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
Quote from: barfolomew on July 15, 2014, 02:28:51 PM
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.
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.
Is he the son of skiptomylou?
Quote from: bilsu on July 15, 2014, 03:38:37 PM
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?
Quote from: royceda5 9 on July 15, 2014, 10:59:06 PM
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
....he was born a pauper to a pawn on Christmas day....
Quote from: bilsu on July 15, 2014, 03:38:37 PM
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.
Quote from: brandx on July 15, 2014, 11:13:28 PM
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.
Quote from: 77ncaachamps on July 15, 2014, 11:25:42 PM
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 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6jUpHClybQ)
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on July 15, 2014, 11:26:10 PM
....he was born a pauper to a pawn on Christmas day....
Good one.
Quote from: ChicosBailBonds on July 15, 2014, 11:26:10 PM
....he was born a pauper to a pawn on Christmas day....
wouldn't that be levOn?
R.I.P Levon Helm
Quote from: ATWizJr on July 16, 2014, 09:48:27 AM
wouldn't that be levOn?
yes, but we make small exceptions (poetic license)
Got To read Helm's Autobiography "This Wheel's on Fire" much better than Graham Nash's bore.
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.
Quote from: elephantraker on July 16, 2014, 10:24:15 AM
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.
Quote from: LittleMurs on July 16, 2014, 09:18:10 AM
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.
Quote from: keefe on July 16, 2014, 10:49:22 AM
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.
Quote from: elephantraker on July 16, 2014, 10:24:15 AM
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
Quote from: jaygall31 on July 19, 2014, 01:28:01 AM
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
Plumlee brothers, anyone?
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on July 19, 2014, 02:22:43 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
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
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
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.
Has Henry said when he will announce his decision?
Quote from: Stretchdeltsig on August 04, 2014, 01:55:55 PM
Has Henry said when he will announce his decision?
Only that he will announce a final 5 or 6 some time in August.
Quote from: The Sultan of Sunshine on August 04, 2014, 01:43:10 PM
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.
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
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on September 10, 2014, 06:27:58 PM
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 .
Quote from: TAMU Eagle on September 10, 2014, 06:27:58 PM
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!)
Quote from: barfolomew on September 10, 2014, 07:52:38 PM
We probably don't need another 2015 shooting guard anymore, do we? Cheatham! (and how!)
Haanif will be better anyways. Good luck Levan.
Quote from: Johnny Basketball on September 10, 2014, 08:00:51 PM
Haanif will be better anyways. Good luck Levan.
Oh, you can see into the future? Neat.
Quote from: jesmu84 on September 10, 2014, 08:08:43 PM
Oh, you can see into the future? Neat.
No just supportive and optimistic for my team!
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.
Quote from: jaygall31 on July 19, 2014, 01:28:01 AM
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.
Quote from: jaygall31 on July 19, 2014, 01:28:01 AM
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.