 In 2009, Lawson also won the Bob Cousy Award that honors the best collegiate point guard.During the 2009 NCAA championship game, he also set a record with 8 steals against Michigan State, giving him the most steals of any player in an NCAA championship game and helping lead the Tar Heels to a national title.On April 23, 2009, Lawson announced his decision to forgo his senior season and enter the 2009 NBA draft.