Curious as to why JMay wouldn't spend the summer in Knoxville working out and studying. Bruce has been busy over recruiting him? Is he working on his slashing game in Madison with his posse? Odd...any Madisonites have the answer to another piece of the back and forth Maymon saga?
April 30
Some Tennessee basketball fans have yet to hear about Jeronne Maymon, and those who have aren't exactly sure what to expect from the transfer from Marquette...."That's OK,'' Maymon said. "The ones who come out to the (Pilot) Rocky Top League will find out.''
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/apr/30/finding-a-home-at-ut/?print=1
May 30
If Maymon will buy into Pearl's system and work at improving his game and progressing in the system, he could be a key contributor early. Maymon was Mr. Basketball in the state of Wisconsin his senior season at Madison Memorial. At 6-6, 245, Maymon plans on playing summer basketball in the Rocky Top League at Knoxville's Bearden High school, starting in June.
http://www.lindyssports.com/article.php?cn=1804
June 8
Missing New Vols: Incoming forward Jeronne Maymon has returned home to Wisconsin to work out this summer and won't be in the PRTL.
http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2010/jun/08/eleven-ut-players-available-in-rocky-top-league/
July 13
UNC-Wilmington transfer John Fields has enrolled at the University of Tennessee and will wear orange for his final season of NCAA eligibility...Fields is immediately eligible as he will be enrolling in the graduate program for Sports Management, which was not available at UNCW. According to NCAA bylaws a player may transfer without penalty under these circumstances.
http://www.examiner.com/x-18381-Tennessee-Volunteers-Examiner~y2010m7d13-Bruce-Pearl-secures-another-big-man-as-John-Fields-enrolls-at-UT-and-makes-it-official
OMG, he's in Wisconsin. I don't know why, but somehow this scares me. Probabily because I know that Tim Maymon is therefore almost certainly currently in Wisconsin too!
There may be still be time for him to sign up for the Pro-Am. A couple of those teams could use a 2 guard.
Who the hell cares--he is ancient history and has no future with us!
This is a tragic story unfolding before our eyes. Talk about flushing the opportunity of a lifetime down the drain. Sad.
good to have you back Rico
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on July 27, 2010, 06:16:01 AM
This is a tragic story unfolding before our eyes. Talk about flushing the opportunity of a lifetime down the drain. Sad.
Yeah...it really is a shame. He was on his way to being a decent contributor last year. Another good kid getting screwed by an f'ed up father.
I really feel for that kid. A lot of people thought that going to TN would be good because Jeronne would be able to get further from his father, but apparently Tim is still pulling the strings and thinking Jeronne is his meal ticket. Perhaps Jeronne will be best-served playing pro ball in Europe after attending 5 schools in 4 years over here.
Say what you want about the way he left MU, but I truly wish him the best in basketball and, more importantly, in life.
Quote from: PuertoRicanNightmare on July 27, 2010, 06:16:01 AM
This is a tragic story unfolding before our eyes. Talk about flushing the opportunity of a lifetime down the drain. Sad.
Where in the story does it say that Maymon will not be attending UT. I'd be careful about jumping to any conclusions here.
Quote from: windyplayer on July 27, 2010, 08:28:42 AM
Where in the story does it say that Maymon will not be attending UT. I'd be careful about jumping to any conclusions here.
He may very well end up at UT. But it is a serious red flag when an incoming transfer sophomore is the only player not participating in a summer league and earning summer credits, and is instead working out at home.
What would your reaction be if Erik Williams for instance, decided to skip the Summer Pro-Am and went back to Texas to work out?
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on July 27, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
What would your reaction be if Erik Williams for instance, decided to skip the Summer Pro-Am and went back to Texas to work out?
We would start approx 451 threads about how he was buzzcut/recruited over/unhappy/not making grades/homesick/etc.
But thankfully he is in Milwaukee, and preparing to have a breakout year.
Quote from: MU B2002 on July 27, 2010, 08:56:27 AM
We would start approx 451 threads about how he was buzzcut/recruited over/unhappy/not making grades/homesick/etc.
But thankfully he is in Milwaukee, and preparing to have a breakout year.
William was a Top 100 recruit who didn't average a double-double as a freshman! He
should be gone!
Excellent points Sultan and MUB. I'm also on the E-Will's Breakout Season Bandwagon, but I felt the urge to channel my inner ignorant fan.
Quote from: windyplayer on July 27, 2010, 08:28:42 AM
Where in the story does it say that Maymon will not be attending UT. I'd be careful about jumping to any conclusions here.
+1 until practice opens, all things are possible. If he's not there 80 days from now, that's another matter.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on July 27, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
He may very well end up at UT. But it is a serious red flag when an incoming transfer sophomore is the only player not participating in a summer league and earning summer credits, and is instead working out at home.
What would your reaction be if Erik Williams for instance, decided to skip the Summer Pro-Am and went back to Texas to work out?
NBA players have no need for college credit
Quote from: Curtis Loew on July 27, 2010, 10:16:29 AM
NBA players have no need for college credit
Yeah, not taking classes is going to hurt him most of all. I can't imagine that his dad is letting him hit the books while he's "training" at home. The biggest harm would be not getting an education.
Hope the kid turns out OK despite his dad's interventions.
Quote from: windyplayer on July 27, 2010, 08:28:42 AM
Where in the story does it say that Maymon will not be attending UT. I'd be careful about jumping to any conclusions here.
I may be mistaken, but I vaguely recall PRN mentioning he was a golfing buddy with Pearl. His info might not be coming from those stories.
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on July 27, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
He may very well end up at UT. But it is a serious red flag when an incoming transfer sophomore is the only player not participating in a summer league and earning summer credits, and is instead working out at home.
What would your reaction be if Erik Williams for instance, decided to skip the Summer Pro-Am and went back to Texas to work out?
Agreed, there is need for concern, but for PRN to already be referring to Maymon's post-high school basketball experience as a tragic story is a little presumptuous.
Quote from: Litehouse on July 27, 2010, 10:37:13 AM
I may be mistaken, but I vaguely recall PRN mentioning he was a golfing buddy with Pearl. His info might not be coming from those stories.
4never cleans pearl's clubs at Mee-kwon GC.
Maymon was in madison last week during the flooding.
Quote from: ZiggysFryBoy on July 27, 2010, 11:28:25 AM
4never cleans pearl's clubs at Mee-kwon GC.
Maymon was in madison last week during the flooding.
That's right and the tips are pretty good too.
Quote from: MerrittsMustache on July 27, 2010, 08:16:14 AM
I really feel for that kid. A lot of people thought that going to TN would be good because Jeronne would be able to get further from his father, but apparently Tim is still pulling the strings and thinking Jeronne is his meal ticket. Perhaps Jeronne will be best-served playing pro ball in Europe after attending 5 schools in 4 years over here.
Say what you want about the way he left MU, but I truly wish him the best in basketball and, more importantly, in life.
Ignorance is no defense for stupidity. Neither Maymom deserves any pity ...
Maybe Jeronne is in the dog house for hitting on one of Loose Pearl's girlfriends, er coeds?
Quote from: The Sultan of South Wayne on July 27, 2010, 08:37:00 AM
What would your reaction be if Erik Williams for instance, decided to skip the Summer Pro-Am and went back to Texas to work out?
I wouldnt worry --
Erik went to Cy Springs, as did K Bradley, where my kids went,also...I wouldnt let him out of my sight---but per rulzgal...I ,as a booster would not say hello, or do a you tube interview with him.....lol
.I'll just sit in my MU decorated car, in front of his house, day and night...until I'm served with the restraining order, of course--lol
just call me the houston phillycoach--lol