Elizjah Scott
Elizjah Scott as 6’5 SF has committed to LMU. Scott is the third player from southern California who has committed to the Lions for the 2017 class. The recent success of recruiting local players can be attributed to assistant coach Reggie Morris, who Eric Sondheimer wrote about in the LA Times- story can be read here.
Kelvin Amayo
Kelvin Amayo will transfer to LMU for sixth year of eligibility. Amayo is know has a strong and athletic defensive stopper who will bring toughness and senior leadership to the Lions.
Here is a impressive dunk Amayo had during his time at Iona.
Zafir Williams, a 6-6 PF from Long Beach and Ryse Williams a 6-2 SG from Redondo beach have committed to LMU.
Ryse Williams
Zafir Williams
Earlier this month Andy Hui had a great story about Anthony Ireland hosting a skills academy in his hometown of Waterbury, Conn. A local news station has a nice follow up story the success of the event. The story to can be accessed here.
Great to see Anthony giving back, and having such a great impact on these kids.
By Ironlion
Congratulations are in order to LMU Women’s Head Coach Charity Elliott and her staff for landing a tremendous transfer in Gabby Green. Green recently played at California and will have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out a year due to NCAA transfer rules. Green is certain to have an intimidate impact when she takes the floor for the Lions. Green was ranked 12 in the nation coming out of high school, was a ESPN five star recruit and also an Mc Donald’s All American. Continue reading
By Andy Hui
Former LMU basketball standout Anthony Ireland continues to dish out assists both on and off the court after a stellar career. After starting the season playing in Greece, Ireland concluded the 2015-16 season playing for Trefl Sopot in Poland. Later this month, Ireland will host his second annual Skills Academy in his hometown of Waterbury, Connecticut through the Greater Waterbury YMCA. Continue reading
Eric Sondheimer of the Los Angeles Times is reporting Reggie Morris has been hired at LMU as an assistant coach. Morris Jr. was most recently the head coach at Redondo Union High school. Here is story about Morris from Max Preps
A lot more movement in the league as expected. Here is the updated WCC transfer list. Continue reading
LMULIONS.COM has announced that junior forward, Adom Jacko will forgo his senior season and play professionally. Full release can be read here.
Hoopdirt.com, a website that tracks basketball coaching, is reporting that LMU assistant John Peterson has resigned from his position. Continue reading
