Another Big Man Coming for BH Hoops?

by Trisani888 on May 16, 2008 11:39 AM PDT

Alex Stepheson from the University of North Carolina will be transferring from the school to a school on the west coast in order to be closer to his father, who is ill.

Stepehson starred at the nearby Harvard Westlake school and there is speculation that he may wind up at UCLA. However, some issues that were cited in his official release from UNC stated that he was looking for more playing time.

Whether Stepheson is eligible to play in 2008-2009 remains to be seen. Because his father is ill, Stepehson could apply to have the NCAA waive the normal one-year rule that applies to transfers. Of course, with the possible returns of LRMAM and AA2, as well as the possibility of landing J'Mison Morgan, the one-year transfer rule may actually work out should Stepheson end up at UCLA.

Regardless, whether or not Stepheson ends at UCLA, here is one Bruin fan hoping that his father can fully recover from his illness.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of BruinsNation's (BN) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of BN's editors.

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That was fast

I knew something was up.

by bluestreet on May 16, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions

Good quote from his coach..

..from the article linked above, Roy Williams commented on the transfer:

“I am extremely, extremely disappointed but I feel so great about Alex that I understand his decision to transfer,” says head coach Roy Williams. “He is doing this because of health concerns and by being closer to home he will be able to provide the necessary support and help his family needs at this time. He is a wonderful kid. I thoroughly enjoyed coaching him and know that he would have contributed so much more in the next two years. Nevertheless, I have tremendous respect for Alex and know that he will always be part of our Carolina Basketball family. I’ll miss him, but he will always be important to me.”

Very nice sentiments and, perhaps, with the recent cloud hanging over CondomLand, he might be inclined towards UCLA. As pointed out, in the era of “one-and-dones” he would be welcome.

by WHP '68 on May 17, 2008 6:38 AM PDT reply actions

Very nice statement by Williams

If the kid were a jerk, Williams might have said something relatively nice, but not something like this. He sounds like he will be an asset to whatever team gets him.

by Fox 71 on May 17, 2008 7:33 AM PDT reply actions

$UC

Why would anyone with talent right now head east in LA? That would make little sense. We may be skeptical that the Figueroan face pirates will face sanctions but it is a real possibility that they could be excluded from post-season play for the next year or two. I’m not sure what sense it would make to go from the No Carolina bench to a go-nowhere school. San Diego among others would make more sense than suiting up for the trojams (no sic). BTW, what Duuuuhvon did to Timmeh and his team – hilarious!!

by magisterludi on May 17, 2008 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

any word

On Stephenson or Morgan?

Last I saw on BRO was that Morgan’s mom said he’s “on his way.” I don’t have subscription so I didn’t have any further details. I thought he was supposed to make an official announcement last week.

by UCLAbruin920 on May 19, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions