Years back Norm Roberts went hard after Lincoln guard Lance Stephenson while another NYC guard Durand Scott quietly was recruited by University of Miami. Roberts failed to land Lance Stephenson and he went on to the University Cincinnati where he had an uneventful
one year before leaving for the NBA. Further disappointment came when he was not drafted in the first round. However Stephenson has now caught on with the Pacers and is helping the team with limited minutes. Meanwhile Durand is now in his senior year at Miami and was named ACC player of the week for the undefeated Hurricanes. Durand beat out Lance Stephenson for NYC player of the year in HS and it will be interesting if he can prove you stay in school play for 2 different coaches improve your game and become the better pro. Only time will tell.
one year before leaving for the NBA. Further disappointment came when he was not drafted in the first round. However Stephenson has now caught on with the Pacers and is helping the team with limited minutes. Meanwhile Durand is now in his senior year at Miami and was named ACC player of the week for the undefeated Hurricanes. Durand beat out Lance Stephenson for NYC player of the year in HS and it will be interesting if he can prove you stay in school play for 2 different coaches improve your game and become the better pro. Only time will tell.