03-05-2010, 02:06 PM
Lance Stephenson gives Cincinnati another go for sophomore year
By Mark Lelinwalla
Daily News Sports Writer
Friday, March 5th 2010, 4:00 AM
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Lance Stephenson decides to stick it out for another year at Cincinnati.
Lance Stephenson says he is sticking with his decision of staying for his sophomore year at Cincinnati, even if the Bearcats make it to the NCAA Tournament and he performs well in the Big Dance.
After leading Lincoln to four straight PSAL championships, Stephenson was widely regarded as a one-year player for the Bearcats, but he believes he is not ready for the NBA just yet.
"That's definite," Stephenson told the Daily News of his decision, which was reported by The Cincinnati Enquirer last week. "I want to work on a lot of stuff that I need to improve. It's not a disappointment thing. It just wasn't my time."
The 6-5, 210-pound freshman guard is averaging a team-high 11.6 points for the Bearcats, but says he needs to be more consistent to make it as a pro.
"I want to be a spectacular (NBA) player," Stephenson said, "not average."
Bearcats coach Mick Cronin said "there's a good chance" that Stephenson will be named Big East Freshman of the Year, but agrees his game needs to grow.
"The biggest thing Lance has to do is learn how think the game during the game," Cronin said.
The Bearcats (16-13, 7-10) hope to make a push toward a tourney bid during their regular-season finale at Georgetown Saturday and next week's Big East Tournament.
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By Mark Lelinwalla
Daily News Sports Writer
Friday, March 5th 2010, 4:00 AM
Behrman/AP
Lance Stephenson decides to stick it out for another year at Cincinnati.
Lance Stephenson says he is sticking with his decision of staying for his sophomore year at Cincinnati, even if the Bearcats make it to the NCAA Tournament and he performs well in the Big Dance.
After leading Lincoln to four straight PSAL championships, Stephenson was widely regarded as a one-year player for the Bearcats, but he believes he is not ready for the NBA just yet.
"That's definite," Stephenson told the Daily News of his decision, which was reported by The Cincinnati Enquirer last week. "I want to work on a lot of stuff that I need to improve. It's not a disappointment thing. It just wasn't my time."
The 6-5, 210-pound freshman guard is averaging a team-high 11.6 points for the Bearcats, but says he needs to be more consistent to make it as a pro.
"I want to be a spectacular (NBA) player," Stephenson said, "not average."
Bearcats coach Mick Cronin said "there's a good chance" that Stephenson will be named Big East Freshman of the Year, but agrees his game needs to grow.
"The biggest thing Lance has to do is learn how think the game during the game," Cronin said.
The Bearcats (16-13, 7-10) hope to make a push toward a tourney bid during their regular-season finale at Georgetown Saturday and next week's Big East Tournament.
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