Jermaine Lawrence - PF - Cincinnati Transfer - Bayside, NY

Quote from: kob24 on January 21, 2013, 07:05:44 PM

This is a joke

After reading posts from others I think I know what you mean now.

I have heard that certain people around Jermaine don't want him to play this year at this point for fear that is ranking may slip.

If he doesn't play I think his ranking slips, others will impress and move up.

Thought part of the job description was coaching the present team AND recruiting for the future but who knows maybe it is impossible to do both so we will just stick with the guys we have and when their eligibility runs out we will just terminate the men's basketball program. OR NOT!

Exactly right! 
Linda/RF. how does continuing to recruit Jermaine "take away" from our current team in any way?   It doesn't.   You play tomorrow's game and plan for next year all at the same time.   I'm unaware of any jobs were you only have to worry about the present. 


I mentioned a few weeks ago I thought it was a little disconcerting that Jermaine hasn't played in so long.   But we don't know what his Drs are telling him.
We need to trust coach Lavin and coach Chiles on this one.  They know what to look for, and the questions to ask. 

As an aside though, Cincy still worries me a lot.  I know '79 said it was a done deal- but ...

Quote from: Celtics11 on January 21, 2013, 11:57:15 PM

Thought part of the job description was coaching the present team AND recruiting for the future but who knows maybe it is impossible to do both so we will just stick with the guys we have and when their eligibility runs out we will just terminate the men's basketball program. OR NOT!

Exactly right! 
Linda/RF. how does continuing to recruit Jermaine "take away" from our current team in any way?   It doesn't.   You play tomorrow's game and plan for next year all at the same time.   I'm unaware of any jobs were you only have to worry about the present. 


I mentioned a few weeks ago I thought it was a little disconcerting that Jermaine hasn't played in so long.   But we don't know what his Drs are telling him.
We need to trust coach Lavin and coach Chiles on this one.  They know what to look for, and the questions to ask. 

As an aside though, Cincy still worries me a lot.  I know '79 said it was a done deal- but ...

Agree on Cincy. Questionable nature of his "handlers" keeps me concerned. Hopefully family opinion prevails.

Quote from: desco80 on January 22, 2013, 10:43:59 AM

Quote from: Celtics11 on January 21, 2013, 11:57:15 PM

Thought part of the job description was coaching the present team AND recruiting for the future but who knows maybe it is impossible to do both so we will just stick with the guys we have and when their eligibility runs out we will just terminate the men's basketball program. OR NOT!

Exactly right! 
Linda/RF. how does continuing to recruit Jermaine "take away" from our current team in any way?   It doesn't.   You play tomorrow's game and plan for next year all at the same time.   I'm unaware of any jobs were you only have to worry about the present. 


I mentioned a few weeks ago I thought it was a little disconcerting that Jermaine hasn't played in so long.   But we don't know what his Drs are telling him.
We need to trust coach Lavin and coach Chiles on this one.  They know what to look for, and the questions to ask. 

As an aside though, Cincy still worries me a lot.  I know '79 said it was a done deal- but ...

Agree on Cincy. Questionable nature of his "handlers" keeps me concerned. Hopefully family opinion prevails.

How does the family not have power over the handler?

Quote from: paultzman on January 22, 2013, 10:49:51 AM

Quote from: desco80 on January 22, 2013, 10:43:59 AM

Quote from: Celtics11 on January 21, 2013, 11:57:15 PM

Thought part of the job description was coaching the present team AND recruiting for the future but who knows maybe it is impossible to do both so we will just stick with the guys we have and when their eligibility runs out we will just terminate the men's basketball program. OR NOT!

Exactly right! 
Linda/RF. how does continuing to recruit Jermaine "take away" from our current team in any way?   It doesn't.   You play tomorrow's game and plan for next year all at the same time.   I'm unaware of any jobs were you only have to worry about the present. 


I mentioned a few weeks ago I thought it was a little disconcerting that Jermaine hasn't played in so long.   But we don't know what his Drs are telling him.
We need to trust coach Lavin and coach Chiles on this one.  They know what to look for, and the questions to ask. 

As an aside though, Cincy still worries me a lot.  I know '79 said it was a done deal- but ...

Agree on Cincy. Questionable nature of his "handlers" keeps me concerned. Hopefully family opinion prevails.

How does the family not have power over the handler?

That seemsto be the factor making this recruitment odd. According to most folks, it was the "handlers" who steered him away from Cardoza. I remain cautiously optimistic, but this has been a puzzling recruitment.

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Certainly have faith in your info 79.

By ADAM ZAGORIA & SEVE COUSINS

NEW YORK — Jermaine Lawrence didn’t play in Pope John XXIII’s 75-62 loss to Brooklyn South Shore Monday night at the Big Apple Invitational at Baruch College.

The 6-foot-10 Lawrence has yet to play in a game this season while recovering from hand surgery, but is expected to announce soon for Cincinnati, St. John’s or UNLV.

Cincinnati coach Mick Cronin is expected to watch him work out today at Pope John.

“He’s been working out in the gym a lot more than he was a few weeks ago,” Pope John coach Jason Hasson told SNY.tv. “He’s cleared to do everything but full contact at this point. I think it’s a matter of time before he’s cleared to do full contact.

“So we’re taking steps in the right direction and he is feeling a lot better than he has in the past so I think it’s only a matter of time.

“But we’re not going to play him before he’s cleared and before he’s fully healthy. We’re not going to risk his future or his career over a high school basketball game.”

Lawrence’s handler refused to allow him to be interviewed following Monday’s game, but in a recent interview he said he was frustrated by the injury.

“It’s been hard,” Lawrence told SNY.tv Jan. 12.

“I’ve been sitting out since September. It’s been real nerve-racking not knowing what’s going to happen, but it’s been good to watch my team really compete against highly-rated teams.”

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Good stuff '79.  Thanks as always.
Hopefully it's true JL ends up here.   And, let's hope his wrist is healed soon and he can get back on the court where I imagine he's dying to be. 

Bingo fordham

Bingo fordham

Thank you.

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

Quote from: SJU79 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 AM

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

Appreciate the info but thats gonna get disputed heavily.  Never have I heard the handler being on STJ side.

Where does one go to school to become a "Handler"?

Where does one go to school to become a "Handler"?

No school

Quote from: derk on January 22, 2013, 02:36:06 PM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 AM

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

Appreciate the info but thats gonna get disputed heavily.  Never have I heard the handler being on STJ side.

Hope I'm wrong or slight leans change every day.

Quote from: SJU79 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 AM

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

How come all the "insiders" are coming out today?

Quote from: derk on January 22, 2013, 02:36:06 PM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 AM

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

How come all the "insiders" are coming out today?

It's too cold out so everyone is inside on their computers

Quote from: derk on January 22, 2013, 02:36:06 PM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 AM

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

How come all the "insiders" are coming out today?

Heard this about a week and a half ago as some members of this board can attest. Didn't post because as I said "slight leans" change every day. Also heard Feb 3 is his birthday and announcement day. Who knows ?

Quote from: MCNPA on January 22, 2013, 03:00:15 PM

Quote from: derk on January 22, 2013, 02:36:06 PM

Quote from: SJU79 on January 22, 2013, 11:49:29 AM

My person is in his family circle....she said done deal. JL does come with some "unique" people around him who might want UC but it would still be shocking if he didnt end up here. FYI I never like to insinuate cash or other illegal benifits are reasons why kids chose schools, I dont think its fair without knowing for sure. That being said best story along those lines I ever heard was from a PROMINATE agent who said by the toime D Rose had finshed HS he had already recieved 630K from an agent....not Cal but an agent.

Not usually an "inside" guy, but I have family circle people on this also. They say the handlers and parents are on the same SJU page. The kid is a slight Cincy lean.  Believe what you will.

How come all the "insiders" are coming out today?

Heard this about a week and a half ago as some members of this board can attest. Didn't post because as I said "slight leans" change every day. Also heard Feb 3 is his birthday and announcement day. Who knows ?

Anyone know if he'll take a visit before then or is that still up in the air?