Collin Chandler

[Kyhoward1]

Happy for him

This kid has so much talent but has been in a funk. He played well, not great, but contributed on both ends.

He also seems to be mature above his years, probably due to being on a 2 year mission. Was impressed in the postgame interview with Otega that he put his arm around Mo and was attempting to encourage him, I think.

Collin could be an important cog both on and off the court the rest of the season.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Agreed. Happy for him, didn’t feel like forced anything and wasn’t tentative. Hope it’s the start of something

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

Happy for him

This kid has so much talent but has been in a funk. He played well, not great, but contributed on both ends.

He also seems to be mature above his years, probably due to being on a 2 year mission. Was impressed in the postgame interview with Otega that he put his arm around Mo and was attempting to encourage him, I think.

Collin could be an important cog both on and off the court the rest of the season.

We 100% need him to be the Colin Chandler of the first month of the season to even be a decent team. He has the capability. I don’t know what has went wrong for him. Probably the whole vibe of the season. Players in and out with substituting issues, injuries, non shooting, attitude issues, etc..

 

[Possum]

Wish he could defend better. His man always gets the first step on him.

 

[preston-lemasterpiece]

Happy for him

This kid has so much talent but has been in a funk. He played well, not great, but contributed on both ends.

He also seems to be mature above his years, probably due to being on a 2 year mission. Was impressed in the postgame interview with Otega that he put his arm around Mo and was attempting to encourage him, I think.

Collin could be an important cog both on and off the court the rest of the season.

Yeah I noticed that in the postgame.

Mo's face in that postgame looked...not good

 

[Anon1751335390]

He lacks a sort of craftiness around the rim so he struggles scoring with any bit of pressure. He gets a semblance of an offensive game inside the arc and he will jump in performance.

 

[Artlaibesghost]

Character matters and whatever flaws he has in his game don't negate the power of that.Every team needs a Colin Chandler

 

[NociHTTP]

Character matters and whatever flaws he has in his game don't negate the power of that.Every team needs a Colin Chandler

He goes 100% all the time, physically. Very strong and athletic, he comes back next year he will be a lot better IMO.

 

[UKCowboys]

As with any young player, its about what you can do, not what you can't. Chandler does a lot of things well and he is a hard worker, players improve upon their weaknesses as they go. Thats why some kids average 3-4 games as a freshman only to average 17-18 as a SR. If he hangs around, everyone will be glad he did

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

I don’t know what has went wrong for him.

We started playing teams in Kenpom top 50 and not the bottom 150. Chandler is what he is, a backup wing that shouldn’t play many minutes on a good team.

 

[*Fox2Monk*]

We started playing teams in Kenpom top 50 and not the bottom 150. Chandler is what he is, a backup wing that shouldn’t play many minutes on a good team.

I think he has more ability and talent than what he brings out most games though.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

I think he has more ability and talent than what he brings out most games though.

Idk man. He can’t create his own shot. He’s not a good defender. He’s not a good passer. I don’t think he’s athletic, he’s just a good leaper. He’s an average-good spot up shooter. Those are a dime a dozen. Our fan base (and our coach) are just attempting to make him something he isn’t, which is a good player on a good team. Hopefully he will get better, but history shows with this staff he won’t.

 

[DelkBowl]

He can’t miss that layup. Dunk it if you can’t hit a layup.

 

[kyjeff1]

Wish he could defend better. His man always gets the first step on him.

Yeah, the second he comes in the game, the opponent immediately puts him in an iso and drives. That's an issue, but man, that kid makes some jaw dropping plays almost every game.

 

[BBNinSCar]

I like Chandler but I don’t see the talent many fans speak of. He can make some uncontested dunks, but can’t work off the dribble, create his own shot or defend at all. These are critical skills at his position. His 3 point shooting is suspect as well. Chandler should never be more than a 5-7 minute a game guy.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

I like Chandler but I don’t see the talent many fans speak of. He can make some uncontested dunks, but can’t work off the dribble, create his own shot or defend at all. These are critical skills at his position. His 3 point shooting is suspect as well. Chandler should never be more than a 5-7 minute a game guy.

He’s shooting over 38 percent from three on 4.3 attempts per game. That’s really, really good.

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[fisherscatfan]

Chandler needs to believe in himself. The athleticism is there. Now trust it and use it.

 

[Johnnie Africa]

He would be incredible as a senior

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

He WILL be incredible as a senior.

Agreed.

 

[CRZ4UK]

Wish he could defend better. His man always gets the first step on him.

The other teams go directly at him as soon as he enters the game.

 

[sefus12]

No idea why people say he’s not a good passer. He’s one of the few on the team that IS a good passer. I wish the staff could flatten his three point shot a bit, as I think that would help with consistency. I don’t think he’ll ever be a huge “numbers” guy, but he seems to have a high bball IQ and makes others better. As someone else said earlier, every team needs guys like that.

With that said, he does seem to lack confidence at times. Wish he would find that and be more aggressive when he attacks the rim.

 

[Crestcat]

He would be incredible as a senior

There are players who can get to the rim and either score or get free throws or both, he needs to become one of them. He can get to the rim.

Lots of upside.

 

[peterpiper09]

Chandler’s confidence just needs boosted back to where he was at the end of last season and beginning of this season. I think he shook a good amount of rust off last night. He’s gotta play and not think, something that’s hard to do. He needs to let that baby fly from 3, keep driving and making the defender foul him at the rim, and he’ll be ok. He encourages everybody on the floor and he makes some damn good passes like the one to Garrison on the break. Really need the best version of him because we are much better when he’s the best version of himself. He plays hard defense. It’s ok if he gets beat on the dribble sometimes, so does most. We have 2 bigs to help, just keep the 3 at bay.

 

[Crestcat]

Wish he could defend better. His man always gets the first step on him.

He has the athleticism and motor, he needs a good instructor. Defense is half the game, we need a good coach for individual and team defense, I don't think we have one.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Chandler’s confidence just needs boosted back to where he was at the end of last season and beginning of this season. I think he shook a good amount of rust off last night. He’s gotta play and not think, something that’s hard to do. He needs to let that baby fly from 3, keep driving and making the defender foul him at the rim, and he’ll be ok. He encourages everybody on the floor and he makes some damn good passes like the one to Garrison on the break. Really need the best version of him because we are much better when he’s the best version of himself. He plays hard defense. It’s ok if he gets beat on the dribble sometimes, so does most. We have 2 bigs to help, just keep the 3 at bay.

I feel bad for him because he really is unselfish. If everyone on the floor was just as unselfish, (ahem DA) we could be really tough to handle

 

[Littlecreek10]

I like Chandler but I don’t see the talent many fans speak of. He can make some uncontested dunks, but can’t work off the dribble, create his own shot or defend at all. These are critical skills at his position. His 3 point shooting is suspect as well. Chandler should never be more than a 5-7 minute a game guy.

He's very comparable to a sophomore Jeff Sheppard. If he has a career like Sheppard did I will be happy.

 

[peterpiper09]

I think he can be for us the same as what Saunders is for BYU. Exactly the same size, same type of player, and hell they even look alike.

 

[true-blue1]

Yeah I noticed that in the postgame.

Mo's face in that postgame looked...not good

Very bad body language during and after the game!

 

[UKCowboys]

The only thing "wrong" with CC is that he was playing well at the start of the season and thrust into a larger roll than he was ready for this season. CC doesn't suck, like many say, he is a damn good roll player who might grow into a starring roll in a couple of years

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

He’s shooting over 38 percent from three on 4.3 attempts per game. That’s really, really good.

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And he’s 10-31 against conf teams and the non-con teams with a pulse.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

And he’s 10-31 against conf teams and the non-con teams with a pulse.

The whole team has shot bad against those teams. Which is why I’m not cherry picking. He has his flaws, but his shooting is a subject of strength

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

The only thing "wrong" with CC is that he was playing well at the start of the season and thrust into a larger roll than he was ready for this season. CC doesn't suck, like many say, he is a damn good roll player who might grow into a starring roll in a couple of years

Idk about “starring” role, but I think you’re correct that he should/could develop into a bigger contributor. For whatever reason, the success he had early in the season was amplified by the fan base and the staff. There should’ve been a realization that he had one good game against a team with a pulse. That was the Louisville game that was a complete blowout when he was making shots. He isn’t awful, but he’s nothing more than a 5-8 min player on a good team.

 

[fisherscatfan]

He's very comparable to a sophomore Jeff Sheppard. If he has a career like Sheppard did I will be happy.

Like the analogy.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

The whole team has shot bad against those teams. Which is why I’m not cherry picking. He has his flaws, but his shooting is a subject of strength

That’s not cherry picking, that’s filtering out inferior competition. The reason the others are shooting that bad against good teams is they aren’t very good shooters either. He gets cleaner looks against teams that suck, which equate to more makes. He’s one of the better shooters on a team full of bad shooters. That’s all.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

That’s not cherry picking, that’s filtering out inferior competition. The reason the others are shooting that bad against good teams is they aren’t very good shooters either. He gets cleaner looks against teams that suck, which equate to more makes. He’s one of the better shooters on a team full of bad shooters. That’s all.

If I’m wide open against Duke and wide open against SW Louisiana State, it’s the same three unless I’m in my own head. We have a lot of headcases shooting wise and the catch and shoot, spot up numbers from last season show that. Last night was the first time against a high major team that we looked like a competent offense. Chicken and egg — we ran our patented 5 out zoom and had enough gravity to actually execute it. We can debate why, and we can debate whether it will continue or not. I “hope” we can continue with more of it and I’ll take a 38 percent shooter with Collin’s upside in that scheme, if he can be better defensively than he has been for most of the year.

 

[AllBall]

He's successful in catch and shoot opportunities. Chandler can also straight line attack the basket.

Last night was the first game in a long time the team made post entry passes and the ball got kicked back out to the perimeter.

Post players need to feel/recognize when they should utilize post moves based on their matchup and position to the basket. If position isn't there or a double team comes, pass the ball out and if the perimeter man isn't open reverse the ball. Force the defense to rotate and move. Eventually, with good ball movement you'll find an open shot.

 

[Eagles_Ball_69]

If I’m wide open against Duke and wide open against SW Louisiana State, it’s the same three unless I’m in my own head. We have a lot of headcases shooting wise and the catch and shoot, spot up numbers from last season show that. Last night was the first time against a high major team that we looked like a competent offense. Chicken and egg — we ran our patented 5 out zoom and had enough gravity to actually execute it. We can debate why, and we can debate whether it will continue or not. I “hope” we can continue with more of it and I’ll take a 38 percent shooter with Collin’s upside in that scheme, if he can be better defensively than he has been for most of the year.

Did you ever play? Surely you understand this. You get less “wide open looks” against SW LA than Duke. Duke has much bigger and longer and more athletic guys closing out. It’s not a mental thing, it’s a level of your opponent thing.

For the record, I think other than St Johns they’ve TRIED to run Popes typical Zoom stuff. There’s just a ton of hero ball with Aberdeen, Jasper and Oweh that kill the offense. That’s on the staff though. There’s a saying in coaching that rings true. “You’re either coaching it or you’re allowing it to happen.” Neither is good coaching.

 

[I’m The Village Idiot]

Did you ever play? Surely you understand this. You get less “wide open looks” against SW LA than Duke. Duke has much bigger and longer and more athletic guys closing out. It’s not a mental thing, it’s a level of your opponent thing.

For the record, I think other than St Johns they’ve TRIED to run Popes typical Zoom stuff. There’s just a ton of hero ball with Aberdeen, Jasper and Oweh that kill the offense. That’s on the staff though. There’s a saying in coaching that rings true. “You’re either coaching it or you’re allowing it to happen.” Neither is good coaching.

I wasn’t debating the notion that you get less clean looks against good teams. I don’t think you understood the point and that’s probably on me. All good.

 

[UKCowboys]

Idk about “starring” role, but I think you’re correct that he should/could develop into a bigger contributor. For whatever reason, the success he had early in the season was amplified by the fan base and the staff. There should’ve been a realization that he had one good game against a team with a pulse. That was the Louisville game that was a complete blowout when he was making shots. He isn’t awful, but he’s nothing more than a 5-8 min player on a good team.

If he stays, that kid will take another jump next season like the one he took this season. If he comes back for his SR season, he will score 16-17 a game

 

[FLBBNFAN]

We started playing teams in Kenpom top 50 and not the bottom 150. Chandler is what he is, a backup wing that shouldn’t play many minutes on a good team.

I dont think we can fairly render the final verdict on him. He was recruited as a SG and he has had to play PG due to injuries last year and this year due to not having a backup PG.

Playing PG and out of position is not easy and not what he was recruited for. I give him credit for trying to step up and help the team. I would like to see him get time at the 2 or the 3 consistently at his normal position to see what he can really do.