This first-ever virtual Tip-Off Luncheon features 13 NCAA Division I head men’s basketball coaches in Southern California. The 2021 Wooden Award Legends of Coaching recipient is also announced. Coach Johnson’s sections starts at approximately at the one hour mark.
LMU in final six for KJ Allen
By Ironlion
KJ Allen, a 6-6, 225 lbs. forward from Monterey Park, CA has narrowed down his potential schools he is considering and LMU has made the final list of six. USC, RUTGERS, FRESNO ST, NEVEDA and WESTERN KENTUCKY are the other finalists. @JucoRecruiting posted the news on Twitter today and noted Allen will be making his commitment announcement on Oct 31st.
Allen is strong, athletic and extremely versatile and considered one of the best junior college players in the nation in class of 2021. He currently is averaging 18.5 ppg and 9.3 rpg at East Los Angeles College. He graduated from Westchester High school in 2019.
Go Lions!
Catching Up with Brandon Worthy
By Andy Hui
Brandon Worthy was only a junior at Mount Pleasant High School in San Jose, California, when he first caught the attention of assistant coach Brian Priebe on Steve Aggers’ staff. Priebe believed that Worthy was capable of becoming an all-conference player in the WCC. As a high school senior, Worthy averaged 28 points per game and not only possessed the requisite skills to be a great player, but also had the build and physique to make an immediate impact. Worthy was a fierce competitor. “One of Brandon’s greatest traits that help drive him,” said Priebe, “was his complete disdain for losing.”
Continue readingThe Speed Game: My Fast Times in Basketball
Former LMU coach emeritus Paul Westhead was interviewed by renowned sportscaster Jim Hill KCAL9 news on October 6, 2020 in advance of Westhead’s new book, The Speed Game: My Fast Times in Basketball. The book covers 216 pages and is published by University of Nebraska Press and hits most bookseller shelves on November 1st.
Continue readingHave Shoes Will Travel Update
By Andy Hui
In January 2016, LMULIONSROAR.com provided a report on former LMU Lions playing professionally overseas. If you missed that article, here is a link.
It’s time we provided fans with an update. We’ve included players that transferred to different schools after leaving LMU because the mantra still stands, “once a Lion, always a Lion.” This list only includes those who played during the 2019/20 season, and those whose season was disrupted by COVID-19 domestically and internationally. If we missed anyone, please let us know and we’ll update the list ASAP. Shoot us an email at LMULIONSROAR@gmail.com. The three necessities in every player’s backpack still holds: a valid passport, clothes, and basketball shoes. Enjoy!
Continue readingLions Roar Q & A 08-24-20
Thanks to all the Lions fans who submitted questions for this edition of the Lions Roar Q & A. LMU Athletic Director Craig Pintens was kind enough to answers questions for the week.
Continue readingDeiman Reyes: LMU 2021 Top Recruit
By IRONLION
LMU has certainly been a recent destination for many international players – last year’s team for example, included players from eight different countries. Could the next international player to commit to LMU from Barranquilla, Colombia?
Continue readingJalin Anderson signs with LMU!
By Ironlion
It was announced today that Jalin Anderson a 6-2 guard from Jackson, Tennessee has signed with LMU.
Continue readingStan Johnson hopes to put LMU basketball on map with a long stay in L.A.
LA TIMES had great article about Coach Johnson which can be read here.
Lions Roar Q & A 07-03-20
Thanks to all the Lions fans who submitted questions for this edition of the Lions Roar Q & A. LMU Athletic Director Craig Pintens was kind enough to answers questions for the week.
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