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August 3, 2010
Cyclones snag another potent transfer

The men’s basketball team continues to grow with the addition of a transfer from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Louis Green, a St. Joseph High School graduate and All-Area player, brings experience with him. As a freshman at UIC, he scored a season high 29 points with eight rebounds. The 6’9” center will be a strong supplement to the Cyclones squad.

“He’ll be a major impact right away. He’s huge and takes up a lot of space,” said coach Dedrick Shannon. “He can be really good and with his help we hope to see the conference title back in our hands and finally a Region IV championship.”

May 4, 2010
Cyclone hoopsters earn scholarships

It’s official: Six Cyclones have earned scholarships to continue their education and play ball at four-year universities.

Power forward/center Dwight McCombs was a desired commodity for several top colleges around the country, but he ultimately settled with the University of Central Florida. Guard Krystopher Randolph is joining his former Cyclone teammate Roy Beard at Robert Morris University. Guard Kodahmus Llongbey is heading south to St. Thomas University in Miami, Florida. D’ron Walker, guard, was accepted at Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where he also will join former Cyclone teammate Marcale Marshall. Another guard, Christopher Quinn, committed to Trinity International University in Deerfield. Guard/Forward Scott Lyons is headed to Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.

“I hate to see any of those guys go. They had an unbelievable two-year span, the best ever since I've been here. But most of all it was a pleasure watching them grow into men. Helping them get into other schools was a joy for me,” said coach Dedrick Shannon. “Working with my six players to get them scholarships and choose a four-year college was tough at times, but in the end that's what it’s all about—getting the kids in school. Not to mention it has made recruiting for our team a lot easier.”

With that many players moving on, the Cyclones are expecting to rebuild with a handful of returners and some recruits. The Cyclones already have commitments from some local talent, including Torii Minnifield (Eisenhower), Kendall Love (Thornton), Jerome Taylor (Rich East), Rob Johnson (Rich East), Morris Woods (Argo), Josh Creed (Brother Rice), and Darius Parker (St. Laurence).