6th Man of St. John's Basketball
St. John's Red Storm => Recruiting Archives => Recruiting => 2011 Class => Topic started by: jumpinjohnny on July 07, 2010, 09:08:47 PM
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http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Nurideen-Lindsey-70931 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Nurideen-Lindsey-70931)
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=42818&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d42818 (http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=42818&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d42818)
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apparently reclassified from 2009 to 2010. Originally veballed to Lasalle a few years ago.
He was mentioned in the latest Zags article about Lavin.
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Nurideen Lindsey working out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37edtcDy1rE#)
Nurideen Lindsey working out #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-suZKZY6Ddw&feature=related#)
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http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/who-is-nurideen-lindsey/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/who-is-nurideen-lindsey/)
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I'm the one who wrote that on Lindsey....let me know what you guys think.
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Is this kid a BE player? If so he seems to have interest and could be a nice backup for us.
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Nice work!!
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I think you have to look at our scholarship balance in addition to whats available in the future.
If we sign a 4 year PG and have Stith how does that impact our 2012 recruiting?
Getting a juco + Stith leaves 1 year of development time for 2012 guy which is good.
4 year + Juco + stith = Stith bye bye.
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I should add that Lindsey will have 3 years eligibility. Word is that he was very good and he is really really good now. He is a PG that can score. Think along the lines of a Dwight Hardy but more point oriented.
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I should add that Lindsey will have 3 years eligibility. Word is that he was very good and he is really really good now. He is a PG that can score. Think along the lines of a Dwight Hardy but more point oriented.
What happened with him. I see him as originally Class of 2009. Verballed to LaSalle then literally fell off the face of the earth. No game footage, no AAU footage. Just two lackluster 'workout' videos. What's the backstory here?
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I should add that Lindsey will have 3 years eligibility. Word is that he was very good and he is really really good now. He is a PG that can score. Think along the lines of a Dwight Hardy but more point oriented.
What happened with him. I see him as originally Class of 2009. Verballed to LaSalle then literally fell off the face of the earth. No game footage, no AAU footage. Just two lackluster 'workout' videos. What's the backstory here?
Had some very serious family issues that forced him away from the game.
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NTSG,KOB<SJU79 any opinion on this kid ?
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Update on Lindsey from Zags. He has some solid schools recruting him. Hopefully he'll be the pg. If Tharpe waits until the spring like he says, it's prob too big of a risk to wait on him without having another capable PG on the roster (along with Stith).
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/28/lindsey-likes-st-johns-lavin-visits-harris/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/09/28/lindsey-likes-st-johns-lavin-visits-harris/)
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NTSG,KOB<SJU79 any opinion on this kid ?
The last time I saw him play was almost two years ago [Eddie Griffin- Jersey (Strickland, Cheek, etc ) vs. Philly (Malik Waayns, Dalton Pepper, etc.)] MJ.
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Say hello to your 2011 PG. He's announcing Friday
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
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Say hello to your 2011 PG. He's announcing Friday
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
Great News Dave! Thanks for the scoop....
Also good work by the staff, looks like Chiles kept tabs with his Philly relationships and having NBA experience w/ Dunlap and Rico was a big plus.
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Say hello to your 2011 PG. He's announcing Friday
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
Congratulations on the scoop, Dave
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in those videos he goes 12 for 12 than 3 for 4..looks like our point guard shooting troubles could be over
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Welcom aboard Nuri!
I'm not sure Stith is going to go as quietly as some of you think. It kind of reminds me of when the Giants drafted Ron Dayne in the first round and everyone though Tiki would be a distant memory...it just made Tiki work much harder and Tiki eventually became a pro bowl RB.
If it is true that Stith is working his arse off, he will probably develop a special bond with Dunlap. Two years of experience and a year and a half under Dunlap and Rico could make him VERY tough to move out of that starting spot. The kid did win a NC State Champtionship and won the Prep National championsip. He's a winner.
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Say hello to your 2011 PG. He's announcing Friday
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
Way to break the news Dave! Welcome aboard Nurideen
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Great news. I'm okay with 3 point guards on the roster.
How many times did Norm lose a key guard, and have to make do with whatever he had?
Lavin is much smarter than that. He'll find several guys that can run the point whether they are point guards or not.
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Say hello to your 2011 PG. He's announcing Friday
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
Congratulations on the scoop, Dave
manbearpig likes this... but wat is his ranking sorry ifi missed this
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We don't want Stith to go anywhere.
You need 3 PG's on a balanced roster.
In 2009 he was listed as 2 star per scout.
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3223005 (http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75&p=8&c=1&nid=3223005)
I read somewhere last week (lost the link) that he was more of a 2G in HS ?
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Check out the ESPN synopsis of Lindsey (the first post on this thread).
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Isn't it unusual to have 3 years eligibility coming from a JC ?
He graduated HS in 2009 ?
Just saw Dave's post on Redmen.com about sitting out the last 2 years.
Dave- did you meen 1 year ?
If he has 15 credits now- he needs about 45 more to graduate JC in spring '11 ?
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Steve - I think Lindsey didn't play a year. I know he switched schools a couple of times, was supposed to go to prep school but fell off the map - the personal issues, I think, derailed him. He might be starting JC this year or might have redshirted - more will be found out.
And some guys have enough or almost enough credits to qualify for NCAA play in high school, but do a JUCO year for either the missing credits or exposure. Marquette's Jimmy Butler had 3 years after JUCO, others have done it as well.
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45 credits? That sounds like a lot for one year.
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June would be the end of summer session 1. So thats 3 semesters of 15 credits or 2 semesters of 18 credits and 1 semester of 12
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http://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1133030 (http://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1133030)
Lots of good stuff in here, about how and when the staff saw Lindsey (the Junior College camp);
says he hasn't decided when he's committing;
that LSU, Oklahoma State, LSU, and Miami are involved but St. John's is number 1;
says he was never committed to LaSalle;
will have 3 years of eligibility and is taking a heavier course load at JUCO;
says he wants to commit before the calendar year is over but won't sign until spring;
has known Tony Chiles a long time, has a strong relationship with him and has quickly built that with Lavin;
has spoken to Norvel Pelle who has a lot of interest in St. John's.
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I like the intro "Rumors have been swirling that Nurideen Lindsey will commit to St. John's this Friday". Really where did you hear those rumors Alex Schwartz ? Could have been Dave on JohnnyJungle???
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Did Johny Jungle jump the gun a little bit... seems that way according to the young man... I certainly hope we secure this recruit though..!!
"I haven't decided when I'm gonna commit yet and I haven't decided where I'm gonna commit to," Lindsey said of the rumors. "It's just something that I'm guessing someone from New York started."
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Did Johny Jungle jump the gun a little bit... seems that way according to the young man... I certainly hope we secure this recruit though..!!
"I haven't decided when I'm gonna commit yet and I haven't decided where I'm gonna commit to," Lindsey said of the rumors. "It's just something that I'm guessing someone from New York started."
Do you sit at home and wait to say "did Johnny Jungle jump the gun?" Afterwards, do you feel spent? Just checking. You certainly seem to enjoy it for someone who posts here a lot! ;D ;D ;D
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Did Johny Jungle jump the gun a little bit... seems that way according to the young man... I certainly hope we secure this recruit though..!!
"I haven't decided when I'm gonna commit yet and I haven't decided where I'm gonna commit to," Lindsey said of the rumors. "It's just something that I'm guessing someone from New York started."
manbearpig wants to know if the verbal commitment of lindsay is stil coming tomorrow
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The info came from Oklahoma from one of his teammates and Nuri said it too. So its possible he changed his mind when he started getting all this media attention but fact of the matter is they both said it. I'm not sweating it in the least bit.
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The info came from Oklahoma from one of his teammates and Nuri said it too. So its possible he changed his mind when he started getting all this media attention but fact of the matter is they both said it. I'm not sweating it in the least bit.
Noticed a couple Philly guys on that AAU team.
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Did Johny Jungle jump the gun a little bit... seems that way according to the young man... I certainly hope we secure this recruit though..!!
"I haven't decided when I'm gonna commit yet and I haven't decided where I'm gonna commit to," Lindsey said of the rumors. "It's just something that I'm guessing someone from New York started."
Do you sit at home and wait to say "did Johnny Jungle jump the gun?" Afterwards, do you feel spent? Just checking. You certainly seem to enjoy it for someone who posts here a lot! ;D ;D ;D
Enjoy seeing a quote like that. . NO SIR....
Are we just supposed to sit here and not post what the young man says..? All I did was ask the question.
Peter. . do you always feel the constant need to come to EVERYONE's defense..?
Just a thought.. and its pure speculation on my part.. . maybe the young man didn't like having his moment in the sun spoiled and is just dragging it out a little longer now because he can.
either way, I certainly hope Dave's scoop was right on the money and this young man joins the prgram.
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Even if he doesn't commit tomorrow all the information in that article seems very favorable to us. He seems to really want to be here and has a relationship with Chiles and now Lavin. I hope he commits soon because it'd be nice to lock down a PG for this class.
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Enjoy seeing a quote like that. . NO SIR....
Are we just supposed to sit here and not post what the young man says..? All I did was ask the question.
Peter. . do you always feel the constant need to come to EVERYONE's defense..?
Just a thought.. and its pure speculation on my part.. . maybe the young man didn't like having his moment in the sun spoiled and is just dragging it out a little longer now because he can.
either way, I certainly hope Dave's scoop was right on the money and this young man joins the prgram.
You may be right that he'd like to reclaim his moment. As for the rest, I didn't actually come to anyone's defense. Let's keep the topic on Nurideen - and how our staff is earning their keep!
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Does anyone think it might not be in our best interest to be in the know regarding a soft verbal?
If Oklahoma for example, finds out that the kid is about to choose us, then they can attack us however they choose and possibly get him to re-open things.
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Does anyone think it might not be in our best interest to be in the know regarding a soft verbal?
If Oklahoma for example, finds out that the kid is about to choose us, then they can attack us however they choose and possibly get him to re-open things.
I'm actually a little concerned about him not wanting to sign until the Spring. Why not committ and sign in November?
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Does anyone think it might not be in our best interest to be in the know regarding a soft verbal?
If Oklahoma for example, finds out that the kid is about to choose us, then they can attack us however they choose and possibly get him to re-open things.
I was actually thinking about that today when I read the quotes about him waiting till the spring now.
I'd much rather have him locked into us now. To me the longer a kid waits if he was favoring us in the beginning but didnt commit the more bad things that can happen to the recruitment process along the way
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Tierney says on Twitter that we'll wake up to articles about Lindsey Saturday morning.
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BT agrees...
[tweet]http://twitter.com/BrandonTierney/status/26023283027[/tweet]
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BT is all over the Johnnies, good for him. Keep it coming the more info the better.
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BT agrees...
[tweet]http://twitter.com/BrandonTierney/status/26023283027[/tweet]
what does the link say, not everyone follows Twitter
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BT agrees...
[tweet]http://twitter.com/BrandonTierney/status/26023283027[/tweet]
what does the link say, not everyone follows Twitter
It says, and Red Storm fans can also expect to wake up to multiple articles Saturday morning confirming Nurideen Lindsey to Queens...done deal
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Is there any news on Lindsey or are we going to have to wait a little while now instead of him committing soon?
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Is there any news on Lindsey or are we going to have to wait a little while now instead of him committing soon?
supposedly the news is going to break in the morning that he commited to st john's
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No news today. Tierney says on Twitter (and in Twitter-form below the text):
Nurideen Lindsey to Queens, "done deal" Yet, given lengthy absence, he'll play in tournament next weekend, then announce St. John's; lengthy feature documenting his journey in Sunday's New York Times, FYI
[tweet]http://twitter.com/BrandonTierney/statuses/26136875933[/tweet]
[tweet]http://twitter.com/BrandonTierney/statuses/26136999869[/tweet]
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Here is the Times article: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/sports/ncaabasketball/03recruit.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1286038822-ifx98GCBOMwLr+Tz31cVTA (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/sports/ncaabasketball/03recruit.html?adxnnl=1&adxnnlx=1286038822-ifx98GCBOMwLr+Tz31cVTA)
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Thanks, Scoob.
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http://www.therecruitscoop.com/nurideen-lindseys-journey-comes-full-circle (http://www.therecruitscoop.com/nurideen-lindseys-journey-comes-full-circle)
A little more courtesy of the Recruit Scoop
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Our any of our insiders hearing the same thing BT is? For some reason I just don't trust his information.
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Our any of our insiders hearing the same thing BT is? For some reason I just don't trust his information.
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
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Our any of our insiders hearing the same thing BT is? For some reason I just don't trust his information.
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-to-announce-commitment-to-st-johns/)
I read our article a few days ago but friday already passed. BT said Lindsey will commit this week and I'm wondering if anyone has heard anything like that because ever since he didn't commit yesterday I haven't heard any update.
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See earlier post by me - Tierney is saying he'll commit in a week.
And as others have said, maybe he's holding off a little to make sure it's the right move. Recruiting can be mercurial, and when guys say they're going to do something and they haven't done it, that decision + the timing can change. He's interested in St. John's.
Let's hope he chooses St. John's.
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However, basketball has not given up on him, yet. As he is expected to graduate from Junior College in the summer of 2011, Lindsey has become a hot topic in the world of recruiting. “St. John’s, Oklahoma, Miami (FL), Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, LSU and UCLA” are all recruiting him and have extended scholarships his way.
As most believed he had committed, the guard has a different story. “I never commited to La Salle,” said Lindsey. “That was a misunderstanding. It was something my AAU coach promoted. I never had intentions of going to La Salle.” After everyone thought he was bound for La Salle, Lindsey disappeared from the game. “I wound up out here in Oklahoma after I thought I would never play basketball again due to the impact of losing my best friend and little brother within two months.”
As he is back to playing basketball, Nurideen is a big part of the New York tabloids recently. Most reporters say they have sources who tell them Nurideen Lindsey will become the third member of the 2011 St. John’s class. “I don’t plan on committing anywhere anytime soon, but I have planned on making a trip out there to St. John’s for a visit,” Lindsey said. While he has planned out some visits yet, he does not have any specific dates or information on them.
Read More:
http://www.therecruitscoop.com/nurideen-lindseys-journey-comes-full-circle (http://www.therecruitscoop.com/nurideen-lindseys-journey-comes-full-circle)
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Sean seems to think he's going to SJU: [tweet]http://twitter.com/shizzy5/status/26222035962[/tweet]
"Everyone follow my bro @LouiDaKingJr he next up wit the hoops and comin to Sju he b here midnight madness follow him now!!!!!"
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He'll be here don't worry. I opened floodgates to reporters and I spoiled the surprise somewhat. Don't worry though Nuri will be here sooner than later. I've been away for the weekend surfing so I haven't had a chance to follow up but I will have some news for monday
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Sean seems to think he's going to SJU: [tweet]http://twitter.com/shizzy5/status/26222035962[/tweet]
"Everyone follow my bro @LouiDaKingJr he next up wit the hoops and comin to Sju he b here midnight madness follow him now!!!!!"
No offense, but what does that even mean. Who is LouiDAKingjr.?
BTW_ great job Dave with the scoops. On point, as usual.. must drive some people nuts.. :)
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Who is LouiDAKingjr.?
That is Lindsey's name on Twitter. He is coming to STJ and will be visiting Oct 15th(midnight madness)
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Sean seems to think he's going to SJU: [tweet]http://twitter.com/shizzy5/status/26222035962[/tweet]
"Everyone follow my bro @LouiDaKingJr he next up wit the hoops and comin to Sju he b here midnight madness follow him now!!!!!"
No offense, but what does that even mean. Who is LouiDAKingjr.?
BTW_ great job Dave with the scoops. On point, as usual.. must drive some people nuts.. :)
It's Lindsey.
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No offense, but what does that even mean. Who is LouiDAKingjr.?
Sorry, I should have added that this is his twitter name, my bad.
Here's today's story in the NYTimes:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/sports/ncaabasketball/03recruit.html?_r=1&ref=sports (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/03/sports/ncaabasketball/03recruit.html?_r=1&ref=sports)
A Stark Change of Scenery Re-energizes a Top Recruit
By PETE THAMEL
EL RENO, Okla. — In Nurideen Lindsey’s West Philadelphia neighborhood, he walked past the haunting reminders of violence every day. Teddy bears, candles and murals etched into sidewalks marked the sites of young lives lost.
Lindsey was a basketball star at Overbrook High School, scoring at such a furious pace that he threatened Wilt Chamberlain’s records. After scoring at will on the New York City phenom Lance Stephenson in a showcase game, Lindsey earned the nickname Too Easy.
But Lindsey, 20, said that laziness, academic apathy and homesickness derailed his career, as he bailed out of a Connecticut prep school in the fall of 2008 and appeared destined to become another inner-city cautionary tale.
Then the death of his best friend, Kevin Leland, from cancer and the 2009 murder of his younger brother, Halim — five years after his older brother was murdered — forced Lindsey to leave Philadelphia and jump-start his life.
After a two-year hiatus from organized basketball, Lindsey is here at Redlands Community College and has emerged as potentially a top St. John’s recruit, as he calls the Red Storm “definitely my top school.” But Lindsey acknowledged that it took great personal loss for him to channel his potential and outrace his past.
“I was cocky and arrogant about everything because I was averaging 38 points a game,” Lindsey said. “And if I played my senior year, I probably would have averaged 50. Honestly, if I didn’t go through what I went through, I don’t think I would still have this opportunity.”
A glance at the plains surrounding remote El Reno shows the backdrop of Lindsey’s new life: teddy bears and candles have been replaced by water towers boasting of state titles and signs advertising fried pies.
But Lindsey looks daily at two prominent reminders of his past. Tattooed over his right eyebrow are a small heart and Halim’s name written in Arabic. Tattooed over his left eyebrow are a crown and the word Fes, the nickname for his older brother Jilani Schenck, who was murdered in 2004.
“If it was anything besides my two brothers’ names, I wouldn’t have got them there,” he said. “When I wake up every morning and look in the mirror, I want to look at myself and see that my two brothers are right there with me.”
After a pro-am game in April 2009, Lindsey checked his phone to see more than 70 missed calls, and 40 voice mail and 200 text messages. The first voice-mail message was left by an uncle, who said: “Come to the hospital. Halim got shot.”
Lindsey said, “Hearing that, man, that messed me up.” As he spoke, he wept and wiped the tears away with tattooed fingers. “Just hearing that voice mail, I didn’t know what to do.”
Halim Lindsey, who was 16 and had no criminal history, went to a friend’s house to use the Internet and never made it inside. He was shot dead on the front porch, with more than 20 bullets in his body.
In a telephone interview, Homicide Lt. Philip Riehl of the Philadelphia Police Department said Halim’s death was a “message murder.”
Riehl said it was a warning to Lindsey’s oldest brother, Jafar Abdul-Mumin, who had been shot weeks before as a passenger in a car whose driver was killed. Riehl said the police believed that Halim was killed in retaliation for robberies in which Abdul-Mumin was involved.
Abdul-Mumin disagreed with that characterization. He said he was unfairly cast in a Philadelphia newspaper as having a “lengthy criminal history,” and the police confirmed his contention. Abdul-Mumin said Halim’s death was simply a case of his being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
“I wake up every day knowing I did nothing wrong,” Abdul-Mumin said.
The family left Philadelphia soon after Halim’s murder.
“We’re in a much more comfortable environment; we’re not around the violence,” said the boys’ mother, Gina Schenck, declining to say where she lived. “We don’t hear the cop cars and sirens.”
The move gave Lindsey the perspective he needed to restart his career, which stalled when he left South Kent School in the fall of 2008, his senior year. Leaving prep school meant that Lindsey, a point guard, would never play at La Salle, to which he gave an oral commitment as a junior, but La Salle Coach John Giannini remains one of Lindsey’s biggest supporters. On the court, Giannini said, Lindsey, who is 6 feet 3 and 185 pounds, has traces of Allen Iverson’s game and mental makeup.
“If you were going to pick one player with toughness and tenacity whose emotions can get the best of him and who has supreme confidence and quickness and the ability to score, that’s the best comparison,” Giannini said.
As for Lindsey’s character, Giannini said that if people looked past his tattoos, they would find someone with the intelligence of an Ivy League philosophy student.
“I just knew that he needed a new life,” Giannini said. “The life he had was tragic. There was very real danger for him personally in this area. Talent and intelligence, you can tell from sitting down with him, are things he has in abundance.
“But the question was whether someone in that situation could start a new life.”
Lindsey, his family and former coaches maintain that he was never in serious trouble. He said his biggest mistake was taking the free pass the teachers at Overbrook gave him because he was a basketball star.
“I wasn’t a trouble kid,” he said. “I don’t get in trouble. I’m too cool to get in trouble.”
Yet Lindsey moved two or three times a year as a child. His father was in and out of jail, and the family lived without running water at times. Those who know Lindsey marvel at his character and presence despite those drawbacks.
“In a different situation, this is a kid who could do anything in the world he wants,” said Rodney Wescott, Lindsey’s youth coach and mentor.
“He could be an actor, writer, commentator or whatever. If you sit and have a conversation with him, it’s obvious.”
Although Lindsey is still afraid of tornados and has not become accustomed to the prevalence of people in cowboy boots, he has thrived at Redlands. He has a 3.0 average in the classroom and is on track to graduate next summer. He will have three years of athletic eligibility wherever he signs.
Redlands Coach Yaphett King said that Lindsey might spend too much time shooting baskets in the gym, and that after two years away from the game he needed to regain the intensity to play hard on every possession.
“As far as personality and character, he’s rock solid,” King said.
Tony Allen was the last junior-college player who went on to a Division I team and became a first-round N.B.A. draft pick, in 2004. Some coaches say Lindsey has the potential to do the same, but King was quick to say, “He hasn’t shot a basketball in two years that counted.”
When Lindsey takes the court for Redlands, he will wear No. 10, Halim’s number in high school. Halim was a straight-A student who tutored at a local elementary school and had such an impact on the community that the Conestoga Recreation Center in West Philadelphia plans to name a street after him.
Although Lindsey said he played for his brother every time he took the court, he also knows that it took the pain of his death to help him get to this point.
“This is something that I wanted to do — see if I could be a successful person,” he said. “At the end of the day if basketball doesn’t work, and I go to school and I get my degree, I’ll feel like I succeeded as a person.”
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Thats some story. Hope he comes here. I'd like to root for him.
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did he commit or not? what exactly did he say that everyone says hes commiting and not just that we're his favorite
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Sean seems to think he's going to SJU: [tweet]http://twitter.com/shizzy5/status/26222035962[/tweet]
"Everyone follow my bro @LouiDaKingJr he next up wit the hoops and comin to Sju he b here midnight madness follow him now!!!!!"
No offense, but what does that even mean. Who is LouiDAKingjr.?
BTW_ great job Dave with the scoops. On point, as usual.. must drive some people nuts.. :)
"Who is LouiDAKingjr.?"=Nurideen Lindsey
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louidakingjr is a name kanye west calls himself for his love of louie vitton and dr king. its ignorant but catchy. nori ran with it
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louidakingjr is a name kanye west calls himself for his love of louie vitton and dr king. its ignorant but catchy. nori ran with it
He often ends his tweets with (kanye voice) typed at the end. This makes a lot more sense now.
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jus chilln (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jus-chilln#)
Nuri is on Ustream right now
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He'll be here don't worry. I opened floodgates to reporters and I spoiled the surprise somewhat. Don't worry though Nuri will be here sooner than later.
Does it bother you at all that you might have stolen the kids moment in the sun.?
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Why don't we let his moment in the sun be one with a scissor and a net at msg.
Instead of in a chair on espnu.
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He'll be here don't worry. I opened floodgates to reporters and I spoiled the surprise somewhat. Don't worry though Nuri will be here sooner than later.
Does it bother you at all that you might have stolen the kids moment in the sun.?
I'm not sure what you are talking about. Nuri loves everything I've posted about him. He's thanked me quite a few times.
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He'll be here don't worry. I opened floodgates to reporters and I spoiled the surprise somewhat. Don't worry though Nuri will be here sooner than later.
Does it bother you at all that you might have stolen the kids moment in the sun.?
If anything his moment in the sun has been extended/expanded...whether he comes here or not.
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So according to Sean Evans Nuri is already committed...
Also Nuri killed it in his game yesterday 30,7,6 against Semi Pro team
[tweet]http://twitter.com/JohnnyJungleSTJ/status/26659167826[/tweet]
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So according to Sean Evans Nuri is already committed...
Also Nuri killed it in his game yesterday 30,7,6 against Semi Pro team
[tweet]http://twitter.com/JohnnyJungleSTJ/status/26659167826[/tweet]
MANBEARPIG LIKES THIS
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What semi pro team? What's semi pro? Like nbdl? Or urban pro bball league?
If it's urban pro, I averaged 10 & 7 in that league. Not too challenging :)
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Will announce possibly this week.
[tweet]http://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/27039917845[/tweet]
And will attend Midnight Madness at St. John's.
[tweet]http://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/27037011798[/tweet]
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http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/27179860827 (http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/27179860827)
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http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/27179860827 (http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/27179860827)
He must be coming here.
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He is...
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He is...
i guess u know most about this kid on like an espn scale u know 0-100 what would u rate this kids overall game? or maybe just how many stars would u give him out of 5
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He is...
Yeah, this has basically been known for a couple of weeks. Why hasnt he said it?
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Nurideen Lindsey enjoyed his time at St. John’s for Midnight Madness but says he has a top four list of schools to choose from.
“Kentucky, Auburn, Oklahoma State and St. John’s is what I narrowed it down to,” the 6-foot-4, 185-pound guard from Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla., said by text.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/16/lindsey-down-to-4-schools/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/16/lindsey-down-to-4-schools/)
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That's disappointing. I expected to have him locked up as our point guard by now.
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Relax everyone he'll be here. If anything this shows we'll beat out Kentucky for a recruit.
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Then Dave, what's the hold up?
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Then Dave, what's the hold up?
There is an order to things with such a big class. The staff has a grand master plan and I trust their every move.
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Relax everyone he'll be here. If anything this shows we'll beat out Kentucky for a recruit.
Whoa, Whoa....wait a second here. Where does it say anywhere that Kentucy has even offered him? Garrett had Kansas in his top three and they didn't even offer. There are four schools (Duke, Kentucy, Kansas, NC) that we won't be beating heads up at least for a few years. The good news there is that three of those schools will kill themselves by taking NBA talent that will be gone within two years.
If Cal REALLY wanted this kid, and I'm not talking about a silly check mark on some rivals page, he'd get him tomorrow.
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Relax everyone he'll be here. If anything this shows we'll beat out Kentucky for a recruit.
Whoa, Whoa....wait a second here. Where does it say anywhere that Kentucy has even offered him? Garrett had Kansas in his top three and they didn't even offer. There are four schools (Duke, Kentucy, Kansas, NC) that we won't be beating heads up at least for a few years. The good news there is that three of those schools will kill themselves by taking NBA talent that will be gone within two years.
If Cal REALLY wanted this kid, and I'm not talking about a silly check mark on some rivals page, he'd get him tomorrow.
i saw an article this past day or two where nurideen said all four schools have offered
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Although i am optimistic abt Lindsey, Cal and Kentucky is a concern. I've never had to worry abt them b/c we have never been in the same league for recruits, but it's something i can get used to because that means we are going after high level players.
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Does anyone know why our recruits have not signed LOIs?
Seems like there is absolutely no good reason to have an early and late signing period.
Why the hell does the NCAA do that?
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Does anyone know why our recruits have not signed LOIs?
Seems like there is absolutely no good reason to have an early and late signing period.
Why the hell does the NCAA do that?
What are you talking about? They can't sign until November.
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Does anyone know why our recruits have not signed LOIs?
Seems like there is absolutely no good reason to have an early and late signing period.
Why the hell does the NCAA do that?
They can't sign 'til November.
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Come on guys...
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/calendar/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/calendar/)
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Dave, thank you.
I was aware that they had these rules. While I don't have them memorized, what I was wondering was if the NCAA had a reason for them.
My guess is no.
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i relly want this kid
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whens this kid announcing already
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whens this kid announcing already
Relax
Geez
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Why announce when you can get 1,000 posts about you? Let's get off this kid's jock for a week and see what happens. Nobody on this board has even seen him play and we are all making him out to be better than Marcus Hatten.
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Why announce when you can get 1,000 posts about you? Let's get off this kid's jock for a week and see what happens. Nobody on this board has even seen him play and we are all making him out to be better than Marcus Hatten.
Actually people have seen him play (I haven't yet) however I have talked to people that have who I trust and they all say he's real deal. He's coming here so don't fret.
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http://m.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/st_john_lands_another_recruit_but_N907ZI1UQ1XbrSQwKjVzKJ (http://m.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/st_john_lands_another_recruit_but_N907ZI1UQ1XbrSQwKjVzKJ)
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For real he is expected to announce tomorrow.
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Thanks Dave. This takes some of the pain away from a really, really rough night in the Bronx.
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For real he is expected to announce tomorrow.
If he's messing with me I'm gonna be pissed bc Nuri is a clown he and his boys like to mess around.
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For real he is expected to announce tomorrow.
If he's messing with me I'm gonna be pissed bc Nuri is a clown he and his boys like to mess around.
I think we'll all be pissed.
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For real he is expected to announce tomorrow.
If he's messing with me I'm gonna be pissed bc Nuri is a clown he and his boys like to mess around.
I think we'll all be pissed.
Na in the end you won't be.
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Per Zag, he committed last night.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/19/st-johns-adds-fifth-player-in-lindsey/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/10/19/st-johns-adds-fifth-player-in-lindsey/)
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How reliable is Zagoria?
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He quoted a text message sent by Nuri, so I would think that the info is accurate.
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He quoted a text message sent by Nuri, so I would think that the info is accurate.
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He quoted a text message sent by Nuri, so I would think that the info is accurate.
[/quote]He really ought to change the site's name to Said By Text.
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It is great to finally lock up Nuri.
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Wow I still can't believe how awesome this class is shaping up to be. We have a legit point guard now who has an offensive game something we never had under Norm. Welcome Nuri! Who is next Garret....Pelle...come on guys join the party.
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Great news and weclome aboard Nuri!!! We need to address the middle now. I can't stop smiling man!
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Bienvenido, Nurideen.
Excellent job by Coach Lavin and Staff.
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Nuri's thread...
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
No offense, but what else do you need to know that Lindsey has announced? It's on his twitter and he's also listed, as a Johnnies-commit per Rivals and Scout.
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
Leave your phone number and we'll have Nuri give you a call :)
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
Give me a few min posting some great stuff from JohnnyJungle.com staff writer David Berov's interview with Nuri today.
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
Leave your phone number and we'll have Nuri give you a call :)
Hey moose- I thought I was asking a valid question.
Scout & Rivals had no article that I saw & no one on either site had linked any news yet
But looking forward to Dave B's interview w Nuri-
Welcome to St Johns Nuri !
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Great quotes from Nuri...
[tweet]http://twitter.com/JohnnyJungleSTJ/status/27866781250[/tweet]
Nurideen Lindsey Commits to St. John’s- Nuri discusses his decision with JohnnyJungle.com #1 site for #stjbb http://t.co/bvJIYbZ (http://t.co/bvJIYbZ)
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
Leave your phone number and we'll have Nuri give you a call :)
Hey moose- I thought I was asking a valid question.
Scout & Rivals had no article that I saw & no one on either site had linked any news yet
But looking forward to Dave B's interview w Nuri-
Welcome to St Johns Nuri !
Since you found the time to respond to me as opposed to the others who wondered what else you needed I will again say.
What else did you need? Personal tweet from him saying his choice. Zags the master of Text Messages relaying what he said. I was joking hence the :) after my post but honestly I'm not sure what else was needed. Rivals is HS and doesn't do much on JUCO's. JUCO Junction is their affiliate site that handles JUCO news primarily. Scout I stopped checking because that site is pretty close to being a flushed toilet.
He's on board.
Onto the next now.
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I wouldn't put much stock into anything Rivals.
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Other than a "text" that Zagoria saw,
Has Nuri "announced" yet ? (I guess its only noon out west ?)
His twitter he said big announcement today,
and people have twittered congratulations... but ?
I haven't seen it anywhere else (except zags, here & redmen.com)
Here you go Steve confirmation from espn...
http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/school/_/id/2599/page/onthetrail/class/2011 (http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/recruiting/school/_/id/2599/page/onthetrail/class/2011)
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Does anyone know if there are any recruiting sites that evaluate jucos, or is that over now?
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everything you guys need to know is right here.
Nuri gave me some great quotes. He and I have been talking on and off for about the last 2 months. He has been really good to me as far as staying in touch and speaking on certain topics. Got good stuff here, check it out.
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-commits-to-st-johns/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/nurideen-lindsey-commits-to-st-johns/)
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Does anyone know if there are any recruiting sites that evaluate jucos, or is that over now?
JUCOJunction.com like I mentioned above. Juco rankings traditionally come out in November because there is often turnover on where kids go, so they wait until the season starts.
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Good Stuff...welcome aboard Mr. Lindsey!
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Never seen him play and there is not much out there. Would Darrel "Showtime" Hill be a comparison? I know he is taller but a healthy Showtime this time playing with good players would be awesome. Again I don't know much about him but he is a combo guard that can score.
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Nurideen Lindsey was once alternately thought to be on a path to breaking Wilt Chamberlain's Philadelphia High School scoring records or to academic ruin. Neither turned out to be true. The point guard's path led to St. John's.
Lindsey, the former Philly prep star now at Redlands CC in Oklahoma, accepted a scholarship offer from the Red Storm Tuesday. The other finalist for his services was Auburn, though Kentucky, South Florida, Oklahoma State and LSU all were involved too.
"The thing that made St. John's right for him was the relationship and comfort he has with the coaching staff," said Redland coach Yaphett King. "They made it clear with their action how much he mattered to them. Every opportunity they could see him, they were there."
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2010/10/19/2010-10-19_nurideen_lindsey_basketball_prospect_from_philadelphias_overbrook_high_picks_red.html?r=sports#ixzz12r9YbOnM (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2010/10/19/2010-10-19_nurideen_lindsey_basketball_prospect_from_philadelphias_overbrook_high_picks_red.html?r=sports#ixzz12r9YbOnM)
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Why doesn't he just come to SJU now? Why is he going to junior college? Does he have to go JC? He was going to Lasalle never heard he didn't qualify? If he came 2ND semester could he be eligible this year? If he came 2ND semester even if not eligible could he practice and save year of eligibility?
Thanks if anyone knows
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No he needs to go to JC for a year and should have enough credits by the summer.
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As St. John's coach Steve Lavin has criss-crossed the country selling a new vision of Red Storm basketball, he has emphasized two points:
St. John's is the only college that calls Madison Square Garden -- where every NBA legend has played --home. And Lavin believes he has the staff, headlined by former NBA assistants Mike Dunlap and Rico Hines, that can get players to buy into that promised land of hoops.
That's what sold former Philadelphia schoolyard legend Nurideen Lindsey on St. John's. The 6-3, 185-pounder verbally committed to St. John's yesterday, said Yaphett King, Lindsey's coach at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla.
King said Lindsey, a natural scorer, has been working the last year on point guard skills and is looking to play that position at St. John's. Lavin has signed some of the top wings in the country, but knew his first class would be lacking without a point guard.
Read more: http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/football/st_john_secures_philly_pg_93XkZoh263XC0BiiCFr58N#ixzz12wD8vYU3 (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/football/st_john_secures_philly_pg_93XkZoh263XC0BiiCFr58N#ixzz12wD8vYU3)
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nuri's facebook status says that he had 48 points in his teams opener.
looks like we might have found a stud juco
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I imagine you'll be able to follow Nuri's exploits here:
http://www.redlandscc.edu/node/107 (http://www.redlandscc.edu/node/107)
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Can someone explain to me why he is graded as a 40 on ESPN... they Just came out with new evals... is he flying that far under the radar?....
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Can someone explain to me why he is graded as a 40 on ESPN... they Just came out with new evals... is he flying that far under the radar?....
I don't think they spend much time evaluating JUCOs.
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Can someone explain to me why he is graded as a 40 on ESPN... they Just came out with new evals... is he flying that far under the radar?....
I don't think they spend much time evaluating JUCOs.
Exactly, peter! I wouldn't worry about ESPN's rating of JUCO's. They do not evaluate 'em and I believe all of their JUCO ratings are the same.
From all reports, Lindsey is supposedly a very good player, nrb. As, panther2 stated on Redmen.com several weeks ago.... Word is Lindsey is a future pro.
No sweat, nrb. ;)
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He said, he had 46 points and 10 assists in OT.... @TimmyD_WSJU yeah. By 4 in OT. I had 46 and 10asst
[tweet]http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/29609301635[/tweet]
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good to hear... just don't like to see espn hating on our recruits (i guess one out of five aint bad haha)
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good to hear... just don't like to see espn hating on our recruits (i guess one out of five aint bad haha)
Have to remember ESPN Recruiting is still a work in progress. At one point they had John Wall as the 4th best senior. They just hired Dave Telep from Scout and he should provide a lot more credibility and accuracy to ESPN.
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Per Zagsblog.... St. John’s Commit Lindsey Drops 48
http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/11/03/st-johns-commit-lindsey-drops-48/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/11/03/st-johns-commit-lindsey-drops-48/)
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At one point they had John Wall as the 4th best senior.
FWIW so did Scout and Bob Gibbons in their final rankings. http://www.rscihoops.com/ (http://www.rscihoops.com/)
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manbearpig is impressed. lindsay had a game 2nite. any word on how he did?
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manbearpig found it
http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/370740012523520 (http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/370740012523520)
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/rcccougar/5148404733/in/photostream/#/photos/rcccougar/5148404733/in/photostream/lightbox/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rcccougar/5148404733/in/photostream/#/photos/rcccougar/5148404733/in/photostream/lightbox/)
Nuri skying for a block.
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Lindsey went for 33 in a loss on Monday night.
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Evan Daniels (Scout.com) has a charting blog of signings on today. Here's a 'lil blurb on Lindsey per Scout.com (Evan Daniels). Check out his last sentence....
2:43: It's been well documented that we think Steve Lavin has done a terrific job. One recruit that has been overshadowed at times is Junior College standout Nurideen Lindsey. Two sources even said that he is likely Lavin's best pick up. (ED)
http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1020318.html (http://scouthoops.scout.com/2/1020318.html)
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If that statement about Nurideen turns out to be true then this Lavin squad as Soph and Jrs should be down right sick.
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I apologize if this had already been discussed, didn't feel like going through the entire thread.
Anyone know exactly how tall Nuri is? I've seen him listed everywhere between 5'11 and 6'4. I've always loved pgs (assuming he's gonna play the point until Javon gets here) with height if he is, indeed, 6'2 6'3 6'4.
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He's listed as 6'3 on the JC website. Subtract 2" from the program listing to get the accurate size?
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I apologize if this had already been discussed, didn't feel like going through the entire thread.
Anyone know exactly how tall Nuri is? I've seen him listed everywhere between 5'11 and 6'4. I've always loved pgs (assuming he's gonna play the point until Javon gets here) with height if he is, indeed, 6'2 6'3 6'4.
I actually asked the same question to both Mark Fratto and Derrick Wrobel (together) and they both concluded that he was absolutely "either 6'3 or 6'4 for sure"
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I apologize if this had already been discussed, didn't feel like going through the entire thread.
Anyone know exactly how tall Nuri is? I've seen him listed everywhere between 5'11 and 6'4. I've always loved pgs (assuming he's gonna play the point until Javon gets here) with height if he is, indeed, 6'2 6'3 6'4.
I actually asked the same question to both Mark Fratto and Derrick Wrobel (together) and they both concluded that he was absolutely "either 6'3 or 6'4 for sure"
Thanks. Gotta love the idea of a tall point running and gunning, in Lav's new high paced offense, with all those superb athletes flying around the court.
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Cole I'd refer to our recruiting database....
http://www.johnnyjungle.com/recruiting (http://www.johnnyjungle.com/recruiting)
You can sort by player classes, positions, schools of interest
http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/2011-class/ (http://johnnyjungle.com/recruiting/2011-class/)
Above is to 2011... use this.
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Recent videos on Lindsey (more workout vids)....
Nurideen Lindsey Working Out pt.4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ek9DZ30Anw#ws)
Nurideen Lindsey Working Out (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqnKYX2Ap3c#ws)
Nurideen Lindsey Working Out pt.2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5ru6FRxdV8#)
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Per Lindsey's twitter page.... Great win for us tonite. 1st conference win for us. 44, 9asst, 5rebs, 3stls. Toughhh! On another note, I have a contusion on my thigh. Smh
[tweet]http://twitter.com/LouiDaKingJr/status/5492296820723712[/tweet]
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Hahahaha his shooting mechanics are awful. I'd love to see some game footage on this kid, because he gets about three inches of lift on his jumpers, leaves his right foot way too far out in front of him, has his toes pointed outwards on many of the shots I saw, flicks his wrist on his FT"s, and has a tendancy to fade away.
Some guys can just make that stuff work, though. According to his statistics...Nuri might be one of those guys you just leave as is.
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As qcredman pointed out on redmen.com after the coaches' reception, Nuri is already being followed by NBA scouts etc... This is from John Rothstein's twitter page last night (courtesy TRabinowitz)
An #NBA GM told me that @stj_basketball commit Nurideen Lindsey has Steve Francis type ability - could be most underrated recruit in class
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For what its worth Nuri upgraded to 4 star status on rivals...
http://rivals.yahoo.com/stjohns/basketball/recruiting/player-Nurideen-Lindsey-119434 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/stjohns/basketball/recruiting/player-Nurideen-Lindsey-119434)
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37 12 assists ad 6 boards ina wiin according to lindseys facebook..can you imagin our backcourt in a couple years
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Anything new on Lindsey? No idea what he's done lately. So hard to find video and stats on him.
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Lindsey has a game that will be televised today at 2pm (I'm assuming, it'll be 3pm EST) on infinitysports.tv. Hopefully, we all can finally get a look at him later today.
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What in the wide wide world of sports is infinitysports.tv?
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Exactly what it sounds like.
http://infinitysports.tv/ (http://infinitysports.tv/)
:D
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The game is on NOW if anyone is interested
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any report from the game?
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any report from the game?
He looked good. I had no idea what to expect with his gaudy stats. He's definitely not a freak athlete or even a great athlete. He's not a deep shooter either, but he's awesome at what he does.
He's going to live at the FT line. He looks for contact and gets off good shots after he receives it. He has a great jump stop and has a lot of shake. The PG that was covering him was a good defender, albeit small as h'ell, but he didn't hav a prayer of staying in front of Nuri.
He's kind of a throwback. He's steady and not a lot of sizzle like I expected. He'll be awesome in Lavin's system of passing/screening around the perimter and then attacking off the dribble. I loved that he got his points "quietly" and didn't have to dominate the ball to be effective. Redlands used a lot of motion similar to some of the sets we utilize and Nuri was just as happy passing, screening, or moving away from the ball to create space as he was driving to the basket.
I don't think is an NBA caliber player right now by any stretch. The biggest negative I saw was he wasn't even trying on defense. He stood striaght up with no defensive stance the entire game. He's a guesser too and had some nice anticipation steals, but he needs to get into it defensively. The competion was atrocious.
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I'd expect him to average about 16 ppg easily next year. He'll be deadly with the ball in his hands and time running out. He's also the kind of guy that will really limit scoring droubts, because he can get an open look or draw contact in the lane at will.
I think Harrison will be the kid that gives us the sizzle while Lindsey will be a steady kid that attacks and doesn't play too flashy.
Also, I think we'll need two guys that can handle the rock on the floor at the same time because Nuri didn't look like he had a true PG's handle, but he did look like a SG that could really handle the ball if he had to--if that makes sense.
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appreciate it marillac. the clips i saw didnt make me think he was an awesome athlete but thats what the reports said. Does he compare to hardy in terms of athleticism and size?
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appreciate it marillac. the clips i saw didnt make me think he was an awesome athlete but thats what the reports said. Does he compare to hardy in terms of athleticism and size?
He is taller than Hardy and a little more well built, as far as athleticism I would say they are comparable.
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Nuri's team won their regional championship so Redlands will advance to the NJCAA National Champioship. Tourney March 15-19. The tourney website states live videostreaming will be available for all game.
http://www.njcaa.org/sports_nationalChampionship.cfm?category=National%20Championship&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2 (http://www.njcaa.org/sports_nationalChampionship.cfm?category=National%20Championship&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2)
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Nuri will be playing on Wednesday March 16 at 1PM
http://www.redlandscc.edu/mens-basketball (http://www.redlandscc.edu/mens-basketball)
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Surprised to see that Nuri has only hit 8 three pointers all year with 23 attempts. Averages 22.3 points, 5.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 steals
Made 57% FG and 74% FT.
http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984 (http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984)
BTW they start off against the #2 ranked team so it should be good competition for him.
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Surprised to see that Nuri has only hit 8 three pointers all year with 23 attempts. Averages 22.3 points, 5.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 steals
Made 57% FG and 74% FT.
http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984 (http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984)
BTW they start off against the #2 ranked team so it should be good competition for him.
That's less than God's Gift has hit! Honestly, his form is atrocious. He even looks terrible from the FT line. He missed at least five FT's the game I watched and rimmed in a bunch of others. He doesn't bend his knees at all from the line.
He also doesn't really look for the deep ball. He only took two jumpers--both looked awful--but his midrange is sick and he can get to the rim at will. He blew a lot of layups, however. I'm beginning to doubt how many minutes he'll see due the defense I saw him play and the outside shooting woes. I think he'll get a lot of burn, but maybe won't be the super hero we all hoped for.
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Surprised to see that Nuri has only hit 8 three pointers all year with 23 attempts. Averages 22.3 points, 5.1 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 steals
Made 57% FG and 74% FT.
http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984 (http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984)
BTW they start off against the #2 ranked team so it should be good competition for him.
That's less than God's Gift has hit! Honestly, his form is atrocious. He even looks terrible from the FT line. He missed at least five FT's the game I watched and rimmed in a bunch of others. He doesn't bend his knees at all from the line.
He also doesn't really look for the deep ball. He only took two jumpers--both looked awful--but his midrange is sick and he can get to the rim at will. He blew a lot of layups, however. I'm beginning to doubt how many minutes he'll see due the defense I saw him play and the outside shooting woes. I think he'll get a lot of burn, but maybe won't be the super hero we all hoped for.
he doesnt need to be an amazing 3 point shooter he needs to penetrate which is really what pgs need to do
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http://www.cybersportsusa.com/webgames/webgame.aspx?xmlfile=SouRed031620111300.xml&uid=0&ssid= (http://www.cybersportsusa.com/webgames/webgame.aspx?xmlfile=SouRed031620111300.xml&uid=0&ssid=)
His season ended today 78-72. Finished with 18 points on 7/11 shooting
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Here's streaming of the game
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC)
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http://www.cybersportsusa.com/webgames/webgame.aspx?xmlfile=SouRed031620111300.xml&uid=0&ssid= (http://www.cybersportsusa.com/webgames/webgame.aspx?xmlfile=SouRed031620111300.xml&uid=0&ssid=)
His season ended today 78-72. Finished with 18 points on 7/11 shooting
Supposedly there is 3rd place game.
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You're right since they lost in the first round they play tomorrow at 2PM against Cape Fear to get a chance at the 7th/8th place game.
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OK now his season is over. He had 33 today.
http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=14077 (http://www.njcaa.org/newsArticle.cfm?articleId=14077)
Game 14: Cape Fear 93, Redlands 83
The first session of Day 3 at the 2011 NJCAA DI Men's Basketball Championship ended with a slow moving contest as play was constantly stopped due to 62 fouls being called. To make matters worse both teams committed 40+ turnovers combined as well.
After a 45-45 tie at the half, Cape Fear held a slim 85-83 with 25 seconds remaining. Antwan Bosier then sank free throws to put the Sea Devils up by four. Redlands then turned the ball over with their next possesion, which led to Bosier hitting two more free throws to give Cape Fear a 89-83 lead. Nurideen Lindsey, who scored 33 points for Redlands, was then hit with a flagarant foul and head coach Yaphett King was issued a technical foul. Bosier hit four more from the charity stripe to end the final margin of victory at 93-83.
Tavares Speaks led the Sea Devils with 25 points and five rebounds. Vernon Payne scored 19 and also had five boards.
Redlands ends their 2011 season at 20-13.
Streaming...
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817 (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817)
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Per Rivals....
Nurideen Lindsey, PG/SG, Redlands- The St. John's signee was a scoring machine during his day's at Overbrook High in Philly and has lit up scoreboards during junior college. Foul trouble and tremendous defensive pressure from CSI's guards got him off to a bad start but he rebounded. His first step is elite and he gets to the rim in a hurry and plays with lots of fire. There's lots of NBA talk circulating but we will have to see about that down the road. Providing he arrives in NYC, he should be an instant and major contributor for Steve Lavin.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1201449 (http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1201449)
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Per Rivals....
Nurideen Lindsey, PG/SG, Redlands- The St. John's signee was a scoring machine during his day's at Overbrook High in Philly and has lit up scoreboards during junior college. Foul trouble and tremendous defensive pressure from CSI's guards got him off to a bad start but he rebounded. His first step is elite and he gets to the rim in a hurry and plays with lots of fire. There's lots of NBA talk circulating but we will have to see about that down the road. Providing he arrives in NYC, he should be an instant and major contributor for Steve Lavin.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1201449 (http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1201449)
" Providing he arrives in NYC, he should be an instant and major contributor for Steve Lavin."
What is that supposed to mean?
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artical mentions NBA interest!
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artical mentions NBA interest!
Yeah, just like JB1, JB2, Mason Jr., and Kennedy. Nuri still has a steep path to get qualified. He is doing a year and a half of credits in just one year and won't be done until the summer. That line might be a reference to that.
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Are you sure concerning this 18 months in a year.During the telecast of JC tournament it was mentioned every 30 seconds that he was a frosh but had sat out last year at the school as a redshirt. Again per the telecast he on schedule to graduate.
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Are you sure concerning this 18 months in a year.During the telecast of JC tournament it was mentioned every 30 seconds that he was a frosh but had sat out last year at the school as a redshirt. Again per the telecast he on schedule to graduate.
Nuri is a freshman in terms of eligibility. He started classes last spring, and he needs to finish his degree to be qualified for 2011-2012 at the NCAA level. He'll be taking summer classes to make up for the fall semester he missed, and will be a late arrival at St. John's if everything goes according to plan.
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http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=5&divid=2&slid=2 (http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=5&divid=2&slid=2)
nuri 1st team d2 jc
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Stats
http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984 (http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_player.cfm?sid=4&collegeid=1257&category=Roster&slid=2&teamid=107431&athleteid=317984)
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The guy in the broadcast said he had spoke to Lavin when he was visiting Redlands...and Lavin said there is no question Nuri would be starting next year.
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On Nuri's Twitter, he lists himself as starting PG for St. John's this coming year. Must be a promise.
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Must be a promise.
Probably, more like confidence.
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Must be a promise.
Probably, more like confidence.
Bingo. Not a bad thing to have.
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Does any one know if our incoming PG made the AA list for JCs?
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Does any one know if our incoming PG made the AA list for JCs?
Doesn't look like it.
http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2 (http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2)
Let the speculation of his talents begin. (Sarcasm)
Nuri was 7th in scoring in JUCO D1 it looks like.
Leading scorer made 3rd team?
2nd leading was honorable mention
3rd leading was nothing either.
Weird?
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Doesn't look like it.
http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2 (http://www.njcaa.org/sports_awards.cfm?category=Award%20Winners&sid=4&divid=1&slid=2)
Let the speculation of his talents begin. (Sarcasm)
Nuri was 7th in scoring in JUCO D1 it looks like.
Leading scorer made 3rd team?
2nd leading was honorable mention
3rd leading was nothing either.
Weird?
Very weird, Moose. Nevertheless, I still believe we've gotten a very, solid player.
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2nd on Brad Winton's list of incoming JUCO impact players. First time I saw him mentioned as a 'wing'
http://nationalhoopsreport.net/2011/04/19/incoming-top-jucos-entering-division-i/ (http://nationalhoopsreport.net/2011/04/19/incoming-top-jucos-entering-division-i/)
2) Nurideen Lindsay (Redlands Community College)
Height: 6’4 Weight: 185 Position: SG/SF
PPG: 22.3 RPG: 5.5 APG: 5
Committed to: St. John’s
Notes: Lindsay is a high scoring wing who will bring instant offense to St. John’s next season. Many remember him from his high scoring high school days in Philadelphia, where he averaged 38 points per game as a junior. He then took two years off due to the death of a close friend and his younger brother. Lindsay has resurfaced at Redlands, leading them to the NJCAA National Tournament. He will have three years of eligibility at St. John’s.
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Not making the AA list for CCs was indeed weird and strange! But this could be a blessing for us and N. Lindsey.
I think some of the hype we throw on Nuri earlier as the second coming of Wilt (high school points) and either going directly to the pros or being a one and done has wilted a bit.
There is no question in my mind that Nuri is and will be a solid player. His talents will fit right in with Coach Lavin's game plan, especially when it comes to scoring.
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But look who is Number 1 on the division 2 list. And guess who is on his trail based on the article in Saturday's NY Post
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Redslope, can you post a link to the article in the Post please?
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Redslope, can you post a link to the article in the Post please?
Could be wrong but I think its on the GG thread.
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Redslope, can you post a link to the article in the Post please?
Sorry Poison but technology challenged. if you go to the NY Post website and click on archieves, you can get it by asking for steve lavin articles in sports this month and you will get Lenn Robbins article on the 16th. GG has already visited Cin. and was going to Washington last week, then we get him to visit this week. As Lenn says Steve is not going to be stopped by cancer. Is this also a challenge to the Kentucky rumor monger and what he did to Louie???????
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Redslope, can you post a link to the article in the Post please?
Sorry Poison but technology challenged. if you go to the NY Post website and click on archieves, you can get it by asking for steve lavin articles in sports this month and you will get Lenn Robbins article on the 16th. GG has already visited Cin. and was going to Washington last week, then we get him to visit this week. As Lenn says Steve is not going to be stopped by cancer. Is this also a challenge to the Kentucky rumor monger and what he did to Louie???????
Poison I think the article redslope is refering to was just posted on the gods gift thread
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Lindsey ranked no. 2 for incoming JUCO recruits. Based on where they project in terms of success at the next level. He is at no. 2 and GG at 24.
http://www.jucorecruiting.com/?page_id=434 (http://www.jucorecruiting.com/?page_id=434)
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Another Blurb on Lindsey on being a top JUCO transfer...
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=jn-king_top_juco_transfers_in_college_basketball_060411 (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=jn-king_top_juco_transfers_in_college_basketball_060411)
Nurideen Lindsey, St. John’s, PG – The nation’s second-ranked junior college prospect spent last season at Redlands Community College in El Reno, Okla. Prior to that, Lindsey spent three years away from basketball following the murder of his younger brother and the death of his best friend from cancer. Lindsey is a point guard who averaged 38 points as a high school junior in Philadelphia.
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What do they mean 2nd ranked? Fools.
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I'm not sure what type of games hes playing in but Jon rothstien twittered this on June 11th.
JonRothstein Jon Rothstein
Word is @stj_basketball incoming PG Nurideen Lindsey has been unflappable recently while playing in Philadelphia...
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I'm not sure what type of games hes playing in but Jon rothstien twittered this on June 11th.
JonRothstein Jon Rothstein
Word is @stj_basketball incoming PG Nurideen Lindsey has been unflappable recently while playing in Philadelphia...
He could be playing in the Sonny Hill League.
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I'm not sure what type of games hes playing in but Jon rothstien twittered this on June 11th.
JonRothstein Jon Rothstein
Word is @stj_basketball incoming PG Nurideen Lindsey has been unflappable recently while playing in Philadelphia...
If that means he's tearing it up that's what I want to hear.
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I'm not sure what type of games hes playing in but Jon rothstien twittered this on June 11th.
JonRothstein Jon Rothstein
Word is @stj_basketball incoming PG Nurideen Lindsey has been unflappable recently while playing in Philadelphia...
If that means he's tearing it up that's what I want to hear.
Kind of odd word to use to describe actual playing - maybe Nuri's demeanor, but not ballin' - I too hope he meant doing good....
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I'm not sure what type of games hes playing in but Jon rothstien twittered this on June 11th.
JonRothstein Jon Rothstein
Word is @stj_basketball incoming PG Nurideen Lindsey has been unflappable recently while playing in Philadelphia...
If that means he's tearing it up that's what I want to hear.
Kind of odd word to use to describe actual playing - maybe Nuri's demeanor, but not ballin' - I too hope he meant doing good....
un·flap·pa·ble (n-flp-bl)
adj.
Persistently calm, whether when facing difficulties or experiencing success; not easily upset or excited.
Dont know if we should be upset or excited now.
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C'mon now.
Means the brother is cool on the court. Mistakes to a minimum. Not turnin it over. Keepin his teammates in check. Not lettin peeps get by him on D.
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So is he all caught up on his classes? Is he taking classes in Philly to finish catching up so he has the 3 yrs of elibility left and is ready come Fall?
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C'mon now.
Means the brother is cool on the court. Mistakes to a minimum. Not turnin it over. Keepin his teammates in check. Not lettin peeps get by him on D.
I agree with this
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I'm not sure what type of games hes playing in but Jon rothstien twittered this on June 11th.
JonRothstein Jon Rothstein
Word is @stj_basketball incoming PG Nurideen Lindsey has been unflappable recently while playing in Philadelphia...
If that means he's tearing it up that's what I want to hear.
Kind of odd word to use to describe actual playing - maybe Nuri's demeanor, but not ballin' - I too hope he meant doing good....
un·flap·pa·ble (n-flp-bl)
adj.
Persistently calm, whether when facing difficulties or experiencing success; not easily upset or excited.
Dont know if we should be upset or excited now.
maybe we should be unflappable also :)
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You guys are analyzing the word unflappable.
Huh.
Rothstein's obviously paying him a compliment.
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C'mon now.
Means the brother is cool on the court. Mistakes to a minimum. Not turnin it over. Keepin his teammates in check. Not lettin peeps get by him on D.
You get all this from unflappable?
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C'mon now.
Means the brother is cool on the court. Mistakes to a minimum. Not turnin it over. Keepin his teammates in check. Not lettin peeps get by him on D.
You get all this from unflappable?
What else would it mean on the basketball court?
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C'mon now.
Means the brother is cool on the court. Mistakes to a minimum. Not turnin it over. Keepin his teammates in check. Not lettin peeps get by him on D.
You get all this from unflappable?
What else would it mean on the basketball court?
Unflappable + Basketball....what players does that immediately conjure up for you? I read the term, and immediately thought of Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar....and Jerry West/Walt Frazier head to head. Yes, I am an old coot....
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So is he all caught up on his classes? Is he taking classes in Philly to finish catching up so he has the 3 yrs of elibility left and is ready come Fall?
I don't know Moose, but he has been tweeting about being in NYC his future home and that hes at Rucker park today. Doesn't seem he's all too worried about being qualified.
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Anyone going up to Rucker Park to see him play? Wish I was in the city to check him out. Would love to hear some analysis besides what we heard from posters after watching a grainy video feed of one game. Dave, KOB, Choz, Fordham, Moose, anyone?
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Anyone going up to Rucker Park to see him play? Wish I was in the city to check him out. Would love to hear some analysis besides what we heard from posters after watching a grainy video feed of one game. Dave, KOB, Choz, Fordham, Moose, anyone?
Can't today. Anyone know the exact schedule? I might be able to get a friend there.
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Can you send a camera crew so we can get some footage?
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Sounds like a good turn out at Ruckers according to Nurideens twitter.
NurideenLindsey Nurideen Lindsey
Much love today at Rucker Park... Preciate the love and support. Respect to the homie @AceHood for showing love. #1Hunnit
10 hours ago.
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I might go I was supposed to head down to Virginia today for NBA Top 100 camp but I had some things I had to take care of in the office to prepare for camps.
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i heard he played well i had babysitting duties. but my cousin went
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i heard he played well i had babysitting duties. but my cousin went
Did they give him a nickname or anything like they do at Rucker?
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nurideen already has the nickname "too easy" but maybe the rucker will give him a new one
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Maybe they could give him a good nickname too?
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from Nurideens twitter
Nurideen Lindsey
NurideenLindsey Nurideen Lindsey
S/O my big bro @TheGame nd @SnoopDogg for showing me love at the Drew League out here in LA.
25 Jun
Does anyone know anything about this league? I found a lot about Kevin Durant and other NBA guys. The experience sounds like it would be great for him if he is playing with or against some of these guys. He also mentioned a few days ago that he was working out with Jalen Rose.
http://twitter.com/# (http://twitter.com/#)!/NurideenLindsey
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Let's hope Nuri is the goods. IMO, he is the biggest X-factor this season with regards to whether we really struggle or are a potential tourney team. The kid is a legit 6'4" and IF he can both run the offense as well as score, I have confidence that the rest of the guys can do their part. If Nuri has what it takes, IMO we might just be really good down the stretch this coming season.
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from Nurideens twitter
Nurideen Lindsey
NurideenLindsey Nurideen Lindsey
S/O my big bro @TheGame nd @SnoopDogg for showing me love at the Drew League out here in LA.
25 Jun
Does anyone know anything about this league? I found a lot about Kevin Durant and other NBA guys. The experience sounds like it would be great for him if he is playing with or against some of these guys. He also mentioned a few days ago that he was working out with Jalen Rose.
http://twitter.com/# (http://twitter.com/#)!/NurideenLindsey
I'll say it again. I hope his academics are caught up and in order.
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from Nurideens twitter
Nurideen Lindsey
NurideenLindsey Nurideen Lindsey
S/O my big bro @TheGame nd @SnoopDogg for showing me love at the Drew League out here in LA.
25 Jun
Does anyone know anything about this league? I found a lot about Kevin Durant and other NBA guys. The experience sounds like it would be great for him if he is playing with or against some of these guys. He also mentioned a few days ago that he was working out with Jalen Rose.
http://twitter.com/# (http://twitter.com/#)!/NurideenLindsey
I'll say it again. I hope his academics are caught up and in order.
Ya, whats he doing in LA? Pretty far from Queens
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
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could be online courses
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I asked this question a few months ago & dont remember response.
If Nuri completes in fall, rather than summer, & graduates JC in Dec 2011
Can he come enroll @ SJU in January & play right away (getting only 2 1/2 years) ?
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
It is a valid question although I would say how certain are we that Nuri even needed to take summer classes to catch up? So many of these rumors are false like Amir not playing two sports. Until I find out otherwise, I will subscribe to the notion that Nuri playing in all of these tournaments simply indicates that he didn't need to take any summer courses and he will be ready to play for us in the fall.
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
It is a valid question although I would say how certain are we that Nuri even needed to take summer classes to catch up? So many of these rumors are false like Amir not playing two sports. Until I find out otherwise, I will subscribe to the notion that Nuri playing in all of these tournaments simply indicates that he didn't need to take any summer courses and he will be ready to play for us in the fall.
He sat out an entire year of school. It was documented in all the writeups after he committed. The NYT article, Dave's feature as well. Heck I think STJ write ups alluded to him catching up in school work so he would have 3 years, since most JUCO's only have 2.
A lot of our recruits have question marks. The level of severity varies. But this one to me is more pressing than Amir as an example.
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could be online courses
It is my understanding that most of his courses all year have been online. This could explain why he is all over the map this summer.
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
It is a valid question although I would say how certain are we that Nuri even needed to take summer classes to catch up? So many of these rumors are false like Amir not playing two sports. Until I find out otherwise, I will subscribe to the notion that Nuri playing in all of these tournaments simply indicates that he didn't need to take any summer courses and he will be ready to play for us in the fall.
He sat out an entire year of school. It was documented in all the writeups after he committed. The NYT article, Dave's feature as well. Heck I think STJ write ups alluded to him catching up in school work so he would have 3 years, since most JUCO's only have 2.
A lot of our recruits have question marks. The level of severity varies. But this one to me is more pressing than Amir as an example.
Moose-From what I understand he does need to finish up some work but keep in mind I don't think it has much to do with the fact that he is trying to complete 2 years of JUCO in 1.
The reason why kids usually need 2 years of JUCO is that it is mandatory IF you were not qualified out of high school/prep school. Since most kids go to JUCO for that reason that is why it almost always leads to 2 years at JUCO.
As far as I remember Lindsey got cleared through the NCAA Eligibility Center back when he was supposed to headed to LaSalle. Then his life took a different turn and then he ended up at JUCO.
So he was already qualified out of high school if I remember correctly.
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
It is a valid question although I would say how certain are we that Nuri even needed to take summer classes to catch up? So many of these rumors are false like Amir not playing two sports. Until I find out otherwise, I will subscribe to the notion that Nuri playing in all of these tournaments simply indicates that he didn't need to take any summer courses and he will be ready to play for us in the fall.
He sat out an entire year of school. It was documented in all the writeups after he committed. The NYT article, Dave's feature as well. Heck I think STJ write ups alluded to him catching up in school work so he would have 3 years, since most JUCO's only have 2.
A lot of our recruits have question marks. The level of severity varies. But this one to me is more pressing than Amir as an example.
Yes but catching up on classes so he will have 3 years of eligibility instead of 2 is totally different than if he will qualify at all which is what I thought the concern was with him needing to catch up on classes. Whether he has 3 or 2 years remaining, i believe he still suits up for us in the fall.
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
It is a valid question although I would say how certain are we that Nuri even needed to take summer classes to catch up? So many of these rumors are false like Amir not playing two sports. Until I find out otherwise, I will subscribe to the notion that Nuri playing in all of these tournaments simply indicates that he didn't need to take any summer courses and he will be ready to play for us in the fall.
He sat out an entire year of school. It was documented in all the writeups after he committed. The NYT article, Dave's feature as well. Heck I think STJ write ups alluded to him catching up in school work so he would have 3 years, since most JUCO's only have 2.
A lot of our recruits have question marks. The level of severity varies. But this one to me is more pressing than Amir as an example.
Yes but catching up on classes so he will have 3 years of eligibility instead of 2 is totally different than if he will qualify at all which is what I thought the concern was with him needing to catch up on classes. Whether he has 3 or 2 years remaining, i believe he still suits up for us in the fall.
It is qualifying. That's what it boils down to. The only reason he can play 3 years is because he only played 1 of JUCO. Thats irrelevant and just an gravy. He is by far the most mysterious recruit we have coming in. High accolades, NBA talk, obscure JC in the middle of nowhere, hitting all the summer tournaments in major cities, older, hasn't played in a few yrs.
Maybe I'm just a little curious why schools like Rutgers seems to have all their kids on campus already and playing in summer leagues together and we only seem to have Gift right now.
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How do we have clue that Nuri playing in LA is an example of him avoiding his academics?
We don't. But its valid question to ask.
All we heard was he needed the summer to catch up so he had 3 yrs of eligibility left. A few weeks back he was playing in the Sonny Hill League in Philly. Far cry from Redlands. Now yes he could be taking classes at a Philly JUCO. Not unheard of. But then he's playing at Rucker. And now he's in the Drew League in LA. Sure getting around.
It is a valid question although I would say how certain are we that Nuri even needed to take summer classes to catch up? So many of these rumors are false like Amir not playing two sports. Until I find out otherwise, I will subscribe to the notion that Nuri playing in all of these tournaments simply indicates that he didn't need to take any summer courses and he will be ready to play for us in the fall.
He sat out an entire year of school. It was documented in all the writeups after he committed. The NYT article, Dave's feature as well. Heck I think STJ write ups alluded to him catching up in school work so he would have 3 years, since most JUCO's only have 2.
A lot of our recruits have question marks. The level of severity varies. But this one to me is more pressing than Amir as an example.
Yes but catching up on classes so he will have 3 years of eligibility instead of 2 is totally different than if he will qualify at all which is what I thought the concern was with him needing to catch up on classes. Whether he has 3 or 2 years remaining, i believe he still suits up for us in the fall.
It is qualifying. That's what it boils down to. The only reason he can play 3 years is because he only played 1 of JUCO. Thats irrelevant and just an gravy. He is by far the most mysterious recruit we have coming in. High accolades, NBA talk, obscure JC in the middle of nowhere, hitting all the summer tournaments in major cities, older, hasn't played in a few yrs.
Maybe I'm just a little curious why schools like Rutgers seems to have all their kids on campus already and playing in summer leagues together and we only seem to have Gift right now.
As far as I know, we rarely have most of the kids on campus before July. Gods gift is taking some classes in summer session 1. My guess is that Labin will have most kids on campus for summer session 2 which starts July 7th, although specific classes for these kids might start a few days later if they are needed. Lindsey is still tweeting about being excited to play at SJU and last reports when he signed on were that his gap was quite good if I remember correctly, so it's not a grades issue. Last reports were that Pelle is due on campus July 11th.
As far as our other recruits, as far as we know, Greene, Harrison, Harkless, Sampson and pointer are all qualified. No reports that the NCAA is even looking into anything additional with regards to Harkless nor Quality Education, but we'll find out soon enough.
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It is qualifying. That's what it boils down to. The only reason he can play 3 years is because he only played 1 of JUCO. Thats irrelevant and just an gravy. He is by far the most mysterious recruit we have coming in. High accolades, NBA talk, obscure JC in the middle of nowhere, hitting all the summer tournaments in major cities, older, hasn't played in a few yrs.
Maybe I'm just a little curious why schools like Rutgers seems to have all their kids on campus already and playing in summer leagues together and we only seem to have Gift right now.
I believe Harrison is currently on campus now. It was reported about two weeks ago that he would be on campus on June 20th. If, that is the case then he should already be on campus.
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Its June- I'm not concerned at all.
The kids deserve a few weeks to relax after graduation.
If I remember 2nd summer session starts around July 11 ?
Thats probably when they show up on campus.
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It comes down to applying yourself.
If you don't apply yourself at all, you probably won't qualify, unless you're trying to
enroll at Florida State.
With just minimal effort, even a kid with below average intelligence should be able to qualify.
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It was interesting to read in light of all this eligibility talk and when players are arriving to see this story from Zags that Jabari Hinds will be qualified and on campus in August. Almost seems like it was written to dispel rumors that he wouldn't be but I really never heard anything about question marks around Hinds.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/06/30/west-virginias-hinds-expected-to-qualify/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/06/30/west-virginias-hinds-expected-to-qualify/)
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I'll go back to what I said earlier. It is not unusual for players to not be cleared until late or denied clearance. Happens all the time.
The only difference is SJU fans are spending more time discussing this simply because of the enthusiasm over the caliber of recruits we have landed and the fact that so much is being counted on from them because of the massive roster turnover taking place.
Just have to relax.
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It was interesting to read in light of all this eligibility talk and when players are arriving to see this story from Zags that Jabari Hinds will be qualified and on campus in August. Almost seems like it was written to dispel rumors that he wouldn't be but I really never heard anything about question marks around Hinds.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/06/30/west-virginias-hinds-expected-to-qualify/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/06/30/west-virginias-hinds-expected-to-qualify/)
Here is more about the Hinds thing. Sounds like scores/grades maybe aren't up to par.
http://www.wemustignitethiscouch.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=19052&forum=1 (http://www.wemustignitethiscouch.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=19052&forum=1)
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Tweeted per stjbb out of the official sju offices:"The rest of the guys will be on campus soon and we can begin the countdown to the upcoming season!"
Like Fordham said, we all just need to be patient. Not as many questions about the recruits as the many fans making it. IMO fordham is right, as we as fans have a lot riding on the transition into this season and we'll all be worried until we see the official roster. It's understandable.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Technically pmg is correct. Because schools admitting a kid does not necessarily mean the NCAA has cleared the kid. Schools can admit anyone they want for any reason. Their admissions policy has nothing to do with the NCAA clearing the kid to play athletics.
However it still would be a good sign. Not sure if it applies to summer school but remember if you enroll a kid prior to having the NCAA clearing that player then under BE rules you have committed yourself to that kid. Meaning if the NCAA comes back and denies him clearance then not only is he immediately ineligible to play under BE rules but he now can no longer ever play for you or any other BE school period.
See Michael Glover for SHU. Glover's problem was not merely that he failed to get therough the NCAA Eligiblity Center, it was that he enrolled at SHU while he awaited both his clearance and appeal. So even when Glover went JUCO he could no longer go back to SHU or any other BE school. Same with Darnel Dodson of Pitt. He wanted to go back to Pitt but under BE rules because he had enrolled in 2007 and then left in October after he was denied clearance and went to a JUCO in Miami he was not allowed to go back to Pitt or any BE school. Ended up at Memphis.
Bottom line is though while not definitive having them on campus taking classes would be a very good sign.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Technically pmg is correct. Because schools admitting a kid does not necessarily mean the NCAA has cleared the kid. Schools can admit anyone they want for any reason. Their admissions policy has nothing to do with the NCAA clearing the kid to play athletics.
However it still would be a good sign. Not sure if it applies to summer school but remember if you enroll a kid prior to having the NCAA clearing that player then under BE rules you have committed yourself to that kid. Meaning if the NCAA comes back and denies him clearance then not only is he immediately ineligible to play under BE rules but he now can no longer ever play for you or any other BE school period.
See Michael Glover for SHU. Glover's problem was not merely that he failed to get therough the NCAA Eligiblity Center, it was that he enrolled at SHU while he awaited both his clearance and appeal. So even when Glover went JUCO he could no longer go back to SHU or any other BE school. Same with Darnel Dodson of Pitt. He wanted to go back to Pitt but under BE rules because he had enrolled in 2007 and then left in October after he was denied clearance and went to a JUCO in Miami he was not allowed to go back to Pitt or any BE school. Ended up at Memphis.
Bottom line is though while not definitive it would be a good sign having would be a very good sign.
Exactly my point Fordham. Elite kids don't go to their school's summer session, start classes while waiting for eligibility for the reasons you mentioned. I will say that I don't see any of our recruits jeopardizing eligibility while waiting for eligibility, which was my initial point. It rarely ever happens, but much like you pointed out it did with Glover.
The same rules apply with summer school as the kid still has to be enrolled, and summer session courses count just like the fall and spring semesters.
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Nurideen and Amir are playing in another Philly league with NBA and college players called the Rankin Anderson league. Its definitely good that they are getting used to playing together against some great talent. Hopefully the coursework is taken care of. Article doesn't talk about Nurideen and Amir other than them playing in the league.
The Rankin-Anderson league includes some of the best talent around. Along with White, other players in action Friday night included former Kansas State forward Akeem Wright, former Temple center Wayne Marshall, former UTEP guard Stefon Jackson, incoming St. John’s recruits Nurideen Lindsay and Amir Garrett, and former Drexel guard Jeff Myers. Other players in the league include John Salmons, Hakim Warrick, Sean Singletary, Mardy Collins, Mark Tyndale, Dionte Christmas and Semaj Inge.
http://www.csnphilly.com/07/16/11/Former-HS-star-White-continues-to-pursue/landing_ncaa.html?blockID=541679&feedID=704 (http://www.csnphilly.com/07/16/11/Former-HS-star-White-continues-to-pursue/landing_ncaa.html?blockID=541679&feedID=704)
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This looks like the scoring from the game on Friday in the Rankin Anderson league via Ryan Feldman fro the hoops report.
Ryan Feldman
@TheHoopsReport Ryan Feldman
In the 1st game, DeSean White and Nurideen Lindsay each scored 24 pts. Akeem Wright had 28. Wayne Marshall had 20. Amir Garrett had 4.
http://twitter.com/# (http://twitter.com/#)!/TheHoopsReport
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
Thomas came in as a partial qualifier and had to sit out until December but he was hurt anyways. As for the grades of Nuri and all the players. Everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing in order to be where they are supposed to be come September/November. I think everyone has a lot of focus on this issue due to the fact there are so many new guys when this stuff occurs every year for a lot of guys/programs.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
Thomas came in as a partial qualifier and had to sit out until December but he was hurt anyways. As for the grades of Nuri and all the players. Everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing in order to be where they are supposed to be come September/November. I think everyone has a lot of focus on this issue due to the fact there are so many new guys when this stuff occurs every year for a lot of guys/programs.
Only other notable player I've heard is Markus Kennedy of Nova who is still finishing work. Ironically a teammate of Jakarr. I'm sure Kevin Johnson of SHU is still doing work because he's supposedly a miracle if he qualifies. What other notable guys aren't on their respective campuses yet.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
Thomas came in as a partial qualifier and had to sit out until December but he was hurt anyways. As for the grades of Nuri and all the players. Everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing in order to be where they are supposed to be come September/November. I think everyone has a lot of focus on this issue due to the fact there are so many new guys when this stuff occurs every year for a lot of guys/programs.
Only other notable player I've heard is Markus Kennedy of Nova who is still finishing work. Ironically a teammate of Jakarr. I'm sure Kevin Johnson of SHU is still doing work because he's supposedly a miracle if he qualifies. What other notable guys aren't on their respective campuses yet.
Probably more than you know Moose. You/we won't always hear about this stuff. Much like Dave said, we hear about it because we're tuned in to it and because we have a large incoming class.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
Thomas came in as a partial qualifier and had to sit out until December but he was hurt anyways. As for the grades of Nuri and all the players. Everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing in order to be where they are supposed to be come September/November. I think everyone has a lot of focus on this issue due to the fact there are so many new guys when this stuff occurs every year for a lot of guys/programs.
Only other notable player I've heard is Markus Kennedy of Nova who is still finishing work. Ironically a teammate of Jakarr. I'm sure Kevin Johnson of SHU is still doing work because he's supposedly a miracle if he qualifies. What other notable guys aren't on their respective campuses yet.
Probably more than you know Moose. You/we won't always hear about this stuff. Much like Dave said, we hear about it because we're tuned I. And because we have a large incoming class.
Who then Marcus? I like to think I follow college basketball and recruiting pretty intently. I'm not doubting there are others but half of our class is in this predicament. And we have other issues like Moe unfortunately. I don't think its unfair question to ask.
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Just because a recruit is on campus and taking summer classes, it doesn't mean the player is fully qualified for athletic participation.
It usually means that the kid is enrolled at SJU. Most players don't start their freshman coursework, which is what the summer session is, before being qualified, or am I missing something?? You have to be enrolled at SJU to start coursework. How many times have you seen an elite recruit enrolled and then not qualify?
Derwin Kitchen, Rob Thomas
True about Derwin, but Thomas eventually became eligible for us. As far as Nuri goes, apparently his grades are fine but he might have been on coursework. Any news Dave on whether Nuri should be an issue? I don't believe so, but maybe somebody has more info.
Thomas came in as a partial qualifier and had to sit out until December but he was hurt anyways. As for the grades of Nuri and all the players. Everyone is doing what they are supposed to be doing in order to be where they are supposed to be come September/November. I think everyone has a lot of focus on this issue due to the fact there are so many new guys when this stuff occurs every year for a lot of guys/programs.
Only other notable player I've heard is Markus Kennedy of Nova who is still finishing work. Ironically a teammate of Jakarr. I'm sure Kevin Johnson of SHU is still doing work because he's supposedly a miracle if he qualifies. What other notable guys aren't on their respective campuses yet.
Probably more than you know Moose. You/we won't always hear about this stuff. Much like Dave said, we hear about it because we're tuned I. And because we have a large incoming class.
Who then Marcus? I like to think I follow college basketball and recruiting pretty intently. I'm not doubting there are others but half of our class is in this predicament. And we have other issues like Moe unfortunately. I don't think its unfair question to ask.
I dont have any names Moose, but i mostly follow our guys. No doubt you follow it intently, but Im impressed if you're attuned to the summer academic status of Shane Benahan or a Deandre Daniels.
I still think when all is said and done, our guys won't be an issue. At this point I have no idea why mo Harkless isn't cleared yet though. I can only assume it is the absurdity of the NCAA dragging their feet.
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
Seeing 77 or 78 now.
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
Seeing 77 or 78 now.
Damn on what level of competition?
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
Seeing 77 or 78 now.
Damn on what level of competition?
I suspect it has to be better than when I had a triple double of 30-30-10 against the old white guys at the ymca on rec night :)
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Nurideen Lindsey – You might not be as familiar with Lindsey as you are with Wayns or Lamb, but there is a good amount of talent in this 6’4” scoring guard that will be playing in the Big East with St. John next season. Though he certainly has the quickness and athleticism to play the point, he’ll likely be playing as an off-guard next season. He isn’t a polished outside shooter, but he’s a dynamic scorer that can get in the paint effortlessly and draw a lot of contact. There was some talk of him being an early 2nd round pick if he declared for the 2011 draft, but if he proves he can play well this season on a bigger stage, it’s not unrealistic to project him as a first rounder.
http://www.nbadraft.net/2012-draft-sleepers-part-2 (http://www.nbadraft.net/2012-draft-sleepers-part-2)
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
Seeing 77 or 78 now.
Damn on what level of competition?
Weren't their two leagues in Philly this summer? The Sonny Hill League and the Chosen League or something?
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Must have been something in the air tonight.
Kevin Durant dropped a Rucker Park record 66 pts tonight supposedly.
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Damn on what level of competition?
I suspect it has to be better than when I had a triple double of 30-30-10 against the old white guys at the ymca on rec night :)
Any eligibility left? The Bayou Bull and the Huntington Hammer would make a formidable duo.
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If Lindsey can give us a fifth of that we'll really be on to something...
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
Seeing 77 or 78 now.
Damn on what level of competition?
I suspect it has to be better than when I had a triple double of 30-30-10 against the old white guys at the ymca on rec night :)
No thats impressive old white guys are the toughest competition they play so damn dirty ;)
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Someone tweeted that Nuri dropped 70 points tonight in a game.
What ? Holy Cr@p !!!
Seeing 77 or 78 now.
Damn on what level of competition?
I suspect it has to be better than when I had a triple double of 30-30-10 against the old white guys at the ymca on rec night :)
No thats impressive old white guys are the toughest competition they play so damn dirty ;)
They do. Freaking hackers
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Damn on what level of competition?
I suspect it has to be better than when I had a triple double of 30-30-10 against the old white guys at the ymca on rec night :)
Any eligibility left? The Bayou Bull and the Huntington Hammer would make a formidable duo.
Sadly I think my playing and betting in these hacker games has disqualified the huntington hammer. Plus the fact that I have lately been diagnosed with early onset of an arthritic knee stemming from dislocating it in a basketball game a long time ago.
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This stuff just adds to the Nuri mystique. No real game video on him but of course all the NBA talk and now he's dropping 70 (77? 78?) on people. Really can't wait to see the kid play...
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Maybe, this was the inspiration for Lindsey's play tonight....
I had someone tell me I fell off, oooh I needed that!
http://twitter.com/# (http://twitter.com/#)!/NurideenLindsey/status/98096602597703681
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Amir played in one Chosen League game and tweeted that the competition was awful and he wouldn't be going back. That caused a little controversy with some of the Chosen League people.
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Maybe, this was the inspiration for Lindsey's play tonight....
I had someone tell me I fell off, oooh I needed that!
http://twitter.com/# (http://twitter.com/#)!/NurideenLindsey/status/98096602597703681
thats from a drake song. hardy posted the same thing on fb a few days back.
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Nurideen just said on his Facebook page that he's playing in a Pro-Am game tonight in NYC with Kevin Durant.
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Nurideen just said on his Facebook page that he's playing in a Pro-Am game tonight in NYC with Kevin Durant.
Durant scores 66 last night
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Video-Kevin-Durant-goes-all-Kevin-Durant-on-Ruc?urn=nba-wp7074 (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ball_dont_lie/post/Video-Kevin-Durant-goes-all-Kevin-Durant-on-Ruc?urn=nba-wp7074)
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Burrell is on Durant's team according to Zags.
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Burrell is on Durant's team according to Zags.
No sign of Nuri. SJUHoopNut is there reporting.
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Nurideen Lindsey at SJU's camp today. Reporting to school. His twitter pic has him in front of his SJU locker as well. Guess he's qualified and ready to go it seems. Other recruits are done with summer session and most heading home for a week before heading back to SJU. Hopefully all finished up their classes at Rise without a hitch.
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Nurideen Lindsey at SJU's camp today. Reporting to school. His twitter pic has him in front of his SJU locker as well. Guess he's qualified and ready to go it seems. Other recruits are done with summer session and most heading home for a week before heading back to SJU. Hopefully all finished up their classes at Rise without a hitch.
Sounds good, MCN! Looking forward to everyone being eligible and ready to roll!
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Nurideen Lindsey at SJU's camp today. Reporting to school. His twitter pic has him in front of his SJU locker as well. Guess he's qualified and ready to go it seems. Other recruits are done with summer session and most heading home for a week before heading back to SJU. Hopefully all finished up their classes at Rise without a hitch.
Sounds good, MCN! Looking forward to everyone being eligible and ready to roll!
Like I said Mj, I'm assuming eligibility. Don't think he'd be heading to school and sitting in front of his locker if he was waiting to hear something or finish something.
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Nurideen Lindsey at SJU's camp today. Reporting to school. His twitter pic has him in front of his SJU locker as well. Guess he's qualified and ready to go it seems. Other recruits are done with summer session and most heading home for a week before heading back to SJU. Hopefully all finished up their classes at Rise without a hitch.
Sounds good, MCN! Looking forward to everyone being eligible and ready to roll!
Like I said Mj, I'm assuming eligibility. Don't think he'd be heading to school and sitting in front of his locker if he was waiting to hear something or finish something.
I agree, MCN. I was referring to the kids at Rise being eligible.
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Nurideen Lindsey at SJU's camp today. Reporting to school. His twitter pic has him in front of his SJU locker as well. Guess he's qualified and ready to go it seems. Other recruits are done with summer session and most heading home for a week before heading back to SJU. Hopefully all finished up their classes at Rise without a hitch.
Sounds good, MCN! Looking forward to everyone being eligible and ready to roll!
Like I said Mj, I'm assuming eligibility. Don't think he'd be heading to school and sitting in front of his locker if he was waiting to hear something or finish something.
I agree, MCN. I was referring to the kids at Rise being eligible.
Norvel said he'll be on campus on Sept. 1
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I was bored so I just checked out his Facebook wall and I have to say that looking at his posts Nuri seems like a real class act and will be a great representative of the school. Real impressive stuff
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I was bored so I just checked out his Facebook wall and I have to say that looking at his posts Nuri seems like a real class act and will be a great representative of the school. Real impressive stuff
He is a real humble young man and you can already see all the high school kids lokking up to him like a big brother
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pic of nuri and coach
http://lockerz.com/s/131983683 (http://lockerz.com/s/131983683)
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This is a little old but this guy seems to follow the pro-am leagues that Nuri plays in. He says he scored 62 in a pro am game a few weeks ago. Not much info on him over the summer so its good to see hes a point machine. I believe it was the Rankin Anderson League
lewis (black magic) lloyd - philly legend
former overbrook star nurideen lindsey dropped 62 points tonight in a pro am league!!
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Not much info about who was playing but I know they do get some pretty good pros in this league.
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there appears to be this mythology surrounding Nuri and his impending greatness. Has anyone seen him play or know someone who they respect that has witnessed him live? Just curious.
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I haven't seen him play, and there is really no video of him other than the work out video. All we have is the random write ups about him scoring a crap load of points in a tournament with some pro players that he has been playing in since 2008. I am crazy curious about this guy, and I cant wait to see if he is as advertised. I really think he will be.
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Is he as good as hardy?
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there appears to be this mythology surrounding Nuri and his impending greatness. Has anyone seen him play or know someone who they respect that has witnessed him live? Just curious.
Chad Ford.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog?name=nba_draft&id=6057038 (http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/blog?name=nba_draft&id=6057038)
THE SLEEPER
Nurideen Lindsey, G, Redlands Community College Cougars
Top 100 Rank: 79
Lindsey is part of Steve Lavin's elite St. John's recruiting class for the 2011-12 season. But a number of NBA scouts are wondering whether Lindsey, who's already 20, will ever make it to New York. A number of top scouts told me that they have Lindsey projected as a solid second-round pick should he declare for the draft. A few scouts have him in the first round.
Who is he? Lindsey is a super athletic, lightning-quick guard who draws comparisons by some scouts to a poor man's Iverson and Monta Ellis. Lindsey is an elite scorer who uses quickness and explosiveness to get to the basket. Lindsey averaged 38 ppg as a junior in high school, and at Redlands Community College he scored 48 points in his first game.
He dropped out of school his senior year -- ending a verbal commitment to La Salle and didn't play for the next two years until the death of his best friend and his younger brother in 2009 pushed him to decide to do something with his talents.
Lindsey is dominating at the community college level, but can he do the same thing in the NBA? Some scouts worry that he's undersized for his position, that he doesn't have a jump shot, that he hasn't played great competition for three years and that his off-court problems might scare teams away. But others say he's awesome: "I haven't seen a kid with his quickness and scoring ability in a while," one NBA scouts told ESPN.com. "It's not easy to gauge given the competition, but I know fast, and he's fast. And I know scorers, and he can score in any league."
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Nurideen "X-Factor" Lindsey. We simply don't know. JC All American and purported NBA pick out of JC that not many have seen. His numbers are fantastic as is his height and supposed athleticism. He can be the difference between a season that we struggle and one where we really make a run with our young talent. Kid has swagger and confidence though, which I like. This season is going to be the most exciting season I've been around for, because it is surrounded by intrigue and the unknown. More talent than ever and more question marks than ever. I'm hoping Nuri is that guy that everybody is sleeping on, yet is a killer on the court.
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He is definitely NOT super athletic...the comparisons to Ellis are joke IMO. I guess I can see very quick...there is just something he does that makes it so easy for him to get by his man...and honestly the kid I saw guarding him was a good defender. At least we can stop bearing about this one and done crap in a few months
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He is definitely NOT super athletic...the comparisons to Ellis are joke IMO. I guess I can see very quick...there is just something he does that makes it so easy for him to get by his man...and honestly the kid I saw guarding him was a good defender. At least we can stop bearing about this one and done crap in a few months
But we've barely seen Nuri play - just that one JUCO game. Scouts do seem to like him; could they be that far off? Are they working from rumors, or have they seen him play in competitive environments? How is it that a Philly city kid was recruited to LaSalle but now has fringe NBA talk around him?
I can't wait for these questions to be answered.
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He is definitely NOT super athletic...the comparisons to Ellis are joke IMO. I guess I can see very quick...there is just something he does that makes it so easy for him to get by his man...and honestly the kid I saw guarding him was a good defender. At least we can stop bearing about this one and done crap in a few months
But we've barely seen Nuri play - just that one JUCO game. Scouts do seem to like him; could they be that far off? Are they working from rumors, or have they seen him play in competitive environments? How is it that a Philly city kid was recruited to LaSalle but now has fringe NBA talk around him?
I can't wait for these questions to be answered.
Two games, but I get your point. Superior athleticism jumps out at you immediately. Garrett has it...Pointer has it...Sampson surely has it....and Pelle, for his position, has it. Nuri is not at that level athletically and doesn't have a lot of flash to his game--which I kind of like.
I think the talk from some of these guys is just based on wanting to find that diamond in the rough to point out a few years from now if it all works out and one that nobody will remember you touting if it doesn't. Win-Win. There is no way some of these guys have seen Nuri play anything in that little league in Oklahoma.
Listen, this kid can score that basketball, but a 6'3 combo without a jumpshot and a reputation for skating on defense is not exactly a hot commodity. Like you said, he played in Philly and committed to Lasalle. It's not like he played in North Dakota.
If this kid is going to make the NBA, which I do seriously doubt, he will need at least two years with the staff working on his weaknesses. Look at what they did with Dwight in one year.
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He is definitely NOT super athletic...the comparisons to Ellis are joke IMO. I guess I can see very quick...there is just something he does that makes it so easy for him to get by his man...and honestly the kid I saw guarding him was a good defender. At least we can stop bearing about this one and done crap in a few months
But we've barely seen Nuri play - just that one JUCO game. Scouts do seem to like him; could they be that far off? Are they working from rumors, or have they seen him play in competitive environments? How is it that a Philly city kid was recruited to LaSalle but now has fringe NBA talk around him?
I can't wait for these questions to be answered.
He answered the Lasalle thing in an interview. He said he had lots of high major offers and he did. He had somebody handling his recruitment, as well as some other highly ranked kid from Philly after his brother was killed. He said something to the effect that this handler just basically picked Lasalle for him. He then took time off instead. This is not a kid who was a Lasalle level recruit, rather who's recruitment was derailed by his brothers murder and disinterest in the process after that.
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All I know is that the staff was on him early. Chiles really likes something about the kid. Guess we have to trust that much. We also have guys like Greene who have the ability to take the reigns so I'm not worried. This is not the two Malik's we're choosing between.
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I was looking around to see who else was recruiting him and his final four when we were recruiting him were St. Johns, Kentucky, Auburn and Oklahoma State. That's not a bad final four since he was out of the recruiting scene for a couple of years. I also found an old snippet from 2007 that said that he had interest from Louisville, West Virginia, and Boston College at that time. So he always had big programs after him. The thing with him was he fell out of the scene after his brother died, and then his best friend shortly after. Luckily the staff kept in touch and were all over it when he start the recruitment process over again.
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Let's not forget too that he was on pace to set Philly HS scoring records. Wilt Chamberlain's nonetheless.
Yes, regional high school basketball could be rather easy for a high-D1 recruit, but we're all incredibly high on D'Angelo Harrison whom we watched clips of geting triple and quadruple-teamed WITHOUT the basketball in his local HS's games.
I watched those grainy clips of his CC's games and it was really hard to gauge anything of value from them.
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
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He could make the NBA, but he needs to play @ SJU for at least 2 years, maybe 3.
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
The guy was ranked by JUCO Central as the no. 2 JUCO player in the country and no. 1 guard. Not top 100 out of high school but serious ranking out of JUCO.
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Marillac doesn't like Nuri.
In other news the sky is blue.
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
Has Overbrook High slipped that badly in Philly? I mean, Walt Hazzard, Wayne Hightower, Mike Gale, Andre McCarter, Lewis Lloyd, Malik Rose, Wali Jones - none of them were 38 PPG scorers at the school....According to wiki, Wilt Chamberlain had held the record at 37.8 as a senior....
By the way, I think Marrilac needs a mindset adjustment. Under Norm and the others, yes. Averaging 15-17 for 3 years would be great but not necesarily cause any NBA ripples. But this ain't your Uncle Norm's St. Johns anymore. I guarantee you any player averaging 15-17 pts multiple years for Steve Lavin IS going to be going league.
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I guarantee you any player averaging 15-17 pts multiple years for Steve Lavin IS going to be going league.
Good point. With the way Lavin likes to spread it around, 15-17 ppg is like 20-22 ppg at other schools.
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Marillac doesn't like Nuri.
In other news the sky is blue.
Couldn't be further from the truth. Not sure why everyone thinks it is all or nothing with the NBA and or not liking a recruit. Bootsy is probably my favorite Johnny ever and if I saw him come aboard now I'd say the same thing...tweener too small to play the two and not a born point guard...average NBA athleticism...But should be a great college player. Jesus...is that such a bad thing?
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
I take your point about Marcus of course. And I'm not making any NBA predictions, but other journalists who are paid to do so did. But re the rankings who's to say what he might have been ranked had he not quit basketball his senior year in HS. As others stated he was getting high major looks as a junior but then gave it all up. Multiple high major looks usually impact rankings favorably. Giving up the game and not playing your senior year usually impacts rankings unfavorably. Sr class rankings are where it's really at and Nuri wasn't going to be ranked then so your point about the rankings isn't really all that strong. Lets just see how he does. My rationale for thinking more favorably about him is he'll be 20/21. With a team of 18-19 year olds it will be nice to have him and GG and Malik for adult supervision/leadership.
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Marillac doesn't like Nuri.
In other news the sky is blue.
Couldn't be further from the truth. Not sure why everyone thinks it is all or nothing with the NBA and or not liking a recruit. Bootsy is probably my favorite Johnny ever and if I saw him come aboard now I'd say the same thing...tweener too small to play the two and not a born point guard...average NBA athleticism...But should be a great college player. Jesus...is that such a bad thing?
Like yankcranker said- journalists and scouts who are paid to do what they do valued him as a possible NBA player. You are entitled to your opinion however when you line it up against Chad Ford it doesn't look so good. Plenty of Chad Ford projections as well as any HS ranking players have failed and not made it to the NBA, but averages prevail so when in doubt I will side with them.
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In other news the sky is blue.
Yeah, but only during the day. :)
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
Why would the staff recruit 6 top 100 kids, a borderline top 100 kid in Greene, and then this kid?
Maybe they have a pretty good idea that he's not being given the credit he deserves?
Mo Diakite and Willie Shaw were CNNsi top 50 players. Rankings don't guarantee squat.
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
Marillac, you're just as bad when it comes to giving overzealous analysis based on 10 second video clips. TJ I hadn't seen out of hs at all. I saw him for a few minutes in the gym at SJU where he was hitting lots of shots and seemed to move pretty well. I don't remember calling I'm the next dirk. I was excited to get s Lithuanian kid on the team because usually they can ball. Norm just managed to find one of the few Lithuanians that can't.
Trust me, I'm more discerning now, but Lavin hasn't given us much reason to doubt, don't you agree? At this point you're coming across as if you know better than Lavin and the staff as well as NBA scouts do. I'm not so sure that can be gleaned from a few clips. He may no be a 18pt 7 assist guy but I you're writing Nuri off prematurely based in yr "expertise".
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
Marillac, you're just as bad when it comes to giving overzealous analysis based on 10 second video clips. TJ I hadn't seen out of hs at all. I saw him for a few minutes in the gym at SJU where he was hitting lots of shots and seemed to move pretty well. I don't remember calling I'm the next dirk. I was excited to get s Lithuanian kid on the team because usually they can ball. Norm just managed to find one of the few Lithuanians that can't.
Trust me, I'm more discerning now, but Lavin hasn't given us much reason to doubt, don't you agree? At this point you're coming across as if you know better than Lavin and the staff as well as NBA scouts do. I'm not so sure that can be gleaned from a few clips. He may no be a 18pt 7 assist guy but I you're writing Nuri off prematurely based in yr "expertise".
Well, he did take verbals from Thomas and Meikle... :)
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Nuri is focused:
Nurideen Lindsey
I love my city, I just hate the way it is. Summer basketball is over for me. So to everyone who wanted to see me play, but never got the chance because of this non-sense going on out here, I apologize. St.Johns is where the focus is now, and ESPN is where you guys can see me. Hopefully next summer is alot different. In a good way. I would love to come back to MY city and play.
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This kid was never a top 100 recruit. Make all the excuses you want. D'Angelo is a top 50 recruit by just about every single recruiting service out there. Kids are missed all the time, but how does a kid scoring so many points get overlooked in a city as big as Philly? C'mon.
MCNPA, you are forever the optimist when it comes to STJ recruits and that is awesome, but I can't remember you ever not pimping out a recruit before they got to campus. Reading your writeups on TJ, you'd think we just landed the next Dirk.
This kid is a good get for us for sure, but the NBA is for the elite of the elite. Hatten didn't make it, Hardy didn't make it, Barkley didn't make it (long), but this kid will? Let's get real, people.
Who wouldn't sign up for him averaging 16-18 ppg the next three seasons? He could do that and never even get a sniff of the NBA.
Marillac, you're just as bad when it comes to giving overzealous analysis based on 10 second video clips. TJ I hadn't seen out of hs at all. I saw him for a few minutes in the gym at SJU where he was hitting lots of shots and seemed to move pretty well. I don't remember calling I'm the next dirk. I was excited to get s Lithuanian kid on the team because usually they can ball. Norm just managed to find one of the few Lithuanians that can't.
Trust me, I'm more discerning now, but Lavin hasn't given us much reason to doubt, don't you agree? At this point you're coming across as if you know better than Lavin and the staff as well as NBA scouts do. I'm not so sure that can be gleaned from a few clips. He may no be a 18pt 7 assist guy but I you're writing Nuri off prematurely based in yr "expertise".
Well, he did take verbals from Thomas and Meikle... :)
Thomas was a good commit. His loss. Meikle I still can't figure out what that was all about...
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Nuri is focused:
Nurideen Lindsey
I love my city, I just hate the way it is. Summer basketball is over for me. So to everyone who wanted to see me play, but never got the chance because of this non-sense going on out here, I apologize. St.Johns is where the focus is now, and ESPN is where you guys can see me. Hopefully next summer is alot different. In a good way. I would love to come back to MY city and play.
Wonder what he's talking about that went wrong with Summer ball.
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Nuri is focused:
Nurideen Lindsey
I love my city, I just hate the way it is. Summer basketball is over for me. So to everyone who wanted to see me play, but never got the chance because of this non-sense going on out here, I apologize. St.Johns is where the focus is now, and ESPN is where you guys can see me. Hopefully next summer is alot different. In a good way. I would love to come back to MY city and play.
Wonder what he's talking about that went wrong with Summer ball.
It kinda sounds like he's referring to the NBA, in reference to (next) summer ball. "MY city" sounds like he'd like to rep the Sixers.
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Nuri is focused:
Nurideen Lindsey
I love my city, I just hate the way it is. Summer basketball is over for me. So to everyone who wanted to see me play, but never got the chance because of this non-sense going on out here, I apologize. St.Johns is where the focus is now, and ESPN is where you guys can see me. Hopefully next summer is alot different. In a good way. I would love to come back to MY city and play.
Wonder what he's talking about that went wrong with Summer ball.
It kinda sounds like he's referring to the NBA, in reference to (next) summer ball. "MY city" sounds like he'd like to rep the Sixers.
I don't know. That seems a little reaching to me.
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He's referring to a shoot out in the playground. He says he's tired of violence.
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Can we compare Nuri to Hatten?
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Can we compare Nuri to Hatten?
I think so to an extent. The JC thing, similar build tho Nuri seems taller, prolific scoring. Nuri seems more athletic than Hatten. Did anyone see Hatten prior to him playing at STJ?
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Can we compare Nuri to Hatten?
Sure why not? The only difference is Hatten is a mere mortal.
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Can we compare Nuri to Hatten?
Sure why not? The only difference is a mere mortal.
Here we go.
Like I said in my post going into that season who saw Hatten play? All we knew was his JC accolades. As we know it turned out great. We actually know more about Nuri. Not saying oh yeah they are identical but take a step back and think about when Hatten came here.
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We could (and should) compare him to Hardy. Maybe Bootsy too. After all, Nuri might be a shooting guard who sometimes passes, not a point guard who often shoots. There's a lot we don't know.
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We could (and should) compare him to Hardy. Maybe Bootsy too. After all, Nuri might be a shooting guard who sometimes passes, not a point guard who often shoots. There's a lot we don't know.
Sure, let's compare a kid who doesn't even attempt three-pointers to two of the best shooters we've had in the last 15 years.
Some kid's just aren't susceptible to comparisons to our former players. Hatten for example was 6'1 and a frail 160, while Nuri is 6'3 and solid. Hatten was a freak of an athlete and Nuri might be a little above average. Hatten was flashy and needed to dominate the ball. Nuri can get his points in the flow of the game and doesn't need to dribble the air out of the ball. Also, Hatten was an INCREDIBLE rebouner for his size, and Nuri, even though two to three inches taller, seemed uninterested in crashing the boards or going for 50/50 bals.
The two similarities I saw with Nuri and Hardy were the way they got to the basket and how they can get their stuff as it comes to them without forcing it or dominating the ball. Nuri is a much better driver and Hardy is a much better shooter.
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We could (and should) compare him to Hardy. Maybe Bootsy too. After all, Nuri might be a shooting guard who sometimes passes, not a point guard who often shoots. There's a lot we don't know.
Sure, let's compare a kid who doesn't even attempt three-pointers to two of the best shooters we've had in the last 15 years.
Some kid's just aren't susceptible to comparisons to our former players. Hatten for example was 6'1 and a frail 160, while Nuri is 6'3 and solid. Hatten was a freak of an athlete and Nuri might be a little above average. Hatten was flashy and needed to dominate the ball. Nuri can get his points in the flow of the game and doesn't need to dribble the air out of the ball. Also, Hatten was an INCREDIBLE rebouner for his size, and Nuri, even though two to three inches taller, seemed uninterested in crashing the boards or going for 50/50 bals.
The two similarities I saw with Nuri and Hardy were the way they got to the basket and how they can get their stuff as it comes to them without forcing it or dominating the ball. Nuri is a much better driver and Hardy is a much better shooter.
Hatten was not a great shooter by any calculation. His shooting % numbers were avg at best. He was a volume shooter.
Terrific kid and nice player but don't overrate him either.
Nuri has a better skill set and will play with better players.
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We could (and should) compare him to Hardy. Maybe Bootsy too. After all, Nuri might be a shooting guard who sometimes passes, not a point guard who often shoots. There's a lot we don't know.
Sure, let's compare a kid who doesn't even attempt three-pointers to two of the best shooters we've had in the last 15 years.
Some kid's just aren't susceptible to comparisons to our former players. Hatten for example was 6'1 and a frail 160, while Nuri is 6'3 and solid. Hatten was a freak of an athlete and Nuri might be a little above average. Hatten was flashy and needed to dominate the ball. Nuri can get his points in the flow of the game and doesn't need to dribble the air out of the ball. Also, Hatten was an INCREDIBLE rebouner for his size, and Nuri, even though two to three inches taller, seemed uninterested in crashing the boards or going for 50/50 bals.
The two similarities I saw with Nuri and Hardy were the way they got to the basket and how they can get their stuff as it comes to them without forcing it or dominating the ball. Nuri is a much better driver and Hardy is a much better shooter.
Hatten was not a great shooter by any calculation. His shooting % numbers were avg at best. He was a volume shooter.
Terrific kid and nice player but don't overrate him either.
Nuri has a better skill set and will play with better players.
Show me where I said Hatten was even a good shooter? Let's not overrate Hatten but let's declare Nuri as having a better skillset [REDACTED FOR ANGER/ POSSIBLE OFFENSIVENESS] You guys are off your meds or something.
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Marillac/Fordham - have either of you seen Nuri Lindsey play a live game of real basketball... not a Pro Am game or all star game, a real game with real refs and kids that are actually trying on defense.?
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Marillac/Fordham - have either of you seen Nuri Lindsey play a live game of real basketball... not a Pro Am game or all star game, a real game with real refs and kids that are actually trying on defense.?
Yes. More importantly I know people who have seen Nuri and trust their opinion.
Guy is legit.
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Marillac/Fordham - have either of you seen Nuri Lindsey play a live game of real basketball... not a Pro Am game or all star game, a real game with real refs and kids that are actually trying on defense.?
Yes...two games. His shot is disgusting looking (only made eight treys all year), he didn't even pretend to try on defense (and that is not hyperbole, he stood up straight the whole game and his team looked infinitely better in their zone when he sat), he didn't go after rebounds or 50/50 balls, and he missed a ton of FT's and layups.
What he did well...he got pat his man at will in the half court and the kid was actually a legit defender and athlete, albeit like 5'9. He actually has a pretty looking midrange that you can tell he spends a lot of time getting it off exactly the same.
I think he'll be a good player and a starter, but it's insulting to say he'll be better than All-Americans like Hatten and Hardy when he never even played a second of real college basketball.
God forbid somene say that anything that's not gleaming about a St. John's recruit. All nine are going straigt to the NBA lottery.
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We could (and should) compare him to Hardy. Maybe Bootsy too. After all, Nuri might be a shooting guard who sometimes passes, not a point guard who often shoots. There's a lot we don't know.
Sure, let's compare a kid who doesn't even attempt three-pointers to two of the best shooters we've had in the last 15 years.
Some kid's just aren't susceptible to comparisons to our former players. Hatten for example was 6'1 and a frail 160, while Nuri is 6'3 and solid. Hatten was a freak of an athlete and Nuri might be a little above average. Hatten was flashy and needed to dominate the ball. Nuri can get his points in the flow of the game and doesn't need to dribble the air out of the ball. Also, Hatten was an INCREDIBLE rebouner for his size, and Nuri, even though two to three inches taller, seemed uninterested in crashing the boards or going for 50/50 bals.
The two similarities I saw with Nuri and Hardy were the way they got to the basket and how they can get their stuff as it comes to them without forcing it or dominating the ball. Nuri is a much better driver and Hardy is a much better shooter.
HEY, let's keep it civil.
My point wasn't that any of them are the same player as the other players. Each one is a bit different. If you can compare Nuri and Hatten, I don't see why not add in two other impact JUCO players. You may be right in saying those comparisons don't work, and I respect that. But let's be civil about it.
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I agree with you about his ability and numerous people I trust have told me he will be our best player next year.
I was just curious to know where you saw him..? He played his real games in Oklahoma, Missouri & Kansas last year.
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I hear that Nuri plays like Nuri.
Just sayin'.
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I agree with you about his ability and numerous people I trust have told me he will be our best player next year.
I was just curious to know where you saw him..? He played his real games in Oklahoma, Missouri & Kansas last year.
He had two playoff games on the internet. The competition was ugly.
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Games was on the web. Even caught one in kenya.
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I am incredibly impressed and I mean that very sincerely.
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I saw him in one game and felt his form is okay, but he long range shooting isn't his forte'. Maybe, to each his or her own, but I feel "disgusting" is an exaggeration. Lindsey's defense in this particular game was average, as he did show some form of hustle on a couple of plays. He showed some hustle by getting on the floor for a loose ball (he swiped the ball away and went after it before it went out of bounds).
He seems crafty around the rim and has good body control. He was slicing and dicing through the lane and hitting his layups this particular day. I'll agree with Marillac, in Lindsey has a good mid-range game. He did miss about 5 freebies (he was like 7-12 from the line), but he has a good release. I'm sure the staff will work with him there and inprove his numbers (I believe he was a 77% free throw shooter).
I'm not sure whether he'll be better than Hatten or Hardy, but to consider it "insulting" is a bit overboard. The tools certainly seem to be there. We'll get to see in due time.
Y'all haven't learned that Marillac is the Johnnies resident..... LOL
(http://www.seagullscalling.com/copper/albums/userpics/10001/mr_know-it-all.jpg)
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I saw him in one game and felt his form is okay, but he long range shooting isn't his forte'. Maybe, to each his or her own, but I feel "disgusting" is an exaggeration. Lindsey's defense in this particular game was average, as he did show some form of hustle on a couple of plays. He showed some hustle by getting on the floor for a loose ball (he swiped the ball away and went after it before it went out of bounds).
He seems crafty around the rim and has good body control. He was slicing and dicing through the lane and hitting his layups this particular day. I'll agree with Marillac, in Lindsey has a good mid-range game. He did miss about 5 freebies (he was like 7-12 from the line), but he has a good release. I'm sure the staff will work with him there and inprove his numbers (I believe he was a 77% free throw shooter).
I'm not sure whether he'll be better than Hatten or Hardy, but to consider it "insulting" is a bit overboard. The tools certainly seem to be there. We'll get to see in due time.
Y'all haven't learned that Marillac is the Johnnies resident..... LOL
(http://www.seagullscalling.com/copper/albums/userpics/10001/mr_know-it-all.jpg)
Hey wait.
Thats a picture of a Moose
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I saw him in one game and felt his form is okay, but he long range shooting isn't his forte'. Maybe, to each his or her own, but I feel "disgusting" is an exaggeration. Lindsey's defense in this particular game was average, as he did show some form of hustle on a couple of plays. He showed some hustle by getting on the floor for a loose ball (he swiped the ball away and went after it before it went out of bounds).
He seems crafty around the rim and has good body control. He was slicing and dicing through the lane and hitting his layups this particular day. I'll agree with Marillac, in Lindsey has a good mid-range game. He did miss about 5 freebies (he was like 7-12 from the line), but he has a good release. I'm sure the staff will work with him there and inprove his numbers (I believe he was a 77% free throw shooter).
I'm not sure whether he'll be better than Hatten or Hardy, but to consider it "insulting" is a bit overboard. The tools certainly seem to be there. We'll get to see in due time.
Y'all haven't learned that Marillac is the Johnnies resident..... LOL
(http://www.seagullscalling.com/copper/albums/userpics/10001/mr_know-it-all.jpg)
Hey wait.
Thats a picture of a Moose
Just act like Marillac and then this would be a good avatar for you. LOL
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For anyone interested....here are links to his games from the JC tourney
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817 (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817)
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC)
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For anyone interested....here are links to his games from the JC tourney
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817 (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817)
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC)
Thanks!
Nice refresher.
On another note Marillac just broke his computer screen :)
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I agree with Marillac. I am contacting all the NBA scouts I know to let them know that Lindsey is really not that good. They will be happy to know that they don't have to keep an eye on him anymore. ;)
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Yea, Hatten couldn't shoot. What kind of crazy talk is talk is that?
He had two of the best seasons this program has ever seen.
If Nuri is half as good as Hatten, he'll be one of the best players in the conference.
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Wow, quite a thread. The last couple days.
First I think Marillac was talking about Hardy and BOOTSY as the best shooters then went on to talk about Hatten.
Pete, Hatten was a SG who could pass as well. Unfortunately since his teams had no PG's he was forced into that role as well.
Poison, there's a big difference between being a scorer and being a shooter. Hatten was a scorer par excellence, a shooter not so much. He shot under 30% from 3 in his SJU career, only 40% overall. Still wouldn't trade him for anyone.
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video of nuri talking about his history. an inspirational story.
Nurideen Lindsey "Inspiration" Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSuKMAF9q0k#)
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video of nuri talking about his history. an inspirational story.
Nurideen Lindsey "Inspiration" Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSuKMAF9q0k#)
Thanks for finding that. Well spoken kid.
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video of nuri talking about his history. an inspirational story.
Nurideen Lindsey "Inspiration" Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSuKMAF9q0k#)
Thanks for finding that. Well spoken kid.
regardless of what happens on the court, i hope all the best for nuri. i know stith is the upperclassman, but nuri appears to be wise beyond his years. i can see him quickly turning into the spiritual, emotional leader on this team.
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video of nuri talking about his history. an inspirational story.
Nurideen Lindsey "Inspiration" Speech (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSuKMAF9q0k#)
Thanks for finding that. Well spoken kid.
regardless of what happens on the court, i hope all the best for nuri. i know stith is the upperclassman, but nuri appears to be wise beyond his years. i can see him quickly turning into the spiritual, emotional leader on this team.
And a lot of times, that is not measured in rankings - I love the intangibles Nuri brings to the table. I see Nuri, Dom, Moe and Gg having unique personal qualities to help gel the guys. I'm not slighting the other players, just that they stand out more to me.
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For anyone interested....here are links to his games from the JC tourney
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817 (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E23D7A817)
http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC (http://panhandle.ezstream.com/play/index.cfm?fuseaction=embstay&id=1E2449A7BC)
Seems he is really very quick and fast. Should have no problem penetrating on BE defenders. Also very athletic, second video showed him throw down an alley-oop dunk on a fast break. Also seems to be a good passer
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The Lord is good and He shall be praised.
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http://m.yahoo.com/w/sports/home/blogs/article?offset=0&urn=urn%3Anewsml%3Asports.yahoo%2Cyhoo%3A20050301%3Ancaab%2Carticle%2Cyhoo-ept_sports_ncaab_experts-wp4597%3A1&.ts=1315329893&.ysid=Yg6.41H83yAP7waabvObNg3D&.intl=US&.lang=en (http://m.yahoo.com/w/sports/home/blogs/article?offset=0&urn=urn%3Anewsml%3Asports.yahoo%2Cyhoo%3A20050301%3Ancaab%2Carticle%2Cyhoo-ept_sports_ncaab_experts-wp4597%3A1&.ts=1315329893&.ysid=Yg6.41H83yAP7waabvObNg3D&.intl=US&.lang=en)
St. John’s guard’s ‘Inspiration Speech’ is indeed inspirational
Jeff Eisenberg - September 6, 2011
As St. John's coach Steve Lavin ramped up his recruitment of Nurideen Lindsey last fall, the New York times published a poignant account of the Redlands Community College guard's trouble-filled path to major college basketball.
That story was well-reported and well-written, yet hearing Lindsey's tale in his own words may be even more powerful.
The above video is an "Inspiration Speech" that the Philadelphia native and St. John's signee apparently did for a speech class at Redlands in April. Lindsey describes why he was more committed to basketball than academics in high school, how the death of his best friend and younger brother caused him to drop out of school during his senior year and what eventually led him to rededicate himself in the classroom.
"I went from losing my little brother and best friend and feeling I would never play basketball again to being in the best position ever in my life from an athletic standpoint and academic standpoint," Lindsey said.
"I say all this to say that no matter what happens in life, no matter what people tell you you can't do, you can do it. If you have a dream, you have to protect it. A lot of times people who aren't doing anything themselves try to tell you you can't do it. As much as I went through, I realize where I am at this day is because I wanted this. If you want something, go get it."
Lindsey is one of nine newcomers on a St. John's team that returns only one scholarship player from last season and must replace 97.8 percent of its scoring. The 6-foot-3 guard who once threatened Wilt Chamberlain's scoring record at Overbrook High School will have three years of eligibility remaining and ample opportunity to play right away.
Considering all he's been through to get to St. John's, chances are it's an opportunity he'll cherish and won't let go to waste.
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I think this is last interview of the newcomers. Another great piece.
http://www.redstormsports.com/allaccess/?media=266442 (http://www.redstormsports.com/allaccess/?media=266442)
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/)
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/)
Obvious error in the Zags story - Nuri didn't play his senior year of high school. That 35.8 pt season was his Junior year, and the 23.5/5/5 JC season was after a two year layoff....
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/)
Obvious error in the Zags story - Nuri didn't play his senior year of high school. That 35.8 pt season was his Junior year, and the 23.5/5/5 JC season was after a two year layoff....
He said his three year career, never mentioned his senior year in hs.
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/)
Obvious error in the Zags story - Nuri didn't play his senior year of high school. That 35.8 pt season was his Junior year, and the 23.5/5/5 JC season was after a two year layoff....
He said his three year career, never mentioned his senior year in hs.
Zags edited the story - it originally read "playing as a senior in 2007-08"...it now reads "playing as a junior".
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http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/10/04/johnnies-need-big-year-from-lindsey/)
Obvious error in the Zags story - Nuri didn't play his senior year of high school. That 35.8 pt season was his Junior year, and the 23.5/5/5 JC season was after a two year layoff....
He said his three year career, never mentioned his senior year in hs.
Zags edited the story - it originally read "playing as a senior in 2007-08"...it now reads "playing as a junior".
Probably read your post. ;)
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Per Rumble in the Garden....
http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/10/12/2484249/baselines-what-to-expect-from-nurideen-lindsey#storyjump (http://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2011/10/12/2484249/baselines-what-to-expect-from-nurideen-lindsey#storyjump)
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Interesting article in ESPN Insider (pasted below). Nurideen at #3 is a little suprising. Hopefully, he lives up to the billing (of course, that means he's off to the NBA if he does, but I'll live with that risk).
The Big East may be a beast of a college basketball conference, but as far as NBA draft prospects go, it hasn't fared well the past few years.
Last season the Big East produced one lottery pick -- Kemba Walker -- and just two other first-rounders -- Providence's Marshon Brooks and Marquette's Jimmy Butler.
This year should be better. But after we get through UConn's players, the pickings start to get a little slim.
I spoke with a number of NBA scouts to get a take on five players they'll be scouting closely this season. Here's the breakdown:
1. Andre Drummond, F/C, Fr., UConn
Top 100 Rank: 3
We've written about Drummond ad nauseam over the past few months. Suffice it to say that on pure talent and physical abilities, he's as good as any prospect in the draft. Drummond has question marks about how seriously he takes the game. Luckily for him, head coach Jim Calhoun has a proven track record of getting the best out of his big men. If Drummond has a huge year, he could easily be the No. 1 pick.
2. Jeremy Lamb, G/F, So., UConn Top 100 Rank: 16
Lamb came out of nowhere to wow scouts toward the end of his freshman season. His length, defense and athleticism all have scouts drooling. But without Walker drawing all the attention, can he improve on his late-season high note?
The signs all suggest that he can. Lamb was the leading scorer for Team USA's under-19 squad this summer, and he actually has better low-post talent around him, which should take off some of the pressure. If he emerges as the leader of what looks to be a seriously stacked team, he'll go higher than we have him ranked right now.
3. Nurideen Lindsey, G, Fr., St. John's Top 100 Rank: 36
Lindsey might be the toughest player in college basketball to rank. A number of NBA scouts that I trust swear that he's a poor man's version of Allen Iverson or Monta Ellis -- a super quick scoring machine who can get to the basket at will. He dominated at Redlands Community College last season, averaging 22 ppg, 5 rpg and 5 apg. But can he do it in the Big East?
If Steve Lavin can harness the talent, Lindsey could really shoot up the rankings this season. If not, we might be looking at the second coming of Josh Selby.
4. Mouphtaou Yarou, F/C, Jr., Villanova Top 100 Rank: 38
Yarou was far from dominant as a freshman or a sophomore, but he possesses the size and strength to be an NBA big man down the road. He's a project on the offensive end of the floor and didn't do much to develop there as a sophomore. But he plays hard, crashes the offensive boards and has an NBA-ready body.
No one is projecting Yarou to be an NBA starter, let alone a superstar. But scouts believe that with Villanova's three guards no longer hogging the basketball, he can start to show his true potential and -- perhaps -- make the case that he's an NBA role player.
5. Wayne Blackshear, SG, Fr., Louisville Top 100 Rank: 53
Few freshmen in the country have a more NBA-ready profile than Blackshear. He's a power athlete who knows how to get to and finish at the basket. If Rick Pitino gives him minutes and if he can ever get his jump shot falling consistently, he's got the right tools to succeed in the NBA.
Others to watch: Khem Birch, F/C, Fr., Pittsburgh; Vander Blue, G, So., Marquette; Darius Johnson-Odom, G/F, Sr., Marquette; Rakeem Christmas, PF, Fr., Syracuse; Kris Joseph, F, Sr., Syracuse; DeAndre Daniels, F, Fr., UConn; Kevin Jones, F, Sr., West Virginia; Alex Oriakhi, F/C, Jr., UConn; Michael Carter-Williams, G, Fr., Syracuse; Fab Melo, C, So., Syracuse; Peyton Siva, PG, Jr., Louisville; Yancy Gates, PF, Sr., Cincinnati
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Interesting article in ESPN Insider (pasted below). Nurideen at #3 is a little suprising. Hopefully, he lives up to the billing (of course, that means he's off to the NBA if he does, but I'll live with that risk).
The Big East may be a beast of a college basketball conference, but as far as NBA draft prospects go, it hasn't fared well the past few years.
Last season the Big East produced one lottery pick -- Kemba Walker -- and just two other first-rounders -- Providence's Marshon Brooks and Marquette's Jimmy Butler.
This year should be better. But after we get through UConn's players, the pickings start to get a little slim.
I spoke with a number of NBA scouts to get a take on five players they'll be scouting closely this season. Here's the breakdown:
1. Andre Drummond, F/C, Fr., UConn
Top 100 Rank: 3
We've written about Drummond ad nauseam over the past few months. Suffice it to say that on pure talent and physical abilities, he's as good as any prospect in the draft. Drummond has question marks about how seriously he takes the game. Luckily for him, head coach Jim Calhoun has a proven track record of getting the best out of his big men. If Drummond has a huge year, he could easily be the No. 1 pick.
2. Jeremy Lamb, G/F, So., UConn Top 100 Rank: 16
Lamb came out of nowhere to wow scouts toward the end of his freshman season. His length, defense and athleticism all have scouts drooling. But without Walker drawing all the attention, can he improve on his late-season high note?
The signs all suggest that he can. Lamb was the leading scorer for Team USA's under-19 squad this summer, and he actually has better low-post talent around him, which should take off some of the pressure. If he emerges as the leader of what looks to be a seriously stacked team, he'll go higher than we have him ranked right now.
3. Nurideen Lindsey, G, Fr., St. John's Top 100 Rank: 36
Lindsey might be the toughest player in college basketball to rank. A number of NBA scouts that I trust swear that he's a poor man's version of Allen Iverson or Monta Ellis -- a super quick scoring machine who can get to the basket at will. He dominated at Redlands Community College last season, averaging 22 ppg, 5 rpg and 5 apg. But can he do it in the Big East?
If Steve Lavin can harness the talent, Lindsey could really shoot up the rankings this season. If not, we might be looking at the second coming of Josh Selby.
4. Mouphtaou Yarou, F/C, Jr., Villanova Top 100 Rank: 38
Yarou was far from dominant as a freshman or a sophomore, but he possesses the size and strength to be an NBA big man down the road. He's a project on the offensive end of the floor and didn't do much to develop there as a sophomore. But he plays hard, crashes the offensive boards and has an NBA-ready body.
No one is projecting Yarou to be an NBA starter, let alone a superstar. But scouts believe that with Villanova's three guards no longer hogging the basketball, he can start to show his true potential and -- perhaps -- make the case that he's an NBA role player.
5. Wayne Blackshear, SG, Fr., Louisville Top 100 Rank: 53
Few freshmen in the country have a more NBA-ready profile than Blackshear. He's a power athlete who knows how to get to and finish at the basket. If Rick Pitino gives him minutes and if he can ever get his jump shot falling consistently, he's got the right tools to succeed in the NBA.
Others to watch: Khem Birch, F/C, Fr., Pittsburgh; Vander Blue, G, So., Marquette; Darius Johnson-Odom, G/F, Sr., Marquette; Rakeem Christmas, PF, Fr., Syracuse; Kris Joseph, F, Sr., Syracuse; DeAndre Daniels, F, Fr., UConn; Kevin Jones, F, Sr., West Virginia; Alex Oriakhi, F/C, Jr., UConn; Michael Carter-Williams, G, Fr., Syracuse; Fab Melo, C, So., Syracuse; Peyton Siva, PG, Jr., Louisville; Yancy Gates, PF, Sr., Cincinnati
Calling Marillac in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1......
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
hows the next scottie reynolds doing?
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
Although, this is true.... What is the reason for this post? Oh! I think I already know. Because, you wanna prove to us that you're a....
(http://www.distinctiveleadership.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/know-it-all.jpg)
LOL
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It is early. Has a nice touch.. Just need to find his rhythm
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It is early. Has a nice touch.. Just need to find his rhythm
In 22 games last year he was 117 for 158 for a 74%. Expect numbers closer to that.
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It is early. Has a nice touch.. Just need to find his rhythm
In 22 games last year he was 117 for 158 for a 74%. Expect numbers closer to that.
That were layups against undersized and under-talented players. At this level you must have an outside shot which I am not sure he possesses. Have to agree with Maralac's assessment on this one.
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It is early. Has a nice touch.. Just need to find his rhythm
In 22 games last year he was 117 for 158 for a 74%. Expect numbers closer to that.
That were layups against undersized and under-talented players. At this level you must have an outside shot which I am not sure he possesses. Have to agree with Maralac's assessment on this one.
Im pretty sure he was referring to free throws. Which have nothing to do with competition.
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It is early. Has a nice touch.. Just need to find his rhythm
In 22 games last year he was 117 for 158 for a 74%. Expect numbers closer to that.
That were layups against undersized and under-talented players. At this level you must have an outside shot which I am not sure he possesses. Have to agree with Maralac's assessment on this one.
Im pretty sure he was referring to free throws. Which have nothing to do with competition.
Thank you.
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
hows the next scottie reynolds doing?
Uh, still waiting to play his first basketball GAME?
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
hows the next scottie reynolds doing?
Uh, still waiting to play his first basketball GAME?
If your referring to my post cr, Im not worried. I was talking about Deangelo who marallic has been raving about forever and now has had two poor shooting performances but doesnt say a word about it. Of course he brings nurideens stats up who has played better than deangelo.
Regardless im not worried about either of these two performances, theyll both be fine
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It is early. Has a nice touch.. Just need to find his rhythm
In 22 games last year he was 117 for 158 for a 74%. Expect numbers closer to that.
That were layups against undersized and under-talented players. At this level you must have an outside shot which I am not sure he possesses. Have to agree with Maralac's assessment on this one.
Im pretty sure he was referring to free throws. Which have nothing to do with competition.
But that 74% was made in JUCO rims. I'm sure D1 rims will give him a much harder time. :)
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Can't help to root even more.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/11/04/st-johns-lindsey-almost-quit-hoops-after-brothers-murder/ (http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/11/04/st-johns-lindsey-almost-quit-hoops-after-brothers-murder/)
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These guys are on our team so we don't need to post about them in the recruiting section anymore.
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These guys are on our team so we don't need to post about them in the recruiting section anymore.
That thought crossed my head but I known the site is very structured. Feel free to move it.
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
hows the next scottie reynolds doing?
Pretty good, Mase, 25 pts and 7 assists in his Big East debut!
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After 2-7 from the line today, he is shooting 22% from the ft line and is averaging 4.5 to's per game against competition lower than elite jucos.
hows the next scottie reynolds doing?
Pretty good, Mase, 25 pts and 7 assists in his Big East debut!
Haha braught this one up pretty late huh marillac? And for the record I never doubted harrison
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He will be choosing a school on Saturday
NurideenLindsey Nurideen Lindsey
To all my fans and supporters, I'll be making my decision this Saturday on where I decided to transfer too. Stay tuned.
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Drexel
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I heard Iona.
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Drexel
Bruiser's style doesn't seem to match up with Nuri at all....
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Rationale for waiver? Piece of work!
“@JonRothstein: Rider still awaiting word on waiver on fmr SJU G Nurideen Lindsey. Broncs hoping to get Lindsey eligible for all of 2012-13 season.”
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“@NurideenLindsey: Just got great news back from the NCAA. Got cleared to play right away!! Smh, been praying on this everynight. God is great. Turn up time!!”
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What a joke
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Curious to see the numbers he puts up. Not saying he will be a better basketball player than he was here but in the MAAC he should put up some pretty big numbers.
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My friend who is the sports editor of the Rider student newspaper said Nuri was kicked out of practice the other day for not wanting to run wind sprints at the end.
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My friend who is the sports editor of the Rider student newspaper said Nuri was kicked out of practice the other day for not wanting to run wind sprints at the end.
Probably was tired from chasing all the jumpers he clanged off the iron.
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My friend who is the sports editor of the Rider student newspaper said Nuri was kicked out of practice the other day for not wanting to run wind sprints at the end.
Over/Under anyone????
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If true, 'm betting he doesn't start the season. With the questions surrounding him, he must be on a short leash.
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Little wonder he didn't like Dunlap who ran what 100 miles once.
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My friend who is the sports editor of the Rider student newspaper said Nuri was kicked out of practice the other day for not wanting to run wind sprints at the end.
Over/Under anyone????
Dogging it is one thing, but if he flat-out told the coaches that he wasn't going to run and took a seat somewhere or walked out, I would have thrown him off the team immediately. He's a troubled guy, but it's time to grow up.
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Still averaging 2x the turnovers than assts
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Still averaging 2x the turnovers than assts
Yes, but he's shooting over 53% from the field, 40% on 3s (8-20), and 72% from the line (33 of 46).....
He put up 26 against South Carolina last week (9-15 from the floor, 1-2 from the arc, 7-9 from the line). Be interesting to see how OUR guards do on Thursday against the Gamecocks.....
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Have to give the kid credit as he must have worked on his jump shot because from what I saw of him last year I would have bet he couldn't make 8 of 20 3s in an empty gym if he stayed all day long let alone make them during games.
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http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/rider_not_the_storm_maNl6VjOTAGFARJmTqAyaP (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/rider_not_the_storm_maNl6VjOTAGFARJmTqAyaP)
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http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/rider_not_the_storm_maNl6VjOTAGFARJmTqAyaP (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/rider_not_the_storm_maNl6VjOTAGFARJmTqAyaP)
Red Storm head coach Steve Lavin’s absence as he recovered from prostate cancer surgery was also a factor, Lindsey said.
Amazed he continues to freely admit this.
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http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/rider_not_the_storm_maNl6VjOTAGFARJmTqAyaP (http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/rider_not_the_storm_maNl6VjOTAGFARJmTqAyaP)
Red Storm head coach Steve Lavin’s absence as he recovered from prostate cancer surgery was also a factor, Lindsey said.
Amazed he continues to freely admit this.
It's all about Lindsey. That's all that matters. Funny that he and his crew were so critical of Dunlap yet Dunlap was an impressive enough coach to be a head coach in the NBA. He talked a big game about being a leader and cared only about himself, I saw first hand what his teammates thought about him in Detroit.
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Per Goodman Lindsey leaving Rider heading overseas.
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2h
Josh Newman ? @Joshua_Newman
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