Lance Stephenson Notes: Room at Kansas
Alright, Kansas now has room for one more scholarship. They can take one of Lance Stephenson or Xavier Henry, not both, and it's pretty clear which one they want the most (I'll give you a hint - his name starts with an X). I've kind of stopped worrying about Kansas in regards to Lance - the rumor that that he wants to go to Kansas but has been to wait due to his bornready.tv website is picking up steam from more than just Decourcy. Frankly, it sounds like they're waiting for Xavier to make his decision without overly offending Lance. This way, if Xavier goes somewhere else, they can say they worked out the website thing and Lance is welcomed with open arms. If Henry goes to KU, they can say he got in before Lance's issue was settled. This is actually good news, because it sounds more and more like Henry will go to Kansas. He just needs to announce it.
There was a Zagsblog article that said there were rumors he had committed to St. John's. After some quick recon, I couldn't find anything on this - even St. John's people were surprised to see Zags write this. Don't know where he's getting it from, but it seems unlikely to say the least.
Maryland's biggest worry isn't Kansas, who seems set on Henry, or St. John's, who (though I'll admit they're gaining steam) still seem like a longshot, but instead the possibility of Lance reopening his recruitment. If it stays down to these three, I would actually expect Maryland to win after Kansas takes Henry. I have a weird feeling that he won't pick any of these three places.
FYI - if the name Quintrell Thomas from the above article sounds familiar, he was a big target for Maryland a couple years back. Maryland is not expected to pursue him, though.
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I'd rather take Painter, or Dodson than BR
give me a 4 year guy…
although painter and florida aren’t quite ready to part ways yet…
hell i’d even take quintrell thomas…
i’m getting lower and lower on the BR deal as time move on…we just don’t need him…
if he decides to come its gravy…but landing 4 year guys for the class of 2010 is our biggest priority
by tiimbitz4786 on Apr 9, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not at that point yet
Have I cooled a bit on BR? Of course, everyone has. But lance really is on a different talent level. He can completely dominant at times. Not to mention thr impact he could have on Vasquez staying or leaving, which is bigger than Stephenson himself.
I agree 2010 is the main priority, but I wouldn’t complain if we got a two year or even a one and done (Roscoe Smith). A combo would be best, but I’m not a chooser.
by Ben Broman on Apr 9, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really think that gv is gone regardless so i don't see that value in lance
hope i’m wrong…
also i’m not sure we’ll be better with lance…this team still has seems fragile, with all that held it together this year being the coach and the team’s togetherness…adding a prima into the mix could make things worse actually…even if he goes off for 20 and 10 every night
by tiimbitz4786 on Apr 9, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
totally agree about lance and kansas
doesn’t seem like kansas is AS big a threat as it used to be…i mean, for kansas to say “you’re second best to us” of a guy of BR’s caliber should be a little insulting…might not, but i’m worried he might think of other schools, as you guys have said… if he doesn’t commit soon after henry commits to kansas, we’re probably in trouble
by fedfan64 on Apr 10, 2009 12:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was the other way around
I think Lance was worried that X was going to Kansas and had second thoughts…it’s beyond comprehension that a Lance pop was imminent and Self told him to hold on because he thought X was coming
either way…doesn’t bode well for Lance to Kansas
by tiimbitz4786 on Apr 10, 2009 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well
I’m not sure if I would really want Lance because even though he has tremendous potential, I don’t really see how he could help us. We don’t need a one and done guy, we need a 4 year man who will be committed to the team and won’t be worrying about his NBA stock. Besides I think Greivis and him would clash with eachother.
by terpsfan7 on Apr 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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