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Topic: RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Topic: RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 5/31/2014 12:46:05 AM

brucecuth wrote:

sorry, hard to get excited about someone who continually transfers (2 high schools, 3 colleges now) and comes from perhaps one of the 5 worst D-1 programs...seems to me he'll add practice depth and little else. 5 serviceable minutes a game would be a pleasant surprise.

hold on, let's put these transfers into context. Chandler Thomas is not the next Rio Adams. He transferred his junior year of high school to a prep school, not uncommon. He was an honor roll student, academics weren't an issue. I remember a kid named DJ Cooper that transferred high schools his senior year and he turned out alright.

Chandler left UMBC after his freshman season, shortly before the head coach resigned amid rumors that he had become too abrasive with his players and had lost buy in. Several players had transferred in recent years as a result, including Chauncey Gilliam who ended up at Akron. These sorts of things happen, can't blame him for wanting to find a more positive environment. He ended up at Grambling, not a great basketball school, but there are reasons beyond athletics for a young man to chose an HBCU as a place to get an education.

And its not fair to say that he is transferring to Ohio, he graduated from Grambling, something he should be commended for, and chose to further his education at a respected university with a higher national profile, something else he should also be commended for.

I have low expectations for Chandler on the court but I think its completely unfair to mischaracterize his actions off the court. Who knows, he might be our next Travis Wilkins, at the very least he'll likely be another Tunji or McKinley. Either way he'll add value to the team.

Last Edited: 5/31/2014 4:04:22 AM by perimeterpost

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 5/31/2014 8:24:00 AM

thanks perimeter.

I have known Chandler and his parents since they were playing 3rd grade AAU.(they won nationas that year BTW). THat is a great family and IMHO will be good to have "families" back in the Convo. If SP is recruiting families and support systems in the same way JG did I think the fanbase is going to be happy with OUr kids on and off the court. THere is a reason DJ, Walt, DMac Nick, Stevie, et al turned out the way they did....look over in the corner to the left of the Ozone and see who is sitting there. Chandler is a solid human on and off the court without a lot of ego and maintenance. He played in the shadow of Marquis Teague from 3 rd grade both in AAU and school ball. Moving to Cathedral challenged him academically and got him a late look from recruiters. He was underecruited and underutilized most of his career and I am sure he will get attention and coached up as he has never had before... I think he will be a solid MAC contributor and a nice addition to the locker room. Them's Good people I will go out of my way to show around Athens and the MAC.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 5/31/2014 8:43:25 AM

shabamon wrote:

That or Mompremier is not ready to contribute.

I was thinking the same . Coach up Thomas some and he could be a 15-17 min guy when needed. 6-8 points a game and 4-5 boards. I don't see Wadley playing much this year, if ever!

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 5/31/2014 10:59:14 AM

I suppose that of all our incoming players, Chandler is the funny one?

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 5/31/2014 1:23:19 PM

Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:

I suppose that of all our incoming players, Chandler is the funny one?

I thought that Setty and ST had that one sewn up.

My bet is the Grambling connection is Joe Price who had looked at Chandler for years. Joe is a Marion, Indiana native who , after several stops, got a shot at the Grambling HC job. Great guy who probably had a bead on CT from early on....

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Last Edited: 6/1/2014 5:02:25 AM by bornacatfan

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 6/1/2014 8:22:36 AM

Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:

I suppose that of all our incoming players, Chandler is the funny one?

LOL

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 6/4/2014 4:53:29 PM

Wow someone trashed the kid already on this board not surprising lol. Though we may not expect him to score 15-20 a game this type of kid could very well get a few game winning put backs or huge defensive plays...he wont be a scared freshman or soph

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 6/4/2014 6:33:53 PM

Well said blitz....a lefty....could surprise the naysayers...nice touch around the basket....watch his vids.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 6/5/2014 9:52:57 AM

Uh, that was weird...and meant for the DJ Cooper thread. Curse you multiple tabs.

Last Edited: 6/5/2014 10:52:44 AM by Mike Coleman

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 6/5/2014 9:54:03 PM

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 6/5/2014 10:51:41 PM

brucecuth wrote:

Subtle - very subtle.....any hidden meaning?

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 7/4/2014 12:09:08 PM

Thomas is the only guy who has not yet joined the team this summer and is not yet on the roster, but Arkley said he is expected to join the team later. It seems from his Twitter that he is doing some kind of Nike internship, so I'd say that's a good reason not to be with the team yet. He's obviously a very high academic achiever.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 10/4/2014 11:37:37 AM

For what it's worth, he's finally listed on the official roster: http://www.ohiobobcats.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/chandler_t...

They call him a 6-6, 215 lb G/F. It had been reported that he is a post player, but I wonder if we'll see him on the wing some too?

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 10/8/2014 3:41:34 PM

Still no word, I guess. This seems to be dragging on a really long time. I don't know if that's good or bad news.

Last Edited: 10/8/2014 3:41:53 PM by OhioCatFan

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 10/8/2014 4:37:17 PM

OhioCatFan wrote:

Still no word, I guess. This seems to be dragging on a really long time. I don't know if that's good or bad news.

No word on what?

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 10/8/2014 8:32:41 PM

bigtillyoopsupsideurhead wrote:

OhioCatFan wrote:

Still no word, I guess. This seems to be dragging on a really long time. I don't know if that's good or bad news.

No word on what?

My guess is someone may have gotten the Thomas and Kaminski threads mixed up.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 10/8/2014 10:33:41 PM

BuddyLee wrote:

bigtillyoopsupsideurhead wrote:

OhioCatFan wrote:

Still no word, I guess. This seems to be dragging on a really long time. I don't know if that's good or bad news.

No word on what?

My guess is someone may have gotten the Thomas and Kaminski threads mixed up.

Yes, I posted this in the wrong thread. Now, I'll go and post it where it belongs. Sorry for the confusion. It was all mine! :-(

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/30/2014 9:05:20 AM

I asked this question within one of the Hawaii threads, but it seems like a better spot for here, so...

Someone noted that Chandler has been a wasted scholarship thus far in terms of having not played at all. Saul was quoted in Arkley's most recent writings as saying Chandler's issues currently are academics at Ohio. I don't know what that means specifically.

While there's lots of season left for him to contribute, plus another year of eligibility next year, I'm wondering about the potential for this scholly to become "available" for the spring signing period to sign a four year player, perhaps a PG? I'm not suggesting this is something that SHOULD happen. Rather, I'm thinking about the what if's. If he's as advertised, I think he could be an important player in the rotation if he were eligible to play.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/30/2014 3:11:51 PM

OU_Country wrote:

I asked this question within one of the Hawaii threads, but it seems like a better spot for here, so...

Someone noted that Chandler has been a wasted scholarship thus far in terms of having not played at all. Saul was quoted in Arkley's most recent writings as saying Chandler's issues currently are academics at Ohio. I don't know what that means specifically.

While there's lots of season left for him to contribute, plus another year of eligibility next year, I'm wondering about the potential for this scholly to become "available" for the spring signing period to sign a four year player, perhaps a PG? I'm not suggesting this is something that SHOULD happen. Rather, I'm thinking about the what if's. If he's as advertised, I think he could be an important player in the rotation if he were eligible to play.

It's almost as if Saul is giving him this year to prove himself. It's not necessarily a gamble but more like icing on the cake if all goes right. If it doesn't work out, no skin off Ohio's back because this year was a rebuilding year anyway. If it does, great, he's an important piece in building this program. I honestly don't even know what he would provide at his point.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/30/2014 4:13:37 PM

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OU_Country wrote:

I asked this question within one of the Hawaii threads, but it seems like a better spot for here, so...

Someone noted that Chandler has been a wasted scholarship thus far in terms of having not played at all. Saul was quoted in Arkley's most recent writings as saying Chandler's issues currently are academics at Ohio. I don't know what that means specifically.

While there's lots of season left for him to contribute, plus another year of eligibility next year, I'm wondering about the potential for this scholly to become "available" for the spring signing period to sign a four year player, perhaps a PG? I'm not suggesting this is something that SHOULD happen. Rather, I'm thinking about the what if's. If he's as advertised, I think he could be an important player in the rotation if he were eligible to play.

It's almost as if Saul is giving him this year to prove himself. It's not necessarily a gamble but more like icing on the cake if all goes right. If it doesn't work out, no skin off Ohio's back because this year was a rebuilding year anyway. If it does, great, he's an important piece in building this program. I honestly don't even know what he would provide at his point.

I thought if you transferred and did not sit out a year you could only play for one year. Is it just the case that most people that transfer post graduation only have one year left?

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/30/2014 4:51:07 PM

I think he'd be able to provide some quality minutes at the 3 like he did for Grambling.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/30/2014 4:54:12 PM

If Khari can't go any time soon, I hope Chandler can provide some minutes once his eligibility is cleared up. Otherwise, yeah, it may conclusive that he won't help us in games. I trust Saul's judgment, but a seven man rotation makes me nervous.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/30/2014 4:57:26 PM

Arkley game preview states that he is still unavailable, now due to his academic program at OHIO.

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RE: 6'6 PF Chandler Thomas (Indianapolis Cathedral HS/Grambling) - Ohio Transfer

Posted: 12/31/2014 3:20:37 PM

shabamon wrote:

If Khari can't go any time soon, I hope Chandler can provide some minutes once his eligibility is cleared up. Otherwise, yeah, it may conclusive that he won't help us in games. I trust Saul's judgment, but a seven man rotation makes me nervous.

I agree. To get through the full season, we're eventually need Wadley and Khari or Thomas to be able to log 10-15 mins a game occasionally. Injuries to other players and foul trouble are going to affect that 7 man rotation.

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