Okie State taking on Criminals for BBall

untbowler · May 4, 2004

Funny how some of these schools work, kid is on 36 months probation, but OK State has no qualms with taking him.

At least UNT runs a clean program.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_ylc=X3...ov=ap&type=lgns

Reports say Curry to sign with Oklahoma State

May 4, 2004

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP) -- The leading scorer in North Carolina high school basketball history appears ready to sign with Oklahoma State after the Tar Heels rescinded his scholarship over a drug conviction.

JamesOn Curry, who visited campus last weekend, could sign as early as Tuesday, according to published reports.

``They really want him, and they did a good job coming in and recruiting him,'' Curry's high school coach, John Moon, told the Tulsa World.

``And he loved his visit out there,'' Moon said, adding, ``and when I talked to him (Sunday) night, you could just feel the excitement and enthusiasm that he had for Oklahoma State.''

Curry, a 6-foot-3 guard, pleaded guilty April 5 to six felony counts: two each of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana; two each of the sale of marijuana and two each of delivering marijuana.

North Carolina coach Roy Williams pulled his scholarship offer two days later. He was kicked off his high school team after his February arrest.

Curry, 18, was sentenced to 36 months of probation; various fines, including $600 for lab fees to test the marijuana; $200 in court costs and 200 hours of community service.

Curry could not be reached for comment.

Moon said he believes Curry's legal troubles were a one-time mistake.

``I feel like Oklahoma State is getting a great kid and a great player, and he's getting a great coach and a great situation,'' Moon said.

Curry scored 3,307 points at Eastern Alamance High School, averaged 40.3 points per game and scored 40 points or more 24 times. He holds 14 North Carolina high school records.

Curry would join Julius Lamptey and Aaron Pettway in the Cowboys' recruiting class.

emmitt01 · May 5, 2004

``I feel like Oklahoma State is getting a great kid and a great player, and he's getting a great coach and a great situation,'' Moon said.

If you really believed this why did you kick him off of YOUR team?

CMJ · May 5, 2004

He might not have had a choice but to kick him off the team. Administrators were probably breathing down Moon's neck. Who knows, OSU might straighten the kid out.

Greenblood94 · May 6, 2004

This guys pleads guilty to SIX felony counts and gets three years PROBATION????

Does the term "slap on the wrist" meaning anything to anyone??? No wonder we have such a drug problem in this country...

MICHAELSPAPPY · May 10, 2004

Yes, I was very disappointed in Eddie. If he sticks by his statement that the kid has zero room for mistakes, then maybe he will do him some good, otherwise he let us all down.

jbchis · May 18, 2004

I think that scholarship could have gone to someone more deserving.

greenblue · June 4, 2004

If he wanted to attend UNT then we would have jumped all over him! If he doesnt keep things straight Eddie will boot him quick. I wish he had wanted to come here.