Lance Stephenson - SF - Abraham Lincoln HS - Brooklyn, NY

Post-Summer College Projections :

http://blog.northstarbball.com/2008/08/30/postsummer-college-projections.aspx

LANCE STEPHENSON, LINCOLN (NY)

Projection: Memphis

Second in Line: Kansas

Third in Line: St. John's



I really think that Memphis is the team to beat to land Lance Stephenson, but Kansas and St. John's certainly have a legitimate shot as well. Some schools that Lance is considering may be lukewarm on getting him, as there are some character concerns. Meanwhile, other schools such as Memphis, Kansas, St. John's, and USC may be more likely to put these aside. John Calipari has dealt with players such as Robert Dozier and Joey Dorsey quite well. Bill Self is bringing in Marcus and Markieff Morris this year who are by no means angels. St. John's has already started a New York City pipeline by hiring Kimani Young, formerly of the New Heights AAU program, and Oswald "Oz" Cross, formerly of the NY Panthers AAU program, and by getting a commitment from Omari Lawrence. I think that Memphis, Kansas, St. John's, and USC are the four teams with the best shots and landing "Born Ready," in that order.

I am hearing STRONG statements from people stating that Lance will commit to SJU

I am hearing STRONG statements from people stating that Lance will commit to SJU

Reliable people?

At this point its all hearsay and buzz I wouldn't hold too much stock in this but its encouraging that people are thinking and talking about it.

i'm honestly not THAT shocked.  i've said forever we are the perfect place for him to play and since he's so close to his family, he'll want to stay close. 

i hope lance commits before anyone else, if he wants to come here we take him. period. 

We will get Stephenson and Parrom. Eat crow Norm haters

We will get Stephenson and Parrom. Eat crow Norm haters

Don't jinx things - your last big prediction was us getting Syl. 

fellas relax I say y'all have about a 45% of getting him

who's got the other 55%?

a combination of europe, kansas or usc?

u right I take that back 21%

Quote from: Marco Baldi on September 06, 2008, 06:34:13 PM

We will get Stephenson and Parrom. Eat crow Norm haters

Don't jinx things - your last big prediction was us getting Syl. 

Yea so Im due to be right. Anyways Syl led his team with 5 pts in a loss to a Canadian team last weekend.

Quote from: mkras99 on September 06, 2008, 08:25:37 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on September 06, 2008, 06:34:13 PM

We will get Stephenson and Parrom. Eat crow Norm haters

Don't jinx things - your last big prediction was us getting Syl. 

Yea so Im due to be right. Anyways Syl led his team with 5 pts in a loss to a Canadian team last weekend.

Just don't jinx things.  Let it happen, then boast.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on September 06, 2008, 08:37:01 PM

Quote from: mkras99 on September 06, 2008, 08:25:37 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on September 06, 2008, 06:34:13 PM

We will get Stephenson and Parrom. Eat crow Norm haters

Don't jinx things - your last big prediction was us getting Syl. 

Yea so Im due to be right. Anyways Syl led his team with 5 pts in a loss to a Canadian team last weekend.

Just don't jinx things.  Let it happen, then boast.

What fun is that?

u right I take that back 21%

haha im not quite understanding your mathematical breakdown here KOB. anyway, it is hearsay but it is the buzz going around right now.

Quote from: mkras99 on September 06, 2008, 08:25:37 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on September 06, 2008, 06:34:13 PM

We will get Stephenson and Parrom. Eat crow Norm haters

Don't jinx things - your last big prediction was us getting Syl. 

Yea so Im due to be right. Anyways Syl led his team with 5 pts in a loss to a Canadian team last weekend.

Yes they lost to McGill University last Sunday morning but the day before he had 16 points and 10 boards in his collegiate debut in a 15 point win over Concordia University last Saturday afternoon. 

i think that if lance decides to come that in the long run we are gonne wish we got parrom instead

i think that if lance decides to come that in the long run we are gonne wish we got parrom instead

The grass is always greener on the other side isn't it?

Guys Lance could take a full page ad out in the NY DAILY NEW, NY POST and NEWDAYS declaring his intention to attend St. John's...   tons and tons of VERY loyal fans would be thrilled...

BUT HE STILL HAS TO GET ELIGIBLE AND MAKE IT THROUGH THE CLEARINGHOUSE...   

Guys Lance could take a full page ad out in the NY DAILY NEW, NY POST and NEWDAYS declaring his intention to attend St. John's...   tons and tons of VERY loyal fans would be thrilled...

BUT HE STILL HAS TO GET ELIGIBLE AND MAKE IT THROUGH THE CLEARINGHOUSE...  

You don't usually mince words.
Just how bad are LS's "academics?"

Quote from: pmg911 on September 07, 2008, 03:37:11 PM

Guys Lance could take a full page ad out in the NY DAILY NEW, NY POST and NEWDAYS declaring his intention to attend St. John's...   tons and tons of VERY loyal fans would be thrilled...

BUT HE STILL HAS TO GET ELIGIBLE AND MAKE IT THROUGH THE CLEARINGHOUSE...  

You don't usually mince words.
Just how bad are LS's "academics?"

I have said for a long long time that Lance might come here..    people can say anything they want..   his Father has a massive amount of influence with the kid and his Father doesn't want him to far away...

Lance's grades might keep him eligible to play in the PSAL but as of right now he sure isn't getting through the clearinghouse..   and if he got the score he needed on the SAT/ACT last Spring on his first try. .  you would have heard about it...