Guest Jags Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Observations from another top hoops website re PAM's J'Covan Brown performance at the Kingwood Classic, T-H-E showcase for the dozens of D1 coaches on site..... "What is wrong with PAM's J' Covan Brown? Well, he was super for a little over a half on Saturday night, 27 points in about 14 minutes of action before old problems surfaced. It ended with 2 Techs, an ejection, and a police escort out of the building for him and one of his entourage. No sign of any UT assistants or Rick Barnes at his game. Kansas State was at the game. Strange that UT assistant Russell Springman would not have been there as he was seen earlier Saturday at the main gym watching action. We look for a parting of J'Covan and UT if there has not already been there. A couple of sources say there was never going to be a way for Brown to be at UT. We will see." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 He can't play at kingwood. He is a senior and not allowed to play summer AAU ball! :-\ And I watched the Hoops so who did he play with... Your source is false my friend. No coach will allow his incoming player to play a pick-up game in aa AAU tournament where J. Brown would have to show a birth certificate to show that he is under 17!!!!!! : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Well maybe I was wrong because4 he played with the PA Heat ??? That is strange for a kid that already has a scholarship... Maybe UT has already backed out of his scholarship. And he must not be 18 yet? OK I put my foot in my mouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFDM COOP Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Wish he would get his act together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I found this on the Kingwood rule page: Girls & Boys Unsigned Seniors: [glow=red,2,300]Unsigned seniors can play as long as they have not committed in writing to play for a college at any level.[/glow] Unsigned prep school players are also eligible to play in our tournaments. If a player has signed a letter of intent and you think they won't qualify because of grades, they still cannot play. This is a big statement and may be the proving point that J. Brown will never suit up for UT!!!! This kid has went from fame to shame... D@amn crying shame!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFDM COOP Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Sad shame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DickVitale Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 By him playing in the event is a CLEAR indication that UT has quietly withdrawn their offer to him. QUIETLY, probably as a courtesy to Brown and his future recruitment. I hope that all other prospects as well as Brown himself can learn a valuable lesson...I don't think J'Covan gets it though...Police escort? After ALL you have been through? Police escort off of the court, out of the building? Where was his dad? pitiful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjhawks Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 If all of this was said about a coach, the thread would be removed because it would be deemed bashing... Is the whole situation sad.... yes it is, but leave the dang kid alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucof2010 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Is he good enough to be a real threat at the college level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DickVitale Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 If all of this was said about a coach, the thread would be removed because it would be deemed bashing... Is the whole situation sad.... yes it is, but leave the dang kid alone! You know what...HJ is right....he is a kid with some issues...Lets just hope for the best for him, and leave it at that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Is he good enough to be a real threat at the college level? Yes he is that good!!! Vision, handles, shooting, bbal knowledge and competitive edge... All that is required to be a great player. But he also has a bad attitude and makes bad life decisions, which is all that is required to damage his career. And this thread is not bashing it is stating the truth. No one said anything about the kid or bashed him... Everyone that has replied has only said it was a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFDM COOP Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Hopefully his attitude will improve!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggiesAreWe Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 It's really a shame. All that talent, probably will be wasted unless something drastic happens with this kid's attitude and mental capacity. Like DickV said, he just don't get it! Also correct in stating that UT isn't offering anymore, got that from a very reliable source. Word is that lot's of the bigger schools are backing away from Brown, but some of the smaller one's are still inquiring. I agree, I don't consider this bashing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Luke Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I don't see it as bashing either. I hope he learns to deal with emotion and decision making for practical reasons and not just sports. Rash behavior has led a lot of otherwise good kids to trouble. This is also a lesson for us adults to not forget our responsibilities. We are sometimes tempted to look the other way because a kid is talented instead of nipping the attitude early on. I remember a kid obviously taunting and trying to incite a fight during a game. His mother stated, "That's just the way he plays." Let's not excuse poor behavior but correct it. It's more important to be a good person than a good athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DickVitale Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Applause for my man cool hand Luke! 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team first Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Memphis will be all over him>>>>Hee Hee..No seriously, this is kind of the way it happens..Dad does not have athletic background, all he sees is an unreal talent and has not been able to direct him and the situation is out of control. The kid may end up as being the saddest story to ever come through our area. the kid has a good side to him, but I believe this is another story of a kid getting too much attention early in his career, and nobody around for guidance and humility...seems like the behavior never ends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucof2010 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 His dad still could have controlled him no matter if he had athletic experience or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 His dad still could have controlled him no matter if he had athletic experience or not. That is the point... He was so in awe of his ability that he did not even try to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whsalum Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 This is neither surprising or news,next topic please !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjhawks Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 The comments about how a father raises his son are out of line! I spent many nights at their house, and personally witnessed Johnny Ray being a great father! Come on guys.... find something else to gripe about instead of this young fella! The economy is bad, oil prices are high, etc.... There are plenty of relevant things to talk about.... I do agree with the post about Memphis....I am sure Lamar is sniffing around PA now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AggiesAreWe Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 I believe the Memphis comment was meant as a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 The comments about how a father raises his son are out of line! I spent many nights at their house, and personally witnessed Johnny Ray being a great father! Come on guys.... find something else to gripe about instead of this young fella! The economy is bad, oil prices are high, etc.... There are plenty of relevant things to talk about.... I do agree with the post about Memphis....I am sure Lamar is sniffing around PA now.... I apologize... I went too far with the comments about his father! I feel sad for the kid still! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat1 Posted April 21, 2008 Report Share Posted April 21, 2008 Discuss oil prices on a basketball fourm? This is where I go to get away from all that! ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorttexas1 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 UT hasn't signed anybody so they MIGHT keep him... I don't know? They could continue to give that scholarship to Ion Mooney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDOVE3 Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 The comments about how a father raises his son are out of line! I spent many nights at their house, and personally witnessed Johnny Ray being a great father! Come on guys.... find something else to gripe about instead of this young fella! The economy is bad, oil prices are high, etc.... There are plenty of relevant things to talk about.... I do agree with the post about Memphis....I am sure Lamar is sniffing around PA now.... I thought the NASCAR Forum was for convo on oil and the economy of gas. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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