Michael Chandler Recruiting Thread
I'm not sure how many of you guys have seen film of Chandler, but IMO the kid can flat out play. I know he has been mentioned a few times under the 2011 Recruiting thread but (also IMO) he needs his own thread.
Chandler was committed to Lousville but on April 16th he decided to re-open his recruiting, “I mean I feel as though I’m still committed to Louisville. But I’m open for other schools to recruit me. Sort of like the Austin Rivers situation.”
Just like Austin, we are at or near the top of his list. I know there is a thread about O'Bryant being the "next Duke Big Man" but the more I study Chandler and O'Bryant I think that Chandler has a much bigger upside. He can really play and also has a big interest in us, something that O'Bryant has yet to really show.
Check out some video:
http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recru...41&season=2011
Marin, Johnnie D, Hurley for 3!
Seriously, why are you being so rude, Dukeimac? You could make your points without attacking our friend.
Regarding the earlier discussion...
A few of the most important things when looking at a big man recruit, IMO, are:
1. Size/body type
2. Mobility/speed
3. Athleticism/jumping ability
4. Hands/shooting touch
5. Footwork/"quick feet"
Some highlight videos can actually give a good sense of most of the things on the list.
Things that are hard to judge from short video clips are things like a guy's "motor," aggressiveness, ability to take over/dominate, intelligence, and attitude, which are all very important and can be the difference in just a good versus a great player.