Sun Jul 10, 2016 7:05 am
Isaiah Chandler – 2017 – F/C – Omaha Elite
Chandler had another very strong day. Although Omaha Elite fell to the Wisconsin Swing in the 17U NY2LA Association title game, Chandler made his presence felt on the game. A big time shot blocker, Chandler had at least six swats and altered a number of others. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound senior is an impressive athlete and gets up and down the floor well. Chandler definitely deserves more touches on the block, but when he gets it, usually delivers. He sets up shop very well and shows an advanced understanding of how to pin and seal his man.
Sun Jul 10, 2016 1:45 pm
Sun Jul 10, 2016 3:01 pm
LJay wrote:Based on the offers it would seem he is a Valley level player in the eyes of recruiters. Doesn't mean they're right but I would guess the Jay staff sees him that way too.
Mon Jul 11, 2016 8:08 am
SonofFrankTomera wrote:LJay wrote:Based on the offers it would seem he is a Valley level player in the eyes of recruiters. Doesn't mean they're right but I would guess the Jay staff sees him that way too.
I agree LJay . And since that is the case I am surprised the Huskers haven't offered....
Mon Jul 11, 2016 3:04 pm
Wizard of Westroads wrote:Listed as one of the top performers at the NY2LA tourney in Wisconsin. Omaha Elite fell in the championship game.Isaiah Chandler – 2017 – F/C – Omaha Elite
Chandler had another very strong day. Although Omaha Elite fell to the Wisconsin Swing in the 17U NY2LA Association title game, Chandler made his presence felt on the game. A big time shot blocker, Chandler had at least six swats and altered a number of others. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound senior is an impressive athlete and gets up and down the floor well. Chandler definitely deserves more touches on the block, but when he gets it, usually delivers. He sets up shop very well and shows an advanced understanding of how to pin and seal his man.
http://www.ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3535
Any ideas why we haven't offered him yet? (Please don't throw out the obligatory comment about grades, I'm pretty sure that's not the case.)
He only has offers from mid-majors at this point, but I've seen him play up close and he looks good to me. Most of the big programs were at the Peach Jam this week, so maybe he's still under the radar. We must be breathing some rarified air on big men if we pass on him.
Mon Jul 11, 2016 10:22 pm
Tue Jul 12, 2016 5:16 am
cu8493 wrote:IMO he is a low DI or DII prospect. I can't see him competing with many higher level DI level posts, notwithstanding his size. I have seen kids several inches shorter and 75 pounds lighter handle him. As desperate as UNL is for big bodies, the fact that they haven't offered says something, I think.
Wed Jul 13, 2016 6:43 pm
JacobPadilla wrote:cu8493 wrote:IMO he is a low DI or DII prospect. I can't see him competing with many higher level DI level posts, notwithstanding his size. I have seen kids several inches shorter and 75 pounds lighter handle him. As desperate as UNL is for big bodies, the fact that they haven't offered says something, I think.
He's better than that, I'd say. He's definitely a D-I player. I think the mid-major interest he's getting is probably correct.
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:01 pm
Wizard of Westroads wrote:JacobPadilla wrote:cu8493 wrote:IMO he is a low DI or DII prospect. I can't see him competing with many higher level DI level posts, notwithstanding his size. I have seen kids several inches shorter and 75 pounds lighter handle him. As desperate as UNL is for big bodies, the fact that they haven't offered says something, I think.
He's better than that, I'd say. He's definitely a D-I player. I think the mid-major interest he's getting is probably correct.
Thanks, Jacob. I like him, but maybe I'm still looking at him with a Valley eye.
Thu Jul 14, 2016 8:50 am