(2016) SF Lamar Stevens to Penn State

[FKfootball 1,046]

Lamar tweeted that he is 110% wide open right now. I tweeted him back and said "You would have it all at IU. It's an amazing place." And he actually favorited the tweet. I really wanna land this kid.

[Stuhoo 75,564]

Guess where Lamar Stevens has been this week.

 

At DeMatha.

 

At the Victor Oladipo camp.

 

Tearing it up.

 

C'mon Lamar...you're gonna be a Hoosier, and we all know it.

 

 

Jul 15, 2015 | 09:16 pm Lawson/Oladipo: Lamar Stevens

Rob HarringtonNational Recruiting Analyst

HYATTSVILLE, Md. — With the bleachers full of coaches and the court full of talented competitors, Philadelphia’s Lamar Stevens put on his boots and went to work on Wednesday night. Which is to say, he strapped on those boots and walked over the field.

At a camp featuring commendable parity, there weren’t too many players who truly created separation on opening day at Lawson/Oladipo. But Lamar Stevens was an obvious exception, as the 6-6 combo forward created positive action throughout his team’s game.

The obvious, smack-you-in-the-face comparison for Stevens is Dez Wells. Like Wells, he’s an excellent athlete (but not quite as explosive) who loves to attack off the bounce, in transition and simply is a powerful, fearless competitor. He’ll always enjoy a strength advantage over most opponents and he gets everything he can out of his 6-6 frame.

Stevens also shoots it okay, certainly better than Wells at that age, and especially from medium-range. He has a slow release that could prove troublesome in college, but his touch and mechanics look reasonably sound.

Meanwhile, he’s a staunch defender and tough rebounder who competes with a tireless work ethic. It’s no surprise that he’s an increasingly hot commodity with the gentlemen sitting courtside at his games.

”I think I’m headed on an upper path,” Stevens said. “I’ve just been in the gym working on my game trying to expand my skills. I’ve really been putting up a lot of shots in the gym and am happy with where my game is now and have my confidence.”

 

Analysis Stevens is an active, aggressive and physical combo forward. At 6-foot-6, Stevens is a little undersized for his position, but what he lacks in size he makes up for with with terrific energy and toughness. Stevens is pound for pound is one of the better rebounders in the 2016 class. He gets quite a few points off put back opportunities and strong drives.

 

One question that many ask pertains to position. We currently regard Stevens as a PF/WF, but he may slot more accurately as a WF/PF. The bottom line, regardless, is that nearly everyone views him as a combo forward. For his part, he doesn’t feel the need to categorize himself.

”I don’t really want to put a number on my position because I feel like I can do so much,” Stevens said, “but ultimately if you wanted to put a number on it you could say three/four.

”But I wouldn’t mind playing the two or even the five if I have to.”

His recruitment includes multiple high-majors who are fully invested in winning his signature. Stevens remains open but also seems to have more clarity than many of his peers.

”Indiana, Marquette, Villanova, Pitt, Temple … that’s probably the top five,” Stevens said. “All of those have offered. They’ve all been there for awhile.

”I have an official set up to Pitt in August and Marquette in September and am working to set up my official to Indiana.”

Stevens hasn’t taken any officials to this point and thus will have up to five trips, should he opt to use them.

”I just want to go somewhere that I have the best opportunity,” he said, “a coach I can trust and a family environment. I’m very optimistic about this.”

[Stuhoo 75,564]

Close friends with '17 five star Lonnie Walker.

Retweeted ITH's article on Walker's interest in IU.

[Hovadipo 52,948]

@LamarStevens11: No order...
Temple
Pitt
Marquette
Villanova
PennState
Indiana
Maryland
SMU

[MemphisHoosier 1,915]

Of note, there are four programs (Penn State, SMU, Temple, and Maryland) that overlap between Carr's Top 5 and Stevens's Top 8.  I am curious to see how OV shake out for each prospect given that they have voiced a desire to team up in college.

 

[ccgeneral 38,084]

‏@LamarStevens11: Decisions  

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,740]

We seem to have a strong chance here

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,740]

East Coast heavy

[WilJos3390 284]

If he trims to 5. I could see it being Pitt, Maryland, NOVA, SMU, IU. I think we're in great contention here. Only time will tell

[biteoftheapple 4,115]

I am betting he stays in the Philly area.

[WilJos3390 284]

I am betting he stays in the Philly area.

Pitt or Temple if not IU. I think having Chuck on staff w/ east coast connections could be a difference maker. And we all know Lamar was at Dematha doing work. I'm sure Oladipo was trying to work some magic. We've been with Lamar early on. I think we're in a good place here. But you never know these days.

[HoosierRob 1,042]

Looks like some cb picks for psu after the tony Carr pickup

[FKfootball 1,046]

Jerry Meyer changed his crystal ball pick for Stevens. He picked Penn State.

[IUsafety 2,775]

@BSnowScout: Four-star forward Lamar Stevens is about to begin the visit process http://t.co/7af7iuNftm http://t.co/RTRvfgaFiX

“So far I just have Pitt and Marquette set up,” said Stevens. “I am working on setting up visits to Indiana and Penn State, but those aren’t set yet. I will also take one more after that.”

[Hovadipo 52,948]

Jeff Borzello 

 

✔@jeffborzello

ESPN 100 Lamar Stevens is unlikely to be on Pittsburgh's campus this weekend, per a source. Had originally planned an official visit there.

[Hovadipo 52,948]

Not sure if this happened or not, but...

@JeffRabjohns: Indiana will see Philadelphia Roman Catholic's Lamar Stevens later, watching North Central's Kris Wilkes this afternoon.


Visiting PSU this weekend.

[Feathery 3,926]

Lamar Stevens is announcing tomorrow at 3 p.m.

[Hovadipo 52,948]

Penn State's good year is probably about to get better.

[Iufan2324 158]

Penn State's good year is probably about to get better.

Yeah miles likely to msu and now Lamar likely to PSU. Where's creams speciality when you need it? WE WANT WINGS

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,740]

If not Miles or Stevens, then Kegler. 

 

If not Kegler, uh-oh!!!!!

 

I hear they have a good wing player from Bloomington South.  (tic-or rather biting cheek out of frustration)