Jermaine Lawrence - PF - Cincinnati Transfer - Bayside, NY

 He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

Zach's newest blurb makes it seem Hofstra is in the driver seat.

"Hofstra, in particular, impressed him."

http://nypost.com/2014/05/16/queens-native-lawrence-bolts-cincy-for-family-will-play-in-ny/

Not really. I do think you guys are over rated and I think a number of fans this board are somewhat delusional regarding their perception of where St. John's exists in the real college basketball universe.

Plus fun. Saint John's is the most over rated franchise in the history of sports. Saint Louis Brown fans are more realistic.

He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

If he is going to go anywhere not sju then I'm rooting for Hofstra.

That would be crazy for them.

Quote from: boo3 on May 16, 2014, 09:18:37 PM

He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

If he is going to go anywhere not sju then I'm rooting for Hofstra.

That would be crazy for them.

Hofstra will have a nice squad next year. I think he goes there, better facilities

He will go to Hofstra as that women believes it is academically superior. And just a bit of anti-catholic

He is a Jehova's Witness and may not wish to paticipate in some of the religious functions that SJU athletes attend.  I would think that accomodations could be made for that but, who knows.

Quote from: mjmaherjr on May 16, 2014, 09:37:45 PM

Quote from: boo3 on May 16, 2014, 09:18:37 PM

He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

If he is going to go anywhere not sju then I'm rooting for Hofstra.

That would be crazy for them.

Hofstra will have a nice squad next year. I think he goes there, better facilities

Who on Hofstra is good? I can't think of one player.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 16, 2014, 09:44:02 PM

Quote from: mjmaherjr on May 16, 2014, 09:37:45 PM

Quote from: boo3 on May 16, 2014, 09:18:37 PM

He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

If he is going to go anywhere not sju then I'm rooting for Hofstra.

That would be crazy for them.

Hofstra will have a nice squad next year. I think he goes there, better facilities

Who on Hofstra is good? I can't think of one player.

Juanya Green, Brian Bernardi, returning bigs and another Niagara transfer. Jucos

Quote from: Poison on May 16, 2014, 08:34:23 PM

Quote from: Basketball Jones on May 16, 2014, 07:46:20 PM

Not really. I do think you guys are over rated and I think a number of fans this board are somewhat delusional regarding their perception of where St. John's exists in the real college basketball universe.

Which local program should be given more credit, if we are overrated?

All are irrelevant on a national scale.  Do you think St. John's is relevant nationally?

Another thing. There are 85 pages in this Lawrence recruit thread, but now the kid can't cut it.

Personally, I don't give a shit what anyone outside of NY thinks regarding basketball. Or anything. The rest of the country is urban sprawl. As far as being relevant nationally, like it or not, we are. Are we an elite program? No, not right now, but we're closer to being one than any other program in the area.

This kid went to Cinci on his own free will. I'm not surprised his bad judgement is effecting his career again. A career that's put up 2 points and 2 rebounds per game isn't a loss you lose sleep over.

Quote from: Poison on May 16, 2014, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 16, 2014, 09:44:02 PM

Quote from: mjmaherjr on May 16, 2014, 09:37:45 PM

Quote from: boo3 on May 16, 2014, 09:18:37 PM

He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

If he is going to go anywhere not sju then I'm rooting for Hofstra.

That would be crazy for them.

Hofstra will have a nice squad next year. I think he goes there, better facilities

Who on Hofstra is good? I can't think of one player.

Juanya Green, Brian Bernardi, returning bigs and another Niagara transfer. Jucos

I think even with Lawrence Hofstra will be lucky to finish above last place in the CAA.

if we are so relevant nationally why are we constantly being confused with St Joes?

Quote from: Basketball Jones on May 16, 2014, 08:48:29 PM

Quote from: Poison on May 16, 2014, 08:34:23 PM

Quote from: Basketball Jones on May 16, 2014, 07:46:20 PM

Not really. I do think you guys are over rated and I think a number of fans this board are somewhat delusional regarding their perception of where St. John's exists in the real college basketball universe.

Which local program should be given more credit, if we are overrated?

All are irrelevant on a national scale.  Do you think St. John's is relevant nationally?

Another thing. There are 85 pages in this Lawrence recruit thread, but now the kid can't cut it.

I don't think we are close to a national power but how could we be irrelevant nationally and land recruits out of the nyc area ?

Not saying Lavon can't recruit. Obviously he can. But also he obviously can't develop the talent he recruits.

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 16, 2014, 11:20:35 PM

Quote from: Poison on May 16, 2014, 11:03:10 PM

Quote from: Marco Baldi on May 16, 2014, 09:44:02 PM

Quote from: mjmaherjr on May 16, 2014, 09:37:45 PM

Quote from: boo3 on May 16, 2014, 09:18:37 PM

He wants the freedom to shoot the ball 25 times a night...only one place to do that

If he is going to go anywhere not sju then I'm rooting for Hofstra.

That would be crazy for them.

Hofstra will have a nice squad next year. I think he goes there, better facilities

Who on Hofstra is good? I can't think of one player.

Juanya Green, Brian Bernardi, returning bigs and another Niagara transfer. Jucos

I think even with Lawrence Hofstra will be lucky to finish above last place in the CAA.

The kid or kids that came from his previous school are supposed to be real good. And they did well recruiting this year.

I think that the way they re going if they land Lawrence they can be one of the top tier teams in the CAA in the next 2 years

Fordham in the mix now. Eric Paschal can't be happy

Personally, I don't give a shit what anyone outside of NY thinks regarding basketball. Or anything. The rest of the country is urban sprawl.

One of the more ignorant thing's i've ever seen posted on this board.

At least at Fordham he would play against better comp and some guys that are going to get looks or even play at the next level.

At least at Fordham he would play against better comp and some guys that are going to get looks or even play at the next level.

And never make a tournament. And never touch the rock, unless its off a Severe miss

Quote from: Poison on May 16, 2014, 11:27:17 PM

Personally, I don't give a shit what anyone outside of NY thinks regarding basketball. Or anything. The rest of the country is urban sprawl.

One of the more ignorant thing's i've ever seen posted on this board.

Firstly, there's no apostrophe in "things".

For the record, baseball fans across the country hate the Yankees because they spend so much money. I'm not reaching for my violin.

Do not feel badly because you don't live in NY. You're real estate was significantly cheaper, and you probably have less rush hour traffic. BUT, should you decide to visit, and come to a basketball game in our beautiful city, please watch this important video first, before deplaning:

Johnny T's NYC Tourist Tips

Quote from: prjohnnies on May 17, 2014, 11:54:20 AM

At least at Fordham he would play against better comp and some guys that are going to get looks or even play at the next level.

And never make a tournament. And never touch the rock, unless its off a Severe miss

Forget THE tournament. They don't make ANY tournament.