91Quake
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01-30-24 04:01 PM - Post#362408
In response to penn nation
Penn just offered Fischer Brown, 6'5" SG from Montana, who moved for his senior season to Utah and Wasatch Academy, one of the top basketball prep schools around. They play a very big time schedule.
https://twitter.com/FischerBrown24/status /17517173...
Credit for this and several of the other recruits in the freshman and incoming class should go to Kris Saulny who seems to be out there making a difference for Penn.
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Penndemonium
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01-30-24 07:32 PM - Post#362421
In response to 91Quake
After watching his video (probably sophomore or junior year?), he reminds me a bit of Jerry Simon. Very wiry, a slightly funny looking shot, but with some ability to knock it down. His ball handling didn't look as good as Simon. He at least should be able to hit his free throws, as he was involved in FT shooting contests as a kid.
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penn nation
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01-30-24 11:01 PM - Post#362430
In response to Penndemonium
Another big night for AJ Levine. York Dukes are now 21-4.
https://twitter.com/YorkDukesBB/status/17 525210017...
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penn nation
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2024 Recruiting 02-18-24 02:10 PM - Post#363460
In response to penn nation
Dukes ended the regular season at 23-7, but Levine has been fantastic throughout. In some games, he has scored around 50% of the total team points or more.;
Class 4A playoffs begin for York on Wednesday night. They are seeded 2nd in their section. Win it, and they are in the Sweet Sixteen.
Edited by penn nation on 02-18-24 02:12 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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penn nation
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02-21-24 09:56 PM - Post#363728
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Blowout win for York in first round IHSA 4A playoffs. I watched some of this--AJ Levine sat out big stretches in the second half. Next round is on Friday night.
https://twitter.com/YorkDukesBB/status/17 604813967...
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penn nation
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2024 Recruiting 02-21-24 11:57 PM - Post#363734
In response to penn nation
Here's the game tape. Even just watching the first quarter gives a decent sense of Levine's game. He can play--and what a motor. #3 in white.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im50c0-VZ7M
Edited by penn nation on 02-21-24 11:57 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Penndemonium
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02-22-24 04:32 AM - Post#363735
In response to penn nation
He clearly knows how to play the game. I agree about his motor - no standing with him. If he can sharpen his three point shooting off the dribble, he will be good. I still ask about his level of competition...
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penn nation
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02-22-24 09:36 AM - Post#363745
In response to Penndemonium
His team is 4A. That’s the big boy level in Illinois, only for the biggest schools.
They have played some very tough teams this year in and out of conference, teams that are Top 16 or higher within the entire state.
The level of competition has not seemed to have effected Levine’s level of play. He has been a significant contributor game in and game out.
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penn nation
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02-24-24 07:39 PM - Post#363908
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Another big game from AJ Levine as York won its regionals last night:
https://www.dailyherald.com/20240223/boys-basketb a...
Next up: Sectional Semis on Wednesday night. Definitely a step up in competition.
Game tape from last night (AJ is #3 in white):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJpgKc_9En4
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penn nation
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02-26-24 08:50 PM - Post#364016
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Illinois Hoops Prospects gives AJ Levine All-State First Team Honors:
https://illinoishoopprosp ects.com/2024/02/26/2023-...
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UPIA1968
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02-27-24 08:22 AM - Post#364036
In response to AsiaSunset
The rating agency talks about his defense. Wouldn't that be nice if it translates to college?
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penn nation
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02-27-24 09:35 AM - Post#364038
In response to UPIA1968
From what I've seen of his play, he has a nice all-around game. Very active on both sides of the court.
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yoyo
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02-27-24 11:52 AM - Post#364043
In response to penn nation
Kid looks like a stud. Cannot wait to see him teamed up with Sam Brown for the next 3 years
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penn nation
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02-28-24 01:45 PM - Post#364092
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Illinois Hoops Report: All-First Team Seniors (a top ten senior)
https://twitter.com/Ihoopsreport/status/1 762580120...
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T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
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02-28-24 03:08 PM - Post#364097
In response to penn nation
Do you know where some of these other kids are going to college?
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91Quake
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02-28-24 03:37 PM - Post#364099
In response to T.P.F.K.A.D.W.
One Columbia, one Princeton then two Illinois, one each Iowa, Northwestern, LeMoyne, Rutgers, Winona St. and Penn.
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penn nation
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02-28-24 08:33 PM - Post#364115
In response to 91Quake
Levine's York Dukes up at the half over Batavia, 24-18. Levine leads all scorers with 11 points (including an impressive dunk on the break) and has been all over the court dishing out assists, making steals and running the offense.
Here's the link if you want to follow the rest of the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hjg2zT_CN48
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penn nation
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2024 Recruiting 02-28-24 08:43 PM - Post#364118
In response to penn nation
Gets hurt on the first offensive possession of the half on a drive (blocking call). Has to be subbed out as he was limping.
Looks like he will be checking in soon, but he is still limping.
Edited by penn nation on 02-28-24 08:44 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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penn nation
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02-28-24 08:47 PM - Post#364119
In response to penn nation
He is clearly somewhat hobbled, but just hit a deep 3, for the first points by either squad of the second half, 27-18 with 5 minutes plus to play in the 3rd.
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penn nation
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02-28-24 08:59 PM - Post#364120
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34-28 after 3. Levine with 16 and it looks like he's recovered. Batavia has some absolute bombers from 3, but York is a very, very good defensive team that generates loads of turnovers, and Levine is right in the thick of that action.
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