[Purple Haize]

A total of 25 posts thus far, and NOT one from Mr. Williams. I'm disappointed, BJ.

He's too emotional still. He needs time so he can post without tears.

[BJWilliams]

lol...thanks Cider

I will say this. Having met Jesse on a few occasions, I can say for sure that he is everything that Liberty would and should expect from our athletes. Competitive on the court (and in his case excelling) and an active part of the community not just at Liberty but in Lynchburg as a whole. If only we could put a little of him in all of our athletes.

[jmdickens]

lol...thanks Cider

I will say this. Having met Jesse on a few occasions, I can say for sure that he is everything that Liberty would and should expect from their athletes. Competitive on the court (and in his case excelling) and an active part of the community not just at Liberty but in Lynchburg as a whole. If only we could put a little of him in all of our athletes.

I agree 100% but all enrolled students and alumni are Liberty....so WE(Liberty) should expect this type of behavior from all of OUR athletes. Just my pet peeve. Great Post BJ

[BJWilliams]

I get what you're saying Dickens. my overall point is that Jesse is the "consummate Liberty athlete" and we can be glad he wore that name on the front of his jersey the last four years

[BJWilliams]

Headed to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament:

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm? ... ewsID=8871

[TDDance234]

That's a pretty big honor for Jesse.

I was going to say I don't think he has a snowball's chance to make it to the NBA but then again I never thought Jesse would go down as one of the greatest LU basketball players ever, either. If he doesn't make the NBA, I think there is a lot of money waiting for him overseas.

[Rooster Cogburn]

I didn't know a lot about this tourney till I talked to one of my friends. He thinks this is a huge honor for Jesse and will definately help his chances to play professionally. I think he will get on in the D league somewhere like Thomas did, and then from there? who knows. If I was an NBA GM, I know I'd give him a shot.

[BJWilliams]

The P.I.T. has quietly become a respected event for college seniors to showcase their talents for scouts in the NBA and other leagues around the world. With a lot of guys leaving early, it doesnt have AS MUCH star power as it did even back when I got to see it as a child, but its still a very good week and will give Jesse a chance to gauge himself against some good competition

[Sly Fox]

The NBA doesn't sign many kids out of Portsmouth directly. But scouts get a chance to get an up close look that gives them a better feeling about signing these guys if they show anything overseas.

Jesse has similar challenges to a kid coming out Harvard a couple of years ago. He has to prove the doubters wrong. But nobody will out-hustle him. Nobody.

[BJWilliams]

As I said Sly, it doesnt have as much star power as it did with a lot of kids only going one or two years these days, but you are bound to find a few diamonds in the rough before the end of the week

[Rooster Cogburn]

I'm told projected lottery picks do not attend.

And NO Sly, I am 100% sure NOONE will out hustle or out learn Jesse Sanders!

[Rooster Cogburn]

Nice Jesse Mention. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1083 ... -12-season

This was a good year for mid-majors. Although no mid-major teams advanced past the Sweet 16, the nation's top seven scorers all came from mid-major schools, and Iona's Scott Machado and Liberty's Jesse Sanders finished No. 1 and No. 3, respectively, in assists.

[jcmanson]

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm? ... ewsID=8916

I love this kid. I really hope he gets a legitimate shot in the NBA. Regardless though, he will be successful in whatever he does whether it's Professional basketball or something else.

[olldflame]

Jesse's latest accolade: This year's Rock Royer/Mac Rivera award.

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm? ... ewsID=8989

[Rooster Cogburn]

Jesse's latest accolade: This year's Rock Royer/Mac Rivera award.

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm? ... ewsID=8989

Huge Honor for Jesse. Congrats to him!

[BJWilliams]

First men's basketball player since 1994 to receive this honor (Matt Hildebrand). Congrats to Jesse!

[Cider Jim]

BUMP

Jesse just signed a pro contract.

Sanders Signs with Italian Squad Fileni BPA Jesi
June 26, 2012
Lynchburg, Va.
Former Liberty Flames point guard Jesse Sanders has taken the first step in his professional basketball career, signing with Fileni BPA Jesi of Italy. The first import player signed by the team this year, Sanders will head to Italy in August, where he will compete in Lega Due, the country's second highest division of professional basketball.

http://www.libertyflames.com/index.cfm? ... 94&TeamID=

[NG33]

Congrats Jesse!

[FLAMEfromBAMA]

http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1so71c ... d0afo7r95h

[Sly Fox]

Rough life bouncing between Italy, Houston & Down Under.

[Purple Haize]

Rough life bouncing between Italy, Houston & Down Under.

You know what they say "Ballin Ain't Easy"

[Sly Fox]

According to Jesse, he's adding another country to his passport. He'll now be playing for Limburg United of Belgium. He'll get his fill of frites with mayo, chocolate, waffles and brussels sprouts.

Congrats, Jesse!

[Purple Haize]

According to Jesse, he's adding another country to his passport. He'll now be playing for Limburg United of Belgium. He'll get his fill of frites with mayo, chocolate, waffles and brussels sprouts.

Congrats, Jesse!

Just stay away from the cheese......