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..
Now he is going to prep school instead of ucf... I'm so glad he never made it to x.
His old coach at Lawrence North has no idea where is or where he is going to prep schoolQuote:
Originally Posted by XUFAN 51795
http://www.zagsblog.com/2011/08/30/t...er/#more-56814Quote:
Lawrence (Ind.) North coach Jack Keefer told SNY.tv Tuesday that he has no idea where Chandler is or what prep school he will attend after failing to qualify at UCF.
More trouble for UCF:
http://www2.tbo.com/sports/breaking-...lle-ar-302012/
Didn't the Big East just whore out to this program? Nice addition.Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbiemcgee
http://zagsblog.com/articles/michael...regon-gonzaga/Quote:
Remember Michael Chandler?
The 6-foot-10 big man out of Indianapolis (Ind.) Lawrence North was the No. 5 center in the Class of 2011 and committed to three different schools – Louisville, Xavier and Central Florida — before being deemed academically ineligible by the NCAA.
Chandler has resurfaced at Northwest Florida State where he is playing for coach Steve Forbes, the former Tennessee assistant, and alongside Louisville-bound point guard Chris Jones.
“Michael sustained a leg injury late in October that slowed his overall progress, which in turn limited the minutes he could play before Christmas,” Forbes, whose team is 24-2, 10-1 in the Panhandle Conference, told SNY.tv.
“Since Christmas, Michael has become one of the best post players in the Panhandle Conference and will be one of the best, if not the best post player in the country next year. He’s shooting 61 percent from the field since that time.”
Chandler is averaging 5.2 points and 2.6 rebounds on the season, but has had several breakout games. He went for 16 points and six rebounds in a recent win over Chipola, had 12 and four against Tallahassee and 15 and eight against Gulf Coast.
Forbes said Purdue, Indiana, Illinois, Auburn, Butler, Pittsburgh, Marquette and N.C. State have shown interest in Chandler, who will be eligible for a Division 1 school in 2014.
“Michael is very coachable and has a sincere desire to become a dominant player,” Forbes said. “He is starting to draw double-teams which tells me how much respect his opponents have for his abilities”
“His positive attitude and bright outlook is refreshing to be around.”
Meanwhile, no word on how he's doing in, what I'm sure is, a stringent academic pursuit of knowledge.
"Chandler is averaging 5.2 points and 2.6 rebounds on the season, but has had several breakout games. He went for 16 points and six rebounds in a recent win over Chipola"
Meanwhile, Chris Thomas had 0 points on 0-6 shooting in the same game.
Dear lord, what the hell?Quote:
Originally Posted by SM#24
This kid is the poster child to teach recruits to 'not' listen to handlers. How much better off would he have been if he had just stayed at either Louisville or XU. Instead he chases cash down at UCF and ends up at a CC.Quote:
Originally Posted by SM#24
I think his main problem is that he would not have been eligible academically but listening to a handler certainly didn't help.Quote:
Originally Posted by ArizonaXUGrad
I think he is just mis-understood. ;)
This kid is still being courted by lots of good programs.
http://zagsblog.com/recruiting/juco-...s/#more-101729Quote:
Meantime, 6-10 center Michael Chandler is now being courted by Arizona, Oregon, Memphis, Minnesota, Wichita State, ECU and Dayton, DeMeo said.
Allan Chandler, Michael’s uncle, told SNY.tv Michael “will take an official to Arizona,” although no date is set.
Chandler previously committed and decommitted from Louisville, UCF and Xavier.
“He is very talented and has been playing really well,” DeMeo said. “He finishes everything near the rim and has 15-feet range. His work ethic on the court an din the classroom has been outstanding.”
That list is not a surprise to me. Every one of those coaches either considers himself a "redeemers" or is trying to make a name for himself -- they will give 2nd and 3rd chances because they believe they can change the kids.Quote:
Originally Posted by Juice