Jermaine Lawrence, PF (Cincinnati)
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Per Zags....
Lawrence on St. John’s: “One thing is it’s at home. It’s local to me and I like the atmosphere over there. I like their system….Coach [Steve] Lavin, we just talk a lot on the phone. He texts me a lot, stuff like that. He would say it would be good to be the King of New York and stuff like that.”
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/07/12/carolina-watches-jermaine-lawrence-but-no-offer-yet/#more-76415
Lawrence on St. John’s: “One thing is it’s at home. It’s local to me and I like the atmosphere over there. I like their system….Coach [Steve] Lavin, we just talk a lot on the phone. He texts me a lot, stuff like that. He would say it would be good to be the King of New York and stuff like that.”
http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/07/12/carolina-watches-jermaine-lawrence-but-no-offer-yet/#more-76415
Per Rivals....
Once again, Jermaine Lawrence showed impressive ability as a long, athletic and rangy four-man. Because he can make one- and two-dribble pull-ups, and has good mobility, Lawrence can also play as a big three-man. However, at about 6-foot-9 he's plenty big to play the four and has a huge quickness advantage at that spot. Cincinnati, Syracuse, Kansas, Rutgers and Florida were the schools he mentioned off the top of his head.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1384606
Once again, Jermaine Lawrence showed impressive ability as a long, athletic and rangy four-man. Because he can make one- and two-dribble pull-ups, and has good mobility, Lawrence can also play as a big three-man. However, at about 6-foot-9 he's plenty big to play the four and has a huge quickness advantage at that spot. Cincinnati, Syracuse, Kansas, Rutgers and Florida were the schools he mentioned off the top of his head.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1384606
Moe Harkless went #15 after his freshman year. While Kentucky pours out draft picks last I checked Moe went higher than some Kentucky guys this year.( not saying we are a better destination yet )
BUT
Lavin is now proof you can come here and go pro and go high
BUT
Lavin is now proof you can come here and go pro and go high
Per Rivals....
Teaming with Martin on the interior, Jermaine Lawrence has a great frame and certainly has big-time ability. The five-star had it on display in the morning game on Saturday as he filled the stat sheet with 18 points and 11 rebounds. However, Lawrence struggled some from the field and didn't commit himself to the glass during the second session as he did earlier in the day.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1392772
Teaming with Martin on the interior, Jermaine Lawrence has a great frame and certainly has big-time ability. The five-star had it on display in the morning game on Saturday as he filled the stat sheet with 18 points and 11 rebounds. However, Lawrence struggled some from the field and didn't commit himself to the glass during the second session as he did earlier in the day.
http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1392772
mullinmagic
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With that list of heavyweights, it will definitely be an uphill battle for SJU to land him.
Other than Kentucky (because they are who they are) I feel confident -- not cocky -- we have just as good a shot as all the others on that list. Make no mistake, SJU will appear of many lists for top tier recruits, and now that the staff can concentrate on a couple of kids a year, these other schools will have an uphill battle.
I also feel confident about nabbing Lawrence. Other than Kentucky, as you've stated, then I'm not particularly fearful of any of the other schools listed. The word is his mom is very fond of our staff. So, we'll see how this one shakes out.
Actually, I'll go one better, kransmar. I think St. John's will appear on many lists of top tier recruits, whether we're concentrating on two or five kids. I'm in agreeance with you, in reference to other schools may have to worry about dealing with us since the staff can the majority of their time on a couple of kids per season.
guinness77
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Here's a stupid question....in the opinions of people who would know a lot better than me, he's a one-and-done?
For everyone worried about Kentucky, take a look at their scholarship availability for 2013.
Here's hoping the Harrison twins commit to Kentucky and use up 2 ships. And I don't think they'll have near the number of one-and-done kids this year. I'm sure Lavin will angle it that Jermaine will not get the playing time and/or skill exposure he would get at SJU.
Cuse and UCLA concern me more that Kentucky.
Here's hoping the Harrison twins commit to Kentucky and use up 2 ships. And I don't think they'll have near the number of one-and-done kids this year. I'm sure Lavin will angle it that Jermaine will not get the playing time and/or skill exposure he would get at SJU.
Cuse and UCLA concern me more that Kentucky.