Jermaine Lawrence - PF - Cincinnati Transfer - Bayside, NY

I don't want a 6'9 PF that fancies himself as a three.  I'm tired of that crap.  Look where it got us last year.  We won 20 games in spite of Sampson not because of him.
Give me Spider Mitchell at the three any day.  Give me Thomas at the four over Lawrence, Sampson, Sanchez, and any other super athlete (and better basketball player) that doesn't understand what position he can make the biggest impact for his team. 

Everyone wants to be Kevin Durant these days.  What is so wrong with being a four?  It's not like in football where the big guys get no stats and no recognition. 

Because it's all about the next level and getting paid. Most of these high D1 kids don;t give a rat's arse about college ball.

I don't want a 6'9 PF that fancies himself as a three.  I'm tired of that crap.  Look where it got us last year.  We won 20 games in spite of Sampson not because of him.
Give me Spider Mitchell at the three any day.  Give me Thomas at the four over Lawrence, Sampson, Sanchez, and any other super athlete (and better basketball player) that doesn't understand what position he can make the biggest impact for his team. 

Everyone wants to be Kevin Durant these days.  What is so wrong with being a four?  It's not like in football where the big guys get no stats and no recognition. 

I agree with what you are saying, but Lawrence is a very talented local ball player.  St. John's would be lucky to have him.

With Harrison, Greene IV, Pointer, and Branch graduating after next year, this team needs all the talent it can get.  Even if Lavin was able to land a combination of Diallo, Briscoe, Sampson, and/or Govan (which is probably unlikely), this team needs players that can come in and log major minutes from day one.

we just got a power forward who will have 2 maybe 3 years of eligibility so I'm totally fine with him wanting to play the 3 and the reality of it is that he will get time at the 4 also. So maybe he isn't a 4-3  but he can be a 3-4 and he should want that because the more versatility the better for him

If he can dribble, shoot and defend the 3 spot then he's a 3, doesn't matter what his height is. Nothing wrong with a kid wanting to work on his game to get him to the next level. The whole purpose of any student attending college is to make it to the next level, athletes included.   

Definite interest on the part of SJU and Lawrence.  Again "she" is a concern.

Father has cancer and that will be the justification if he applies for a waiver.

Definite interest on the part of SJU and Lawrence.  Again "she" is a concern.

Father has cancer and that will be the justification if he applies for a waiver.

If that's the case I can't imagine him not getting a waiver. All the best to his dad

 Imagine the "Sky is falling , non class of 2014"  ends up being DeLaRosa, Thomas, and Jermaine Lawrence?    LOL..

 Why , personally, I never get too worked up about recruiting early on in the season.. Way too many variables..

Imagine the "Sky is falling , non class of 2014"  ends up being DeLaRosa, Thomas, and Jermaine Lawrence?    LOL..

 Why , personally, I never get too worked up about recruiting early on in the season.. Way too many variables..

That would shut quite a few posters up who were complaining about recruiting.

No, it won't.  Nothing will.

No, it won't.  Nothing will.

I don't have a problem with the on the court criticism's. It's the posters actually saying Lavin's recruiting ability should be questioned. We will always get recruits under Lavin. That is not the problem.

Quote from: hnk on May 11, 2014, 08:37:04 PM

No, it won't.  Nothing will.

I don't have a problem with the on the court criticism's. It's the posters actually saying Lavin's recruiting ability should be questioned. We will always get recruits under Lavin. That is not the problem.

where the hell are the Mc D AA! He joins Norm in an inability to  secure one

Quote from: MCNPA on May 09, 2014, 10:10:40 PM

He's a SF and we don't need a PF.  He's got nice dribbling skills for a guy his size and the SF spot is wide open.  I'd rather play with 6'9" Lawrence at the SF spot than 6'2" Harrison.  I'm not a fan of the 3-guard stuff.  Lawrence is mobile, has a good handle and is a 3/4 who has lots of potential.  He isn't a gunner from the outside, but can hit them if given the chance.  Big uograde over what we have there.  Lawrence and Pointer at the SF spot and I think we have salvaged our roster imo.  We'd have legit forwards and centers up front and a fantastic backcourt.  Ready to roll...

Lawrence is more of a 4/3 where Harkless was more of a 3/4.

Also Manhattan recruited Lawrence hard. Was a bigger player in his recruitment than people know. I might have said it at one point in the thread.

Mot disagreeing but Manhattan is doubtful to be a factor here. Steve Mass on the sidelines will getting his class work finished and Matt Grady ( who I think is GREAT assistant) is not the guy that is going to close this deal for Manhattan. If the timing had been different, it might have gotten interesting with them.

Definite interest on the part of SJU and Lawrence.  Again "she" is a concern.

Father has cancer and that will be the justification if he applies for a waiver.

I believe this is the last year the NCAA will grant "hardship waivers" so kids/schools are going to do everything they can to get them pushed through.

Quote from: fordham96 on May 11, 2014, 08:00:18 PM

Definite interest on the part of SJU and Lawrence.  Again "she" is a concern.

Father has cancer and that will be the justification if he applies for a waiver.

I believe this is the last year the NCAA will grant "hardship waivers" so kids/schools are going to do everything they can to get them pushed through.

Get er' done!

Story on Lawrence beiong granted release:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/university-of-cincinnati/2014/05/13/jermaine-lawrence-granted-release-from-uc/9034929/

Quote from: hnk on May 11, 2014, 08:37:04 PM

No, it won't.  Nothing will.

I don't have a problem with the on the court criticism's. It's the posters actually saying Lavin's recruiting ability should be questioned. We will always get recruits under Lavin. That is not the problem.

I see our recruiting for the 2014 class as a problem so far.   But Jermaine Lawrence presents a unique oppertunity.
So far though, this is Lavin's worst recruiting class since he's been a head coach. 
If he signs Diallo and Briscoe, then it will look like a small bump on an otherwise solid recruiting history.   If we strike out on those two, it's time for concern.   

This Cincinnati blog thinks that it's all about JL wanting to play SF, and Cronin and staff telling him he's a power forward.

"The nub of the issue would appear to be about the position that Lawrence was playing for the Bearcats. In his heart of hearts it seems that Lawrence views himself as a small forward, and wants to play as a small forward. The staff sees him as a power forward and wants him to develop in that direction. It would appear that Jermaine is convinced that he is the next Kevin Durant, and will do his best to go somewhere that will let him try to be the next KD. That's ultimately what this is about."


http://www.downthedrive.com/2014/5/9/5701628/a-different-take-on-the-jermaine-lawrence-transfer

The official statement from Cincinnati and Lawrence:

Lawrence to Leave UC

 

Rising sophomore Jermaine Lawrence has decided to leave UC and the men's basketball program.
 
Men's Basketball | May 13, 2014





Lawrence Game-By-Game Statistics

Rising sophomore forward Jermaine Lawrence (Springfield Gardens, N.Y./Pope John XXIII High School [N.J.]) has decided to leave the University of Cincinnati and the men's basketball program Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin has announced.

"I'm leaving UC because my father is ill," Lawrence said. "I want to be closer to him as well as be close enough where I can have him and my mom attend my games. We appreciate everyone's support."

Lawrence played in 26 games without a start, averaging 2.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.1 minutes. He scored a season-high nine points against Kennesaw State on Nov. 29 and grabbed a season-best eight rebounds against NC State on Nov. 12. Lawrence missed eight games from Jan. 7 through Feb. 2 due to a toe injury.

"We have been praying for Jermaine's father and understand the situation," Cronin said. "We wish Jermaine all the best."


http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051314aad.html

The official statement from Cincinnati and Lawrence:

Lawrence to Leave UC

 

Rising sophomore Jermaine Lawrence has decided to leave UC and the men's basketball program.
 
Men's Basketball | May 13, 2014





Lawrence Game-By-Game Statistics

Rising sophomore forward Jermaine Lawrence (Springfield Gardens, N.Y./Pope John XXIII High School [N.J.]) has decided to leave the University of Cincinnati and the men's basketball program Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin has announced.

"I'm leaving UC because my father is ill," Lawrence said. "I want to be closer to him as well as be close enough where I can have him and my mom attend my games. We appreciate everyone's support."

Lawrence played in 26 games without a start, averaging 2.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.1 minutes. He scored a season-high nine points against Kennesaw State on Nov. 29 and grabbed a season-best eight rebounds against NC State on Nov. 12. Lawrence missed eight games from Jan. 7 through Feb. 2 due to a toe injury.

"We have been praying for Jermaine's father and understand the situation," Cronin said. "We wish Jermaine all the best."


http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051314aad.html

I would think we would have to be the favorites to land him at this point no?

The official statement from Cincinnati and Lawrence:

Lawrence to Leave UC

 

Rising sophomore Jermaine Lawrence has decided to leave UC and the men's basketball program.
 
Men's Basketball | May 13, 2014





Lawrence Game-By-Game Statistics

Rising sophomore forward Jermaine Lawrence (Springfield Gardens, N.Y./Pope John XXIII High School [N.J.]) has decided to leave the University of Cincinnati and the men's basketball program Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin has announced.

"I'm leaving UC because my father is ill," Lawrence said. "I want to be closer to him as well as be close enough where I can have him and my mom attend my games. We appreciate everyone's support."

Lawrence played in 26 games without a start, averaging 2.8 points and 2.9 rebounds in 15.1 minutes. He scored a season-high nine points against Kennesaw State on Nov. 29 and grabbed a season-best eight rebounds against NC State on Nov. 12. Lawrence missed eight games from Jan. 7 through Feb. 2 due to a toe injury.

"We have been praying for Jermaine's father and understand the situation," Cronin said. "We wish Jermaine all the best."


http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/051314aad.html

Glad it's official, now Lav can go get him!