Terps land a legit big man
We go from the cupboard is bare to landing a possible lottery pick as a center. You can read the details below, they are cribbed from news sources.
What is exciting is that Maryland basketball may be a lot more comptetitive than previously thought for the 2011-2012 campaign. BTW, this is the second well thought of recruit for this season. The first is Nick Faust of Baltimore. Alex Len is the other.
Maryland announced Monday that Olexiy “Alex” Len has enrolled at the university and will be a member of the Terrapins’ squad for 2011-12.
One coach who requested anonymity called the 7-foot-1, 225-pound center from Antratsit, Ukraine a “lottery pick.”
“Best recruit in America,” the coach said. “Maryland got a lottery pick.”
“We are very excited about the addition of Alex to our basketball team,” said head coach Mark Turgeon. “To be able to add a player with his ability so late in the recruiting calendar is good for us. We’re fortunate that, prior to our arrival, Alex was being recruited to Maryland. For him to reach this point is a testament to his great family support and his character. I’m looking forward to working with Alex and helping him reach his potential as a player and a person.”
Len was a standout player for the Ukraine national team at the U-18 European Championships in 2010. He averaged 16.0 points, 11.4 rebounds and 4.3 blocks in nine games in the tournament. He nearly posted a triple-double in a game against Germany with 20 points, 17 rebounds and nine blocks.
Ok, big man playing center whats not to like. To bad Williams is history.