Grading Early-entrants: Lance Stephonson

[Kingsley Court]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5136346

This is an article on ESPN.com about grading those who have left college early and already signed with an agent.


D+ through D-: The "Talented, But Not So Much" group.

"Lance Stephenson, Fr., G, Cincinnati: Stephenson went to Cincinnati after an ugly recruiting period -- as lauded as his talent were the questions about his eligibility and attitude. He largely disappointed. It was the sort of year that not only revealed Stephenson wasn't ready for the NBA, it was the sort of year that brought his future potential into question. Stephenson needs more time. His nickname, "Born Ready," couldn't be any less relevant."

Pretty harsh, but can't really argue with it. I know we have already discussed Lance leaving, just saw this article and thought I would share it for those who wanted to read about other players leaving early.

 

[Thegreatone]

Oh God. I hope Lance reads this and hasnt hired an agent and comes back and learns to shoot and ... well you get it.

 

[Kingsley Court]

Spelled early wrong in the title, HA! In that list, who do you guys think will be a surprise, who will be a bust? And by bust, I mean someone that was around the A or B range that the dude graded them on.

 

[BearcatAlum1]

Ouch.

 

[DontMissHim]

Spelled early wrong in the title, HA! In that list, who do you guys think will be a surprise, who will be a bust? And by bust, I mean someone that was around the A or B range that the dude graded them on.

Busts: Ed Davis (North Carolina). Dominique Jones (South Florida)-I think he is a solid player but isnt going to be good in the NBA. Life time back up at best.

Surprise: Lance Stephenson....Just kidding. Im going to go with Ogilvy. I think he could be a decent starter but it will take time. Give him 2-3 years and he will be a 14 and 10 guy IMO

 

[blackcattitude]

Dominique Jones is so gonna be a Kelenna Azuibuke (sic) "score 25 a game for a godawful team" one day.

 

[Bearcat_NTS]

Lance will get drafted on potential alone, the one thing I know about the kid is he will work as hard as he can to "make it" the '09 Bearcats "system" did not cater to his talents... should be a bit better in the NBA imo.

 

[Lobot]

Lance will get drafted on potential alone, the one thing I know about the kid is he will work as hard as he can to "make it" the '09 Bearcats "system" did not cater to his talents... should be a bit better in the NBA imo.

Have to agree. Lance's one on one games suits the NBA better than NCAA. I think Lance was confused by the zone and almost no one plays it in the NBA for any length of time because everyone can shoot a team out of it.