Michael Chandler - C - NW FLorida JUCO - Indianapolis, IN - OREGON

We're going to be quite good no matter what, agree 100%.  Yet we were brutalized on the boards this year.  And I hate the idea of being exploited by a team with a legit Center who could push us around down low.  This guy is going to own the paint for us at MSG.

I still think our lack of size last year wasn't why we were pushed around.  We backed off one the ball enterEd the post due to depth/foul issues.  We rarely challenged the post offender much because we would have had guys ruling out.  Our depth was atrocious last year.  The zones can counteract that stuff if you're aggressive but we couldn't afford to be once a good entry pass was made.  Even if we don't land Chandler, we'll crowd the post more this year and challenge down low more.  If guys foul out, we bring more off the bench.  I'm excited simply because our depth is soooo much improved and it is quality depth.

Enough with the obekpa talk, he seems to be off the table now. Lets hope Chandler gets cleared and he decides we are the best fit for him. I would love to start the big east season with a starting line-up of Branch/Greene, Harrison, Sampson, Sanchez and Chandler. With guys like Amir, 'Dom, Marco and Gift off the bench. Figured i'd post this to get the Chandler talk going over obekpa.

Quote from: Lapchick65 on May 07, 2012, 10:40:03 PM

We're going to be quite good no matter what, agree 100%.  Yet we were brutalized on the boards this year.  And I hate the idea of being exploited by a team with a legit Center who could push us around down low.  This guy is going to own the paint for us at MSG.

I still think our lack of size last year wasn't why we were pushed around.  We backed off one the ball enterEd the post due to depth/foul issues.  We rarely challenged the post offender much because we would have had guys ruling out.  Our depth was atrocious last year.  The zones can counteract that stuff if you're aggressive but we couldn't afford to be once a good entry pass was made.  Even if we don't land Chandler, we'll crowd the post more this year and challenge down low more.  If guys foul out, we bring more off the bench.  I'm excited simply because our depth is soooo much improved and it is quality depth.

Our only true big man was lost out there. Our lack of rebounding and interior defense was due to both lack of players with interior games, and a complete lack of depth. We've added 6 players. That should solve our depth issue. However, only two of them are going anywhere near the paint in the BE.

given how quiet it's been on the chandler front and that there are only 2 days left to sign...is it safe to assume he did/will not qualify?

given how quiet it's been on the chandler front and that there are only 2 days left to sign...is it safe to assume he did/will not qualify?

I don't believe the spring signing deadline and the NCAA's timetable to determine Chandler's eligibility are coterminous.

 The NCAA could drag this into July if they want to.

given how quiet it's been on the chandler front and that there are only 2 days left to sign...is it safe to assume he did/will not qualify?

Again the deadline means nothing.  After that date kids can go wherever and not be bound by an LOI

The NCAA could drag this into July if they want to.

I'm just hoping it's settled by the end of the first semester.

given how quiet it's been on the chandler front and that there are only 2 days left to sign...is it safe to assume he did/will not qualify?

He doesn't have to be on board by the signing period.

While he doesn't have to sign, he could certainly give a verbal if he wanted.

Could be the case that the school has asked him to not say anything until his academic status is cleared up too.

While he doesn't have to sign, he could certainly give a verbal if he wanted.

Could be the case that the school has asked him to not say anything until his academic status is cleared up too.

Your second sentence is dead on.

Quote from: pmg911 on May 15, 2012, 07:47:02 AM

While he doesn't have to sign, he could certainly give a verbal if he wanted.

Could be the case that the school has asked him to not say anything until his academic status is cleared up too.

Your second sentence is dead on.

Fingers are crossed that he'll have his grades in order.

While he doesn't have to sign, he could certainly give a verbal if he wanted.

Not for nothing, but his verbal(S), haven't amounted to much so far.

Quote from: pmg911 on May 15, 2012, 07:47:02 AM

While he doesn't have to sign, he could certainly give a verbal if he wanted.

Could be the case that the school has asked him to not say anything until his academic status is cleared up too.

Your second sentence is dead on.

That makes the most sense.   Nobody wants a repeat of last year with headlines about SJU recruits not qualifying.   He'll find out if he's qualifying, then he'll sign.    Sounds like that's the order Lavin wants it to happen.

While he doesn't have to sign, he could certainly give a verbal if he wanted.

Could be the case that the school has asked him to not say anything until his academic status is cleared up too.

While it hurts not to have him commit now. Id rather wait unter he's officially cleared. I'm going with your strategy.

Do we even know what PREP school he is attending?

Quote from: MCNPA on May 07, 2012, 10:45:00 PM

Quote from: Lapchick65 on May 07, 2012, 10:40:03 PM

We're going to be quite good no matter what, agree 100%.  Yet we were brutalized on the boards this year.  And I hate the idea of being exploited by a team with a legit Center who could push us around down low.  This guy is going to own the paint for us at MSG.

I still think our lack of size last year wasn't why we were pushed around.  We backed off one the ball enterEd the post due to depth/foul issues.  We rarely challenged the post offender much because we would have had guys ruling out.  Our depth was atrocious last year.  The zones can counteract that stuff if you're aggressive but we couldn't afford to be once a good entry pass was made.  Even if we don't land Chandler, we'll crowd the post more this year and challenge down low more.  If guys foul out, we bring more off the bench.  I'm excited simply because our depth is soooo much improved and it is quality depth.

Our only true big man was lost out there. Our lack of rebounding and interior defense was due to both lack of players with interior games, and a complete lack of depth. We've added 6 players. That should solve our depth issue. However, only two of them are going anywhere near the paint in the BE.

Hey P, not sure what you mean by not getting anywhere near the paint. If you sayin we lack a skilled post up player I move on. Us not having guys getting anywhere near the paint just ain't so. We got a bunch of kids getting to the rim, and getting there hard too.

The lack of information on anything regarding this kid is odd....

The lack of information on anything regarding this kid is odd....

The lack of informtion on these kids seems to be the norm.  And the information we do read is usually useless.  Yet we all still check out these blogs and boards

Quote from: pmg911 on May 25, 2012, 01:10:54 PM

The lack of information on anything regarding this kid is odd....

The lack of informtion on these kids seems to be the norm.  And the information we do read is usually useless.  Yet we all still check out these blogs and boards

No intent to knock any posters here.  Just refelecting on the unpredictable and unreliable nature of hoops recruiting.  I recall watching a Sampson interview a month or two before his announcement.  In the interview he listed five schools and left out St John's till prompted by the interviewer.