Hoopscooponline.com reports another Lamar commitment

[Guest abovetherim]

Stanford Brown 6-7, Whitney Young - Chicago, Il

[Guest mffl]

After a little research I found out some interesting things on this guy. First, he plays at Whitney Young, which is LOADED with D-I prospects, one of them is the son of the greatest man to play the game, that would be MJ's son Marcus Jordan. Also i hear he is an inside guy, not a wing, still not much stuff on him but it appeared that his stock shot up at camps this year it looks like judging by all the camp results I've read his name in.

[Guest coachacola]

I read he's a top 40 prospect in Illinois.  Scout gives him 2 stars and rated #591 in the country.

[Guest mffl]

An article from rivals about Stan Brown:

The Mac Irvin Fire won big games because of the play of it's stars and the production of guys like Stan Brown, a 6-foot-8 dirty work post player. He quietly made big plays in big games when he needed to. Brown said he played well last week in Houston and heard from Howard, Iowa, Indiana State and Clemson after the event. He played well again in Akron and should see his list continue to grow.

http://texashoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=83601#colleges

[Guest mffl]

We have learned via a most reliable Chicago source that 6'7 power forward Stan Brown from Whitney Young High School in Chicago, IL has verbally committed to Head Coach Steve Roccaforte and the Lamar University Cardinals. Brown is listed as one of our top unsigned Class of 2009 big men in the State of Illinois, and his improvement over the past spring and summer has been remarkable.

Not only has he worked hard, but Brown has added versatility to his offensive game, as well as much upper body physical strength. We have been impressed with Brown's improving face-up game, rebounding prowess, and open court athleticism everywhere we have seen him this past spring and summer. Most significant was Brown's performance at the NY2LA Invitational in Milwaukee in early July, playing for the Mac Irvin Illinois Fire. Brown held his own against some quality big kids and became much more of an offensive force. Brown also looked good at both the King James Classic in Akron, Ohio and the Bill Hensley Memorial Spiece Classic in Ft. Wayne, Indiana in the spring.

Brown sited the opportunity to play for a university with good academics, as well as a basketball program picked 2nd in their division of the Southland Conference as major factors in his decision. Lamar also needs immediate help up front after graduation losses this following season, and Brown is the type of athletic big man with oozing offensive potential that the Cardinal program covets. He is also the long defensive presence that can disrupt opposing post games. Brown was also impressed with the campus and facilities, and felt that his playing time at Lamar would allow the best chance for his quickest development as a player.

Brown chose Lamar over scholarship offers from Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, and Howard, but the chance to get away from home and attend a university that can make the NCAA Tournament was also an important consideration.

[NorthoftheBorder]

This kid might be a steal.

[UNLV]

This kid sees the writing on the wall. Lamar will dominate the slc conference over the next few years...

[Guest mffl]

This kid might be a steal.

I think it is safe to say he is. He plays on a loaded Illinois team, one of the best in the state, and he starts. Of course, Illinois is a good bball state too.

[badndn]

If he is anything near the athlete that the last guy we got from Illinois was, I'm in! Teddy Davis!

[Guest coachacola]

More scouting reports:

From the 2008 University of Illinois team camp:

Stanford Brown 6’6†PF 2009 Whitney Young – Brown needs to add some bulk to his frame but definitely held his own inside.  He can rebound, block shots, and finish.  He had good footwork and ran the floor very well.

http://www.midstatehoops.com/articles/2008/ui.html

From the Chicago-Sun Times, Super 60 in 2009:

35. Stanford Brown, 6-7, PF, Chicago (Whitney Young) .... Was much more assertive and active this spring and summer. In position to be the guy inside for loaded high school team.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoopsreport/2008/08/super_60_in_2009.html

Top 25 HS basketball teams in the country:

17. Whitney Young, Chicago, IL

Coach: Tyrone Slaughter (66-22, 4 years at Whitney Young)

Last season's record: 25-5, Class 4A sectional finalist

The Dolphins return three starters (all of which in the backcourt) from their team last season. 6-3 senior Chris Colvin led the team last season with 14 points, three steals, and two assists per game. 6-3 junior Anthony Johnson (Purdue) averaged 12 points, while 6-3 senior Marcus Jordan, the youngest son of Michael Jordan, averaged 11 points, six rebounds and three steals. 6-8 senior Stanford Brown (12.3 rpg), 5-8 junior Ahmad Starks (Oregon State), 6-6 junior Sam Thompson and senior Franklin Griffin will add to the rotation.

Key Games: Dec. 6 vs. St. Benedict's (NJ) at Marshall County Hoopfest; Dec. 13 vs. Oak Hill (VA) in Milwaukee; Jan. 19 vs. Mater Dei (CA) at HoopHall Classic; Feb. 7 vs. Fairfax (CA) at Nike Extravaganza

http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsStory.aspx?id=67919&cat=6