Isaiah Poor Bear Chandler 6'9 2018 a Shocker!

[DwShock]

Anyone hear about this kid? I hear he might have been looked at by WSU.

http://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/basketball/new-mexico-releases-omaha-central-s-isaiah-poor-bear-chandler/article_e2145aa0-24ba-11e7-99f7-93eea363cd80.html

[ShockTalk]

Anyone hear about this kid? I hear he might have been looked at by WSU.

http://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/bask...ea363cd80.html

What seems odd here: "He chose New Mexico last October from 13 offers that included UNO, Southern Illinois, Northern Kentucky, South Dakota and Bowling Green. He was listed as a four-star recruit by ESPN."

[Boss1786]

Found this link. He likes the dunk!

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4959366/5721df180c5e681224b9e09f

[Boss1786]

This one shows he has decent footwork and shooting touch. I think he has great potential to make an impact pretty quickly.

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4959366/58b95ad0bee0b513c01b63ae

[pinstripers]

This one shows he has decent footwork and shooting touch. I think he has great potential to make an impact pretty quickly.

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/4959366/...e0b513c01b63ae

Yeah, that tape shows a few things

[Aargh]

What seems odd here: "He chose New Mexico last October from 13 offers that included UNO, Southern Illinois, Northern Kentucky, South Dakota and Bowling Green. He was listed as a four-star recruit by ESPN."

The 4* and that list of schools seems like quite a disconnect. Made me look at the clips looking for problems. There are going to be a bunch of 6'9" guys in D1 ball who are likely to elevate higher. There will also be 6'9" guys in D1 who will beat him down the floor in transition.

That doesn't seem like enough to justify that list of offers. Kinda makes you wonder if there might be something you'd never see in a highlight clip that affected his recruiting.

[homegrownshocker]

The 4* rating is good. The way they rate players from my understanding is by the number & quality of the offers (in their opinion). He sure looks agressive attacking the basket. If he had not been granted permission to start looking until yesterday? Then I would be doubtful this would be one we a looking at unless something fell through on another prospect. Late Decision for getting a release. Sometimes things just work out and fall in your favor.

[1972Shocker]

If he had not been granted permission to start looking until yesterday? Then I would be doubtful this would be one we a looking at unless something fell through on another prospect. Late Decision for getting a release. Sometimes things just work out and fall in your favor.

He was granted his release a month ago on April 18th.

http://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/basketball/new-mexico-releases-omaha-central-s-isaiah-poor-bear-chandler/article_e2145aa0-24ba-11e7-99f7-93eea363cd80.html

[shocka khan]

I like the 6'9" 240 pounds part. He was rated as a 3 star by 24/7 sports, so I'm not sure ESPN gave him 4 stars. My experience with looking at who we're recruiting is that the 24/7 sports rating is usually a little higher than ESPN.

I think he could be a good player for us. 24/7 had him rated as the #2 player in Nebraska this year. 24/7 had the following list of schools recruiting him (not any of these would be even close to us, program-wise):

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Isaiah-Chandler-94676/RecruitInterests

He could be a sleeper, though. Especially given his size. You can't coach that kind of size.

The reason for his unusual name is he is a Lakota Sioux.

[homegrownshocker]

He was granted his release a month ago on April 18th.

http://www.omaha.com/neprepzone/bask...ea363cd80.html

Thanks for clarifying the timeline. I was not well informed on that. Liked Oregon transfer Williams the best before, but the 3 year eligibility is a big plus for this prospect. Fine with whomever Marshall thinks is best.

[shocka khan]

If he's been released from his LOI, wouldn't he have all 4 years (and not have to sit out a transfer year)?

I must admit I'm not an expert on qualifying and transferring, but IIRC, I believe this is the case.

[1972Shocker]

If he's been released from his LOI, wouldn't he have all 4 years (and not have to sit out a transfer year)?

I must admit I'm not an expert on qualifying and transferring, but IIRC, I believe this is the case.

That's my understanding as well.

[Boss1786]

I like the 6'9" 240 pounds part. He was rated as a 3 star by 24/7 sports, so I'm not sure ESPN gave him 4 stars. My experience with looking at who we're recruiting is that the 24/7 sports rating is usually a little higher than ESPN.

I think he could be a good player for us. 24/7 had him rated as the #2 player in Nebraska this year. 24/7 had the following list of schools recruiting him (not any of these would be even close to us, program-wise):

http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Isaiah-Chandler-94676/RecruitInterests

He could be a sleeper, though. Especially given his size. You can't coach that kind of size.

The reason for his unusual name is he is a Lakota Sioux.

I was able to find it and ESPN, sure enough, had him rated as a 4 star. Also listed him #30 in his center position.


http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/databaseresults?firstname=Isaiah&lastname=Chandler &collegeid=&class=2017&position=C&state=35

[1972Shocker]

I hate to say it but with that name doesn't he belong at Missouri State?

[SlyShock]

Where have we heard that we are recruiting him?