'13 CA C Jamaree Strickland (Commit)

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Xavier players have a nun that does all their homework for them, no wonder they have high graduation rates......
 
JackBauer151 said:
He had two surgeries to repair his ACL causing him to miss his junior and senior year. Then when he finally rehabbed enough to come back he was really out of shape. Still showed skill but nothing that would catch the eye of any high major coach. Then he went prep where he finally got back into basketball shape. Started dominating at Queen City Prep and UC was the first high major to take notice early on in his season. Jamaree took a visit and committed. Nothing was missed by other coaches. He is just one of those kids whose circumstances kept him out of the limelight. UC was lucky enough to find him early and get him to commit before the other big boys got involved.
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I know we've talked before about recruits/players reading the board. Not sure how many of you follow Jamaree on Twitter, but he posted a picture of this post by Jack and said it's the most true statement he's seen about him yet.

So two things, well done Jack and lastly just remember these young men do read your comments, let's try and remember that when we post.

Excited to see this young man play at UC and see what he will bring to the table, there is a lot of potential there I'm glad we got in on him early and got the commit. We can use a big man with scoring skills, that's for sure.
 
Ryno99 said:
I know we've talked before about recruits/players reading the board. Not sure how many of you follow Jamaree on Twitter, but he posted a picture of this post by Jack and said it's the most true statement he's seen about him yet.

So two things, well done Jack and lastly just remember these young men do read your comments, let's try and remember that when we post.

Excited to see this young man play at UC and see what he will bring to the table, there is a lot of potential there I'm glad we got in on him early and got the commit. We can use a big man with scoring skills, that's for sure.
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Just saw it. HA ..I like this kid that's funny.
 
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Ryno99 said:
I know we've talked before about recruits/players reading the board. Not sure how many of you follow Jamaree on Twitter, but he posted a picture of this post by Jack and said it's the most true statement he's seen about him yet.

So two things, well done Jack and lastly just remember these young men do read your comments, let's try and remember that when we post.

Excited to see this young man play at UC and see what he will bring to the table, there is a lot of potential there I'm glad we got in on him early and got the commit. We can use a big man with scoring skills, that's for sure.
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Adding to it. If you saw some negative comment about you saying you were out of shape or just couldnt shoot what would you do? I know i would work harder at those things listed, because chances are if other people are discussing it, its probably true. I would work to prove those people saying those things, that with hard work, I can change and be a better player. But thats just me.

Sometimes it takes people you dont know saying things about you to realize, maybe I am doing it wrong and need to change or work harder
 
coachpipe said:
Adding to it. If you saw some negative comment about you saying you were out of shape or just couldnt shoot what would you do? I know i would work harder at those things listed, because chances are if other people are discussing it, its probably true. I would work to prove those people saying those things, that with hard work, I can change and be a better player. But thats just me.

Sometimes it takes people you dont know saying things about you to realize, maybe I am doing it wrong and need to change or work harder
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I think that depends on the person, you could just as easily have someone see that and think, why the hell would I go to that school if that's what the fans think of me. It could go either way with that.
 
Ryno99 said:
I think that depends on the person, you could just as easily have someone see that and think, why the hell would I go to that school if that's what the fans think of me. It could go either way with that.
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I agree to many people are quick to put someone down or be negative about them on here before they have even seen these players suit up in the red and black. I say be excited give them a chance if you want to critique them do it after you have seen them play, but at least give them a shot to show you what they can do first in person.
 
culverrd said:
I agree to many people are quick to put someone down or be negative about them on here before they have even seen these players suit up in the red and black. I say be excited give them a chance if you want to critique them do it after you have seen them play, but at least give them a shot to show you what they can do first in person.
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Bottom line recruits read stuff like this and people want to go where they are going to be accepted and loved by the fans. If I were in there position and saw people bashing me before they even saw me play I sure as heck wouldn't want to go there or be excited to go there if I had already signed. Posters need to be more aware of that and careful with what they say if you really care about signing kids and the program getting better and better. Also not saying this is for all recruits some could give a crap less, but would rather stick on the safe side.
 
I was mostly talking about players that are already hear and we have seen for a few years. Should have probably stated that
 
culverrd said:
I agree to many people are quick to put someone down or be negative about them on here before they have even seen these players suit up in the red and black. I say be excited give them a chance if you want to critique them do it after you have seen them play, but at least give them a shot to show you what they can do first in person.
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Agree completely. 95% of us have not seen anything but highlight videos. Trust the coaches and wait until they get a chance to show what they have before they decide. No one was crazy excited about SK when he came here and that turned out just fine.
 
I think when all is said and done, if Jamaree stays healthy, people will be happy he became a Bearcat. The kid has put lots of time in getting in shape and injury recovery. That says something about his heart. Sounds like a Bearcat to me.
 
bearcat jeff said:
I think when all is said and done, if Jamaree stays healthy, people will be happy he became a Bearcat. The kid has put lots of time in getting in shape and injury recovery. That says something about his heart. Sounds like a Bearcat to me.
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Amen Jeff, gotta love that the kid is already in Clifton, working out and getting ready. Seems to be an effort guy, with heart, and passion. I'd love to see him have the attitude Hicks had, in Jamaree's body, look out!
 
So with him already on campus is he working with a strength and conditioning coach already? If so, having a summer to workout with college coaches should really help him be ready to contribute when the season starts hopefully.
 
Anyone know if he is going to play in the Deveroes Summer League? If not, can someone ask him on twitter? I usually try to pick a night where the most Bearcats are in action to go over and watch.....
 
JumpinJack5 said:
Anyone know if he is going to play in the Deveroes Summer League? If not, can someone ask him on twitter? I usually try to pick a night where the most Bearcats are in action to go over and watch.....
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Yes he has stated on twitter already that he is playing in the league this year. And I believe I saw that it is now the City Gear Summer League instead of Deveroes.
 
bearcat18 said:
Yes he has stated on twitter already that he is playing in the league this year. And I believe I saw that it is now the City Gear Summer League instead of Deveroes.
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Thanks, I knew Lawrence was, but didn't know about Jamaree. Yes, it is now the Ciry Gear tourney......
 
Jamaree retweeted this tonight and it was from back in September, but nonetheless.....

Justin Byerly
@Justinbyerly
Jamari Strickland, a 6'10, 2013 C out of Queen City Prep (NC) Some of the best footwork around, soft touch around the basket and can finish.
 
He was 240 and now hes 270 according to the UC website...thats a MAN. Has anyone seen him on campus at all? how does he look? As in how does he look for a guy thats 270 LBS? also saw on the UC site he averaged 21 points a game this past year at Prep school. Hopefully he can get cleared and contribute some this season
 
coachpipe said:
He was 240 and now hes 270 according to the UC website...thats a MAN. Has anyone seen him on campus at all? how does he look? As in how does he look for a guy thats 270 LBS? also saw on the UC site he averaged 21 points a game this past year at Prep school. Hopefully he can get cleared and contribute some this season
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Honestly, he really doesn't look 270. I've seen him a handful of times this year. But that's glad to hear. Hopefully he can provide some force this year.
 
In the video on go bearcats, he looks like he has put on a lot of muscle. JJ looks a little bit bigger, Big Dave looks better, Rubles looks like a monster, and there was somebody who I couldn't identify with a beard and whoever it was, they looked scrawny....
 

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