moment I have dreamed of my entire life and now it is real,” Lawrence said. “I get to keep doing what I love at the next level and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity. I want to send a huge thank you to every coach, teammate, trainer and supporter who’s been a part of this journey – you helped make this possible. The grind continues but today we celebrate. Let’s go!”
“I am beyond happy for Dazia and the new basketball opportunities that lie ahead for her,” Brooks said. “In one short year, she captured the hearts of Big Blue Nation and quickly became a favorite in our locker room. She was the heart and soul of our team and will forever be one of my favorite Wildcats. There is no doubt in my mind that she will make the same impact on her new team!”
During her time in the Kosovo Basketball Superleague, she also may have opportunities to play in the Kosovo Cup, the Liga Unike and the Euro Cup.
Lawrence played and started all 31 games last season, joining All-American Georgia Amoore to become one of the most veteran backcourts in college basketball in 2024-25.
The Wildcat averaged 12.9 points per game, 2.4 rebounds per game, 2.0 assists per game and 0.8 steals per game. She also averaged 2.16 3s per game, which ranked sixth in the league in the final statistics. She averaged a team-lead 39.0 percent from the arc on 67-172 from long range, which ranked fifth in the league and 49th in the nation in the final statistics.
Lawrence’s 67 3s on the season tied for 10th on Kentucky’s individual single-season records list, while her 39.0 3FG% on the season are ninth on the program’s single-season records list.
She set a career high in 3s made in a game with seven in a win against Mississippi State on Jan. 2, which ranked tied for second on the program’s single-game records list.
Lawrence scored 10+ points in 23 games, 15+ points in 11 games and 20+ points in three games. She had 3+ 3FG in 13 games, 3+ assists in 10 games and 2+ steals in eight games. She also led the team in scoring four times, in assists three times and in steals eight times on the season.
After the season concluded, she received an invitation and played in the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game for Team East, scoring nine points in the talented field. In that game, she had the block, steal and assist in the game winning shot for Team East.
Outside of basketball, Lawrence was selected to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team for her more than 100+ hours of community service across five seasons of college basketball. She also was named to the SEC Leadership Council last fall.
Prior to her arrival in Lexington, Lawrence played four seasons at Charlotte, combining for 1,170 points, 287 rebounds, 162 assists and 133 steals, with the bulk of her production added during her junior and senior years as a Niner. She was named a 2023 Conference USA First Teamer and a 2024 American Athletic Conference First Teamer in each of her final seasons as a Niner.
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