Herman Alston had an immeasurable impact at the Jersey Shore Basketball League. Beyond his ability and accolades, his selection to the 55th Anniversary Team represents a message within the game of basketball that you can come from any level of college basketball and succeed as a professional. When "Weapon H" came into the league from Kean University, he was initially overlooked by the fans among the many bigger name players from the Division 1 and NBA levels. Between the lines on the court, it never mattered what level of basketball he came from. He would put up big time performances and lead his team to many victories against teams full of NBA and Division 1 players. It did not take long for Herman to earn the respect of his peers including Anthony Mason who not only believed he was one of the top players at the JSBL, but that he deserved a legitimate shot in the NBA (going as far to tell that to an Asbury Park Press reporter in the 1990's). The JSBL offers an opportunity for lower ...