The San Jose Mercury News named Lyman their Male Athlete of the Year in 2000. The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame awarded him their Outstanding Male High School Athlete of the Year in 2000.
Lyman was acknowledged by the San Jose Mercury News as their Male Athlete of the Year in 2000. The San Jose Sports Hall of Fame also recognized him with an award for being the top high school male athlete, which is similar to their Outstanding Male High School Athlete of the Year.