It's official, Lance Stephenson has declared for the NBA Draft. While he has not hired an agent, it is reported he will do so in the coming days.
In my opinion, this is a big mistake for Lance and a huge kick in the shin for the Bearcats squad. Stephenson not only under performed this season, he just started showing promise in the final few games of the season. With one more season, he could only benefit himself, and if it just so happened that he got hurt, he would have two more seasons in front of him to rebuild his stock. There is no way he will get drafted in the first-round, which means there is no guaranteed contract. Now, what happens if he gets hurt in training camp this season? He is screwed, he will be playing in the NBADL for years making money that is comparable to a minor league baseball player. This is the only way Lance Stephenson could hurt himself and his future. One more year of college would have made his talent visible and without question bumped him to a first-round draft pick. Shame on you Lance for being so stupid!!!
Next season just got more difficult for Mick Cronin. Now he is without his two best players from this season in Deonta Vaughn and Stephenson, but does add Sean Kilpatrick and has a more mature Cashmere Wright. Mick is in trouble, but he may get bailed out by the NCAA expanding the tournament to 96 teams. If that happens, Bearcat nation is going to be stuck with Cronin for at least a few more years.
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