ALEX LEGION RUMORS & GOSSIP
Alex Legion's star-crossed college career ends with a whimper
For the third time in his once-promising basketball career, highly touted Alex Legion is adrift without somewhere to play. First he left Kentucky after clashing with volatile coach Billy Gillispie. Then he departed Illinois because his lights-out shooting in practice didn't translate to games enough to earn playing time. And finally he was dismissed from Florida International...
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February 15, 2011
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Alex Legion can’t seem to find his place
Legion’s departure from Illinois seems to be the biggest hardcourt news out of Champagne so far this season. Not a good sign. Sure, Illinois is in the mix for a Tournament berth, but is there one interesting tidbit about this group? Legion’s inability to get it going on the court is a bit of a [...]
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December 30, 2009
Illinois' Legion leaving team, plans to transfer
Illinois junior guard Alex Legion is leaving the team. Sports information spokesman
Derrick Burson said Tuesday that Legion is transferring to another school. He didn't
say which one.
Via CBSSports.com
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December 29, 2009
Prized recruit Alex Legion Leaves Illini
By Paul M. Banks
Special thanks to Illinois Loyalty.com for the picture
It’s yet another move for the highly heralded recruit, who just can’t seem to find a spot anywhere. Junior guard Alex Legion (Detroit, Mich.) has left the Illinois basketball program. “Alex is a good kid who faced a difficult situation in returning to the court last year at semester break,&...
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December 29, 2009
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December 29, 2009
Illinois guard Legion transferring for second time
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Illinois basketball player Alex Legion is leaving the team.
Via ESPN
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December 29, 2009
Guard Alex Legion to leave Illinois
Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News
Once a highly-regarded prospect and recruiting prize, guard Alex Legion is leaving the Illinois program.
Legion was averaging 2.7 points in 10 minutes per game for the Illini but barely left the bench in their two most recent games. He scored 11 points in an easy November victory over Presbyterian but otherwise did not reach double figures...
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December 29, 2009
Illinois Fighting Illini and Bruce Weber Welcome Alex Legion to Lineup in Win
The University of Illinois men’s basketball team was bolstered by the much-anticipated debut of sophomore guard Alex Legion on Saturday. Head coach Bruce Weber was impressed by Legion's debut in the Illini win over Detroit Mercy.
Via Midwest Sports Fans
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December 22, 2008
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December 22, 2008
Alex Legion: Dont Say Goodbye Just Yet
From the post:
The smarmy Seth Davis is reporting that there is a chance Alex Legion pulls a Joe Crawford and returns to the Kentucky basketball team. Citing the ubiquitous "source", Seth says that Alex is having second thoughts and may rejoin the squad. That would be a good ending for all parties and one to root for. And if so, then two of my least favorite college...
Via Kentucky Sports Radio Blog
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December 05, 2007
Alex Legion's Mom is a Control Freak
Kentucky Freshman Alex Legion has decided he's going to transfer at the end of the fall semester (about 2 weeks, tops). This news comes after Coach Billy Gillispie spoke with Legion on Friday about the same subject, to which Legion indicated he wanted to "stick it out." This conversation came after a meeting with Legion and his mother, a noted prophet. Fast forward...
Via Epic Carnival
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December 04, 2007
Happy Trails, Alex!
Fox Sports: Wildcats freshman shooting guard Alex Legion has decided to transfer. The Rev wonders if Tubby gets blamed for this as well.
Via Hugging Harold Reynolds
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December 04, 2007
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December 04, 2007
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