Gabe Levin transfer possibility

[GOO]

He's from Chicago and also considering ND and Northwestern.  I'm pretty sure the weather will play no part in his decision.

Disagree.  The emotional experience and overall experience one takes away from something like this can be altered by the weather.  These decisions often come down to "how I feel" about a particular school, coach, etc.

A nice 75 degree day walking campus and between buildings, and seeing co-eds, versus a rainy day walking with your head down and everyone bundled up and less friendly, can have an impact.

[GGGG]

OK...feel free to worry about it then.  I choose not to.

[MU1980]

Disagree.  The emotional experience and overall experience one takes away from something like this can be altered by the weather.  These decisions often come down to "how I feel" about a particular school, coach, etc.

A nice 75 degree day walking campus and between buildings, and seeing co-eds, versus a rainy day walking with your head down and everyone bundled up and less friendly, can have an impact.

Well said.  Coaches put in a tremendous effort to make sure everything goes as perfectly as possible on a visit, but unfortunately they can't control the weather.  Yes the recruit knows it can be rainy and cold in June in South Bend, Milwaukee and Evanston, but walking around on campus in bad weather can definitely affect your perception of the place, especially if it was perfect weather for your other visits where everyone is walking around campus in a great mood because of the weather.

Now can Wojo overcome the bad weather and still get Levin?  Of course he can, but I don't think there is any coach that wouldn't prefer 75 and sunny over 50's and rain when a top recruit visits.

[moomoo]

LMU Transfer Gabe Levin Talks Upcoming Officials
June 4th, 2014 1:56 am

Loyola-Marymount transfer Gabe Levin set up official visits to Marquette, Northwestern, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech—in that order.

In his freshman year at LMU, the 6-foot-7 Levin averaged 11.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and earned WCC All-Freshman team honors.

When the school fired head coach Max Good, he opted to transfer and received obvious high major interest.

"I don't think a new environment will hurt me," Levin said. "When you go into an unfamiliar place, you have to perform that much better." Levin said the transfer year would give him an opportunity to refine his game, but past performance already hinted at what he could bring each school.

His process began with simple criteria. All of the involved schools, he said, have good enough academics and important alumni connections for life after basketball.

Then, there was the most important quality: "All of them are stable. They're pretty young players' coaches who can build great relationships with you."

That said, the four finalists for his commitment hold very different appeal for Levin, who contrasted their styles.

Marquette earned the first visit, which will take place from June Wednesday-Friday. New head coach Steve Wojciechowski can gain immediate credibility by picking up a strong transfer.

"He definitely has a plan," Levin said. "He's been an assistant coach at Duke and he'll only strive. He won't have any problems stepping right in."

The Northwestern visit will take place shortly after, with the Wildcats thirsting for a local transfer commit. Their style would work for Levin, a power forward who can step outside

Levin praised NU for its local appeal, and geography should be a likely pitch for second-year head coach Chris Collins and his staff.

"I've just been talking to Collins a lot," Levin said. "He has great assistants who know what they're doing. They're down to earth guys and it's been fun to get to know them."

Coach Mike Brey and Notre Dame, though, might have the most specific and enticing pitch. Levin will visit South Bend on June 14 with an understanding of his potential.

"Coach Brey has been in the league for 14 years, which is great, and he's successful when he gets transfers," Levin said. "They sent me something on transfers and how successful they are after their year of redshirting. That's very intriguing."

Though Georgia Tech might lack in terms of geography and reputation, Brian Gregory presented some unique qualities—making them a potential underdog in his recruitment. Levin will set an exact visit time with them soon.

"I like [Gregory] a lot," Levin said. "What stood out is that he was always trying to break down my game. It's not just blowing smoke that you get sometimes with recruiting. He's got a nice plan."

A coveted recruit, for obvious reasons, Levin will be among the most important current transfers to watch this month.

[MU82]

Well said.  Coaches put in a tremendous effort to make sure everything goes as perfectly as possible on a visit, but unfortunately they can't control the weather.  Yes the recruit knows it can be rainy and cold in June in South Bend, Milwaukee and Evanston, but walking around on campus in bad weather can definitely affect your perception of the place, especially if it was perfect weather for your other visits where everyone is walking around campus in a great mood because of the weather.

Now can Wojo overcome the bad weather and still get Levin?  Of course he can, but I don't think there is any coach that wouldn't prefer 75 and sunny over 50's and rain when a top recruit visits.

I am totally disgusted that Wojo cannot change the weather.

[4everwarriors]

Crean thought he was a weather changer.

[BrewCity83]

Crean thought he was a weather changer.

He was good at starting $hitstorms.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I never like having the first visit. Too much time for the recruit to forget. But you do get to set the standard. Let's hope Wojo is up for it.

[GoldenWarrior11]

I'm very curious as to why Georgia Tech is even being considered.  It's clear (via his 4 choices) that he would prefer the Midwest (us, Northwestern, Notre Dame).  One could even make argument that he wishes to stay close to home.  Brian Gregory hasn't exactly been winning big there.

Important thing to realize is that having Wojo is giving us a shot.  I hope he finds his fit, and, hopefully, that fit is at Marquette.

[MU1980]

I am totally disgusted that Wojo cannot change the weather.

I think once he has been a head coach for a couple of years he will develop the ability to change the weather. It just takes some head coaching experience. 

[MU82]

I think once he has been a head coach for a couple of years he will develop the ability to change the weather. It just takes some head coaching experience. 

Damn ... I knew we shoulda hired Cuonzo!

[GooooMarquette]

I am totally disgusted that Wojo cannot change the weather.

You'd think K would have taught him that.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I'm very curious as to why Georgia Tech is even being considered.  It's clear (via his 4 choices) that he would prefer the Midwest (us, Northwestern, Notre Dame).  One could even make argument that he wishes to stay close to home.  Brian Gregory hasn't exactly been winning big there.

Important thing to realize is that having Wojo is giving us a shot.  I hope he finds his fit, and, hopefully, that fit is at Marquette.

The other thing all four schools have in common is strong acadmeics. He did mention in the previously posted article he wanted "good alumni connections for life after basketball." Combine that with a positive relationship with Coach Gregory and Georgia Tech makes the cut.

[Galway Eagle]

I'm very curious as to why Georgia Tech is even being considered.  It's clear (via his 4 choices) that he would prefer the Midwest (us, Northwestern, Notre Dame).  One could even make argument that he wishes to stay close to home.  Brian Gregory hasn't exactly been winning big there.

Important thing to realize is that having Wojo is giving us a shot.  I hope he finds his fit, and, hopefully, that fit is at Marquette.

Probably an HS connection because Shumpert went there to. 

[MU82]

I gotta get in touch with this kid and tell him how badly MU Catholic girls want to be with Jewish guys!

They were practically throwing themselves at me way back when.

[MU1980]

I am totally disgusted that Wojo cannot change the weather.

It looks like maybe he is able to change the weather.  I thought the forecast was for cloudy and rainy all day and it has turned out to be a beautiful day.  Coincidence?

[martyconlonontherun]

How else could Crean be so tan in Milwaukee?

[Dawson Rental]

You've got to like MU's shot if playing time is a criteria.

[4everwarriors]

I gotta get in touch with this kid and tell him how badly MU Catholic girls want to be with Jewish guys!

They were practically throwing themselves at me way back when.

Nah, chicks dig kosher hot dogs, aina?

[keefe]

I gotta get in touch with this kid and tell him how badly MU Catholic girls want to be with Jewish guys!

They were practically throwing themselves at me way back when.

And who could blame them? They are women after all

[MuMark]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-oak-park-forward-gabe-levin-set-to-visit-northwestern-notre-dame-marquette-20140604,0,2651292.story

[Galway Eagle]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-oak-park-forward-gabe-levin-set-to-visit-northwestern-notre-dame-marquette-20140604,0,2651292.story

"Gabe Levin averaged nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds as a senior at Oak Park High School, yet college coaches responded with a yawn."

It's because our coach isn't well connected and he put all his eggs in one basket with our point guard (plays at Bradly) that year which took away from Levin's stardom. 

[MU82]

And who could blame them? They are women after all

Jesus H. Christ (another member of the Tribe who made it big) ... where the hell did you get that picture of me when I was in college?!?!?!?

No teal. None at all!!

[ATWizJr]

I gotta get in touch with this kid and tell him how badly MU Catholic girls want to be with Jewish guys!

They were practically throwing themselves at me way back when.

Probably couldn't resist that Jewfro you were rockin'.  BTW, if they were wearing knee socks and plaid skirts, those were HS girls, probably from HA.

[ATWizJr]

  Probably couldn't resist that Jewfro you were rockin'.  BTW, if they were wearing knee socks and plaid skirts, those were HS girls, probably from HA.

anyone heard how the visit is going?