Selby signs with Meridian CC

Lawson Selby:

Selby celebrated his big day on Wednesday by signing to Meridian CC.

Walter Hallberg IV, Casey Fisher and Lawson Selby: Photo by Keith Phillips

Basketball has been a part of Selby’s life since the third grade when his father, Charles Selby, coached his team and taught him the game.

“When we won the championship game at the YMCA we all went and ate pizza afterwards and that had to be one of my most favorite basketball memories,” Selby said.

Selby made the junior high team at Warren Central and became a starter for the ninth grade team under head coach Keith Williams. However, by the time his sophomore year rolled around, Selby had transferred to Porter’s Chapel Academy to play under head coach Walter Hallberg IV.

“It was awesome because everyone at PCA welcomed me and it was a smooth transition and everyone at WC supported my decision,” Selby said.

From the moment he stepped on the Eagles’ court, Selby was an instant star who helped lead PCA to deep playoff runs. As a junior, he averaged 12 points per game and helped the Eagles advance to the state tournament.

“I was kinda the co-team leader with Chris Taylor in my first two years and I really enjoyed it all and making it that far was real special,” Selby said.

Just a year later, Selby would be putting up 18 points per game as a team captain under head coach Casey Fisher.

“Being the team captain was really just a label because I had already been in that leadership position,” Selby said.

Selby faced a hardship shortly after the first game of his senior year when his father passed away.

“I struggled for the first three or four games but I knew my guys were depending on me and I realized it was bigger than me so I got through that and came to terms with it, Selby said.

Lawson and Charles Selby: Photo by Keith Phillips

Although that was a big setback, he still managed to dominate and become the lead scorer in Warren County in the 2022-2023 season.

The Eagles would return to the state tournament with the help of Selby who had multiple big-game performances.

Selby had a strong support system throughout the years who he graciously thanked.

“I want to thank God of course, and Coach Hallberg because he was my original coach,” Selby said. I also want to thank Coach Fisher because he really pushed me in the direction of Meridian and I also want to thank my family and friends.”