Jermaine Lawrence - PF - Cincinnati Transfer - Bayside, NY

Quote from: boo3 on May 13, 2014, 05:01:13 PM

Watch out for Iona.  ( hurts me to say it)

If he can play right away due to family illness, there is 0 % chance he chooses Iona or Manhattan. It wouldnt make sense. There isnt any other reason a 5 star top 30 guy chooses that level.

maybe it's another factor. If he like Big ugly girls then Iona might be a lock

The problem with Iona or Manhattan is that he can put up sick numbers and they get discounted at the next level because of the level of comp.  But if Mas or Cluess don't care about the whole handler issue everyone talks about, and he wants to be home, then who knows.

@NYPost_Brazille: Cincinnati transfer Jermaine Lawrence of Queens will visit Hofstra Wednesday, per source. Assistant Speedy Claxton reached out today.

Quote from: ras on May 13, 2014, 06:19:36 PM

The thing I always wondered about in 13 was we had 0 scholis. Garrett left the team to make room for Jorden. If Lawrence would have popped for us then where was the extra scholi coming from? We don't have that problem now we have plenty. I can't understand why a 5 star recruit would want to play for a mid major. I think we get him.c

Lawrence popped in the Fall of 2012.  By the time Jordan committed in the spring of 2013 Lawrence was long gone.

Was closer to March when he commited to cincy

Baldi stop trolling....there I said it.

Everyone else stop feeding the troll

Quote from: fordham96 on May 13, 2014, 06:24:59 PM

Quote from: ras on May 13, 2014, 06:19:36 PM

The thing I always wondered about in 13 was we had 0 scholis. Garrett left the team to make room for Jorden. If Lawrence would have popped for us then where was the extra scholi coming from? We don't have that problem now we have plenty. I can't understand why a 5 star recruit would want to play for a mid major. I think we get him.c

Lawrence popped in the Fall of 2012.  By the time Jordan committed in the spring of 2013 Lawrence was long gone.

Was closer to March when he commited to cincy

Stand corrected it was February.

Insiders, any idea of when he's going to be on campus?

While with Naclerio, I used to see Jermaine in Carnesecca more than most season ticket holders.

If we can pair him with Dom, we'd be 2 deep at every position. Much like last year, only this year's team will have a greater sense of passion, tenacity, and urgency. Especially out the gate, I wouldn't expect any Bucknell or Monmouth nail biters with this roster.

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on May 13, 2014, 09:39:40 PM

Quote from: fordham96 on May 13, 2014, 06:24:59 PM

Quote from: ras on May 13, 2014, 06:19:36 PM

The thing I always wondered about in 13 was we had 0 scholis. Garrett left the team to make room for Jorden. If Lawrence would have popped for us then where was the extra scholi coming from? We don't have that problem now we have plenty. I can't understand why a 5 star recruit would want to play for a mid major. I think we get him.c

Lawrence popped in the Fall of 2012.  By the time Jordan committed in the spring of 2013 Lawrence was long gone.

Was closer to March when he commited to cincy

Stand corrected it was February.

. I was wandering if Lavin knew he had Jorden locked up and the scholi situation caused us to back off. Nevertheless, I think he becomes a Johnny.

Insiders, any idea of when he's going to be on campus?

While with Naclerio, I used to see Jermaine in Carnesecca more than most season ticket holders.

If we can pair him with Dom, we'd be 2 deep at every position. Much like last year, only this year's team will have a greater sense of passion, tenacity, and urgency. Especially out the gate, I wouldn't expect any Bucknell or Monmouth nail biters with this roster.

Rawdognyc on sju said a family member told him it's sju and should be done within 2 weeks. Let's hope he is right.

He's visiting Hofstra? Maybe he's a lot closer to the 2 point per game guy we saw last year than the top 25 kid out of Cardozo?
Not everyone can be Duane Causewell.

He's visiting Hofstra? Maybe he's a lot closer to the 2 point per game guy we saw last year than the top 25 kid out of Cardozo?
Not everyone can be Duane Causewell.

Lawrence IMO is not a power player, but may get stronger. He wants to play SF. If you recall, in his last AAU season, he was taking a ton of threes. Not saying too much of that is a good thing, but having a decent shooter at small forward with his length is potentially a positive. He just needs to get more aggressive, stronger & work hard.

I personally believe his advisor will take her time & visit some local schools over next few weeks. She seems to be a control freak & enjoys spotlight.  At the end of the day I think we  obviously offer much better exposure for JL, but expect her to leverage situation for maximum benefit. The advisor will be a pain to deal with in all probability, but I would still gladly take JL.

Btw, Lavin's positive relationship with the Lawrence family can't hurt either.

Maven not a huge fan of the handler either..

Adam Zagoria ‏@AdamZagoria  55m
Jermaine Lawrence to Receive Release from Cincinnati http://zagsblog.com/articles/jermaine-lawrence-to-receive-release-from-cincinnati/ …

 Sammy Albano ‏@SammyAlbano Protected Tweets  36m
@AdamZagoria -@mainestory   should receive release from his #kissofdeath, round in the middle lady, novice handler #VanessaHar-grave,erHargrove

Anyone know how this woman has such an influence over him - appears to be stronger than the kids family

Quote from: paultzman on May 13, 2014, 06:38:26 PM

Moose just pointed out to me that Claxton  at Hofstra is a "Special Assistant" not an AC. Thus he should not be reaching out to anyone. Probably bad info.  Still feeling good about getting JL.

I think Speedy probably has been at least temporarily "deputized" as a full time assistant considering Hofstra currently only has 2 full time assistants because they never replaced Kyle Neptune who left for Villanova shortly after following Mihalich from Niagara to Hofstra.

That is my guess.  It is a common practice for recruiting purposes IF you are missing a "full time" assistant.

Can you do that anymore..?

I know you now have to take a "recruiting test" from the NCAA to go out on the road. It's is nothing super difficult but you still have to go through some training and pass the exam.

Quote from: fordham96 on May 13, 2014, 07:13:22 PM

Quote from: paultzman on May 13, 2014, 06:38:26 PM

Moose just pointed out to me that Claxton  at Hofstra is a "Special Assistant" not an AC. Thus he should not be reaching out to anyone. Probably bad info.  Still feeling good about getting JL.

I think Speedy probably has been at least temporarily "deputized" as a full time assistant considering Hofstra currently only has 2 full time assistants because they never replaced Kyle Neptune who left for Villanova shortly after following Mihalich from Niagara to Hofstra.

That is my guess.  It is a common practice for recruiting purposes IF you are missing a "full time" assistant.

Can you do that anymore..?

I know you now have to take a "recruiting test" from the NCAA to go out on the road. It's is nothing super difficult but you still have to go through some training and pass the exam.

It’s a compliance test.  Again you can only do it as a “replacement.”

As far as I know they can do it.

Also perhaps Speedy is the 3rd full assistant they just have not formally announced it and updated the website.

That could be the case as well.

Quote from: pmg911 on May 14, 2014, 10:28:48 AM

Quote from: fordham96 on May 13, 2014, 07:13:22 PM

Quote from: paultzman on May 13, 2014, 06:38:26 PM

Moose just pointed out to me that Claxton  at Hofstra is a "Special Assistant" not an AC. Thus he should not be reaching out to anyone. Probably bad info.  Still feeling good about getting JL.

I think Speedy probably has been at least temporarily "deputized" as a full time assistant considering Hofstra currently only has 2 full time assistants because they never replaced Kyle Neptune who left for Villanova shortly after following Mihalich from Niagara to Hofstra.

That is my guess.  It is a common practice for recruiting purposes IF you are missing a "full time" assistant.

Can you do that anymore..?

I know you now have to take a "recruiting test" from the NCAA to go out on the road. It's is nothing super difficult but you still have to go through some training and pass the exam.

It’s a compliance test.  Again you can only do it as a “replacement.”

As far as I know they can do it.

Also perhaps Speedy is the 3rd full assistant they just have not formally announced it and updated the website.

That could be the case as well.

Lets not forget Wrobel was out on the road two summers ago after Dunlap left

Quote from: fordham96 on May 14, 2014, 10:42:44 AM

Quote from: pmg911 on May 14, 2014, 10:28:48 AM

Quote from: fordham96 on May 13, 2014, 07:13:22 PM

Quote from: paultzman on May 13, 2014, 06:38:26 PM

Moose just pointed out to me that Claxton  at Hofstra is a "Special Assistant" not an AC. Thus he should not be reaching out to anyone. Probably bad info.  Still feeling good about getting JL.

I think Speedy probably has been at least temporarily "deputized" as a full time assistant considering Hofstra currently only has 2 full time assistants because they never replaced Kyle Neptune who left for Villanova shortly after following Mihalich from Niagara to Hofstra.

That is my guess.  It is a common practice for recruiting purposes IF you are missing a "full time" assistant.

Can you do that anymore..?

I know you now have to take a "recruiting test" from the NCAA to go out on the road. It's is nothing super difficult but you still have to go through some training and pass the exam.

It’s a compliance test.  Again you can only do it as a “replacement.”

As far as I know they can do it.

Also perhaps Speedy is the 3rd full assistant they just have not formally announced it and updated the website.

That could be the case as well.

Lets not forget Wrobel was out on the road two summers ago after Dunlap left

Correct and Boeheim two years ago decided to not go out for the July period.  So he made his DOBO a temporary 4th assistant.

If Lawrence were to sign with SJU, and I realize that isn't an absolute given yet, but if he did, what do you think the starting lineup would look like?

Jordan, Harrison, Lawrence, Thomas, Obekpa ?     
 I think that would be my choice.  But I never underestimate Lav's love for Phil.   Plus, if Christian Jones is as ready to breakout as some think, then I could see him finding a way into the starting lineup as well.

If Lawrence were to sign with SJU, and I realize that isn't an absolute given yet, but if he did, what do you think the starting lineup would look like?

Jordan, Harrison, Lawrence, Thomas, Obekpa ?     
 I think that would be my choice.  But I never underestimate Lav's love for Phil.   Plus, if Christian Jones is as ready to breakout as some think, then I could see him finding a way into the starting lineup as well.

I'm not sure he would start ahead of dom. I think it comes down who wins the battle at practice.

If Lawrence were to sign with SJU, and I realize that isn't an absolute given yet, but if he did, what do you think the starting lineup would look like?

Jordan, Harrison, Lawrence, Thomas, Obekpa ?     
 I think that would be my choice.  But I never underestimate Lav's love for Phil.   Plus, if Christian Jones is as ready to breakout as some think, then I could see him finding a way into the starting lineup as well.

You’re assuming he is going to get the waiver.  Never assume.