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Tim Jones Commits to Longwood

May 20, 2013 — Leave a comment

Tim Jones is a winning point guard who can contribute at LU.

Via twitter Henrico’s Timmy Jones is expected to join Coach Gee’s squad. Jones is expected to be a preferred walk-on for the Lancers, but his full status is a bit up in the air.

The 5’10 point guard was named the Virginia State AAA Player of the Year this past year for his role leading the Henrico Warriors to a state championship.

Jones averaged 15 points per game for the Warriors this year and orchestrated one of the most up-tempo offenses in the state for the past two years. He has started the last two years for coach Vance Harmon and is a four year member and captain of the team.

He is an up-tempo, defensive guard who can help to add some minutes of pressure of Coach Gee’s defense.

PG SG SF PF C
Lucas Woodhouse TT Carey David Robinson Jeylani Dublin Jeff Havenstein
Leron Fisher Darrion Allen Karl Ziegler Damarion Geter  
Tim Jones   Mark Parker    
Mahlon Jones   Isaac Belton    

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Ibby Djimde Update: May 19

May 19, 2013 — 6 Comments

We wrote earlier about Illinois big man Ibby Djimde possibly coming to Longwood, now it seems its becoming more and more of a reality:

Djimde would have two year of eligibility left and would most likely not be able to play until the 2014-15 season.

May 19:

The Illinois Herald-Review has confirmed Djimde’s interest in Longwood:

Illinois has already seen three players transfer since the conclusion of the recent season. Mike Shaw will land at Bradley. Devin Langford will attend Division II Kentucky Wesleyan. Ibby Djimde could be headed to Longwood in Farmville, Va. And we’re still waiting to hear whether Myke Henry will follow them to another school.

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Lancers Offer Isaac Belton

May 15, 2013 — Leave a comment

Longwood has offered forward Isaac Belton today after he visiting campus the last week of April.

Belton is a 6’5 forward from Fork Union Military Academy who is originally from Salem, Virginia. Before coming to FUMA he average he averaged nearly 17 points per game, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals in the 2011-12 season at Virginia Episcopal School. Coach Curtis Staples identified Belton as a Division I prospect during his junior year, in which he posted similar numbers.

Belton would be the fourth member to publicly commit to Jayson Gee’s team joining guards Leron Fisher and Darrion Allen, and forward Damarion Geter. He’d be the first in-state recruit for the new coach who has been busy on the recruiting trail after an exodus of players.

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Lancers Offer Mahlon Jones

May 14, 2013 — Leave a comment

Mahlon Jones would add another high energy guard to Jayson Gee’s arsenal.

Another offer has gone out to another guard this time to 6’0 point guard Mahlon Jones. Jones is currently a sophomore at Hesston College in Kansas, who plays among the junior college ranks.

This past year Jones appeared in 32 games for the Larks starting in 15. He averaged 19 points per game and over 4 assists this past year. Jones averaged over 26 points per game his freshman year on the junior college level.

James was named a third-team National Junior College Athletic Association Division II All-American for his efforts this past season.

Jones is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and would be the second point guard nabbed by Jayson Gee this year, joining fellow junior college prospect Leron Fisher.

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Lancers Interested in a Slew of Transfers

May 10, 2013 — Leave a comment

Tulsa’s Zeldric King would add some power in the paint for the Lancers.

We mentioned last month that Illinois big man Ibby Djimde was on campus for a visit. Djimde has still not made a decision in regards to where he will play next, but that has not kept Coach Gee from being interested in a couple of other transfer big men.

Longwood has expressed interest in Tulane transfer Lotanna Nwogbo and Tulsa transfer Zeldric King. Also, VCU big man Justin Tuoyo announced he was transferring yesterday and Longwood is expected to knock on his door.

Nwogbo is a 6’8 forward/center from Georgia who saw his playing time drop with the Green Wave this past year. In his freshman campaign he averaged 7.3 minutes and 2.6 points per game. This past year’s his minutes dropped to 4.2 per game and his points dropped to 1.1. He’s looking to spend his last two years of eligibility at a spot where he could garner more playing time.

Zeldric King has three years of eligibility left after finishing his freshman year at Tulsa. King is a bruiser at 6’7, 265 lbs and was recruited by Tulsa’s previous coach Doug Wojcik and didn’t fit in Danny Manning’s scheme. He appeared in 21 games averaging 16 minutes, 4 points, and 2 rebounds per game. He missed the final twelve games of the year with a leg injury. He could find his way to College of Charleston where Wojcik currently is.

Former VCU Ram Justin Tuoyo is a 6’9 athletic big who appeared in 26 games for the Rams, averaging over 7 minutes. He averaged just over one point and one rebound per game, but comes from an up-tempo system that will likely translate to Longwood well. He may look to move closer to home, Georgia, but if he’s looking for playing time then Longwood could be an appealing place for him.

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Lancers Offer Winston Grays

May 6, 2013 — Leave a comment

Winston Grays could become a perimeter threat for the Lancers.

The onslaught of guards continues for Longwood as Coach Gee has offered a scholarship to 6’3 shooting guard Winston Grays.

Grays spent the last year playing for Cincinnati State who plays in the NJCAA as a Junior College. At Cincinnati State Grays started 23 games (appeared in 29) averaging over 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists per game. He also shot 42 percent from behind the arch and was noted as the best three point shooter in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference.

Although Grays is listed as a shooting guard, he is a bit of a combo guard and can play the point if need be. He is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and played for Benedictine High School where he earned the moniker “The Marksman”.

Grays would be an addition to the Class of 2014 and would have two years of eligibility.

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Darrion Allen Commits to Longwood

May 1, 2013 — Leave a comment

New Lancer commit Darrion Allen is known for his scoring ability and athleticism

Add 6’3 guard Darrion Allen to the list of new Lancers committed to playing for Coach Gee in 2013-14.

Allen comes to Farmville by way of Blanche Ely High School in Pompano Beach, Florida. Blanche Ely was ranked number nine in the country by MaxPreps, was 27-1, and won their second consecutive Class 7A state title.

During his senior year, Allen averaged 10 points and 5 rebounds per game for the state champs. Many pointed to Allen’s numbers being a lot higher if he was with a program that lacks the number of weapons Ely did.

Here was one of Allen’s recent comments after finishing the season unsigned:

“I think about what I could have averaged at other schools a couple times but I’m just happy we won states again,” Allen said. “The other guys I played with put in the work too. I think I’m a Division I player. I can’t do anything about it. All I know is I’m going to use this as motivation. I love to prove people wrong.” via Miami Herald

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Lancers Interested in Chris Manning

May 1, 2013 — Leave a comment

UPDATE 5/1 1:05- Manning has committed to play at Mount St. Mary’s

Longwood has expressed interest in Class of 2014 forward Chris Manning of Randallstown High School in Baltimore. Manning is a 6’6, 225 lbs forward who averaged 5 points and 4 rebounds per game for the 19-6 Rams this past year.

He plays his AAU ball for Team Sizzle and averaged a double-double at last weekend’s Philly JamFest. He is also known as a good performer in the classroom.

Manning also has interest from Hampton, Mt. St. Mary’s, Central Connecticut, Quinnipiac, and Radford.

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Jaelin Williams Offered Walk On Spot

April 30, 2013 — Leave a comment

Coach Gee has offered a preferred walk on spot to 6’5 wing Jaelin Williams of Springfield, Ohio.

Williams goes to Shawnee High School and averaged over 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game. He lead his team to a 23-3 season and was named the Central Buckeye Conference Player of the Year.

Right now Williams is slated to attend Wittenberg University in Ohio and may not even play basketball. Williams also received an offer from Cincinnati Christian and was also offered a prefer walk on spot at Radford.

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Baltimore Sun Story on Longwood’s Latest Commit, Leron Fisher

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