Macks quote is right at the end. That's interesting that we could not get a hold of Chandler. I would have liked to see him here at X too
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Macks quote is right at the end. That's interesting that we could not get a hold of Chandler. I would have liked to see him here at X too
So much bs to sort thru in this story, but one thing sticks out to me.. The DePaul association just seems out of the blue. The guy literally steers no one to DePaul but suddenly it's the right fit for Chandler? I think I know what determines the right fit.
What's unfortunate is Chandler is the one who will ultimately pay here. Reminds me of Miles. When you look at it objectively, X probably offered the best situation for the kid. Relatively close to home, friends on the team, and he'd get the help he needs academically.
From a pure talent standpoint, me too, but I'm SO glad our ties were cut with this kid. He and the people around him are trouble, and regardless of what he could've brought to the court for us, I have a feeling he would have done more harm than good for our program.Quote:
Originally Posted by nkymuskie
Totally agreed..There has been one issue after another with this kid since his decommitment. Feel like in some ways we dodged a bullet here.Quote:
Originally Posted by PMI
After reading Pat Forde's story, I thank heaven this kid de -committed from Xavier and has gone elsewhere. He probably will get CFU at least censured by the NCAA if not worse. Is his high school coach the same guy that raised a stink with Chris over Martin's decision to go to a prep school for his senior year? Also, I'm betting that Crean is somehow involved in this whole mess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Professor X
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Anyone around the City of Louisville can tell you that Brandon Bender is bad bad news. If that guy is involved with a recruit, I hope X cuts ties immediately. According to the New York Times article, the NCAA is already investigating the Chandler recruitment.
I am sure the NCAA will have some questions for Mack. Obviously I don't think Mack broke any rules or did anyting wrong. However, I am sure the NCAA wants to know what Mack talked about with Bender the two times they spoke. If Bender was looking for money that would be incriminating against UCF.
Coaches contacting runners who work for agents in order to get recruits is unfortutately a dirty side of the college game. Hopefully, the NCAA can crack down on the culprits.
Here is a link that tells a little more about Brandon Bender. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6453773
" UCF is still waiting to find out whether star center Michael Chandler will qualify academically and can join the team during the fall semester."
- Orlando Sentinel today as UCF leaves for Canada trip -
Wasn't this guy a verbal to X at one time?
http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/spo...ruiting-081811
From the article:
Bender has been accused of influencing Chandler, a 6-foot-10 center, to renege on his commitment to Xavier and attend UCF.
This is old news and discussed in the Chandler recruiting thread months ago. He hasn't been an X target for a long time, so this off to the general NCAA forum..