'13 CA C Jamaree Strickland (Commit)

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bearcat jeff said:
Just remember big man, many of us are excited to see you in a Bearcat uniform next season . Light it up!!
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IMO anyone who isn't excited about Jamaree and really all the guys in this class is crazy or just completely in the dark about what kind of players these guys are.

Every time I take a look I see these guys winning games for their teams and putting up ridiculous numbers.

Troy Caupain has become a one man demolition crew in VA. They are throwing two, three guys on him and he is still posting sick numbers all across the stat sheet. He and KJ both have a great shot at state titles.

Lawrence needs to heal up his hand, but when healthy the guy is practically unguardable.

Haven't been able to follow Deshaun Morman nearly as easily. Getting box scores from his games and Jamaree's games is tough, but they always seem to show up in the recaps for "best performers".

I was very bummed that the Queen City Prep v. Hargrave game that was supposed to happen in Scott Cty Kentucky got cancelled. I know a lot of bearcat fans were talking about making the trip to check that game out.
 
Eastside_J said:
Well, it looks like Jamaree is checking out Bearcattalk, checking out him. LOL.

From Twitter today:
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Jamaree Strickland ‏@CaliSwag_510

I think peoples critiques are funny. I personally use them as motivation http://www.bearcattalk.com/showthread.php?t=6935&page=11 …
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Hey Jamaree - looking forward to you coming down here. Or is that "up" here- LOL, nevermind.
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yet there are still people who belive recruits, family, and handlers don't read message boards and has no effect on them. whisky lost vander blue because of it.
 
Jamaree, if you are reading this, please get more highlight tapes, we want to see you play. Glad to see you have a good sense of humor, especially with some of the knuckleheads we have on here.
 
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Eastside_J said:
IMO anyone who isn't excited about Jamaree and really all the guys in this class is crazy or just completely in the dark about what kind of players these guys are.

Every time I take a look I see these guys winning games for their teams and putting up ridiculous numbers.

Troy Caupain has become a one man demolition crew in VA. They are throwing two, three guys on him and he is still posting sick numbers all across the stat sheet. He and KJ both have a great shot at state titles.

Lawrence needs to heal up his hand, but when healthy the guy is practically unguardable.

Haven't been able to follow Deshaun Morman nearly as easily. Getting box scores from his games and Jamaree's games is tough, but they always seem to show up in the recaps for "best performers".

I was very bummed that the Queen City Prep v. Hargrave game that was supposed to happen in Scott Cty Kentucky got cancelled. I know a lot of bearcat fans were talking about making the trip to check that game out.
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Easily the best recruiting class in a long time.
 
Jamaree if you are reading this I mean no disrespect by the critique. There are few videos and box scores and highlights from your prep games are hard to come by. I know I am very excited to see you play and I believe you will be a part of a centerpiece here that will win many games.
 
I said in another thread that I might be most excited to see what Strickland can bring to the table. Lawrence is the big name and will be under the most scrutiny, but Strickland has the size and pedigree to be exactly what we've all wanted for years. Also can't wait to see Morman. I think he's flying under the radar as well. I'm really excited about this class. I can't wait for the Deveroes league this summer. Hopefully all five are there and we get to see some early action out of them. I remember the year Cash, Dixon, Yancy came in and Mitchell was in his second year I believe and how fun the Deveroes league was that year watching Dixon and Mitchell go at it head-to-head and Cash doing 360 dunks before he blew out his knee. The past few years it has been lackluster.
 
JumpinJack5 said:
I don't hope he reads them, he said he does. Gotta be careful with what you say.....
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Dude has the chance to be a stud down low for us. I love this class. But I don't need to talk to him. ;)

Anyhow, this class is really exciting. I hope they all happen to still be bearcats as juniors. That will be a great season for sure.
 
Very difficult to predict. All reports are that he is just getting better and better as he continues to get into shape. With some of the offensive numbers he has put up against good competition I dont think it would be a stretch to say he will probably be the most polished offensive big man Mick has brought in since Yancy. Important things to keep in mind though are that he is going to be a freshmen, he hasnt played a lot of basketball the last 4 years because of injuries, he has had 2 knee surgeries, and has at least 4 other players competing for minutes at the positions he will play. So the best answer is who knows. I could see him coming in and dominating and getting major minutes(With the production our big men have given us this year you would have to think minutes for the 4 and 5 positions will be up for grabs). I could also see him having a limited role and having to develop like most freshmen do. He, I think, is the biggest mystery of the class.
 
JackBauer151 said:
Very difficult to predict. All reports are that he is just getting better and better as he continues to get into shape. With some of the offensive numbers he has put up against good competition I dont think it would be a stretch to say he will probably be the most polished offensive big man Mick has brought in since Yancy. Important things to keep in mind though are that he is going to be a freshmen, he hasnt played a lot of basketball the last 4 years because of injuries, he has had 2 knee surgeries, and has at least 4 other players competing for minutes at the positions he will play. So the best answer is who knows. I could see him coming in and dominating and getting major minutes(With the production our big men have given us this year you would have to think minutes for the 4 and 5 positions will be up for grabs). I could also see him having a limited role and having to develop like most freshmen do. He, I think, is the biggest mystery of the class.
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This class is my favorite of Mick's tenure. It still lacks a true knock down shooter but has several scorers. That said, I am a big Caupain and Lawrence fan, but I'm most excited about Jamaree and Mormon.

Jamaree has the potential, size and skill to be what this program hasn't had in many years, and I include Yancy in this, and that is a big man who understands and accepts his role on the low block. He has a go to move prior to arriving on campus and can actually score effectively with his back to the basket. He also is an effective and willing rebounder. How that translates in year one we will see.

The earlier he can get to campus and work with Cincinnati's strength and conditioning team the better, and he will benefit greatly from it physically. You have to love Jamaree's mental toughness to be able to overcome his injuries and remake his body. That speaks volumes about this young man's desire and heart. Qualities of a true Bearcat.

Mormon is simply a hardnosed tough kid. He will give UC the same qualities that Dion Dixon gave us and honestly I think that is the biggest thing this team lacks. Dixon would slam the ball with attitude off of offensive rebounds, breaks, or drives and he was tough defensively. Mormon has an attack mindset much the same and he is tough as nails and physically strong.

Tough to predict freshmen impact as Jack said, and I'm not saying these two will have the most impact, just that they are the two that have elements I think will really add to the program.

I love Caupains ability to get in the lane and score or be fouled and hit foul shots. I think KJ has that smooth killer, smart basketball, make a play air about him and his mid-range game and quickness excites me. Lawrence is a consensus top 25 recruit for a reason and could be a potential match up nightmare with his size and skill. This is a strong class and is underrated nationally in my opinion.
 
bearcat jeff said:
This class is my favorite of Mick's tenure. It still lacks a true knock down shooter but has several scorers. That said, I am a big Caupain and Lawrence fan, but I'm most excited about Jamaree and Mormon.

Jamaree has the potential, size and skill to be what this program hasn't had in many years, and I include Yancy in this, and that is a big man who understands and accepts his role on the low block. He has a go to move prior to arriving on campus and can actually score effectively with his back to the basket. He also is an effective and willing rebounder. How that translates in year one we will see.

The earlier he can get to campus and work with Cincinnati's strength and conditioning team the better, and he will benefit greatly from it physically. You have to love Jamaree's mental toughness to be able to overcome his injuries and remake his body. That speaks volumes about this young man's desire and heart. Qualities of a true Bearcat.

Mormon is simply a hardnosed tough kid. He will give UC the same qualities that Dion Dixon gave us and honestly I think that is the biggest thing this team lacks. Dixon would slam the ball with attitude off of offensive rebounds, breaks, or drives and he was tough defensively. Mormon has an attack mindset much the same and he is tough as nails and physically strong.

Tough to predict freshmen impact as Jack said, and I'm not saying these two will have the most impact, just that they are the two that have elements I think will really add to the program.

I love Caupains ability to get in the lane and score or be fouled and hit foul shots. I think KJ has that smooth killer, smart basketball, make a play air about him and his mid-range game and quickness excites me. Lawrence is a consensus top 25 recruit for a reason and could be a potential match up nightmare with his size and skill. This is a strong class and is underrated nationally in my opinion.
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Next question: What happens since we over signed? Gaines loses scholly? KJ goes prep? It shall be interesting.....
 
JumpinJack5 said:
Next question: What happens since we over signed? Gaines loses scholly? KJ goes prep? It shall be interesting.....
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I don't think anyone loses a scholarship. I don't think Cronin is the type of coach that would strip a player's scholarship. At least I hope not. Tim Crowell was a strange situation, as far as I know, in that it was mutually agreed that his opportunities were limited at UC, that he would enjoy more playing time at a different institution.

I hate the idea of speculating on whether one particular player will lose a scholarship. As Jamaree's tweet illustrates, it is possible that the players read this blog, as well. With that said, Gaines has shown improvement, and he still has two years of eligibility. It's also easy to forget that you can't teach size and heart, two qualities that KG has. It may yet click for him. I think we all remember Eric Hicks - after his sophomore year, I doubt any fan would have been able to predict his tremendous impact as a junior and senior. I really believe that KG, although perhaps never a starter, will have a solid role on this team in the next two years, and I'm glad he's a Bearcat.

Regardless of what happens, I think the staff will figure something out, whether one player takes a prep year, or whether they ask a player to pay one year's tuition and designate that player as a walk-on. Also: SK may declare for the draft, which would turn this discussion into a non-issue.
 
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UnivCincy said:
I don't think anyone loses a scholarship. I don't think Cronin is the type of coach that would strip a player's scholarship. At least I hope not. Tim Crowell was a strange situation, as far as I know, in that it was mutually agreed that his opportunities were limited at UC, that he would enjoy more playing time at a different institution.

I hate the idea of speculating on whether one particular player will lose a scholarship. As Jamaree's tweet illustrates, it is possible that the players read this blog, as well. With that said, Gaines has shown improvement, and he still has two years of eligibility. It's also easy to forget that you can't teach size and heart, two qualities that KG has. It may yet click for him. I think we all remember Eric Hicks - after his sophomore year, I doubt any fan would have been able to predict his tremendous impact as a junior and senior. I really believe that KG, although perhaps never a starter, will have a solid role on this team in the next two years, and I'm glad he's a Bearcat.

Regardless of what happens, I think the staff will figure something out, whether one player takes a prep year, or whether they ask a player to pay one year's tuition and designate that player as a walk-on. Also: SK may declare for the draft, which would turn this discussion into a non-issue.
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As I said on another thread, I can promise you that something has aleady been worked out. This isn't done with wishful thinking. Something is known even with the consideration that Mormon may qualify. The only ones stressing is the fan base.
 

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