MAYMON PICKS MARQUETTE THE MADISON MEMORIAL JUNIOR SAYS "THEY GUARANTEED ME A STARTING SPOT.".(SPORTS)

From: The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI) | Date: May 28, 2008 | Copyright information

Byline: ROB HERNANDEZ rhernandez@madison.com 608-252-6173

Jeronne Maymon seemingly has grown into a man among boys over the past three prep basketball seasons, but the Madison Memorial junior still had to convince one party that his emotional maturity was on par with his physical growth.

That came Tuesday from his mother following his much-anticipated announcement he will attend Marquette University in the fall of 2009 and play for new coach Buzz Williams. Maymon said he made his decision less than 2 hours before his 8 a.m. announcement at the Genesis Enterprise Center ...

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