LABRECQUE, ETIENNE
6-5 G (QUINNIPIAC, 2007)
From Montmorency College in Montreal.
As a freshman in 2007, Labrecque was injury plagued and toiled in just 7 games for an average 6.1 mpg. He hit 2-6 from the floor and 7-11 (.636) from the line, while garnering 7 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 1 assist (0.1 apg), 2 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.50), 2 steals (0.3 spg) and 11 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Bobcats, coached by Joe DeSantis, finished 14-15 overall and 11-7 (3rd) in Northeast play.
After the season, Labrecque left Quinnipiac at enrolled at Laval to play for Rouge et Or coach Jacques Paiement.
LaFORME, COLIN
6-10 F (YOUNGSTOWN STATE, 2005-2007)
From Hamilton Westdale, where he averaged 17 ppg and 9 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman, LaForme started one of the 20 games he played, toiling an average 8.4 mpg. He hit 17-33 (.515) from the floor, 0-2 from the arc and 15-27 (.556) from the line, while garnering 29 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.5 rpg), 21 fouls, 5 assists (0.3 apg), 7 turnovers (0.4 tpg and an assist/turnover ratio of 0.71), 12 blocks (0.6 bpg), 5 steals (0.3 spg) and 49 points, for a ppg of 2.5. The Penguins, coached by John Robic, finished 8-20 overall and 4-12 (tied 7th) in Horizon play. After the season, Robic is turfed and replaced by Jerry Slocum, coach of division II powerhouse Gannon.
As a sophomore in 2006, LaForme started 12 of the 27 games he played, toiling an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 32-65 (.492) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 16-36 (.444) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (including 37 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once), 14 assists (0.5 apg), 18 turnovers (0.7 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.8), 18 steals (0.7 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg) and 80 points, for a ppg of 3.0. The Penguins, coached by Jerry Slocum, finished 7-21 overall and 4-12 (9th) in Horizon play.
As a junior in 2007, LaForme started 3 of the 7 games he played, averaged 11.0 mpg. He hit 2-7 (.286) from the floor and 4-13 (.308) from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 8 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 13 fouls, 1 assist (0.1 apg), 3 turnovers (0.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.33), 3 blocks (0.4 bpg) and 8 points for a 1.1 ppg. The Penguins, coached by Jerry Slocum, finished 14-17 overall and 7-9 (tied 4th) in Horizon play.
After the season, LaForme left the program and enrolled at the University of Western Ontario.
LAKU, SILVER
6-2 G (WESTERN MICHIGAN, 2004-2007)
From Toronto Marc Garneau Collegiate. Once made 14-15 from the arc in high school. Played for Canadian junior national team.
Laku saw limited minutes as a freshman in 2004 for a Broncos squad, coached by Steve Hawkins, which finished 15-3 (1st, West division) of Mid-American play and 26-5 overall. Seeded 11th in the Phoenix region of the NCAA tourney, the Broncos lost 71-58 to Vanderbilt in the opening round. Laku appeared in 15 games, for an average 2.7 mpg. He hit 7-20 (.350) from the floor, 4-12 from the arc and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 7 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 7 turnovers (0.5 tpg), 2 steals (0.1 spg) and 19 points, for a 1.3 ppg.
As a sophomore in 2005, Laku appeared in 31 games for an average 10.6 mpg. He hit 31-87 (.350) from the floor, 21-58 (.362) from the arc and 11-16 (.688) from the line, while garnering 34 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 15 fouls, 11 assists (0.4 apg), 9 turnovers (0.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 1.22), 12 steals (0.4 spg) and 94 points, for a 3.0 ppg. Laku scored a season high 13 against Alaska-Fairbanks. The Broncos, coached by Steve Hawkins, which finished 20-13 overall and 11-7 (tied 1st, West division) in Mid-American play. The Broncos defeated Marquette 54-40 in the NIT second round before losing 78-76 to T.C.U.
As a junior in 2006, Laku missed most of the season while recovering from shoulder surgery. He played in five games for an average 7.2 mpg. He hit 3-12 (.250) from the floor, 0-4 from the arc, and 7-9 (.778) from the line, while garnering 4 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass, for an 0.8 rpg), 2 fouls, 1 assist (0.2 apg), 2 turnovers (0.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.5) 1 steal (0.2 spg) and 13 points, for a ppg of 2.6. He scored a game high 5. The Broncos, coached by Steve Hawkins, finished 14-17 overall and 10-8 (tied 2nd) in Mid-American play.
As a senior in 2007, Laku played in 14 games, for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 9-18 from the floor, 3-8 (.375) from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 5 boards (including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg), 5 fouls, 1 assist (0.1 apg) 3 turnovers (0.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.33), 2 steals (0.1 spg) and 23 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Broncos, coached by Steve Hawkins, finished 16-16 overall and 9-7 (2nd, West Division) of Mid-American play.
LALEYE, ADEKAMBI
6-9 F (BUFFALO, 2007-2010)
From Ottawa, and then Champlain-St. Lambert, where he averaged 11 ppg and 10 rpg as a senior.
“Kambi loves playing defence and works hard,” said Buffalo coach Reggie Witherspoon.
As a freshman in 2007, Laleye played in 14 games, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 7-18 (.389) from the floor and 1-6 from the line, while garnering 16 boards (including 10 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 19 fouls, 4 assists (0.3 apg), 10 turnovers (0.7 rpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.40), 1 block (0.1 bpg), 3 steals (0.2 spg) and 15 points, for a 1.1 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 12-19 overall and 4-12 (5th, East division) in Mid-American play.
As a sophomore in 2008, Laleye started 9 of 25 games in which he played, for an average 11.7 mpg. He hit 21-49 (.429 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 10-19 (.526) from the line, while garnering 55 boards (including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg), 57 fouls (fouling out twice), 11 assists, 28 turnovers, 9 blocks, 2 steals and 52 points for a 2.1 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 10-20 overall and 3-13 (6th) in Mid-American East division play.
As a junior in 2009, Laleye appeared in 12 games, for an average 4.7 mpg. He hit 4-9 (.444) from the floor and 0-1 from the line, while garnering 19 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and 1.6 rpg), 15 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers and 8 points, for a 0.7 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 21-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 1st, East division) in Mid-American play. They lost 84-73 to Wichita State in the opening round of the College Basketball Invitational.
As a senior in 2010, Laleye played in 24 games, for an average 5.8 mpg. He hit 4-17 (.235) from the floor and 2-8 (.250) from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg), 32 fouls (fouling out once), 11 assists, 6 turnovers, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 10 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Bulls, coached by Reggie Witherspoon, finished 18-12 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd, East division) in Mid-American play.
LAM, KOBEY
6-2 G (DENVER, 2021)
From Toronto, Ont., Father Henry Carr and and Williston State JC, where he averaged 18.1 ppg and 3.7 rpg.
As a junior in 2021, Lam started 4 of the 13 games he played, for an average 19.0 mpg. He hit 33-94 (.351) from the floor, 20-54 (.370) from the arc and 22-30 (.733) from the line, while garnering 26 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 27 fouls, 13 assists, 22 turnovers, 7 steals, 1 block and 108 points, for an 8.3 ppg. The Pioneers (coached by Jeff Wulbrun) finished 2-19 overall and 1-13 (9th) in Summit play, failing to qualify for the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Lam entered the transfer portal and enrolled at NCAA Division II University of Charleston.
LAMAUTE, SEBASTIEN
6-2 G (FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON, 2022-
From Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville in Quebec and Jean-de-Brebeuf CEGEP, where he was named MVP of the RSEQ in 2019-20. Spent a year at McGill before enrolling at Fairleigh Dickinson.
As a sophomore in 2022, Lamaute started 18 of 26 games, playing and average 20.8 mpg. He hit 51-142 (.359) from the floor, 19-54 (.352) from the arc and 31-45 (.689) from the line, while garnering 82 boards, including 14 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg, 48 fouls, 29 assists, 37 turnovers, 17 steals, 3 blocks and 152 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Knights (coached by Greg Herenda) finished 4-22 overall and 5-13 (tied 8th) in Northeast play. They fell 67-66 to Central Connecticut State in the opening round of the conference postseason tournament. After the season, Herenda is turfed and replaced by Division 2 St. Thomas Aquinas coach Tobin Anderson.
As a junior in 2023, Lamaute started 23 of 32 games, playing an average 15.7 mpg. He hit 47-130 (.362) from the floor, 17-56 (.304) from the arc and 5-7 (.714) from the line, while garnering 100 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 3.1 rpg, 41 fouls, 30 assists, 27 turnovers, 18 steals, 2 blocks and 116 points, for a 3.6 ppg. The Knights (coached by Tobin Anderson) finished 21-16 overall and 10-6 (tied 2nd) in Northeast play. They defeated St. Francis-Brooklyn 83-75 and St. Francis-PA 70-50 before losing 67-66 to Merrimack in the postseason conference tournament final. With Merrimack still serving its probationary entry period into the NCAA, the Knights qualified as the conference’s representative in the NCAA draw. As a 16-seed they defeated Texas Southern 84-61 in the play-in round, then stunned top-seed Purdue 63-58 in the opening round before losing 78-70 to Florida Atlantic in the round of 32. After the season, Anderson bailed for Iona and was replaced by assistant Jack Castleberry.
As a senior in 2024, Lamaute started 1 of the 10 games he played, for an average 3.7 mpg. He hit 8-8 from the floor, 4-4 from the arc and 2-2 from the line, while garnering 18 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 2 fouls, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block and 22 points, for a 2.2 ppg. The Knights (coached by Jack Castleberry) finished 15-17 overall and 9-7 (tied 4th) in Northeast play. They fell 82-61 to Le Moyne in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
LAMOREAUX, OLIVIER
6-9 F (MASSACHUSETTS, 2005)
From Champlain-St. Lambert, averaging 9.2 ppg and 4.9 rpg as a senior.
Received a medical redshirt as a freshman after suffering an Achilles and a shoulder injury. Underwent hernia surgery early in the season.
As a freshman in 2005, Lamoreaux played in 1 game for two minutes, registering no statistics. The Minutemen, coached by Steve Lappas, finished 10-19 overall and 4-12 (4th, East division) of Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Lappas was fired and replaced by Travis Ford.
After the season, Lamoreaux transferred to McGill.
LANDRY, KYLE
6-8 F (NORTHERN ARIZONA, 2005-2008)
From Calgary Bishop Grandin, where he averaged 30.9 ppg and 22.4 rpg as a senior. Finished fifth in the provincials.
As a freshman in 2005, Landry started 27 of 28 games, playing and average 21.8 mpg. He hit 84-157 (.535) from the field, 0-1 from the arc, and 79-107 (.738) from the line, while garnering 147 boards (including 62 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 76 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 15 assists (0.5 apg), 37 turnovers (1.3 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.4), 14 steals (0.5 spg), 7 blocks (0.3 bpg) and 247 points, for an average 8.8 ppg. The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 11-17 overall and 4-10 (7th) in Big Sky play.
As a sophomore in 2006, Landry started 10 of 30 games, playing an average 17.6 mpg. He hit 82-160 (.512) from the field, 69-96 (.719) from the line, while garnering 128 boards (including 51 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 78 fouls (fouling out once), 15 assists (0.5 apg), 36 turnovers (1.2 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.4), 19 steals (0.6 spg), 9 blocks (0.3 bpg) and 233 points, for an average 7.8 ppg. He scored a game high 18 points. The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 21-11 overall and 12-3 (1st) in Big Sky play. They fell 58-53 to Delaware State in the opening round of the NIT.
As a junior in 2007, Landry started 1 of 23 games, playing an average 20.4 mpg. He hit 84-141 (.596) from the floor and 65-88 (.739) from the line, while garnering 150 boards (including 68 on the offensive glass and a 6.5 rpg), 63 fouls (fouling out once), 10 assists (0.4 apg), 32 turnovers (1.4 tpg and an asst-to ratio of 0.31), 3 blocks (0.1 bpg), 16 steals (0.7 spg) and 233 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 18-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 1st) in Big Sky play.
As a senior in 2008, Landry started 30 of 32 games, playing an average 25.5 mpg. He hit 189-323 (.585) from the field and 183-259 (.707) from the line, while garnering 258 boards (including 89 on the offensive glass and an 8.1 rpg), 86 fouls (fouling out twice), 28 assists, 49 turnovers, 27 blocks, 32 steals and 561 points for a 17.5 ppg. The Lumberjacks, coached by Mike Adras, finished 21-11 and 11-5 (2nd) in Big Sky play.
LANGLOIS, PHILLIPE
6-2 G (EASTERN KENTUCKY, 2000)
From Varennes, Quebec. A two-time CCAA All-Canadian at Montmorency College in Varennes.
As a freshman in 2000, Langlois appeared in 18 games, for an average 6.5 mpg. He hit 6-14 (.429) from the floor, 1-8 (.125) from the arc and 4-6 (.667) from the line, while garnering 17 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 14 assists (0.8 apg), 12 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 8 steals (0.4 spg), 10 fouls, and 17 points, for a 0.9 ppg (and a game-high 5). The Colonels, coached by Scott Perry, finished 6-21 overall and 2-16 (10th) in Ohio Valley play.
Langlois left after the season, transferring to Concordia, where he was eligible in 2002 as a 23-year-old and was eventually named an All-Canadian.
LaPIER, WAYNE
6-8 F (CORNELL, 1986-1987)
From Sarnia Collegiate, where he averaged 10 ppg and 13 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 1986, LaPier played in 8 games, for an average 2.8 mpg. He hit 1-4 from the floor, and 3-6 from the line, while garnering 4 boards (0.5 rpg), 4 fouls and 5 points for a 0.6 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Tom Miller, finished 14-12 overall and 9-5 in Ivy League play. After the season, Miller is replaced by Mike Dement.
As a sophomore in 1987, LaPier played in 5 games, for an average 1.8 mpg. He hit 1-2 from the floor and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 2 boards (0.4 rpg), 1 turnover and 3 points, for a 0.6 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Mike Dement, finished 15-11 overall and 9-5 in Ivy League play.
After the season, LaPier left the team.
LAROCHE, HERNST
6-1 G (NEW MEXICO STATE, 2009-2012)
From Montreal and Vanier College, where he led the Quebec league in assists and steals in his final year.
As a freshman in 2009, Laroche started 31 of 32 games, for an average 30.8 mpg. He hit 70-145 (.483) from the floor, 12-26 (.462) from the arc and 35-46 (.761) from the line, while garnering 72 boards (including 14 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 45 fouls (fouling out once), 139 assists, 56 turnovers, 1 block, 44 steals and 187 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 17-15 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in Western Athletic play.
As a sophomore in 2010, Laroche started all 34 games, playing an average 31.9 mpg. He hit 71-191 (.372) from the floor, 23-72 (.319) from the arc and 48-69 (.696) from the line, while garnering 108 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 68 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 125 assists, 60 turnovers, 3 blocks, 46 steals and 213 points, for a 6.3 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 22-12 overall and 11-5 (tied 2nd) in WAC play. They lost 70-67 to Michigan State in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a junior in 2011, Laroche started all 33 games, for an average 34.5 mpg. He hit 133-306 (.435) from the floor, 31-91 (.341) from the arc and 84-118 (.712) from the line, while garnering 105 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 3.2 rpg), 81 fouls (fouling out 4 times), 152 assists, 88 turnovers, 3 blocks, 62 steals and 381 points for an 11.5 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 16-17 overall and 9-7 (tied 3rd) in WAC play.
As a senior in 2012, Laroche started all 36 games, for an average 33.6 mpg. He hit 131-292 (.449) from the floor, 46-114 (.404) from the arc and 120-165 (.727) from the line, while garnering 103 boards (including 18 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 78 fouls (fouling out twice), 136 assists, 81 turnovers, 2 blocks, 64 steals and 428 points, for an 11.9 ppg. The Aggies, coached by Marvin Menzies, finished 26-10 overall and 10-4 (2nd) in WAC play. They captured the postseason WAC title by defeating Louisiana Tech 82-57 in the final and them fell 79-66 to Indiana in the opening/second round of the NCAA tournament.
LAUDER, DWIGHT
5-10 G (BETHUNE COOKMAN, 2001-2002)
From Toronto.
As a freshman in 2001, Lauder started 12 of 29 games, playing an average 14.1 mpg. He hit 22-65 (.338) from the floor, 11-24 (.458) from the arc and 19-33 (.576) from the line, while garnering 31 boards (including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg), 34 assists (1.2 apg), 45 turnovers 91.6 tpg), 13 steals (0.4 spg), 1 block , 64 fouls (fouling out once) and 74 points, for a 2.6 ppg (and a game-high 10). The Wildcats, coached by Horace Broadnax, finished 10-19 overall and 5-13 (9th) in MEAC play.
As a sophomore in 2002, Lauder appeared in 18 games, playing an average 5.6 mpg. He hit 6-21 (.286) from the floor, 3-10 from the arc and 17-24 (.708) from the line, while garnering 11 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 11 assists (0.6 apg), 12 turnovers (0.7 tpg), 6 steals (0.3 spg), 24 fouls (fouling out once) and 32 points, for a 1.8 ppg (and a game-high 8. Bethune Cookman, coached by Clifford Reed, finished 12-17 overall and 8-10 (8th) in MEAC play.
After the season, Lauder transferred to Southern Polytechnic State. He later surfaced in the pro ranks in France.
LAWSON, A.J.
6-6 F (SOUTH CAROLINA, 2019-2021)
From Toronto, Ont. and Mississauga GTA Prep. Toiled on the U18 Canadian team at the 2018 FIBA Americas tournament, averaging 14.8 ppg, 5.4 rpg and 1.2 apg.
As a freshman in 2019, Lawson started 28 of 29 games, playing an average 30.5 mpg. He hit 130-316 (.411) from the floor, 48-134 (.358) from the arc and 80-120 (.667) from the line, while garnering 125 boards (including 27 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 59 fouls, 83 assists, 74 turnovers, 32 steals, 7 blocks and 388 points, for a 13.4 ppg. The Gamecocks (coached by Frank Martin) finished 16-16 and 11-7 (tied 4th) in SEC play.
As a sophomore in 2020, Lawson started all 31 games, playing an average 29.1 mpg. He hit 135-326 (.414) from the floor, 57-168 (.339) from the arc and 89-123 (.724) from the line, while garnering 114 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 3.7 rpg), 68 fouls, 58 assists, 62 turnovers, 37 steals, 4 blocks and 416 points, for a 13.4 ppg. The Gamecocks (coached by Frank Martin) finished 10-8 (tied 6th) in SEC play and 18-13 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a junior in 2021, Lawson started all 21 games, playing an average 31.4 mpg. He hit 117-297 (.394) from the floor, 59-168 (.351) from the arc and 56-80 (.700) from the line, while garnering 86 boards (including 20 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 37 fouls, 26 assists, 32 turnovers, 32 steals, 3 blocks and 349 points, for a 16.6 ppg. The Gamecocks (coached by Frank Martin) finished 6-15 overall and 4-12 (12th) in SEC play, before losing 76-59 to Mississippi in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
After the season, Lawson declared for the NBA draft but went undrafted. He later surfaced in the NBA G-League, toiling for the College Park Skyhawks. He subsequently inked a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was subsequently waived and signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
A.J. Lawson’s NBA stats at basketball.reference.com
LAZAR, STEVEN
6-8 F (SIENA, 2021-2024)
A walk-on from Crestwood Prep in Toronto, where he averaged 5.3 ppg and 3.7 rpg in his final season.
Lazar did not play as a freshman in 2021. The Saints (coached by Carmen Macariello) finished 12-5 overall and 12-4 (1st) in Metro Atlantic play before losing 55-52 to Iona in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
As a sophomore in 2022, Lazar played in 3 games, for an average 2.0 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 0-1 from the arc, while garnering 1 board, for a 0.3 rpg. The Saints (coached by Carmen Macariello) finished 15-14 overall and 12-8 (3rd) in Metro Atlantic play. They lost 77-71 to Quinnipiac in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
As a junior in 2023, Lazar played in 2 games, for an average 1.5 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc. The Saints (coached by Carmen Macariello) finished 17-15 and 11-9 (tied 3rd) in Metro Atlantic play, before losing 71-65 to Niagara in the postseason conference tournament.
As a senior in 2024, Lazar started 1 of the 7 games he played, for an average 1.6 mpg. He hit 0-3 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 0-2 form the line, while garnering 7 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 3 fouls and 1 turnover. The Saints (coached by Gerry McNamara) finished 4-28 and 3-17 (11th) in Metro Atlantic play. They fell 67-65 to Niagara in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
LAZARESCU, VALI
6-5 F (WILLIAM & MARY, 2008)
From Brossard, Que. Played at Champlain-St. Lambert
As a freshman in 2008, Lazarescu played in 6 games, for an average 1.3 mpg. He hit 1-1 from the field and 1-2 from the line, while garnering 1 board (0.2 rpg), 2 turnovers and 3 points, for a 0.5 ppg. The Tribe, coached by Tony Shaver, finished 17-16 overall and 10-8 (5th) in Colonial play.
After the season, Lazarescu transfered back to Canada to toil for Concordia.
LEE, IAN
6-1 G (HOWARD, 2020)
From Toronto, Ont., and Dohn Community High.
As a freshman in 2020, Lee started 5 of the 27 games he played, for an average 11.8 mpg. He hit 20-49 (.408) from the floor, 9-23 (.391) from the arc and 14-21 (.667) from the line, while garnering 24 boards (including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg), 34 fouls, 36 assists, 33 turnovers, 8 steals, 1 block and 63 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Bison (coached by Kenneth Blakeney) finished 1-15 (12th) in MEAC play and 4-29 overall. They fell 86-77 to North Carolina A&T in the second round of the conference postseason tournament.
After the season, Lee left the program and transferred to NCAA Division 2 Newman College.
LEE, XAIVIAN
6-3 G (PRINCETON, 2023-
From Toronto, Ont. and the Perkioman School in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania.
As a freshman in 2023, Lee played in 32 games, for an average 13.4 mpg. He hit 47-125 (.376) from the floor, 13-56 (.232) from the arc and 45-56 (.804) from the line, while garnering 56 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg, 43 fouls, 29 assists, 28 turnovers, 16 steals, 2 blocks and 152 points, for a 4.8 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Mitch Henderson) finished 23-9 overall and 10-4 (tied 1st) in Ivy League play. They defeated Penn 77-70 and Yale 74-65 to capture the postseason conference tournament title. As a 15-seed in the NCAA tournament, they stunned Arizona 59-55 and Missouri 78-63 before losing 86-75 to Creighton in the Sweet Sixteen.
As a sophomore in 2024, Lee started all 29 games, playing an average 31.2 mpg. He hit 170-377 (.451) from the floor, 52-154 (.338) from the arc and 103-129 (.798) from the line, while garnering 166 boards, including 19 on the offensive glass and a 5.7 rpg, 60 fouls, 108 assists, 42 turnovers, 30 steals, 14 blocks and 495 points, for a 17.1 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Mitch Henderson) finished 24-5 overall and 12-2 (1st) in Ivy play. They fell 90-81 to Brown in the postseason conference tournament semi-finals and then lost 84-77 to U.N.L.V. in the opening round of the NIT.
LEFEBVRE, GEORGES
6-9 F (VERMONT, 2021-2022)
From Point-Claire, Que. and Cape Fear Academy, where he averaged 15 ppg and 10 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2021, Lefebvre played in five games, for an average 2.6 mpg. He hit 2-5 (.400) from the floor, while garnering 3 boards (for a 0.6 rpg), 3 fouls, 1 block and 4 points, for a 0.8 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 10-5 overall and 10-4 (tied 1st) in America East play before falling 71-65 to Hartford in the conference’s postseason tournament semi-final.
As a sophomore in 2022, Lefebvre played in 11 games, for an average 2.8 mpg. He hit 4-6 from the floor, 5-7 (.714) from the line, while garnering 10 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 0.9 rpg, 6 fouls, 1 assists, 2 turnovers, 1 steal, 1 block and 13 points, for a 1.2 ppg. The Catamounts (coached by John Becker) finished 28-6 and 17-1 (1st) in America East play, before defeating NJIYT 98-59, Binghamton 74-42 and Maryland-Baltimore County 82-43 to win the postseason conference tournament. As a 13th-seed in the NCAA tournament, the Catamounts fell 75-71 to Arkansas in the opening/second round.
After the season, Lefebvre entered the transfer portal and enrolled at NCAA division II Simon Fraser.
LESTIN, MARLON
6-10 F (EAST CAROLINA, 2022 and MURRAY STATE, 2023)
From Port au Prince, Haiti, Trinity International in Los Vegas, Nevada, Redemption Christian in Troy, N.Y. and Halton Prep in Ontario in Oakville, Ont., where he averaged 12 ppg and 10 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2022, Lestin played in 10 games, for an average 4.7 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the floor and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 7 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg, 6 fouls, 1 assist, 3 turnovers and 2 points, for a 0.2 ppg. The Pirates (coached by Michael Schwartzz) finished 15-15 overall and 6-11 (9th) in American Athletic play before losing 74-63 to Cincinnati in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament.
After the season, Lestin entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Murray State.
As a sophomore in 2023, Lestin played in 7 games, for an average 1.3 mpg. He hit 0-1 from the line, while garnering 3 boards, including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.4 rpg, 4 fouls and 1 steal. The Racers (coached by Steve Prohm) finished 17-15 overall and 11-9 (7th) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Valparaiso 78-50 before losing 74-62 to Drake in the postseason conference tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Lestin left the program and enrolled at Brock.
LEVNAIC, STEVEN
6-2 G (NIAGARA, 2019-2022)
From Hamilton, Ont. and the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association’s RISE Centre Academy, where he averaged 16 ppg, 7 rpg and 4.0 apg in his final season.
Levnaic redshirted as a freshman in 2019. The Purple Knights (coached by Chris Casey) finished 13-19 and 6-12 (tied 9th) in Metro Atlantic play. After the season, Casey was fired and replaced by Patrick Beilein, coach of the NCAA division II Le Moyne Dolphins. Beilein resigned afte seven months for “personal reasons” and was replaced by interim coach Greg Paulus.
As a freshman in 2020, Levnaic started 16 of 32 games, playing an average 17.8 mpg. He hit 22-59 (.373) from the floor, 5-26 (.192) from the arc and 10-14 (.714) from the line, while garnering 57 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 56 fouls, 26 assists, 15 turnovers, 34 steals, 8 blocks and 59 points, for a 1.8 ppg. The Purple Knights (coached by Greg Paulus) finished 9-11 (tied 6th) in Metro Atlantic play and 12-20 overall. They defeated Marist 56-54 in the opening round of the conference tournament before postseason play was suspended by Covid-19 pandemic.
As a sophomore in 2021, Levnaic started 1 of the 5 games he played, for an average 8.0 mpg. He hit 2-8 from the floor, 0-4 from the arc and 6-6 from the line, while garnering 4 boards (0.8 rpg), 1 foul, 1 assist, 1 turnovers, 3 steals and 10 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Purple Knights (coached by Greg Paulus) finished 9-11 overall and 7-9 (7th) in Metro Atlantic play. They defeated Marist 67-62 before losing 70-64 to Iona in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.
As a redshirt junior in 2022, Levnaic started 2 of the 26 games he played, for an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 10-18 (.556) from the floor, 1-6 (.167) from the arc and 2-6 from the line, while garnering 20 boards, including 2 on the offensive glass and a 0.8 rpg, 23 fouls, 7 assists, 7 turnovers, 7 steals, 1 block and 23 points, for a 0.9 ppg. The Purple Knights (coached by Greg Paulus) finished 14-16 overall and 9-11 (tied 5th) in Metro Atlantic play. They lost 61-58 to Monmouth in the conference postseason tournament quarterfinals.
After the season, Levniac left the program and enrolled at St. Francis Xavier.
LEVITT, DANIEL
6-0 G (CLEVELAND STATE, 2016-2017)
From Montreal, Que. Born in Mississippi. Played senior year at New Hampton Prep.
As a freshman in 2016, Levitt played in 14 games, for an average 13.8 mpg. He hit 19-55 (.345) from the floor, 16-46 (.348) from the arc and 9-10 from the line, while garnering 14 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.0 rpg, 10 fouls, 3 assists, 3 turnovers, a 1.0 asst/to ration, 5 steals and 63 points for a 4.5 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 9-23 overall and 4-14 (9th) in Horizon League play.
As a sophomore in 2017, Levitt played in 21 games, for an average 6.4 mpg. He hit 15-48 (.313) from the floor, 12-38 (.316) from the arc and 8-12 from the line, while garnering 14 boards, including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.7 rpg, 13 fouls, 3 assists, 3 turnovers (1.0 asst/to ratio), 5 steals and 50 points, for a 2.4 ppg. The Vikings (coached by Dennis Felton) finished 9-22 overall and 5-13 (tied 8th) in Horizon League play.
After the season, Levitt left the team and enrolled at the University of New Brunswick. He subsequently surfaced at Bishop’s in 2022.
LI, BEN
6-6 F (LeHIGH, 2021)
From Markham, Ont., Middlebury Academy in Virginia and Thornlea HS in the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association, where he averaged 24 ppg and 11 rpg as a senior.
Dual citizenship? Although he’s called Canadian, he was on the camp roster for the 2019 U19 FIBA Chinese national team.
As a freshman in 2021, Li started 9 of the 14 games he played, for an average 12.3 mpg. He hit 19-41 (.463) from the floor, 7-16 (.438) from the arc and 11-12 (.917) from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 7 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 16 fouls, 5 assists, 13 turnovers, 5 steals, 3 blocks and 56 points, for a 4.0 ppg. The Mountain Hawks (coached by Brett Reed) finished 4-11 overall and 4-10 (3rd, central division) of Patriot League play, before losing 69-58 to Boston University in the postseason conference tournament opening round.
After the season, Li left the program to join the Chinese Basketball Association Shanghai Sharks.
LISLE, DAVID
6-3 G (CORNELL, 2003-2006)
From Willingham, Ontario. Played at Wingham F.E. Madill.
As a freshman in 2003, Lisle averaged 4.0 ppg and 2.4 rpg for a Big Red squad, coached by Steve Donahue, that finished 9-18 overall and 4-10 (tied 5th) in Ivy League play. He played in 27 games, starting 9 for an average 18.1 mpg. Lisle shot 40-94 (.426) from the floor, 7-27 (.259) from the arc and 20-31 (.645) from the line, while garnering 65 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass. He committed 31 fouls, dished 27 assists, had 22 turnovers, 3 blocks, 13 steals and scored 107 points.
As a sophomore in 2004, Lisle played 27 games, starting twice for an average of 15.9 mpg. He hit 26-69 (.377) from the floor, 8-29 (.276) from the arc and 21-27 (.778) from the line, while garnering 47 boards, including 18 on the offensive glass for an average of 1.7 rpg. He committed 37 fouls, dished 25 assists, had 29 turnovers, 4 blocks and 22 steals, while scoring 81 points for an average of 3.0 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Steve Donahue, finished 6-8 (tied 5th) in Ivy League play and 11-16 overall.
As a junior in 2005, Lisle played in 25 games, starting 9 for an average 13 mpg. He hit 20-52 (.385) from the floor, 7-29 (.241) from the arc and 22-85 (.259) from the line, while garnering 51 boards, including 9 on the offensive glass for an average of 2.0 rpg. He committed 26 fouls, dished 23 assists, had 25 turnovers, 1 block, 7 steals and scored 56 points for an average of 2.2 ppg. The Big Red finished 13-14 overall and 8-6 (2nd) in Ivy League play.
As a senior in 2006, Lisle played in 28 games, starting 8 for an average 14.0 mpg. He hit 37-79 (.468) from the floor, 13-38 (.342) from the arc and 14-18 (.778) from the line, while garnering 38 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass for an average 1.4 rpg. He committed 32 fouls, had 19 assists, 31 turnovers, 1 block, 12 steals and scored 101 points for an average 3.5 ppg. The Big Red, coached by Steve Donahue, finished 13-15 overall and 8-6 (3rd) in Ivy League play.
LLEWELLYN, CORDELL
6-3 G (WAKE FOREST, 1992 and RHODE ISLAND 1993-1995)
Started playing basketball in ninth grade in Toronto, for final high school years, transferred to Maine Central Institute, one of America’s top prep programs. Recruited by Tulane, Georgetown and Cincinnati but signed with Wake Forest, Llewellyn led his Maine Central Institute team to a 26-0 record and the New England prep championship, while averaging 14.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 4.5 spg and 3.8 apg. Maine Central coach Max Good said “He’s a defensive stopper. He’s a very strong kid.”
As a freshman in 1992, Llewellyn played in 18 games, for an average 7.5 mpg. He hit 9-31 (.290) from the floor and 6-12 from the line, while garnering 20 boards (1.1 rpg), 11 assists, 5 steals, 17 turnovers, 10 assists an d26 points, for a 1.4 ppg. The Demon Deacons, coached by Dave Odom, finished 17-12 overall and 7-9 (6th) in ACC play.
After the season, Llewellyn transferred to Rhode Island.
As a sophomore in 1994, Llewellyn played in 27 games, for a total 566 minutes. He hit 65-147 (.442) from the floor, 9-34 (.265) from the arc and 51-84 (.607) from the line, while garnering 79 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg, 68 fouls (fouling out once), 29 assists, 43 turnovers, 18 steals, 10 blocks and 190 points, for a 7.0 ppg. The Rams, coached by Al Skinner, finished 11-16 overall and 7-9 (6th) in Atlantic Ten play.
As a junior in 1995, Llewellyn started 1 of 27 games, for a total 740 minutes. He hit 118-313 (.373) from the floor, 32-116 (.276) from the arc and 80-104 (.769) from the line, while garnering 127 boards, including 39 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg, 46 fouls (fouling out once), 18 assists, 71 turnovers, 5 blocks, 30 steals and 348 points, for a 12.9 ppg. Llewellyn was the consummate sixth man, playing both the small forward and shooting guard position, while toiling more minutes than two starters. The Rams, coached by Al Skinner, finished 7-20 overall and 2-14 (9th) in Atlantic Ten play.
Llewellyn graduated after the season.
LLEWELLYN, JAELIN
6-2 G (PRINCETON, 2019-2022 and MICHIGAN, 2023-2024)
From Mississauga, Father Goetz Secondary, Mono Orangeville Prep and the Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia, where he averaged 23 ppg, 5.3 rpg and 5.6 apg as a senior. Toiled on the U16 Canadian team that won silver at the 2015 FIBA Americas tournament.
As a freshman in 2019, Llewellyn started all 21 games he played, toiling an average 33.0 mpg. He hit 83-250 (.332) from the floor, 24-95 (.253) from the arc and 22-38 (.579) from the line, while garnering 64 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg), 34 fouls, 55 assists, 37 turnovers, 4 blocks, 12 steals and 212 points, for a 10.1 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Mitch Henderson) finished 16-12 overall and 8-6 (3rd) in Ivy League play. They fell 83-77 to Yale in the league’s postseason tournament semis.
As a sophomore in 2020, Llewellyn started all 27 games, playing an average 33.4 mpg. He hit 140-358 (.391) from the floor, 48-156 (.308) from the arc and 85-109 (.780) from the floor, while garnering 111 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg), 38 fouls, 62 assists, 49 turnovers, 27 steals, 7 blocks and 413 points, for a 15.3 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Mitch Henderson) finished 9-5 (3rd) in Ivy League play and 14-13 overall. Postseason play was suspended by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Ivy League cancelled its 2020-21 campaign in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a junior in 2022, Llewellyn started all 28 games, playing an average 32.5 mpg. He hit 168-376 (.447) from the floor, 64-166 (.386) from the arc and 39-56 (.386) from the line, while garnering 115 boards, including 29 on the offensive glass and a 4.1 rpg, 44 fouls, 73 assists, 50 turnovers, 20 steals, 4 blocks and 439 points, for a 15.7 ppg. The Tigers (coached by Mitch Henderson) finished 23-7 overall and 12-2 (1st) in Ivy play. They defeated Cornell 77-73 before losing 66-64 to Yale in the conference postseason tournament final. They then lost 90-79 to Virginia Commonwealth in the opening round of the NIT.
After the season, Llewellyn entered the transfer portal and enrolled at Michigan, where he was eligible as a senior in 2023.
As a senior in 2023, Llewellyn started all 8 games he played for an average 26.3 mpg before tearing an ACL. He hit 17-55 (.309) from the floor, 5-27 (.185) from the arc and 17-25 (.680) from the line, while garnering 26 boards, including 3 on the offensive glass and a 3.3 rpg, 14 fouls, 22 assists, 9 turnovers, 5 steals, 1 block and 56 points, for a 7.0 ppg. The Wolverines (coached by Juwan Howard) finished 18-16 overall and 11-9 (tied 5th) in Big 10 play before losing 60-52 to Rutgers in the second round of the postseason conference tournament. They defeated Toledo 90-80 before losing 66-65 to Vanderbilt in the second round of the NIT.
As a graduate senior in 2024, Llewellyn started 7 of the 20 games he played, for an average 17.5 mpg. He hit 35-92 (.380) from the floor, 19-47 (.404) from the arc and 14-20 (.700) from the line, while garnering 24 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg, 27 fouls, 23 assists, 31 turnovers, 6 steals, 1 block and 103 points, for a 5.2 ppg. The Wolverines (coached by Juwan Howard) finished 8-24 overall and 3-17 (14th) in Big 10 play before losing 66-57 to Penn State in the opening round of the postseason conference tournament. After the season, Howard was turfed and replaced by Florida Atlantic coach Dusty May.
LLEWELLYN, RADCLIFFE ‘ROCKY’
6-6 F (ST. BONAVENTURE, 1986-1989)
From Toronto George Harvey HS. Averaged 25.4 ppg and 14 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 1986, Llewellyn played in 28 games and was an occasional starter. He hit 101-207 (.488) from the floor and 60-98 (.612) from the line, while garnering 117 boards (4.2 rpg), 79 fouls (fouling out twice), 22 assists and 262 points, for a 9.3 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim O’Brien, finished 15-13 and 10-8 (4th) in the Atlantic 10 play. After the season, O’Brien bailed for Boston College and was replaced by Ron DeCarli. Considered St. Bonaventure’s most athletic player, Llewellyn demonstrated an ability to score both inside and from the perimeter.
As a sophomore in 1987, Llewellyn started 25 of 28 games, playing an average 33.1 mpg. He hit 153-308 (.497) from the floor and 92-121 (.760) from the line, while garnering 201 boards (7.2 rpg), 96 fouls (fouling out 6 times), 20 assists, 11 blocks, 26 steals and 401 points, for a 14.3 ppg. He was the team’s most improved player after scoring in double figures in 24 games and more than 20 points in seven contests. Rookie head coach Ron DeCarli said he could become “a main force in this league.” The Bonnies finished 3-15 (10th) in the Atlantic Ten and 5-23 overall.
As a junior in 1988, Llewellyn started 14 of 26 games, playing a total 664 minutes. He hit 126-276 (.457) from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 54-85 (.635) from the line, while garnering 102 boards, including 37 on the offensive glass and a 3.9 rpg, 70 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 35 assists, 59 turnovers, 11 blocks, 18 steals and 306 points, for an 11.8 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Ron DeCarli, finished 13-13 overall and 7-11 (tied 6th) in Atlantic 10 play.
As a senior in 1989, Llewellyn started all 28 games, for a total 975 minutes. He hit 221-430 (.514) from the floor, 6-16 (.375) from the arc and 117-157 (.745) from the line, while garnering 194 boards, including 78 on the offensive glass and a 6.9 rpg, 73 fouls (fouling out 2 times), 30 assists, 86 turnovers, 10 blocks, 28 steals and 565 points, for a 20.2 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Ron DeCarli, finished 13-15 overall and 7-11 (6th) in the Atlantic 10 play. DeCarli was fired after the season. Llewellyn was chosen to the second-team all-Atlantic Ten.
LODGINS, DAVE
6-10 C (WYOMING, 1985-88)
From North Vancouver, B.C. Windsor HS. Averaged 25 ppg and 12 rpg as a senior. Expected to step up to NCAA Division I play fairly easily because of his size.
As a freshman in 1985, Lodgins played in 29 games for an average 21.0 mpg. He hit 75-143 (.524) from the floor and 51-85 (.600) from the line, while garnering 74 boards (2.6 rpg), 88 fouls (fouling out 7 times), 16 assists, 14 blocks, 2 steals and 201 points, for a 6.9 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Jim Brandenburg, finished 15-14 overall and 7-9 (7th) in WAC play. Split time in the pivot with Eric Leckner. Spent most of the summer with the Canadian National Team on a swing through China.
As a sophomore in 1986, Lodgins played in 36 games. He hit 40-74 (.541) from the floor and 27-48 (.561) from the line, while garnering 59 boards (1.6 rpg), 4 assists, 3 steals, 3 blocks and 107 points, for a 3.0 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Jim Brandenburg, finished 24-12 overall and 12-4 (tied 1st) in the WAC but then lost in the postseason conference tourney and was forced to settle for the NIT. Coached by Jim Brandenburg, the Cowboys rattled off four straight wins (over Texas A&M 79-70, Loyola Marymount 99-90; Clemson 62-57 and Florida 67-58) before losing in the final 73-63 to Ohio State. A good shooter, but needed strength. Used as the seventh man and played both centre and power forward.
As a junior in 1987, Lodgins played in 31 games, for an average 7.0 mpg. He hit 23-46 from the floor and 5-14 (.357) from the line, while garnering 35 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.1 rpg, 40 fouls (fouling out once), 4 assists, 9 blocks, 4 steals, 15 turnovers and 51 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Jim Brandenburg, finished 24-10 overall and 11-3 (tied 3rd) in WAC play but captured the postseason conference tourney. They defeated Virginia 64-60 and UCLA 78-68 before losing to UNLV 92-78 in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. Although he has a good shooting touch and runs the floor well, he wasn’t a true post. After the season, Brandenburg retired. Incoming coach Benny Dees projected that “contrary to what people believe, David is going to play a key role for us. With our up-tempo game, we plan to give Eric (Leckner) a lot of short rests. I think David can come in and play effectively. What he needs to do is play with more confidence. But you must have a chance to play for that to happen. We plan to give him that chance. His role becomes more importance because of the style of play, and the fact I think he’s capable of helping us.”
As a senior in 1988, Lodgins played in 28 games, for an average 6.0 mpg. He hit 18-38 (.474) from the floor and 9-14 (.643) from the line, while garnering 44 boards, including 8 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg, 39 fouls (fouling out once), 8 assists, 9 blocks, 8 steals, 9 turnovers and 45 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Cowboys, coached by Benny Dees, finished 26-6 overall and 11-5 (tied 2nd) in WAC play and then lost 119-115 to Loyola Marymount in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
LOMOMBA, JUNIOR
6-4 G (CLEVELAND STATE, 2013 and PROVIDENCE, 2015-2016 and WESTERN KENTUCKY, 2017)
From Montreal, Quebec, and Madison Memorial in Wisconsin, where he was an all-state selection as a senior.
As a freshman in 2013, Lomomba started 3 of the 25 games he played, for an average 18.5 mpg. He hit 39-121 (.322), 12-33 (.364) from the arc and 55-80 (.688) from the line, while garnering 58 boards (including 23 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg), 43 fouls (fouling out once), 31 assists, 40 turnovers, 1 block, 20 steals and 145 points, for a 5.8 ppg. The Vikings, coached by Gary Waters, finished 14-18 overall and 5-11 (tied 7th) in Horizon League play.
After the season, Lomomba transfers to Providence, where he is eligible as a sophomore in 2015.
As a sophomore in 2015, Lomomba started in 13 of the 31 games he played, for an average 11.1 mpg. He hit 15-46 (.326) from the floor, 2-11 (.182) from the arc and 21-32 (.656) from the line, while garnering 37 boards, including 11 on the offensive glass and a 1.2 rpg, 27 fouls, 13 assists, 13 turnovers, 1 block, 8 steals and 53 points, for a 1.7 ppg. The Friars, coached by Ed Cooley, finished 22-12 overall and 11-7 (4th) in Big East play before losing 66-53 to Dayton in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a junior in 2016, Lomomba started 34 of the 35 games he played, for an average 24.4 mpg. He hit 63-156 (.404) from the floor, 15-47 (.319) from the arc and 43-64 (.672) from the line, while garnering 88 boards, including 28 on the offensive glass and a 2.5 rpg, 63 fouls, 68 assists (1.9 apg), 44 turnovers, a 1.5 asst/to ratio, 13 steals, 1 block and 184 points, for a 5.3 ppg. The Friars, coached by Ed Cooley, finished 24-11 overall and 10-8 (tied 4th) in Big East play, defeating USC 70-69 in the NCAA tourney before losing 85-66 to North Carolina.
After the season, Lomomba left the program and transferred to Western Kentucky, where he was eligible as a graduate senior in 2017.
As a senior in 2017, Lomomba started all 32 games, playing an average 28.8 mpg. He hit 62-181 (.343) from the floor, 17-53 (.321) from the arc and 55-80 (.688) from the line, while garnering 74 boards, including 4 on the offensive glass and a 2.3 rpg, 70 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 109 assists (3.4 apg), 91 turnovers (1.2 asst/to ratio), 20 steals, 1 block and 196 points, for a 6.1 ppg. The Hilltoppers (coached by Rick Stansbury) finished 15-17 overall and 9-9 (tied 7th) in Conference USA play.
LOMOND, ANDREW
6-7 F (FLORIDA ATLANTIC, 2005)
From Scarborough Jean Vanier. Did not enrol til January because of NCAA clearinghouse issue.
As a freshman in 2005, Lomond played in 3 games, for an average 1.3 mpg. He grabbed 2 boards (0.7 rpg) and had 1 turnover. The Owls, coached by Sidney Green, finished 10-17 overall and 10-10 (tied 8th) in Atlantic Sun play.
After the season, Lomond left the program and then surfaced a year later at State Fair (MO) JC in 2007, where he averaged 10 ppg and 9 rpg.
Lomond inked a scholarship with UNC-Asheville but did not surface at the school. He eventually enrolled at Brandon.
LONG, COLE
6-7 F (DETROIT MERCY, 2017-2019)
From St. John’s, Newfoundland, Booth Memorial and Athlete Institute Prep in Mono, Ontario, where he averaged nearly 20 ppg while helping lead the team to an OSBA title.
As a freshman in 2017, Long started 7 of 30 games, playing an average 12.2 mpg. He hit 21-78 (.269) from the floor, 2-24 (.083) from the arc and 17-24 (.708) from the line, while garnering 64 boards, including 26 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg, 58 fouls (fouling out once), 12 assists, 15 turnovers, 7 blocks, 11 steals and 61 points, for a 2.0 ppg. The Titans, coached by Bacari Alexander, finished 8-23 overall and 6-12 (7th) in Horizon League play.
As a sophomore in 2018, Long started in 15 of the 30 games he played, for an average 16.7 mpg. He hit 40-106 (.377) from the floor, 17-51 (.333) from the arc and 18-26 (.692) from the line, while garnering 78 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.6 rpg), 50 fouls, 41 assists, 26 turnovers, 21 blocks, 8 steals and 115 points, for a 3.8 ppg. The Titans (coached by Bacari Alexander) finished 8-24 overall and 4-14 (10th) in Horizon League play. After the season, Alexander was turfed and replaced on an interim basis by assistant Jermaine Jackson, and eventually by Mike Davis, formerly head coach at Indiana, at Alabama-Birmingham and at Texas Southern.
As a junior in 2019, Long started 2 on the 19 games he played, for an average 8.1 mpg. He hit 16-35 (.457) from the floor, 5-12 (.417) from the arc and 2-4 from the line, while garnering 30 boards (including 12 on the offensive glass and a 1.6 rpg), 23 fouls, 3 assists, 5 turnovers, 5 blocks, 2 steals and 39 points, for a 2.1 ppg. The Titans (coached by Mike Davis) finished 11-20 overall and 8-10 (tied 6th) in Horizon League play.
After the season, Long left the program and transferred to Memorial.
LONGPRE, ANTHONY
6-10 F (ST. JOSEPH’S, 2018-2021)
From L’Assomption, Quebec and Glenelg Country School in Maryland, where he averaged 15.9 ppg, 8.9 rpg and 2.4 apg as a senior. Toiled on the U19 national team that captured a gold medal at the World Cup in Cairo.
As a freshman in 2018, Longpre started in 21 of 32 games, playing an average 17.3 mpg. He hit 49-142 (.345) from the floor, 26-69 (.377) from the arc and 15-23 (.652) from the line, while garnering 92 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 2.9 rpg), 48 fouls, 32 assists, 23 turnovers, 8 blocks, 11 steals and 139 points, for a 4.3 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Phil Martelli) finished 16-16 overall and 10-8 (4th) in Atlantic 10 play.
As a sophomore in 2019, Longpre started the first 18 games of the season before missing 6 games with a concussion. He toiled in 27 games, for an average 17.1 mpg. He hit 25-76 (.329) from the floor, 14-38 (.368) from the arc and 22-28 (.876) from the line, while garnering 97 boards (including 11 on the offensive glass and a 3.6 rpg), 36 fouls, 16 assists, 14 turnovers, 8 blocks, 7 steals and 86 points, for a 3.2 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Phil Martelli) finished 14-19 overall and 6-12 (tied 10th) in Atlantic 10 play. After the season, Martelli was turfed and replaced by Billy Lange, assistant coach with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers.
As a junior in 2020, Longpre started 14 of the 28 games he played, for an average 20.0 mpg. He hit 54-127 (.425) from the floor, 20-67 (.299) from the arc and 29-46 (.630) from the line, while garnering 121 boards (including 21 on the offensive glass and a 4.3 rpg), 39 fouls, 47 assists, 43 turnovers, 8 steals, 6 blocks and 157 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Billy Lange) finished 2-16 (tied 13th) in Atlantic Ten play and 6-26 overall. Postseason was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a senior in 2021, Longpre started 5 of the 15 games he played, for an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 14-24 (.583) from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 6-9 from the line, while garnering 32 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 2.1 rpg), 22 fouls, 15 assists, 14 turnovers, 5 steals, 2 blocks and 34 points, for a 2.3 ppg. The Hawks (coached by Billy Lange) finished 5-15 overall and 2-9 (14th) in Atlantic 10 play. They defeated LaSalle 72-66 before being torched 100-66 by Massachusetts in the second round of the conference postseason tournament.
LOTT, ROBIN
6-4 G-F (MOREHEAD STATE, 1987-1988)
Averaged 35.3 ppg and 12 rpg in his senior year for Langley D.W. Poppy. Morehead state coach Wayne Martin pegged Lott as a “shooter deluxe. He is an incredible long-range shooter and the three-point line is attractive to Morehead State with Robin in our program.”
As a freshman in 1987, Lott played in 7 games, for an average 2.9 mpg. He hit 2-10 from the floor, 0-3 from the arc and 3-5 from the line, while garnering 3 fouls, 2 assists, 1 turnover, 1 block, 2 boards and 7 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Eagles, coached by Wayne Martin, finished 14-14 overall and 8-6 (5th) in Ohio Valley Conference play.
As a sophomore in 1988, Lott did not play. The Eagles, coached by Wayne Martin, finished 4-22 overall and 1-13 (8th) in Ohio Valley Conference play.
After the season, Lott left the program.
LUAL, JULIEN
6-6 F (ARKANSAS STATE, 2023-
From Calgary, Alta., Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimme, Fla., and McCook CC in Nebraska, where he averaged 14.1 ppg, 8.9 rpg and 1.7 apg.
As a sophomore in 2023, Lual started 10 of the 32 games he played, for an average 18.2 mpg. He hit 61-147 (.415) from the floor, 9-31 (.290) from the arc and 27-36 (.750) from the line, while garnering 96 boards, including 36 on the offensive glass and a 3.0 rpg, 54 fouls, 26 assists, 24 turnovers, 19 steals, 18 blocks and 158 points, for a 4.9 ppg. The Red Wolves (coached by Mike Balado) finished 13-20 overall and 4-14 (13th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Coastal Carolina 86-69 before losing 69-63 to Troy in the second round of the postseason conference tournament. After the season, Balado is turfed and replaced by Alabama assistant Bryan Hodgson.
As a junior in 2024, Lual played in 32 games, for an average 12.5 mpg. He hit 55-133 (.414) from the floor, 31-90 (.344) from the arc and 4-6 from the line, while garnering 70 boards, including 22 on the offensive glass and a 2.2 rpg, 39 fouls, 17 assists, 17 turnovers, 15 steals, 8 blocks and 145 points, for a 4.5 ppg. The Red Wolves (coached by Bryan Hodgson) finished 20-17 overall and 11-7 (4th) in Sun Belt play. They defeated Louisiana 89-62 and Applachian State 67-65 before losing 91-71 to James Madison in the postseason conference tournament title bout. The then defeated Bethune-Cookman 86-85 and Montana 74-61 before losing 81-80 to High Point in the College Basketball Invitational semi-finals.
LUCIEN, FRITZ
6-7 F (MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE, 2019)
From Montreal, Que., and the NJCAA’s Navarro College.
As a junior in 2019, Lucien appeared in 18 games, for an average 4.1 mpg. He hit 4-18 (.222) from the floor, 0-11 from the arc and 1-1 from the line, while garnering 10 boards (including 3 on the offensive glass and a 0.6 rpg), 10 fouls, 3 assists (0.2 apg), 4 turnovers, 3 steals, 2 blocks and 9 points, for a 0.5 ppg. The Delta Devils (coached by Andre Payne) finished 6-26 overall and 4-14 (tied 9th) in SWAC play. After the season, Payne was turfed and replaced by former NBA player Lindsey Hunter.
After the season, Lucien left the program.
LUFILE, ABEDNEGO
6-7 F (EAST TENNESSEE STATE, 2016)
From Burlington REDA Academy and Sheridan JC in Wyoming, where he averaged 12.3 ppg and 8.6 rpg.
Eligible as a junior in 2016, Lufile started 8 of the 29 games he played, for an average 10.9 mpg. He hit 37-80 (.463) from the floor, 0-6 from the arc and 23-34 (.676) from the line, while garnering 87 boards, including 25 on the offensive glass and 3.0 rpg, 20 fouls, 9 assists, 19 turnovers, 6 blocks, 7 steals and 97 points, for a 3.3 ppg. The Buccaneers, coached by Steve Forbes, finished 24-12 overall and 14-4 (2nd) in Southern Conference play. They defeated mercer 81-65 and Furman 84-76 before losing 73-67 to Chattanooga in the postseason tourney playoffs and then dumped Louisiana Tech 88-83 before falling 104-81 to Oakland in the semis of the Vegas 16 Tournament.
After the season, Lufile transferred to Lakehead.
LUFILE, CHADRACK
6-9 F (WICHITA STATE 2013-2014)
From Burlington Ontario, where he toiled for Assumption High. Variously enrolled at Chipola JC in Florida, at Vincennes University JC in Indiana and then at Coffeyville JC in Kansas, where he averaged 11.6 ppg and 8.4 rpg as a sophomore.
As a junior in 2013, Lufile played in 20 games, for an average 7.9 mpg. He hit 20-35 (.571 from the floor and 8-20 (.400) from the line, while garnering 53 boards (including 16 on the offensive glass and a 1.8 rpg), 22 fouls, 9 assists, 12 turnovers, 8 blocks, 5 steals and 48 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Shockers, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 30-9 overall and 15-2 (2nd) in Missouri Valley play. They received an at-large to the NCAA tournament and defeated Pittsburgh 73-55, top-ranked Gonzaga 76-70, La Salle 72-58 and Ohio State 70-66 before losing to eventual champ Louisville in the national semi-finals.
As a senior in 2014, Lufile started in 11 of 36 games, for an average 16.6 mpg. He hit 80-145 (.552) from the floor and 51-86 (.593) from the line, while garnering 180 boards (including 65 on the offensive glass and a 5.0 rpg), 51 fouls, 8 assists, 41 turnovers, 29 blocks, 10 steals and 211 points, for a 5.9 ppg. The Shockers, coached by Gregg Marshall, finished 35-1 overall and 18-0 (1st) in Missouri Valley play. They defeated Evansville 80-58, Missouri State 67-42 and Indiana State 83-69 to capture the Missouri Valley postseason title. Seeded number one in the NCAA tourney, they defeated Cal Poly 64-37 in the opening round, before losing 78-76 to Kentucky.
LUFILE, ELIJAH
6-8 F (ORAL ROBERTS, 2020-2022)
From Milton, Ont., Jean Vanier Catholic, where he averaged 20 ppg and 15 rpg, and Midland College in Texas, where he averaged 13.6 ppg and 8.1 rpg as a freshman.
As a sophomore in 2020, Lufile started 9 of the 26 games he played, for an average 15.1 mpg. He hit 56-105 (.533) from the floor and 33-57 (.579) from the line, while garnering 139 boards (including 74 on the offensive glass and a 5.3 rpg), 52 fouls, 5 assists, 23 turnovers, 13 steals, 2 blocks and 145 points, for a 5.6 ppg. The Golden Eagles (coached by Paul Mills) finished 9-7 (tied 4th) in Summit League play and 17-15 overall. Defeated Omaha 79-52 before losing 75-69 to North Dakota in the semi-finals of the postseason conference tournament.
As a junior in 2021, Lufile did not play and received a medical redshirt. The Golden Eagles (coached by Paul Mills) finished 18-11 overall and 10-5 (4th) in Summit League play. They defeated North Dakota 76-55, South Dakota State 90-88 and North Dakota State 75-72 to capture the conference postseason tournament crown. As a 15-seed in the NCAA tournament, they stunned 2nd-seed Ohio State 75-72 and 7th-seed Florida 81-78 before losing 72-70 to 3rd-seed Arkansas in the NCAA Sweet Sixteen.
As a redshirt senior in 2022, Lufile started 3 of the 28 games he played, for an average 15.9 mpg. He hit 99-139 (.712) from the floor and 22-50 (.440) from the line, while garnering 197 boards, including 97 on the offensive glass and a 7.0 rpg, 46 fouls, 2 assists, 17 turnovers, 4 steals, 18 blocks and 220 points, for a 7.9 ppg. The Golden Eagles (coached by Paul Mills) finished 19-12 overall and 12-6 (tied 3rd) in Summit play. They defeated Western Illinois 80-68 before losing 92-72 to North Dakota State in the conference postseason tournament semi-finals.
LUKUSA, CHRETIEN
6-2 G (BINGHAMTON 2008-2011)
Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Played at Toronto Eastern Commerce, where he averaged 16.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg and 5.2 apg for an Eastern commerce team as a senior. Toiled on the Canadian junior team. Accepts scholarship at Binghamton and decides to stay even though coach is replaced. Newly-appointed coach is Georgetown assistant Kevin Broadus.
As a freshman in 2008, Lukusa started in 18 of 28 games, playing an average 20.4 mpg. He hits 41-104 (.394) from the floor, 11-32 (.344) from the arc and 28-39 (.718) from the line, while garnering 55 boards (including 24 on the offensive glass and a 2.0 rpg), 62 fouls (fouling out 3 times), 16 assists, 29 turnovers, 1 block, 132 steals and 121 points for a 4.3 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by Kevin Broadus, finished 14-16 overall and 9-7 (tied 4th) in America East play.
As a sophomore in 2009, Lukusa started 11 of 27 games, playing an average 24.7 mpg. He hit 43-113 (.381) from the floor, 10-33 (.303) from the arc and 22-47 (.468) from the line, while garnering 91 boards (including 31 on the offensive glass and a 3.4 rpg), 65 fouls (fouling out once), 21 assists, 33 turnovers, 1 block, 24 steals and 118 points, for a 4.4 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by Kevin Broadus, finished 23-9 overall and 13-3 (tied 1st) in America East play. They fell 86-62 to Duke in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.
As a junior in 2010, Lukusa started 30 of 31 games, playing an average 33.9 mpg. He hit 79-230 (.343) from the floor, 19-81 (.235) from the arc and 44-83 (.530) from the line, while garnering 147 boards (including 48 on the offensive glass and a 4.7 rpg), 67 fouls (fouling out twice)), 72 assists, 72 turnovers, 3 blocks, 24 steals and 221 points, for a 7.1 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by assistant Mark Macon, finished 13-18 overall and 8-8 (5th) in America East play. Head coach Kevin Broadus was put on paid lead in October, 2009 after point guard Emanuel Mayben was arrested for selling cocaine. He was the third player arrested in Broadus’ three years. Five other players were dismissed for other violations. Broadus laid a racial discrimination complaint against the school.
As a senior in 2011, Lukusa started in 14 of 30 games, playing an average 25.9 mpg. He hit 64-188 (.340) from the floor, 16-69 (.232) from the arc and 36-58 (.621) from the line, while garnering 82 boards (including 29 on the offensive glass and a 2.7 rpg), 60 fouls (fouling out once), 61 assists, 43 turnovers, 1 block, 21 steals and 180 points for a 6.0 ppg. The Bearcats, coached by Mark Macon, finished 8-23 overall and 4-12 (tied 8th) in America East play,
LUMSDON, CHRIS
6-10 C (ST. BONAVENTURE, 1995-1998)
Averaged 20.0 ppg and 12.0 rpg in his senior year at North Collegiate HS in Shanty Bay, Ontario.
Lumsdon dislocated his shoulder in his freshman season, limiting his play to 14 games, 3 starts and a total of 114 minutes. He hit 8-16 from the floor, 0-1 from the arc and 6-11 (.546) from the line, while garnering 24 boards, including 6 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg, 15 fouls, 1 assist, 3 turnovers and 22 points, for a 1.6 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Baron, finished 18-13 overall and 9-7 (tied 4th) in Atlantic Ten play. The Bonnies knocked off Southern Mississippi in the opening round of the NIT before losing in the second round to eventual titlist Marquette.
Lumsdon redshirted in 95-96 after suffering a shoulder injury. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Baron, finished 10-18 overall and 4-12 (5th) in Atlantic 10 play.
As a sophomore in 1997, Lumsdon played in 23 games, for an average 11.4 mpg. He hit 12-31 (.387) from the floor, 1-5 from the arc and 18-25 (.720) from the line, while garnering 39 boards (including 15 on the offensive glass and a 1.7 rpg), 2 assists (0.1 apg), 10 turnovers (0.4 tpg), 4 steals (0.2 spg), 4 blocks (0.2 bpg), 35 fouls and 43 points, for a 1.9 ppg (and a game high 7). The Bonnies, coached by Jim Baron, finished 14-14 overall and 5-11 (5th, East division) of Atlantic 10 play.
As a junior in 1998, Lumsdon appeared in 25 games, starting none and averaging 6.4 mpg. He hit 5-13 (.385) from the floor, 3-5 from the arc and 11-16 (.688) from the line. He garnered 12 boards (including 5 on the offensive glass and a 0.5 rpg), 4 assists, 9 turnovers, 18 fouls and scored 24 points for an average of 1.0 ppg. The Bonnies, coached by Jim Baron, finished 17-15 overall and 6-10 (4th, East division) in Atlantic Ten play.
Although he had a year of eligibility remaining, Lumsdon graduated.
LYLES, TREY
6-10 F (KENTUCKY, 2015)
From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Arsenal Tech in Indiana, where he was selected the state’s Indiana Mr. Basketball as a senior after lead the team to a state title. A dual citizen. He averaged 23.7 ppg, 12.9 rpg and 3.5 apg as a senior and earned McDonald’s All-American laurels.
As a freshman in 2015, Lyles started 21 of 36 games, playing an average 23.0 mpg. He hit 117-240 (.488) from the floor, 4-29 (.138) from the arc and 75-102 (.735) from the line, while garnering 188 boards, including 65 on the offensive glass and a 5.2 rpg, 57 fouls, 38 assists, 41 turnovers, 16 blocks, 19 steals and 313 points, for an 8.7 ppg. The Wildcats, coached by John Calipari, finished 38-1 overall and 18-0 (1st) in SEC play. They defeated Florida 64-49, Auburn 91-67 and Arkansas 78-63 to win the postseason conference tournament. Seeded number one in the NCAA draw, the Wildcats defeated Hampton 79-56, Cincinnati 64-51, West Virginia 78-39 and Notre Dame 68-66 before losing 71-64 to Wisconsin in the national semi-finals.
After the season, Lyles declared for the NBA draft. He was drafted in the first round of the 2015 draft (12th pick overall) by the Utah Jazz. He signed a multi-year contract with the Jazz in July, 2015. In June, 2017, he was traded by the Jazz along with Tyler Lydon to the Denver Nuggets for Donovan Mitchell. In July, 2019, he signed as a free agent with the San Antonio Spurs. In August, 2021, he signed a $5-million/two-year deal with the Detroit Pistons. In February, 2022, he was traded, in a four-team swap, to the Sacramento Kings.
As of the 2022-23, Lyles had earned roughly US$26.51-million in the NBA.
TREY LYLES’ NBA STATS at basketballreference.com
LYONS, JORDAN
6-7 F (SOUTHERN UTAH, 2018 and MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE, 2020)
From Brampton, Ontario and Mono Athlete Institute Prep, where he averaged 15.2 ppg and 9.4 rpg as a senior.
As a freshman in 2018, Lyons played in 14 games, for an average 2.4 mpg. He hit 1-4 from the floor and 3-4 from the line, while garnering 4 boards (including 1 on the offensive glass and a 0.3 rpg), 3 fouls, 2 assists, 4 turnovers, 1 block and 5 points, for a 0.4 ppg. The Thunderbirds (coached by Todd Simon) finished 13-19 overall and 5-13 (10th) in Big Sky play.
Lyons left the program and enrolled at Mississippi Valley state, where he was eligible as a junior in 2020.
As a junior in 2020, Lyons started 20 of the 26 games he played, for an average 22.8 mpg. He hit 63-128 (.492) from the floor, 0-7 from the arc and 27-47 (.574) from the line, while garnering 141 boards (including 40 on the offensive glass and a 5.4 rpg), 64 fouls, 19 assists (0.7 apg), 55 turnovers, 6 steals, 6 blocks and 153 points, for a 5.9 ppg. The Delta Devils (coached by Lindsey Hunter) finished 3-15 (tied 9th) in SWAC play and 3-27 overall. Postseason play was cancelled by the Covid-19 pandemic.
After the season, Lyons left the program and transferred to Simon Fraser.
LYTE, RICHARD
6-6 F (SE MISSOURI ST 1997)
From Toronto. Attended Shorter JC for two years before transferring to SE Missouri St.
As a junior in 1997, Lyte played in 30 games for an average 19.8 mpg. He hit 65-165 (.394) from the floor, 16-55 (.291) from the arc and 51-77 (.662) from the line, while garnering 31 assists (1.0 apg), 92 boards (3.1 rpg), 24 blocks (0.8 bpg), 15 steals (0.5 spg), 58 fouls, and 197 points, for a 6.6 ppg. The Redhawks, coached by Scott Edgar, finished 12-19 overall and 7-13 in Ohio Valley Conference play.
Lyte left the squad after the season and enrolled at Durham College.