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With Butler and JR out today, I think we may see more of Chandler and I think he does well- he was out of basketball for 2 yrs on a mission and I know he hasn't played much but I see him being more confident each outing - before the season I read a lot about how good a player he would be- now is the time to show it
 
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With Butler and JR out today, I think we may see more of Chandler and I think he does well- he was out of basketball for 2 yrs on a mission and I know he hasn't played much but I see him being more confident each outing - before the season I read a lot about how good a player he would be- now is the time to show it
He is a 21 year old freshman. That's crazy.
 
Would be huge for us if he got his confidence and turned a corner
All things considered he's done ok. Hasn't played competitively in two years and then has to show up against the hardest league outside of the NBA right now. That's not an easy ask.

I'm just proud of the dude stepping out there and giving it a shot. Most wouldn't.
 
Chandler should have spent the two years off from basketball…….dribbling a basketball. His handle is his undoing. Effort is there, defense is there, I am confident the shot will be there.
I know nothing about Mormons or their missions, but wasn't he forbidden from playing hoops? Otherwise, I'm not sure that just standing there dribbling a ball would have made much difference.
 
Good passer, defender and rebounder for a frosh. Hope he sticks around and grows but wonder if he will.
Rebounder and defender maybe, but other than a few passes here and there not good on offense at all. I hope as he gets more PT, that part of his offensive game gets better.
 
I know nothing about Mormons or their missions, but wasn't he forbidden from playing hoops? Otherwise, I'm not sure that just standing there dribbling a ball would have made much difference.
I have several friends who have experienced the regimen of a Mormon mission. It's a daylight to dark marathon ... "exhausting". To do it overseas is likely even more daunting. Nowadays, it is refreshing to see a young person so dedicated to a cause without any expectation of financial reward.
 
He is a solid defender but Pope has to be careful what lineup he has in when he decides to play him, that is one thing that concerns with coach. Seems he likes “everyone” to play but then we have some very head scratching lineups because of that philosophy and kills our momentum then our opponent goes on a run.
 
I have several friends who have experienced the regimen of a Mormon mission. It's a daylight to dark marathon ... "exhausting". To do it overseas is likely even more daunting. Nowadays, it is refreshing to see a young person so dedicated to a cause without any expectation of financial reward.
And I would not blame him a bit for not "practicing dribbling", then.
 
With Butler and JR out today, I think we may see more of Chandler and I think he does well- he was out of basketball for 2 yrs on a mission and I know he hasn't played much but I see him being more confident each outing - before the season I read a lot about how good a player he would be- now is the time to show it
I hope he breaks out soon. He has the tools to be a good player. We need him now.
 
I know nothing about Mormons or their missions, but wasn't he forbidden from playing hoops? Otherwise, I'm not sure that just standing there dribbling a ball would have made much difference.
So your’re saying you don’t think non stop dribbling drills will help improve ball handling? Interesting
 
So your’re saying you don’t think non stop dribbling drills will help improve ball handling? Interesting
Exactly. Nothing like dribbling with threat of contact, someone up in your face. I find it interesting that you're worried about a thread regarding Chandler's dribbling, when there is an active game thread.
 
He needed a Redshirt year, but the problem is he already should be a JR. It’s an odd thing with the Mormon mission time & being away from basketball.

He looked good early in the year in exhibitions
 
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Exactly. Nothing like dribbling with threat of contact, someone up in your face. I find it interesting that you're worried about a thread regarding Chandler's dribbling, when there is an active game thread.
Ok, so now that the game thread you alluded to should be slowing(the same one you came here to respond during I may add). Just to clarify further, your stance is practicing something (dribbling in Chandlers case) while not being able to play actual basketball for two years would have been completely useless. Just a complete waste of time? I’m not going to enter into a pissing contest because you can’t argue with nonsense. Do you honestly believe what you typed and can say practicing over and over something you are not great at will not make you better? Honest question, you been around the game much? Never set up the cones or trash can or whatever you have to pound the ball in dribbling drills over and over and over.? I wonder then how does one become better at anything in life in your opinion?
 
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Ok, so now that the game thread you alluded to should be slowing(the same one you came here to respond during I may add). Just to clarify further, your stance is practicing something (dribbling in Chandlers case) while not being able to play actual basketball for two years would have been completely useless. Just a complete waste of time? I’m not going to enter into a pissing contest because you can’t argue with nonsense. Do you honestly believe what you typed and can say practicing over and over something you are not great at will not make you better? Honest question, you been around the game much? Never set up the cones or trash can or whatever you have to pound the ball in dribbling drills over and over and over.? I wonder then how does one become better at anything in life in your opinion?
You're doing nothing but being a pest, and you should consider yourself lucky that I even responded to you the first time. Do you think he really had the time to even do all that, let alone the energy? Do you understand the Mormon mission? I'll answer those for you, nope. Good day.
 
I've tried to be patient with Chandler but I'm not sure he's high D1 caliber. Might need to look at transferring if he's not willing to wait it out for a few years here.
Something he and his family and the coaches will definitely have to discuss. I THINK he may be much improved as a sophomore, but he really needs to start stepping up.
 
I missed this thread. Can’t believe OP got so many likes for this take. Chandler made a life decision that dramatically impacted his basketball career. If he ever was going to be a legit D1 player, he’s not anymore.
 
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He is a 21 year old freshman. That's crazy.

Yep and clearly the worst scholarship player by a wide margin. Ill never understand pope's infatuation with Chandler trying to play point. He cant dribble, cant shoot, and makes weak passes around the perimeter.

Hes ok on defense but so bad in every other facet, hes just unplayable imo. Given hes 21 already, im not sure he will ever significantly contribute here.
 
Yep and clearly the worst scholarship player by a wide margin. Ill never understand pope's infatuation with Chandler trying to play point. He cant dribble, cant shoot, and makes weak passes around the perimeter.

Hes ok on defense but so bad in every other facet, hes just unplayable imo. Given hes 21 already, im not sure he will ever significantly contribute here.
This is so accurate. My biggest gripe isn’t Chandler. To be this bad after not having played in two yrs is COMPLETELY understandable. What isn’t completely understandable is Popes continuing to give him time. Brad gets roasted on here for his “Earned Not Given” tat, as he should. Every effing time Pope puts Chandler in, that phrase goes through my mind. It’s so frustrating. The 5 mins he played last night cost that game.
 
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This is so accurate. My biggest gripe isn’t Chandler. To be this bad after not having played in two yrs is COMPLETELY understandable. What isn’t completely understandable is Popes continuing to give him time. Brad gets roasted on here for his “Earned Not Given” tat, as he should. Every effing time Pope puts Chandler in, that phrase goes through my mind. It’s so frustrating. The 5 mins he played last night cost that game.
Not going to debate Chandler's playing time, but that last sentence is about as ignorant a take as you'll see on this board unless you only watched that 5 minutes.
 
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Not going to debate Chandler's playing time, but that last sentence is about as ignorant a take as you'll see on this board unless you only watched that 5 minutes.
He played 5 mins. Go back and find the score when he entered and the score when he left. And he was directly responsible for 2-3 lost possessions. Just because he wasn’t out there to shut the bed with the other guys in the last 5 mins doesn’t matter. Texas went on a run, in large part, because he wasn’t on the court. And it happens damned near every single time he steps on the court.
 
He played 5 mins. Go back and find the score when he entered and the score when he left. And he was directly responsible for 2-3 lost possessions. Just because he wasn’t out there to shut the bed with the other guys in the last 5 mins doesn’t matter. Texas went on a run, in large part, because he wasn’t on the court. And it happens damned near every single time he steps on the court.
Double down if you wish. Still an ignorant take to say he cost us that game, Maybe you should watch it again.
We were up 41-37 at the half but somehow, he cost us the game.
 
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