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Date Posted: 19:41:56 10/09/02 Wed
Author: bearcatattack
Subject: Lorenzo Thompson a Spring signee?

Im guessing UC's 4th scholarship will go to a underated post player in the spring maybe the likes of Thompson,Mike Pilgrim or a Center that will surface later.Brandon Bender is still uncommited and playing 2 miles from UC

Depending on who's talking, Lorenzo Thompson is either a true
wing blessed with the strength and body to bang down low, or
he is an undersized power type who has the ability to step out on
the perimeter.

Regardless of which theory one buys into, the 6-7, 230-pound
Thompson, a star at Chicago (IL) Crane Tech, is a unique talent
who is deserving of some high-major attention.

"It (recruiting) is going alright, I'm really just taking my time
trying to see where I fit in the best," Thompson told
PrepStars.com. "There's a couple of schools like Depaul, Cincy
and UConn that I like along with some others."

Exactly where Thompson fits best is a really good question.
With his combination of size, strength and above average
athleticism he can be a good scorer when operating exclusively
on the low blocks. And his ability to handle the ball allows him to
be pretty quick to the basket for a big man.

Thompson also has plenty of spring to finish above the rim,
while he has improved his ability to step outside and hit
perimeter jumpers, make sharp passes and take defenders off
the dribble.

However, like many of his counterparts with similar skill sets,
Thompson has a tendency to fall in love with the perimeter
game and float outside, which limits his productivity at times.

Thompson recognizes his inside/outside abilities and while he
prefers to play on the perimeter, says that he is working to find
an even mix. He also sees other areas where he could improve.

"Really, just getting into better shape is important," said
Thompson. "Once I get in shape, I'll be ready to make the jump
to college. I'm just conditioning hard and doing my best to get
stronger."

While he would prefer to make a fall decision, all signs are
pointing toward the spring -- Thompson has yet to set up or take
any official visits.

Having to take his time in a decision won't bother the big man.
He'll be able to focus on the ACT (he's one point short) and can
improve an already-solid 2.9 GPA.

Like most other players, Thompson is looking for a school
where the fit with the coaches and players is best. He's also
looking for a solid academic school and early playing time, two
more factors common to many recruits. But what sets him apart
is a very realistic view of playing time as a freshman.

"I'd love to get 20 or 30 minutes at the start, that would be real quality," said Thompson. "But really,
your freshman year is all about learning the system and adjusting academically so that you can
take care of things as a junior and senior."

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