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So what’s Allen learned in his sophomore go-around? “What have I learned? I mean, what have I learned? That’s a good question,” Allen said the other day. And? “Uhh, nothing really,” he said. “I didn’t have to do any rookie duties this year, so that’s good, I guess.” Delaware County Daily Times

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In case you missed Kami's post from earlier in the week, our very own Lavoy Allen is up for HoopsHype's Tweeter of the Year. Between posts about bowel issues, Andrew Bynum's hair and shameless plays for Stacey Dash's love, it's not hard to see why. But as one of the league's premier Twitterers, Lavoy should know better than to post photos like this one of his girlfriend. LibertyBallers.com

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Lavoy Allen: Make sure y’all vote for your boy “@hoopshype: You can start voting for your favorite player-tweeters here. http://bit.ly/VQz0hL #retweet” Twitter @Mr_5Hundred

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Lavoy Allen: R.I.P Rick Majerus Twitter @Mr_5Hundred

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Former Temple star and current Sixers big man Lavoy Allen was upset last night when word came down that his choice for president, Mitt Romney, had been defeated by Barack Obama. Looking for someone to commiserate with, Allen took to Twitter and hit up fellow Romney supporter, actress Stacey Dash, best known for her role in Clueless. I'm not sure if the two know each other, or if Allen was trying out the Twitter version of a cold-call, but here is what he said: LaVoy Allen: @REALStaceyDash don't worry we will get through this together, if you need a shoulder to cry on I'm only a phone call away. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Lavoy Allen: Had a tough decision to make this morning, get a haircut or go vote. I chose the latter instagr.am/p/RsPPZHqb-H/ Twitter @Mr_5Hundred

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Tom Moore: #Sixers likely to start Holiday, J-Rich, Turner (if ankle OK), T Young & Allen in opener. Wayns, N Young, Wright, Hawes. Kwame(?) off bench. Twitter @tmoorepburbs

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Collins didn't mention any names after the Sixers rallied behind the strong play of Nick Young (team-high 21 points) and Maalik Wayns (18 points), but it was clear that he is talking about big men such as Kwame Brown, who looks to be north of 280 pounds, and second-year forward Lavoy Allen. Allen's conditioning is not where the Sixers want it to be, and missing three days of training camp last week while awaiting the birth of his child didn't help matters. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Kwame Brown, Nick Young, Doug Collins, Maalik Wayns, Lavoy Allen, Training Camp 

But this season the Sixers will require more versatility from their bigger forwards, and if they expect to be in the rotation they will have no choice but to expand their games. Lavoy Allen, whom the Sixers signed to a two-year, $6.12 million deal, has demonstrated that he can play the four and the five. So if Brown isn't getting it done in his backup role, the Sixers will have no problem giving his minutes to Allen. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Lavoy Allen 

After speaking with the Sixers brass, I will tell you that there is no returning player they seem to expect to make a bigger contribution from the role he played last season. Collins also likes to get the undersized Thad Young time at the four, especially when he can "protect" him by playing him alongside a bulkier guy, something that won't be a problem with the additions of Bynum and Brown to go along with Allen. Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia 76ers, Lavoy Allen 

(Lavoy) Allen, who became a starter in last year’s playoffs, heard his coach’s plan to start Brown and Spencer Hawes in the frontcourt, but he isn’t worried. “It doesn’t bother me,” Allen said while at an appearance for a basketball showcase at the Tabernacle Baptist Church in South Jersey on Saturday afternoon. “You never know what can happen once training camp rolls around. You don’t know who’s going to do what. Coach says that now, but you never know what he’s thinking. He switched the lineup many times last year.” CSNPhilly.com

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Bob Cooney: Coach Collins said he doesn't want to put pressure of replacing Elton Brand as new starting forward in Lavoy Allen Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Elton Brand, Lavoy Allen 

John Schuhmann: Sixers announce re-signing of Lavoy Allen ... just in time for their Summer League game this afternoon. Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Lavoy Allen 

The 76ers reached agreement in principle on a two-year, $6 million contract extension with Lavoy Allen on Sunday, the first day of free agency, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The deal cannot be officially signed until the moratorium on signings is lifted on July 11. Allen, a 23-year-old forward-center from Temple, was the 50th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft. Philadelphia Inquirer

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Tom Moore: #Sixers Rod Thorn on reported 2-year deal with Lavoy Allen: 'I cannot comment at this time - league rules.' #Temple Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agency, Rod Thorn, Lavoy Allen 

Adrian Wojnarowski: The 76ers have reached an agreement in principle on a two-year, $6 million-plus extension with Lavoy Allen, league sources tell Y! Sports. Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Free Agency, Lavoy Allen 

With the draft in the rear view mirror, Sixers president Rod Thorn said on Friday that the next order of business was to negotiate with the team's free agents. The team kicked off that plan shortly after the introductory press conferences for draftees Maurice Harkless and Arnett Moultrie when it extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent, Lavoy Allen, according to a source. CSNPhilly.com

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Tom Moore: Evan Turner & Xavier Silas worked out after #Sixers predraft session. Lavoy Allen chatted with former A-10 rival Andrew Nicholson. Twitter

Philadelphia 76ers, Evan Turner, Lavoy Allen, Xavier Silas, Andrew Nicholson 

Tom Moore: Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen at #Sixers predraft workout. Twitter

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Lavoy Allen: Happy for Lebron, I don't think there has ever been an NBA player that suffered so much unwarranted criticism Twitter

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