West Coast Convo’s WCC All-Freshman Team

Feb 15, 2014; Spokane, WA, USA; Loyola Marymount Lions forward

(32) puts up a shot against Gonzaga Bulldogs center

(24) and Gonzaga Bulldogs center

(35) during the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports

Gabe Levin – Forward – LMU

By Cam Newton

If there’s any big man not named Gabe Levin who was more integral to the success of this Lions team this season, I have yet to come upon him.  Mainly because that player doesn’t exist.

Gabe Levin is the be-all and end-all for the Lions’s future front court success.  Despite missing a few games this season due to injury, Levin was able to accumulate 7.1 rebounds a game, which made him the leader in that category for LMU.  Levin was a vacuum under the rim, snagging all the missed shots that came near him.  Levin is also valuable in the sense that he’s a good scorer.  Attributing 11 points per game for the Lions, Levin was a direct part of every win.  It’s also great watching Levin play, as he’s actually one of LMU’s best shooters and is skilled at shooting the three ball.  LMU hasn’t had a skilled big man since Ashley Hamilton left and Gabe Levin is certainly the player to meet those expectations–and break them.