Shizz Alston

Levan Shawn "Shizz" Alston Jr. (born September 21, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Vëllaznimi of the Kosovo Superleague. He played college basketball at Temple University.

Early life Alston grew up in North Philadelphia. His father, Levan Alston Sr., played basketball at Temple in the 1990s and professionally in China, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy. Growing up, the younger Alson would frequently call his father when he was overseas and discuss NBA games. When current Temple coach Aaron McKie played for the 76ers, he would sometimes leave tickets for Shizz. The younger Alston attended The Haverford School and averaged 16.1 points per game as a sophomore. As a junior, he averaged 16.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game and was named Second Team All State. As a senior, Alston was named First Team All State and led Haverford to a 17–11 record and the semifinals of the Pennsylvania Independent School Tournament. He averaged 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 steals per game. Alston was named Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year. He was an ESPN Top 100 recruit and selected Temple over offers from Notre Dame, Marquette, and VCU among others. He saw his minutes increase as a sophomore and averaged 13.9 points per game. Alston averaged 13.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game as a junior on a team that reached the NIT. On December 12, 2018, Alston scored 31 points against UMass and hit three clinching free throws. As a senior, Alston averaged 19.7 points per game, which led the American Athletic Conference, and 5.0 assists per game, second highest in the league. He was named First Team All-Conference. Alston led Temple to a 23–10 record and NCAA Tournament appearance. Alston set school records by making a three-pointer in 44 consecutive games and shooting 90.8 percent from the foul line as a senior.

Professional career Prior to the 2019 NBA draft, Alston worked out with the hometown Philadelphia 76ers. He averaged 3.7 points, 2.9 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game in 23 games. but he never made an official appearance with the club. On June 13, 2020, Alston signed with Lavrio of the Greek Basket League.

In May 2021, Alston signed with Belgian side Kangoeroes Mechelen for the 2021–22 season.

On January 17, 2023, Alston signed with SeaHorses Mikawa of the Japanese B.League.

On August 22, 2024, Alston signed for Vëllaznimi of the Kosovan Superleague.

Coaching career

Alston signed with Athletes Untapped as a private basketball coach on May 23, 2023.