There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle

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There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« on: April 22, 2009, 02:43:16 PM »
There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle

Espn reported
CHESTER, Pa. -- A La Salle basketball recruit was arrested on felony drug charges after an undercover drug sting in his hometown near Philadelphia.

According to court documents, 19-year-old freshman Karon Burton was arrested after a foot chase with police Monday in Chester.

On Tuesday, Burton was arraigned on charges of felony drug dealing and resisting arrest, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He was released after posting $25,000 bail.

The 5-foot-9 guard is a former standout at Chester High School. He sat out the Explorers' 2008-2009 season for academic reasons.

According to the Inquirer, court records indicated that Burton also had two previous convictions -- one in 2006, when he was found guilty of disorderly conduct, and in 2007, when he pleaded guilty to disorderly contact.

La Salle coach John Giannini in a statement: "Having found nothing in his past that indicates he had been previously engaged in criminal activity, we find these allegations extremely upsetting. If the criminal charges prove to be true, such behavior violates all criteria for team membership."

Chester police said Burton threw two baggies containing marijuana onto the ground during the sting and had $1,030 cash on him.

Burton does not have a listed home number and it was not immediately clear if he had a lawyer.

Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 02:48:05 PM »
WOW, thug life at LaSalle? Stith should want to play in the Big East

Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 03:56:12 PM »
We were looking at Burton for a quick minute I think too. He was on Chester a big rival to Quincy Robert's high school.
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Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 03:59:58 PM »
We were looking at Burton for a quick minute I think too. He was on Chester a big rival to Quincy Robert's high school.
He had a major attitude problem.

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Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 04:46:18 PM »
What a dumb sh!t. Even worse, I wanted him here really badly.

Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 09:03:30 PM »
I think the better question is why St. John's is competing against LaSalle for a recruit.  I'm well aware how far the school has fallen, but seriously?  LaSalle?  Wow.

Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 09:21:41 PM »
la salle has a nice squad next year...they got a kid aaric murry, i saw him play in the summer at a camp. Jay wright and Bob Huggins had flew in to watch him play. they were recruiting him hard body but he ended up choosing la salle.
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Re: There is so possibility that Stith goes to LaSalle
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2009, 10:11:53 PM »
I think the better question is why St. John's is competing against LaSalle for a recruit.  I'm well aware how far the school has fallen, but seriously?  LaSalle?  Wow.

I don't really see it as being a "competition" for him but rather LaSalle happens to be interested in someone we're recruiting.
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