Jermaine Lawrence - PF - Cincinnati Transfer - Bayside, NY

I hope we sign Jermaine tomorrow, but am I the only one who is a little worried about this guy's wrist?

It's his shooting hand and he's pretty much been out of action since June.   ... It's January now.   
I really do hope all is well with him, and he shows in a few weeks that he's made a full recovery.   But I'd be lying if I didn't say it raised some flags in my mind.

You are kidding right?

I hope we sign Jermaine tomorrow, but am I the only one who is a little worried about this guy's wrist?

It's his shooting hand and he's pretty much been out of action since June.   ... It's January now.   
I really do hope all is well with him, and he shows in a few weeks that he's made a full recovery.   But I'd be lying if I didn't say it raised some flags in my mind.

Well he has plenty of time to recover. I'm not too worried about it.

Saw this, but obviously  don't subscribe. Note in comments section some reference to positive statement by Jermaine about SJU. (Also the usual $ inference by Cincy zealot)

“@BearcatLair: Jermaine Lawrence Recaps Cincinnati Visit http://t.co/41QwCP9s via @247Sports”

Saw this, but obviously  don't subscribe. Note in comments section some reference to positive statement by Jermaine about SJU. (Also the usual $ inference by Cincy zealot)

“@BearcatLair: Jermaine Lawrence Recaps Cincinnati Visit http://t.co/41QwCP9s via @247Sports”

Last line:

“It's tough for me because St John's is basically my home town,” Lawrence said. “With the three schools I have the decision is going to be tough. I'm just looking forward to the upcoming St John's visit.”

Will read now and tell you if anything interesting is on it other then that.

On Cincinnati: Everything went "nice," liked the love from the fans.  Coach Savino (UC assistant?) has been recruiting him since sophomore year and has done a good job. Thinks its good that other NYC guys are comfortable at UC. Sees familiarity with them since theyre from NYC also. Prefers to play the three (SF). Says that they have Titus Rubles who does similar things to him and he can see the fit.

This is from a UC reporter so you expect pro-UC comments, but that last line he added there is very good.

Quote from: paultzman on December 27, 2012, 05:41:55 PM

Saw this, but obviously  don't subscribe. Note in comments section some reference to positive statement by Jermaine about SJU. (Also the usual $ inference by Cincy zealot)

“@BearcatLair: Jermaine Lawrence Recaps Cincinnati Visit http://t.co/41QwCP9s via @247Sports”

Last line:

“It's tough for me because St John's is basically my home town,” Lawrence said. “With the three schools I have the decision is going to be tough. I'm just looking forward to the upcoming St John's visit.”

Will read now and tell you if anything interesting is on it other then that.

Sounds like he wants to go to St. John's, but might need a last bit of convincing. Very happy that Lavin has the last visit with him.

On Cincinnati: Everything went "nice," liked the love from the fans.  Coach Savino (UC assistant?) has been recruiting him since sophomore year and has done a good job. Thinks its good that other NYC guys are comfortable at UC. Sees familiarity with them since theyre from NYC also. Prefers to play the three (SF). Says that they have Titus Rubles who does similar things to him and he can see the fit.

This is from a UC reporter so you expect pro-UC comments, but that last line he added there is very good.

Thx STH!

Quote from: Save The Hero on December 27, 2012, 06:26:01 PM

On Cincinnati: Everything went "nice," liked the love from the fans.  Coach Savino (UC assistant?) has been recruiting him since sophomore year and has done a good job. Thinks its good that other NYC guys are comfortable at UC. Sees familiarity with them since theyre from NYC also. Prefers to play the three (SF). Says that they have Titus Rubles who does similar things to him and he can see the fit.

This is from a UC reporter so you expect pro-UC comments, but that last line he added there is very good.

Thx STH!

NP guys. I have 29 more free trial days left now. 

This would be a GIGANTIC get. Do we know when he's visiting? Personally hoping it's for the Rutgers game even though there may be about 20 people at the Garden.

Georgetown comes to the garden for a 11 am start on January 12. Maybe then. I hope we get this kid. Harkless..Sampson..lawerence

Georgetown comes to the garden for a 11 am start on January 12. Maybe then. I hope we get this kid. Harkless..Sampson..lawerence

Oh goodie.  Anyone want to guess attendance for a goddamn 11am start?

I hope we sign Jermaine tomorrow, but am I the only one who is a little worried about this guy's wrist?

It's his shooting hand and he's pretty much been out of action since June.   ... It's January now.   
I really do hope all is well with him, and he shows in a few weeks that he's made a full recovery.   But I'd be lying if I didn't say it raised some flags in my mind. 

Inaccurate. He broke his wrist in Oct.

Quote from: Amaseinyourface2 on December 27, 2012, 08:34:58 PM

Georgetown comes to the garden for a 11 am start on January 12. Maybe then. I hope we get this kid. Harkless..Sampson..lawerence

Oh goodie.  Anyone want to guess attendance for a goddamn 11am start?

I try to take the train down for one garden game a year. Surprisingly an 11 am start is easier than a noon start due to train times.

7500 realistically. 10000+ hopefully

Quote from: desco80 on December 27, 2012, 02:37:51 PM

I hope we sign Jermaine tomorrow, but am I the only one who is a little worried about this guy's wrist?

It's his shooting hand and he's pretty much been out of action since June.   ... It's January now.   
I really do hope all is well with him, and he shows in a few weeks that he's made a full recovery.   But I'd be lying if I didn't say it raised some flags in my mind. 

Inaccurate. He broke his wrist in Oct.

Wasn't he out over the summer?  I thought it was his wrist

His comments are very promising.  Would be a great get, especially if we can keep Jakarr here another year.  He and Lawrence could be dominant up front with Obekpa.

Jermaine Lawrence Top 20 Senior - Syracuse, UNLV, St Johns or Cincinnati

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He sure would be an upgrade at that 3 spot. From highlights he looks somewhere between Moe and Jakarr.

Lav is a great recruiter he just has to make better choices with bringing guys in, I know his back was against the wall these last two classes but a mid major guard with a handle woulda helped right now, or mid level post player for that matter. He's aiming in the right direction with carrington and rysheed can only be optimistic for the future, just hope lavins gab will be able to sway the talent regardless of the product on the court. Not sure max hooper is the savior for next year...

Quote from: desco80 on December 27, 2012, 02:37:51 PM

I hope we sign Jermaine tomorrow, but am I the only one who is a little worried about this guy's wrist?

It's his shooting hand and he's pretty much been out of action since June.   ... It's January now.   
I really do hope all is well with him, and he shows in a few weeks that he's made a full recovery.   But I'd be lying if I didn't say it raised some flags in my mind. 

Inaccurate. He broke his wrist in Oct.

It's not?   
I'm not at these events like you are Dave, but all the reports said he had a bad wrist as far back as the NBAPA Top 100 Camp... that was what?  June?  He played a little bit through pain.
But then he said himself in September that it never healed and they were going to see a specialist - and then had surgery on the ligaments in his wrist in October.
Am I missing something? 

Not sure why you felt the need to say something, unless you know something that hasn't been reported.   But what I said are just the facts.     

I'm no workout expert (calling Marillac) but in that last video at the 1 minute mark the wrist exercises with the mini kettlebell's don't look too good for your wrist.

I'm no workout expert (calling Marillac) but in that last video at the 1 minute mark the wrist exercises with the mini kettlebell's don't look too good for your wrist.

I use kettle bells and his form isn't bad with them.  Doesn't look like he'll hurt his wrist with that form, and that weight.  Those kettle bells are quite small and not likely to do more than bump your wrist.  I usually use 55lb kettlebell and you can really eff yourself up in numerous ways if you don't use em right.  Kettlebells take lots of practice to learn to use properly, especially with any real weight.  Dare I say though, with the weight he's using he'd probably be better off just using dumbells for clean and presses etc.  Fwiw, rehabbing the wrist rarely is using any weight at all.  Mostly grip work, bands etc.