April 7, 201016 yr http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/04/07/lance-stephenson-to-enter-nba-draft/ “I have decided to withdraw from the University of Cincinnati and enter my name into this year’s NBA draft,” Stephenson said. “After carefully reviewing my options, it is now clear to me that the need to emotionally and financially support my family, especially my young daughter, along with my long-standing and burning passion to play in the NBA, outweighs my desire to return to the University of Cincinnati
April 7, 201016 yr Ouch. He's also withdrawing from school, so will this end up costing Cincy a scholarship?
April 7, 201016 yr Author Ouch. He's also withdrawing from school, so will this end up costing Cincy a scholarship? Yep. Calipari was right - he is a me-first player :lol:
April 7, 201016 yr Doesn't surprise me, there is a reason that a bunch of programs stayed away from this kid during recruiting. I wish him the best in trying to make the NBA.
April 7, 201016 yr Ouch. Hopefully Cincy doesnt give him the Orton treatment. Im interested to see GTs reaction on this. I wish him the best of luck. He is a really good ball player, but he needs another year. This years draft is weak, Weak, WEAK! It is a pretty selfish decision to withdraw from school, especially, when no other school really gave you a chance, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Best of luck to Lance.
April 7, 201016 yr Definitely not surprised to see him put his name into the NBA draft. I wonder what he'll be projected. A shame if this costs UC a scholarship.
April 7, 201016 yr I really wish he wouldn't withdraw early...that is a shame considering UC was one of his very few options.
April 7, 201016 yr I must say GT really sold my on Born Ready. I don't think the kid is anywhere close to ready to play in the NBA, but I could see why he's going. Doesn't sound like a "me first" guy from his quote considering he has another mouth to feed. I feel sorry for Lance and I hope he catches on quick in the NBA and has a good career. If he can get a jumpshot down I think he could play some serious minutes in the NBA. Unfortunately he's a mid to late 2nd round pick at best I'd say.
April 7, 201016 yr You won't be hearing from Stephenson again once he joins the NBA. He will be a marginal player during a short-lived career.
April 7, 201016 yr Everything started going in this direction once Lance went back to NYC for spring break, so I was expecting him to declare at some point soon. His family was told he will go at the end of the first round, and while everything I know says otherwise I can't blame him for wanting to take care of his family. He's going to be lucky to get drafted at all, so withdrawing from UC and not keeping his options open is his biggest mistake IMO. Lance is a good kid that has a great work ethic and I am glad I got to know him while he was here, and I wish him nothing but the best as he goes after his ultimate dream...
April 7, 201016 yr Not surprised by the decision, but gang don't fault the kid fault the system. Mick needed a kid like Stephenson to really bolster their offense and kind of get their name out there. He played well in the BE Tourney if I recall correctly and found his mojo a bit. I wish the kid the best.
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