Jermaine Lawrence - PF - Cincinnati Transfer - Bayside, NY

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.

It would be an interesting question. So many variables, Lav loves phil, does JL get promised a spot at the 3?. Does Jones deserve it for redshirting? Maybe Obekpa wants to come off the bench again?

I would say Rysheed, Dlo, Lawerence, Jones, Obekpa. 

That leaves a big bench though with Branch, Phil, Dom, Felix, Thomas, Delarosa.  Like some have said I wouldn't be surprised if we red-shirted someone. Delerosa would be an obvious option, any of the other guards off the bench perhaps? Me and you might be the two biggest branch supporters desco, and I want him to receive big minutes next year. But with that roster and lavin it wouldn't seem likely. I wouldn't hate him staying on an extra year and running the show as a 5th year senior, hopefully with briscoe as his running mate. The big negative would be we wouldnt have a backup pg this year.

Branch, Jordan,Harrison, Lawrence, Obekpa would be my 5

Quote from: desco80 on May 14, 2014, 11:02:51 AM

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.

Fair enough.   I'm making two assumptions; that we land Lawrence, and he's immediately eligible.

I don't know what to expect from Thomas.   It may be presumptuous to assume he's a starter.
And Gman is right, Dom is a senior.  He'll be in play for a starting role.

And I agree with Mase and Baldi, I'd love to see Branch start, but Lavin has never had that much faith in him it seems.

Branch, Jordan,Harrison, Lawrence, Obekpa would be my 5

How could Lawrence be in our lineup if hes going to Iona? LOL

I think Dom will be redshirted. 

Any inside info on if he's coming here?

I think Dom will be redshirted. 

Really?  I think ADR is more likely.

I think Dom will be redshirted. 

You think he will or you want him to be?

I think it will be most beneficial to the program if he redshirted, but I don't think he will.
He's been playing big minutes since he was a freshman.  He's not going to all of a sudden redshirt his senior year, unless he's hurt.

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Seton Hall will not pursue Cincinnati transfer @mainestory , source tells @SNYtv . He's visiting Hofstra today.

Any inside info on if he's coming here?

As I wrote a few pages pages back, two coaches who know the kid told me they will be astonished if he doesn't end up at St. john's.

 I don't care what position he plays as long as he can rebound.

He needs to prove he can stay healthy as well.  I believe he's missed significant time in 2 straight seasons (Sr. yr in HS/Frosh in college).  That means his junior year was his last healthy year.  Hopefully he can do that this year.  Is he more of a 3 or 4?

Quote from: desco80 on May 14, 2014, 11:02:51 AM

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.

Skillwise, If he couldn't beat out Dom, we don't need him. I realize Coach likes to play with lineups and can be loyal to a fault, but Sir Dom should not be a starter on this team, even if we go to a 3 guard lineup. For once let's put out a big boy lineup of players who sizewise and skillwise actually fit their positions :

6'4"
6'3"
6"9"
6'8"
6'9"

Doesn't that look good.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 14, 2014, 12:12:20 PM

Branch, Jordan,Harrison, Lawrence, Obekpa would be my 5

How could Lawrence be in our lineup if hes going to Iona? LOL

The question was, should Lawrence go to St Johns. Try to follow along. Its not rocket science

Quote from: ras on May 14, 2014, 12:42:47 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 14, 2014, 12:12:20 PM

Branch, Jordan,Harrison, Lawrence, Obekpa would be my 5

How could Lawrence be in our lineup if hes going to Iona? LOL

The question was, should Lawrence go to St Johns. Try to follow along. Its not rocket science

It's a no-brainer he should go to St. John's.  Its where he should have gone from the start.  He can play the 3 here until he proves he can't or we land somebody more capable which I don't see until at least 2 years until he's at least a junior or senior here.  Big East competition still quite a bit better than MAAC and the kid already has a good relationship with staff.  Now need to get it done.

Starting Five...

Jordan
D'Lo
Thomas
JLaw
Green/Branch/Dom. The only walk-on even considered is Stewart. Lavin will play with this position. You need Thomas to sweep the boards. Also off the bench are Obekpa, Jones and the DLR brothers.

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.

Not sure Lavin is that in love with Phil. Phil wasn't starting at the begining of the season. Phil earned it by default.

Wingate repeats the same thing:

Lawrence took a visit to Hofstra University on Wednesday. According to reliable sources, Lawrence plans to visit three other local frontrunners which include St. John's, Iona and Manhattan before making a final decision on which school he will transfer too.

https://stjohns.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1641275#

Marco the Lol means  I'm kidding. Try to follow along it's not rocket science.  However I can't see us loosing out to Iona,Manhattan or Hofstra. But stranger things have happened.