Obekpa (and others) Leaving SJU

[SJUREDMEN85]

Sampson is a loss, but not "huge". Johnnies will do better next season than last.

I agree, I won`t miss Sampson. It was all about him to try to show the NBA scouts his talents, when did he ever pass to the open guy?

If CO follows Harrison and has an attitude adjustment, then I`ll welcome him back.
If not then hey GTF outta here. Yeah great shot blocking talent, but what if he gets pissed again, would he refuse to go in?
NO ONE IS BIGGER THEN THE TEAM, NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE.

Anyway I read that him and Lavin will have a meeting this week.

If I`m Lavin I wouldn`t kiss his ass (and hopefully Lavin doesn`t.), and tell him that you better go see John Lucas (the guy who worked with Harrison.), and lastly tell him that if he came back then he better not refuse to go in again, or you will be off the team 5minutes after the game.
That`s what you gotta do with kids with a big head. You tell them how it`s gonna be like, if you don`t like it then leave. Everyone/anyone can be replaced.

[ChelseaFriar]

Sampson is a loss, but not "huge". Johnnies will do better next season than last.

I agree, I won`t miss Sampson. It was all about him to try to show the NBA scouts his talents, when did he ever pass to the open guy?

If CO follows Harrison and has an attitude adjustment, then I`ll welcome him back.
If not then hey GTF outta here. Yeah great shot blocking talent, but what if he gets pissed again, would he refuse to go in?
NO ONE IS BIGGER THEN THE TEAM, NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE.

Anyway I read that him and Lavin will have a meeting this week.

If I`m Lavin I wouldn`t kiss his ass (and hopefully Lavin doesn`t.), and tell him that you better go see John Lucas (the guy who worked with Harrison.), and lastly tell him that if he came back then he better not refuse to go in again, or you will be off the team 5minutes after the game.
That`s what you gotta do with kids with a big head. You tell them how it`s gonna be like, if you don`t like it then leave. Everyone/anyone can be replaced.

Agree. You have to draw a hard line with that nonsense if you want respect. If Obekpa really did that, he is extremely fortunate that they are offering him a scholarship for next season.

[SJHooper]

Redmen, I appreciate your enthusiasm but if we couldn't make the tourney with this year's roster, I'm not sure we ever will again under Lavin with his own recruits. I used to have expectations for this team but I've learned that they almost always underachieve, so I temper the expectations. In my heart of hearts I don't think this program sees another bid until we bring in a real coach who can recruit, coach, AND develop players i.e. 3 star players like De La Rosa into studs.

I always hold out hope that I'm wrong and we get lucky but this program has been in shambles for too long for me to believe anything too different will happen with Lavin.

[SJHooper]

Obekpa is staying! Change of heart. Also we have a top 100 kid Cunningham coming for a visit and sources say we have a decent chance. Lavin will get the last meeting with him before he makes his decision. Suddenly things go from looking terrible to looking respectable.

[Wizard of Westroads]

Does Redmen-land ever have just a normal day? Seems like it's either the greatest day ever or the worst day ever. Or is this season just unusual in that regard?

[SJUREDMEN85]

Obekpa is staying! Change of heart. Also we have a top 100 kid Cunningham coming for a visit and sources say we have a decent chance. Lavin will get the last meeting with him before he makes his decision. Suddenly things go from looking terrible to looking respectable.

Thomas I`m hearing is a lock for us. avh 15boards in a Div 1 Juco, which is higher then GG was in div 3
Also Arozina is going after him, so he might be the real deal.
We could use someone who knows and wants to box out and get the rebounds.

Would have liked to get Horford but it looks like he`s going to UF.

[SJHooper]

Obekpa is staying! Change of heart. Also we have a top 100 kid Cunningham coming for a visit and sources say we have a decent chance. Lavin will get the last meeting with him before he makes his decision. Suddenly things go from looking terrible to looking respectable.

Thomas I`m hearing is a lock for us. avh 15boards in a Div 1 Juco, which is higher then GG was in div 3
Also Arozina is going after him, so he might be the real deal.
We could use someone who knows and wants to box out and get the rebounds.

Would have liked to get Horford but it looks like he`s going to UF.

Source?