MU offers 2015 G Levan Alston

[barfolomew]

Looks like Wojo is spreading the seed wide next year; offers Philly guard Levan Alston from Team Final in Haverford, PA.

http://247sports.com/Player/Levan-Alston-32267

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Looks like Wojo is spreading the seed wide next year; offers Philly guard Levan Alston from Team Final in Haverford, PA.

http://247sports.com/Player/Levan-Alston-32267

Spreading it wide, but definitely focusing on athletic wings.

[bilsu]

It is good to see him working hard, but it makes me nervous about him signing Ellenson and Cheatham who are the two I really want.

[royceda5 9]

Is he the son of skiptomylou?

[brandx]

It is good to see him working hard, but it makes me nervous about him signing Ellenson and Cheatham who are the two I really want.

Why?

[77ncaachamps]

Is he the son of skiptomylou?

No.

Dad played for Chaney and Temple.

http://articles.philly.com/2014-06-07/sports/50390415_1_owls-levan-alston-reebok

[ChicosBailBonds]

....he was born a pauper to a pawn on Christmas day....

[Dawson Rental]

It is good to see him working hard, but it makes me nervous about him signing Ellenson and Cheatham who are the two I really want.

Why?

Because if Wojo was certain of getting Ellenson and Cheatham, he wouldn't be offering schollies to guys like Alston or Whitt.  If one of these guys accepts before Cheatham, then Cheatham presumable gets squeezed out.  Hopefully, Wojo keeps a scholarship open, no matter what, until Ellenson decides.

All of this assumes that Wojo isn't the type to oversign and then buzzcut which I don't recall being how they do things at Duke.

[avid1010]

No.

Dad played for Chaney and Temple.

http://articles.philly.com/2014-06-07/sports/50390415_1_owls-levan-alston-reebok

love chaney.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6jUpHClybQ

[Lennys Tap]

....he was born a pauper to a pawn on Christmas day....

Good one.

[ATWizJr]

....he was born a pauper to a pawn on Christmas day....

 wouldn't that be levOn?

[swoopem]

R.I.P Levon Helm

[Lennys Tap]

wouldn't that be levOn?

yes, but we make small exceptions (poetic license)

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Got To read Helm's Autobiography  "This Wheel's on Fire"  much better than Graham Nash's bore.

[swoopem]

I'll check it out, thanks. I just got done reading Phil Lesh's "Searching for the Sound" which I found to be pretty good.

[keefe]

Got To read Helm's Autobiography  "This Wheel's on Fire"  much better than Graham Nash's bore.

I didn't read the book but, man, is he a legend! His most famous stuff was with Robertson and Danko but some of his best was with the Hawk.

[brandx]

Because if Wojo was certain of getting Ellenson and Cheatham, he wouldn't be offering schollies to guys like Alston or Whitt.  If one of these guys accepts before Cheatham, then Cheatham presumable gets squeezed out.  Hopefully, Wojo keeps a scholarship open, no matter what, until Ellenson decides.

All of this assumes that Wojo isn't the type to oversign and then buzzcut which I don't recall being how they do things at Duke.

It was more of a rhetorical question. I too am hoping for Ellenson and Cheatham, but I certainly hope that he is still recruiting others. Of course, he isn't certain of getting those two - they both still have several schools on their lists.

I think we are the leader for both, but I can remember many great all-Americans that we were the leaders for who didn't come here.

[brandx]

I didn't read the book but, man, is he a legend! His most famous stuff was with Robertson and Danko but some of his best was with the Hawk.

Had a lot of bitter feelings toward Robbie. He felt that Robbie channeled his southern style into a lot of songs where Robbie got all publishing rights and money.

[Lennys Tap]

Got To read Helm's Autobiography  "This Wheel's on Fire"  much better than Graham Nash's bore.

Levon Helm was a GIANT. Graham Nash was ok.

[mujivitz06]

My dad's name is Levon, of course that has nothing to do with The Band, or Levon Kendall (Pitt Panthers).

Levon is also a traditional Armenian name that originates from King Levon I (The Great) who ruled Armenian Cilicia in the 13th century.

[Jay Bee]

Long guard; I like watching him play. Thing, but can play. Reminds me a little bit of Eron Harris at the same age.

Shot very well (around 43%) from deep in EYBL regular season play.. we'll see how he does this week. Had some outrageous games (first 3 of the year he was 13/15 3FG).. had another string of 6 games in which 5 he was 0-for from deep (0/18 total).. but in one game of those six, he lit up McQuaid & GRANDSTAFF's team for 33 pts thanks in part to 7/11 3FG shooting. The homeboy Malachi had 28 in that one.

Nice looking player.. I've followed Malachi a bit for quite some time, but Alston really caught my eye this spring on numerous occasions. Word is Shawn.

[VegasWarrior77]

Jerry Meyer
‏@jerrymeyer247  3:48 PM - 17 Jul 2014
Coach Wojo & Mike Brey watching Levan Alston (#138/#80) @BGI_AndrewOwens http://247sports.com/Player/Levan-Alston-32267 …

[jaygall31]

I know this has been talked about...
But does anyone think we would have signed the older Ellenson if we didn't legitimately think it'd help us with Henry?
Just my random thinking at 1 am.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I know this has been talked about...
But does anyone think we would have signed the older Ellenson if we didn't legitimately think it'd help us with Henry?
Just my random thinking at 1 am.

Yes. There are some that do. Some do not. I haven't see the kid play personally, but those who have seem to think that he is worthy of a scholarship, even without his younger brother. I trust their judgement.

Either way, I'm sure it was in the back of Wojo's mind when he extended the offer

[wildbill sb]

Plumlee brothers, anyone?

[River rat]

Yes. There are some that do. Some do not. I haven't see the kid play personally, but those who have seem to think that he is worthy of a scholarship, even without his younger brother. I trust their judgement.

Either way, I'm sure it was in the back of Wojo's mind when he extended the offer

I think it was clearly a calculated risk they felt was worth taking given the potential reward and the advantages they felt it coukd afford them.  Pretty simple imho

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

http://cityofbasketballlove.com/2014/07/top-2015-guard-levan-alston-sets-final-six-schools/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

We made Mr. Alston's top 6. We are competing against:

Temple
VCU
Notre Dame
Penn State
Penn

That is a group of 5 that I don't mind competing against. Sic 'Em Wojo

[GGGG]

We are hearing a lot about offers to wings like Cheatem.  Not one to other big men like Ellenson that I can find.

Take that for what it's worth.

[Stretchdeltsig]

Has Henry said when he will announce his decision?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Has Henry said when he will announce his decision?

Only that he will announce a final 5 or 6 some time in August.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

We are hearing a lot about offers to wings like Cheatem.  Not one to other big men like Ellenson that I can find.

Take that for what it's worth.

I think Wojo has a very good feeling about Ellenson. But he has extended offers to Aaron Falzon and Josh Sharma. He is also still recruiting Diamond Stone.

Plan A is definitely Ellenson paired with some sort of wing. I think Cheatham would be Wojo's top choice.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Looks like a decision is coming on September 30. That probably means we are out of it.

Press Conference sept 30 at 8am at Haverford #CollegeDecison #RipPopPop - See more at: http://verbalcommits.com/players/levan-alston-jr#sthash.22wEic0r.dpuf

[Texas Western]

Looks like a decision is coming on September 30. That probably means we are out of it.

Press Conference sept 30 at 8am at Haverford #CollegeDecison #RipPopPop - See more at: http://verbalcommits.com/players/levan-alston-jr#sthash.22wEic0r.dpuf

probably but he comes from a good school that will have other prospects in coming years. Glad we made the finals it can only help down the road .

[barfolomew]

Looks like a decision is coming on September 30. That probably means we are out of it.

Press Conference sept 30 at 8am at Haverford #CollegeDecison #RipPopPop - See more at: http://verbalcommits.com/players/levan-alston-jr#sthash.22wEic0r.dpuf

We probably don't need another 2015 shooting guard anymore, do we?  Cheatham! (and how!)

[Johnny B]

We probably don't need another 2015 shooting guard anymore, do we?  Cheatham! (and how!)

Haanif will be better anyways. Good luck Levan.

[jesmu84]

Haanif will be better anyways. Good luck Levan.

Oh, you can see into the future? Neat.

[Johnny B]

Oh, you can see into the future? Neat.

No just supportive and optimistic for my team!

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

To nobody's surprise, he committed to Temple today. Solid pickup for them. Wojo was on this kid early but immediately cooled as soon as Haanif put on that Warrior hat.

[willie warrior]

I know this has been talked about...
But does anyone think we would have signed the older Ellenson if we didn't legitimately think it'd help us with Henry?
Just my random thinking at 1 am.

MU needed him for the track team.

[Loose Cannon]

I know this has been talked about...
But does anyone think we would have signed the older Ellenson if we didn't legitimately think it'd help us with Henry?
Just my random thinking at 1 am.

     To be Fair, we should wait and see what he contributes to the team, other than Henry’s commitment.