Give this Kid his Flowers.... think a lot of us were scratching our head.
Wonderful performance tonight and gives UK another solid player to build around.
Wonderful performance tonight and gives UK another solid player to build around.
Props to Chandler
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He just needs time to develop consistency. He has the physical tools.
He’s been active and confident tonight
Hope a lot of the people that were calling him “popes curly headed pet” and hating in general see why he was getting minutes and Pope was trying to get him more involved.
It’s clear he’s one of our more athletic players. He’s also one of the few that can take his guy off the dribble while Butler/Jax are out
That athleticism lets him rebound better than most on our team for his position…on a team that struggles to rebound.
He was just super rusty and I think he really battled (still does) nerves. A lot of his falling down and losing footing is likely nerves that will fade w more confidence. Bambi legs happen when ppl have too much adrenaline and jittery nerves sometimes.
Nobody thinks he should be starting or in our normal 6 man rotation with a healthy roster this season…but he has a ton of upside long term if he improves his J at all. And in our short handed roster, him getting involved will pay dividends until we get Butler/Jax back
It’s clear he’s one of our more athletic players. He’s also one of the few that can take his guy off the dribble while Butler/Jax are out
That athleticism lets him rebound better than most on our team for his position…on a team that struggles to rebound.
He was just super rusty and I think he really battled (still does) nerves. A lot of his falling down and losing footing is likely nerves that will fade w more confidence. Bambi legs happen when ppl have too much adrenaline and jittery nerves sometimes.
Nobody thinks he should be starting or in our normal 6 man rotation with a healthy roster this season…but he has a ton of upside long term if he improves his J at all. And in our short handed roster, him getting involved will pay dividends until we get Butler/Jax back
If he can just be usable in the rotation in March that could add a lot to our team. Great minutes tonight.
I’ve said it for weeks now; but these injuries could be our biggest blessing come tourney time if Butler and Robinson are able to return and stay healthy.
Yep. He has good size and quickness. His comfort and confidence with the ball has held him back this year. That is something that is easy to improve with experience.
People in the game thread still wanted him on the bench. I just don't understand what would make some people here happy.
It's been really hard getting here , but tonight was way better .. but Vandy sucks , not exactly a tough opponent , but I'll take it . Its improvement for sure
Looked like he gained a lot of confidence tonight . Even smiled after the bad full court pass. I doubt he would have laughed about that before this game .
He played well tonight. If he can build on this that would be outstanding.
Yup if the Cats can get healthy our bench will have a ton of experience.
This kid with an off season could be reaaaaally good next year. Has some next level vision. Just needs to shake the rust off more.
That's what I've been calling him watching the games at home.
Not many people will look good after 2 years away from the game AND jumping up a level from HS to college.
6'5, 35+" vertical, has good feel and movement ability. High school recruiting pedigree. Could shoot and dribble in high school, just needs reps and hours in the gym to get it back and improve it. Add to that a full year of nutrition and strength training and he could be due for a big 2nd year leap. Happy to see him showing flashes late in the season.
6'5, 35+" vertical, has good feel and movement ability. High school recruiting pedigree. Could shoot and dribble in high school, just needs reps and hours in the gym to get it back and improve it. Add to that a full year of nutrition and strength training and he could be due for a big 2nd year leap. Happy to see him showing flashes late in the season.
Hopefully tonight is something he can build on. He can absolutely be a contributor for us this season.
He's a pretty typical freshman (as are Noah and Perry). I think some folks have been fooled by the Cal era into thinking that freshmen need to be high level players immediately. I, for one, am happy to see players develop over multiple seasons.
He's a pretty typical freshman (as are Noah and Perry). I think some folks have been fooled by the Cal era into thinking that freshmen need to be high level players immediately. I, for one, am happy to see players develop over multiple seasons.
If anyone had watched his HS tape, they would see this kid WAS a PLAYER!!!
He just needs time because he took 2 FREAKIN YEARS OFF!!!
He is athletic, can handle the ball, has good hands, can score at all 3 levels and hustles the WHOLE TIME he's in the game.
Hopefully tonight has given him the confidence needed to help us going forward because we REALLY need him!!!
Big game tonight!!!
He just needs time because he took 2 FREAKIN YEARS OFF!!!
He is athletic, can handle the ball, has good hands, can score at all 3 levels and hustles the WHOLE TIME he's in the game.
Hopefully tonight has given him the confidence needed to help us going forward because we REALLY need him!!!
Big game tonight!!!
What he brought tonight, he's faster, has more twitch and hops, could stay in front of his man better than Perry. And he's 6'4 and athletic. With Butler/robinson out, I'd definitely like to see Chandler get minutes. The athleticism doesn't drop when he runs point. Case in point, Chandler can actually get past his man and drive to the bucket, and he dished out for two good assists. And he can rebound.
Exactly. It would have been so easy for him to just give up.
But he just kept playing.
Hopefully this does give him confidence.
Great game by the kid haven’t got to watch it yet but will later. Saunders and Chandler could be a lethal combination next season.
He’s one of the few guys we have who has legit SEC athleticism. He may have more upside than Perry or Noah simply due to his size/athleticism. Certainly has a chance to be a contributor or even a key guy next year and beyond.
The athletic ability is obvious. It took a little longer than some of us would have liked for that to happen, but seemed like the game was starting to slow down for him tonight. He still had a couple of freshman mistakes, but he seemed a lot more decisive in what he was doing tonight, and that goes a long way. Hopefully this is something he can build on.
2 years no ball had to expect rust I'm just glad to see him getting his feet under him yo help us out before tourney cause bodies matter when down to 9 guys.
We have a nice little core of returning players for next year: Chandler, Perry, Noah, Oweh, and Garrison.
All of them have been forced to get a lot of clock recently due to injuries, and I have a feeling it will pay off next year.
All of them have been forced to get a lot of clock recently due to injuries, and I have a feeling it will pay off next year.
Let’s not forget that he’s now married to a Utah girl. That will have an impact on if he comes back next year or not. I could see him transferring to BYU but hope he stays at UK.
Also, if Chandler can keep this up, he brings just a little bit more talent to a roster that desperately needs it. He was a big factor tonight despite some mistakes. Now, all the sudden these last 5 games get a smidge more likely to win IMO.
This team was desperate for someone else to step up and we might have gotten that tonight.
This team was desperate for someone else to step up and we might have gotten that tonight.
Played well and I think he is catching up to the game. Face it sitting out 2 years after high school and trying to play major D1 is not easy.
Don't get why some people were so harsh on him. He was away from basketball for 2 years. He was never gonna come in day 1 and average 20 points a game or something.
Heck of a game from him tonight.
Heck of a game from him tonight.
Listening to him on the Post-Game Show with Jack Givens, he sounded like such a FINE young man!!! He was gracious and complimentary to ALL of his team mates and coaches. He is working hard to get his skill level back up and wants to WIN!!!
REALLY like this kid and hope the very best for him!!! He has all of the skills, just needs to knock the rust off!!! He will be a big time player in the next few seasons, IMHO!!!
REALLY like this kid and hope the very best for him!!! He has all of the skills, just needs to knock the rust off!!! He will be a big time player in the next few seasons, IMHO!!!
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