Don't forget about this kid either. A monster shot-blocker, rebounder, and excellent defender. This could be a sleeper pick. IMO, exactly the type of player we needed to complement the roster. A tough, aggressive defender who can rebound and control the lane. He has a chance to be very helpful in the W's rotation. Post all stuff here. AS A SENIOR IN 2006-07 • 2006-07 Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year (since at UMass since Marcus Camby in 1996), First-Team All-Conference, All-Defensive Team. 2006-07 NABC All-District First-Team Selection • THIRD player in NCAA history to have FOUR triple-doubles in a same season: vs. St. Francis on Nov. 22 (19 pts, 10 reb, 11 blocks); vs. GW on Jan. 10 (23 pts, 15 reb, 11 blocks); vs. Rhode Island (18 pts, 12 reb, 11 blk) and vs. La Salle on Feb. 28 (17 pts, 10 reb, 10 blocks). He joins Jason Kidd (Cal in 1994) and Michael Anderson (Drexel in 1986). • One of two players to rank in the Top 25 in the nation in three major statistical categories along with Ohio State's Greg Oden. Lasme is second in blocks, 13th in field goal pct. and tied for 20th in rebounding. • With 399 career blocks stands tied for 18th in all-time blocks in NCAA history tied with Jim McIlvaine (399 at Marquette). • First all-time at UMass in career blocked shots with 399, passing Marcus Camby (336) on Jan. 28 at Charlotte. • Leading active shot blocker in the nation with 399. Also leading returning shot blocker in the nation in 2006-07. • Second in the nation and first in the A-10 in blocked shots with 5.1 per game. Leader is Mickell Gladness of Alabama A&M (6.3). • With 500 field goal attempts, finished second in career field goal percentage at UMass (59.5). • Led Atlantic 10 and UMass with 9.5 rebounds per game which ranks first in the A-10 and 20th in NCAA. • In A-10 games averaged team-best 15.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 5.6 blocks per game. Leads A-10 in rebounds & blocks in A-10 games. http://umassathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-ba...stephane00.html Here's a brief clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p69Je7Xp4Xc It's only 1 dunk, but be sure to watch the close up at the end -- he looks long, muscular, and athletic. I'm excited about this guy. I'm thrilled about all 3 of our picks!
Yep dude is crazy. 6'5.5 w/o shoes, 6'7 with shoes but 7'2 wingspan, 36 inch vertical leap (half inch higher than B Wright), and bench pressed the 185 lb bar 18 times. Guys just a freak with amazing timing on shotblocks. He could have a defensive/rebounding impact of a Gerald Wallace or Shawn Marion (hes got the same physical attributes of those guys except hes stronger), his offense is pretty raw and he only scores on layups and dunks but there was some word that he showed a decent mid range jumper when open in pre-draft workouts. IMO if he does develop a nice 18 footer he could be a great role player in our system. BTW the guy will be 25 in December so hes pretty darn old as far as NBA rookies go. He had 17pts/9reb/2blk against Pitt, 24/11/3 against Boston College, 23/15/11 (yes, 11 blocks) against George Washington, 21/6/9 against Alabama, 14/14/3 against West Virginia. So he did do well against some good quality teams. He could be out of the league before the season starts or he could be a stud fan favorite role player. Low risk, high reward and like all the other players we acquired in the draft hes got all the tools to be a great fit in GS.
You can never go wrong with someone who hustles so much, especially on defense, hustle is what makes guys into fan favorites.
It looks like there will be quite some competition for a spot on this team in the front court. The Warriors have the starters Al and AB, the draft class from the last two drafts in POB, Kosta, Wright, and Lasme, and perhaps even last season's acquisition Josh Powell. And oh yeah, we still have Adonal Foyle. I personally still hope to see Chris Taft come out from somewhere. There is noway all of these players are going to remain on the roster. I guess it's still fortunate Kosta can stay in Europe. I don't know what to do with the rest. But indeed this guy looks solid. He sounds kind of short though. However I guess athleticism usually outweighs height for this team. I am interested in how he does in the summer leagues. I hope they start soon, haha.
<div class="quote_poster">$*DIPSET BOI*$ Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">Stephane Lasme = Ben Wallace</div> ummmmmm...wanna bet?
I really like Lasme and was hoping the Magic would get him. He would be good in the Warriors up and down offense and he could ignite some more fast breaks with his shot blocking ability.
