Stephenson suitors now down to one?

Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 6:50 PM
Filed Under: Links roundups, Recruiting

Despite an abundance of talent, Lance Stephenson’s college career is still on hold. And it could be that way for a while.

Maryland – fresh off the news that do-it-all point guard Greivis Vazquez will return to school – has stopped recruiting the high school star. Yes, Gary Williams’ program could use a boost. Doesn’t matter. Sounds like they’ll take their chances without one of 2009’s elite talents. (Much to some fans’ chagrin.)

Terps officials are worried about a possible fiasco with Stephenson’s eligibility. He also faces a court date later this month regarding a misdemeanor sexual assault charge.

Sure, he’s talented, but there’s enough baggage that teams are scared of taking him. And really, who wants to get burned?

Turns out there’s still one school that is recruiting Stephenson – Memphis.

(shakes head)

Say this for the Tigers: They’re willing to gamble.

A links roundup:

• Prosecutors want an extension in the alleged Rick Pitino extortion case. And … they got it. They’re still collection phone records and producing tape recordings of the defendant.
• The key to winning the ACC next year? Forwards. Also, the News&Observer makes a smart pick to win the conference.
• Gani Lawal’s return to Georgia Tech should be a huge boost for Derrick Favors, the best recruit not named John Wall.
• On the other hand, Ater Majok withdrew from the NBA draft, but Jim Calhoun isn’t sure Majok will be back at UConn. Simply put: Majok’s from Sudan, and his family could use money. He play in Europe.
• The USC bloodletting continues: Jamie Dixon doesn’t want to talk about the Trojans, and a former recruit is poised to sign with Florida.
• Across town, Ben Howland is pondering his next move now that Jrue Holiday isn’t staing with UCLA.
• Meet Jeff Withey, eating machine.
• Optimistic quote of the day: After Cincinnati gives Mick Cronin an extension, he declares: “There’s no question that we’re back.”
• Finally, this link may only interest me, but I thought it was suitable given my recent dalliance with balanced budgets.

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