Hey TPE: Stephenson is a Bearcat!!

[victor2111]

Adam Zagoria, who covers Big East football, basketball and recruiting for SportsNet New York (SNY), passes along a source close to Lance Stephenson's family who says that the star recruit has chosen Cincinnati.

“They’ve decided. He’s off to Cincinnati,” the source close to the family with direct knowledge of the decision said. “It’s a done deal. I am certain of this.”

You can find the story here.

The Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy also has an unnamed source citing Stephenson to UC.

Per ESPN's Andy Katz: The Bearcats' ability to get a commitment from Stephenson does not hinge on Stephenson's ongoing sexual assault case, according to sources. But any commitment from Stephenson wouldn't be binding since the national letter of intent spring signing period ended in May. Cincinnati does have one scholarship open.

UPDATE: Enquirer college basketball reporter Dustin Dow reports Lance Stephenson has orally committed to UC, according to Lincoln High School coach Tiny Morton. Story to come.



Very talented player for the Bearcats to get!!! one and done, most likely?? Now just got to hope he stays out of trouble

[thepryoreffect]

Well, I am happy. I hope he keeps his nose clean. We got people like Cincy trying to corrupt the youth down that way. I'm sure he'll try to frame Lance for something.

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Jun 30, 2009 16:59:07 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

Well, I am happy. I hope he keeps his nose clean. We got people like Cincy trying to corrupt the youth down that way. I'm sure he'll try to frame Lance for something.

He does not need me for that, he seems to be pretty good at doing that on his own.

[thepryoreffect]

Like I said earlier, time to get back to whippin' Xavier's @$$.

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I hear Gortex Wright is looking pretty good in the Summer League so far, but apparently the star of the session so far has been Jordan Crawford. As for Stephenson, will be interesting to see how UC squeezes him in with yet another flagged test score.

[buckeyeintx]

Jun 30, 2009 16:59:07 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

Well, I am happy. I hope he keeps his nose clean. We got people like Cincy trying to corrupt the youth down that way. I'm sure he'll try to frame Lance for something.

doesn't sound like its his nose you have worry about.

[thepryoreffect]

It will just be nice to have some talent around Vaughn. He'll really have some weight off his shoulders this coming season. And I haven't even mentioned Yancey Gates yet.

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Jun 30, 2009 18:36:18 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

It will just be nice to have some talent around Vaughn. He'll really have some weight off his shoulders this coming season. And I haven't even mentioned Yancey Gates yet.

Gates needs to pick up where he left off from last year, he really came on at the end. Should be an interesting match up when they play Xavier, both teams have strong big men (Gates/Frease/Love) as well as a ton of good guards now. X has been talking about playing a lot of three guard sets this year, but that all hinges on guys like Crawford and Jackson being able to guard the 3 spot.

As for UC, Polyester Wright at the point should free up Vaughn to work off the ball and not have to kill himself to get off shots, he should be 20 points a game this year.

[thepryoreffect]

Jun 30, 2009 18:45:02 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

Jun 30, 2009 18:36:18 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

It will just be nice to have some talent around Vaughn. He'll really have some weight off his shoulders this coming season. And I haven't even mentioned Yancey Gates yet.

Gates needs to pick up where he left off from last year, he really came on at the end. Should be an interesting match up when they play Xavier, both teams have strong big men (Gates/Frease/Love) as well as a ton of good guards now. X has been talking about playing a lot of three guard sets this year, but that all hinges on guys like Crawford and Jackson being able to guard the 3 spot.

As for UC, Polyester Wright at the point should free up Vaughn to work off the ball and not have to kill himself to get off shots, he should be 20 points a game this year.

Vaughn's scoring will be determined by how talented Stephenson is and how far along Gates has progressed. He might just be an extremely effective 15ppg guy. It will be nice for him to be able to play without the need to do everything for once. He'll look much better than he did last year where he was forcing everything.

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Jun 30, 2009 19:09:58 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

Jun 30, 2009 18:45:02 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

Gates needs to pick up where he left off from last year, he really came on at the end. Should be an interesting match up when they play Xavier, both teams have strong big men (Gates/Frease/Love) as well as a ton of good guards now. X has been talking about playing a lot of three guard sets this year, but that all hinges on guys like Crawford and Jackson being able to guard the 3 spot.

As for UC, Polyester Wright at the point should free up Vaughn to work off the ball and not have to kill himself to get off shots, he should be 20 points a game this year.

Vaughn's scoring will be determined by how talented Stephenson is and how far along Gates has progressed. He might just be an extremely effective 15ppg guy. It will be nice for him to be able to play without the need to do everything for once. He'll look much better than he did last year where he was forcing everything.

Plus he may be able to actually come out of a game once in a while. There were times last year when he looked ready to fall over by the end of the game. I blame Obama...

[thepryoreffect]

Jun 30, 2009 19:32:10 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

Jun 30, 2009 19:09:58 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

Vaughn's scoring will be determined by how talented Stephenson is and how far along Gates has progressed. He might just be an extremely effective 15ppg guy. It will be nice for him to be able to play without the need to do everything for once. He'll look much better than he did last year where he was forcing everything.

Plus he may be able to actually come out of a game once in a while. There were times last year when he looked ready to fall over by the end of the game. I blame Obama...

Yeah, his development was stunted badly last year. Of course, after last year, this year may move along very smoothly for him. Assuming this Stephenson kid plays, I'd be very disappointed if UC doesn't make the tourney this season.

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Jun 30, 2009 20:46:03 GMT -5 @thepryoreffect said:

Jun 30, 2009 19:32:10 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

Plus he may be able to actually come out of a game once in a while. There were times last year when he looked ready to fall over by the end of the game. I blame Obama...

Yeah, his development was stunted badly last year. Of course, after last year, this year may move along very smoothly for him. Assuming this Stephenson kid plays, I'd be very disappointed if UC doesn't make the tourney this season.

I would be shocked if they did not make the tourney this year, they will be better with some guard depth and the BE will not be quite as strong as it was last year.

[victor2111]

Now Cincinnati can battle for 2nd best in Ohio with Xavier.

The got #1 for sure!

;D ;D ;D ;D

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Jun 30, 2009 21:09:47 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

Now Cincinnati can battle for 2nd best in Ohio with Xavier.

The got #1 for sure!

;D ;D ;D ;D

Is that the same team that lost to a crayon in the first round last year??? Heh!

[victor2111]

Jun 30, 2009 21:13:13 GMT -5 @cincycanesfan said:

Jun 30, 2009 21:09:47 GMT -5 victor2111 said:

Now Cincinnati can battle for 2nd best in Ohio with Xavier.

The got #1 for sure!

;D ;D ;D ;D

Is that the same team that lost to a crayon in the first round last year??? Heh!

Good one! BL