Lance Stephenson

Lance Stephenson is a college basketball player. He is from Brooklyn, New York, and previously played for the Juice All-Stars in Amateur Athletic Union. Stephenson wears jersey number 0 and plays the shooting guard position.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/players/profile?playerId=4244

During the 2009 season, Stephenson played for the University of Cincinnati. He was originally ranked high in the prospects for the 2010 NBA Draft, but fell after facing criminal assault charges and developing a reputation as a difficult player to coach. Despite originally announcing that he would return to college for his sophomore season, Stephenson eventually entered the draft.http://bleacherreport.com/articles/393614-the-most-intruguing-draft-prospect-lance-stephenson He was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5466679

On August 14, 2010, Stephenson was arrested for assault after the mother of his child accused him of pushing her down the stairs. She was treated for her injuries at a local hospital and later released. The Pacers released a statement after the arrest that read "We have been made aware of a situation involving Lance Stephenson early Sunday morning in Brooklyn. We are currently in the process of gathering information and will have further comments as we learn more facts."http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=5466679

Stephenson's girlfriend was later identified as Jasmine Williams. Stephenson had faced an assault charge in high school as well when a 17-year-old girl accused him of sexual assault outside her high school.http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny_crime/2010/08/15/2010-08-15_lance_stephenson_indiana_pacers_nba_player_arrested_for_pushing_his_girlfriend_d.html

During his freshman season, Stephenson averaged 20.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists, leading the Lincoln Railsplitters to the PSAL Championships. His numbers improved in his his sophomore season in 2007, recording an average of 26.2 points, 10,7 rebounds and nearly six assists per game. Again the Railsplitters captured the PSAL Championships.http://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=910&CID=727045

After another successful season in 2008, Stephenson ended his career with Lincoln in 2009 as the all-time leading prep scorer in the state of New York with 2.946 points. He was selected to play in the McDonald's All-American game on March 31, 2009, and was expected to announce his college choice that same day. The game passed however with Stephenson stating he needed more time to discuss the decision with his family. He was expected to select the University of Kansas, but eventually committed to the University of Cincinnati.http://www.kansascity.com/385/story/1116123.html