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Detroit Mercy Basketball

Canton, Michigan
Joined June 2011
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
๐Ÿ™ answered. Truly a blessing to be back in collegiate basketball. EMU is a perfect landing spot. 15 minutes from home, family life remains intact...the team is awesome. I smile everyday pulling up to George Gervin GameAbove Center. Thank you RJ, @stanHeath_EMU and @EMUAthletics
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Detroit Mercy Men's Basketball
3 months
Detroit Native @lamontastone Named Men's Basketball Assistant Coach #DetroitsCollegeTeam #HLMBB โš”๏ธ๐Ÿ€ ๐Ÿ”—
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10 months
Lance Stone, Mr. Cross Country Detroit Public School League. Next step, Mr. Basketball Detroit Public School League. #mentaltoughness
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6 years
Tom Izzo just said you can't win big if you don't have a leader at the PG position.
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11 months
Lance Stone won the Detroit Public School League East/West Divisional Cross Country meet yesterday.
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5 years
It feels good to wake up this morning being the coach of the River Rouge basketball program this season. Win or lose I have a great group of kids and awesome parents that support unconditionally.
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LaMonta Stone
6 years
2009 MAC Championship team honored at the half BG/Toledo game. Spent 10 great years of my life in BG...will always be second home. @BGSUMHoops
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4 years
You must listen. Supereintdent Stacy Johnson dropped the mic. She will and should have coaches and parents running to her school district. She gets its...lessons taught in LET US PLAY. WOW
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Thanks to all the players past and present that represent River Rouge Basketball under my tutelage. You are the guys that make winning 200 games possible. I truley understand their is no me with you. Stone
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3 years
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4 years
Roof top Anniversary dinner last night at the Detroit Athletic Club looking over downtown Detroit.
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4 years
ESPN class of 2021 new boys highschool rankings. Legend Geeter #31 forward in country (PF). Top 30 recruit in midwest. Top 4 recruit in Michigan.
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
My wife was surprised when she woke up on her bday. Bro's I am good for about a week.
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LaMonta Stone
6 years
Flint Beecher may have lost game on paper, but Coach William's continues to win my respect as a coach/teacher. He sat one of his best players down the stretch of a close game because player displayed bad attitude on bench. Solute to Coach William's.
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2 years
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
This is my 2019 state runner-up championship team. Of the 14 student-athletes on that team, 11 of them went to college as student-athletes. At this present time 9/24/21, 10 are still in college as student-athletes. Two guys are still in hs, that number will rise. #whatsyourwhy
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
River Rouge bball just had a zoom meeting with an officer from the River Rouge police department. The message was their are good and bad in all aspects of life. Good/bad coaches, teachers and even police officers. You be the light that start the change in people from bad to good
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
I am just sitting in my car in the school parking lot...lost for words. But more importantly lost for action. This is a new and completely different point in life. Wow
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
I have noticed through pictures including my team that players on the bench let their guard down with mask protocol. I am assigning an assistant coach to make sure our kids on the bench are properly mask. We should all do the same. #maskup
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
Congrats @BatesEmoni you are doing a great job of representing your family, community and high school basketball in Michigan. Our state is making a comeback nationally with the next two classes and you are leading the charge. Much respect. Stone
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
We did things a little different with Lance this spring. Less travel ball but more individual workouts, open gyms, and elite camps, mainly on college campuses. Thank you for recognizing the fruit of labor.
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4 years
Legend Geeter has worked hard for his academic and athletic accomplishments. Academically, gpa is over a 3.0. Detroit News and Free Press recognized him as a first team all state recepatant. ESPN has him the 32 best pf in country, 28 best player in midwest and 4th best in state.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Honor Roll celebration today! Students with 3.0 and above should have a certificate, t-shirt and ribbon. CONGRATULATIONS!! Lance Stone
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
1st day of school for two of Detroit best in the 2025 class. Renaissance High School...Lance Stone and Jayden Savoury.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
The Michigan class of 2025 will be a candy store for collegiate coaches. It has everything for your taste buds.
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LaMonta Stone
7 years
With the love for Frank Martin, maybe we can get back to coaching our young men hard and making them accountable done all in love for them.
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
1st of many collegiate visits Lance Stone (2025) at Michigan State today.
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
I am almost embarrassed to ask this question...did anyone else wake up and had to really think is today Thursday. Friday or Saturday.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
My guys played against each other today...Rochester College vs Lake Superior State. This is one of the many reasons I do this. Guys moving on...
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
River Rouge Football State Champs 2019 Another championship banner in the gymnasium I am taken my basketball hat off for the 12 hours. As a former football player at Rouge winning a championship in this sport brings me joy.Thanks Coach Parker and staff.
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
Gave my guy @ImmanuelMicah the talk. He and his #SanDiegoStateBasketball boys are ready for action tonight.
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LaMonta Stone
6 months
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
I can't think anyone else publicly before I thank my RRHS basketball team. This team brought back my love for this game in a special way. We will always be connected.
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Back 2 Back 32 point games
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
I took my youngest son with me to vote. I explained to him as a voted who and why. Hopefully it will be a life long memory.
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
Sorry I understand it's football Sunday. Our high school basketball is in a state of confusion. But, I had to take a mental pause today. I watched Kobe Bryant final NBA game. Kobe and his Mamba mentality gets me fired uped. Time to fight for the basketball kids of Michigan.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Legend Geter has taken his game to another level this fall. He is also growing, now 6'8" 225. Scores inside/out, but the 2 best qualities about Legend he is a good student and a quality kid.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
4 days in Cancun 2 games. We get home in time for Thanksgiving Dinner. @EMU_MBB will be OK. Basketball season is a marathon not a sprint. Their are new parts to this machine that are learning how to work together as one. When that take place and it will, look out college bball
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1 year
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Good trip to Vegas this week. My boys bringing back the championship and me and wife saw a great show (Bruno Mars).
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
@JalenRose @Lions We owe Jim Cadwell an apology.
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
I have talked and texted for the last three hours with coaches. The positive about the down time is the communication between coaches. Getting a ton of recruiting work done for the future of Rouge players. Also helping a few others that aren't my mine.
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
This is troubling...basketball is my therapist
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LaMonta Stone
3 months
The new Detroit Mercy staff will move throughout the city. Get on board!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Another big time win, this time vs Canton. Renaissance finishes year 2021 with a 4-1 record, only defeat is a 5 point lose to top rated Brother Rice. Good job!!!!!
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
This is why you play the game. Last night shot by Nigel Colvin...don't know which is better Nigel's finish on shot or the bench reaction to made shot.
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
Speaking as an alum and former coach of the River Rouge Basketball Program. @ImmanuelMicah made us all smile and stick our chest outthe last few weeks. Micah represented our program in an outstanding manner on the highest stage of collegiate basketball. Thank you @ImmanuelMicah
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Lance Stone and @nba_pbj Pierre Brooks with a great work out last week. Paid off this weekend winning the Playmakers invitational Tournament. @DRiceElite
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
I can't believe the newspapers are picking Orchard Lake St. Mary's over my beloved River Rouge Panthers. Coach Parker and staff will have the boys ready...others will call it an upset. I will say, I told you.
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Great job @JuwanHoward bringing his team to Detroit opening the new arena @waynestwarriors . not to many D1 programs are leaving the confines of their campus traveling to a non D1 for an exhibition game. It just doesn't happen...
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
"Where their is a will their is a way" Lance Stone wins Detroit Public School League Cross Country Meet. Winning time 18:31, over 100 participants. Mental toughness can't be evaluated.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
I have been around enough championship teams...I know the walk, talk and attitude of a champion. Ok, can we stop doubting my River Rouge Panthers football team. I TOLD YOu!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
Just received at text from my guy Renaldo Brown, he is leaving hospital today. Prayers were answered...thank you to the basketball community of metro Detroit.
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LaMonta Stone
6 years
River Rouge basketball team thriving under new coach
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
I have had much success as a coach, but tonight I am a proud father. Son, Lance Stone 11 and 11 in his 1st varsity game. Statement win over a very good Summit Academy team.
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Detroit Renaissance Boys Basketball
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
I hesitate to say this but it must be said again and again. I couldn't get anyone to take @ImmanuelMicah . Three years later, can't take him off the floor for a team playing in the Championship game on Monday. Locally, we must do better, including me. Now I am back on other side.
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4 years
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2 years
Lance Stone first freshman to have multiple 30 point games since Emoni Bates. @shifty_Lance11
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
We celebrated an Eastern Michigan great yesterday. Upon entering our arena, you will now be greeted by a 17 foot version of the ICE MAN and his finger role.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Hard work will always beat talent when talent doesn't work hard. This is our motto for the next week and half. We will be the hardest working team on the floor!!!!!
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Lance Stone @DCSummerLeague
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Took a quick break from championship week...now back to the grind.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Great day of watching basketball at @umichbball team camp. @JuwanHoward has watched @shifty_Lance11 from fall of 2021 to summer of 2022. He gave him the nickname of the FLOOR GENERAL today at camp. Funny coach Benny White came by a few hours later and called Lance the same thing
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Thank you @PrepHoopsMI
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Rennasance with a huge statement to start the season. Rennasance over Summit Academy 59-54. Juwan Maxey 15, Sam Hoskins 14 and Lance Stone in his 1st varsity game 11 points 11 assists.
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LaMonta Stone
6 years
The more I talk to other coaches... I clesrly understand what a great group of players and parents we have that represent the River Rouge Basketball Family. Thank you.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Long day ended watching Braylen Toney and his Rochester teammates beat Concordia College. Supporting past Panthers.
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LaMonta Stone
7 years
Headed downtown to watch some NCAA basketball... actually starting to miss being part of the action. Major decisions coming in 2018.
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2 years
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
The battle of two really good teams goes to Renaissance. Victorious over a previously undefeated Bloomfield Hills team.
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
Gave @russellhornsby a tour of Kemeny Recreation Center during their filming of BMF in Detroit. He is a really good actor and a better person. The @bmfstarz has been a good watch.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Panther family our football will represent our community and school district on Saturday in the MHSAA Football Championship D3 game. Let's come out for our team, I am calling on all Panthers in metro Detroit and beyond to show up at Ford Field at 7:00pm
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
It was heartbreaking delivering news our season was canceled. No disrespect to the really good teams this season. But, without a state championship to play for in 2020. The consolation prize for our program is being ranked #1 team in the State of Michigan
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Lance participating in the @CP3RisingStars camp in North Carolina this weekend. We couldn't come in the state without visiting @PackMensBball .
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2 years
Thinking how great the excitement would have been for the communities of River Rouge, Ecorse and SW Detroit if Rouge would have made their usual run to Lansing. HS athletics has always uplifted this area from the days of Lofton Greene to Perry Watson. @ecorseboyshoops your turn.
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LaMonta Stone
1 year
I have received 5 calls telling me that @shifty_Lance11 and Nowell must be cousins. Their game and appearance wayyyyyy to similar. Hopefully everyone understands size doesn't matter. If you can play don't care if you are 5"8" or 6'8".
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
I hadn't been back @OhioStateHoops in years, went back yesterday for basketball reunion. It was great seeing young guys I coached long ago turn out to be great men. JJ Sullenger, Matt Sylvester, Brandon Fuss-Cheathum, George Reese and Terrance Dials Big Ten player of the Year
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Great day spent with @umichbball
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
Braylen Toney Rochester college
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
Thinking of @Coach_Hawk_WMU . True story. Forget year, all collegiate coaches are in Vegas. HS games are over, I go see Boys2Men with wife. As we are walking into hotel, we see Hawk. He's sitting in window of tattoo shop getting capitalize W tattoo on his arm. Definition of loyal
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
The city and school district of River Rouge has been riding a wave of excitement. The basketball team playing in the state championship game in March. The football team one win away from doing the samething, Panther Pride is exuberating throughout metro Detroit.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
I coach because of the love to compete for championships...this time of the year brings me great joy.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Coaching bball is the easy part of what we do... Just received a call from Duez Henderson, his father passed away today. By far the best dad of any player I coached. He helped turn River Rouge into a national power. He talked us up to any and everybody that listened. RIP Herb
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
I believe recruiting and being recruited starts inside/out. @shifty_Lance11 will start his sophomore year by visiting in state programs @DetroitMBB 9/16, @WMUMBB 9/17, @umichbball 9/24, @EMU_MBB 9/25, @MSU_Basketball 10/7 and 10/8
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
4 days in Cancun and now 3 in Miami are great, beautiful, gorgeous and all the other wonderful words that describe those two places. But, it's time for a few W's. Starting tonight at Florida International. It's always about the W and nothing else.
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LaMonta Stone
4 years
Putting a dent in 4 1/2 yards of mulch in between zoom meetings and basketball related calls/text. Working just as much, if not harder out of the building than in building.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Looking out my balcony every morning here in Cancun.
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LaMonta Stone
5 years
I know Mel Tucker from my Ohio State days, spent plenty of time in the football offices with him talking life. Michigan State has a really good football coach, but he is a better person. Looking forward to rekindling our past friendship.
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Good friend @8mileCorn (Missouri) in the house. Renaissance has become a destination spot for college coaches.
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LaMonta Stone
11 months
Enjoyed our tour, behind the scenes of the Breslin Center @MSU_Basketball . Then, we watched a great Midnight Madness event. #MichiganStateBasketball
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LaMonta Stone
3 years
Arguably the best freshman combination in the state. Jayden Sourvoy 24 and 12 and Lance Stone 7 and 10 assist in another nail bitter victory against University Prep. Renaissance off to a 2 and 0 start to the season.
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LaMonta Stone
2 years
Life is precious. A few weekends ago my former player @BGSUMHoops Nate Miller was in town with his travel bball town. Myself and Martin Samarco enjoyed watching him coach his 8th graders to the championship. This morning I get a call he passed away, only 34. SMH. #RIPNateMiller
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