Chandler to portal "do not contact tag"

Shaudylo

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And Jalen Lowe also talked around the same time that he’d be back. I’m just going by what they’ve said which is that Kam and Moreno are the only confirmed returnees so far. They even mentioned on their Sources Say Podcast that Hawthorne hasn’t officially announced and might be waiting to see what UK brings in.
You could end up right but Hawthorne announcement sounded more like an official announcement.

Lowe said “the plan”. That there made me say it’s definitely not for sure that he would be back.
 
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BBNUK4Life

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When Chandler asked for 3.2 million
Lmao Lol GIF
 

anot

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I dont think you need to be an insider to know Pope definitely did NOT want to lose him.
I didn't want to lose him. I'm sure Pope didn't either. But I sure as hell hope he was recruiting over Chandler. Wanted to keep him but not pay top money for a extremely average player.

He has fantastic moments . Flashes of highlight plays. But overall he's not a player you give several million to. Or 1 million. Chandler is a role player you want to keep. Not what you want to be a face of your program. I loved his game. He's just not it when it comes to the complete package.

Theres so many bulldog dirty players that can attack the bucket and take care of the ball in the portal. We need to go grab about three to four owehs in the portal.
 

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One month ago the “plan” was also for Lowe to comeback straight from his mouth. I’m just telling people what KSR and their podcasts have mentioned.
Yeah, I posted that Larry Vaught article, it was from Lowe's father's mouth. That article pretty much made it clear that Pope didn't want him back. He said they "wanted" to come back but no one from Pope's staff had even talked to them about coming back and said," it is, what it is". I wasn't specifically talking about you, in fact I wonder why matt keeps saying it, I listen to KSR. This statement from Hawthorne has a different tone than Lowe. We shall see.
 

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very possible or someone is paying more with a tag no contact
Very possible he is looking for better coaching and a better chance of winning. I don't and I don't think any of us have a clue why CC is leaving or where he is going. If it is chasing the dollar ,hell he could be going anywhere. I wish him and his wife the best in life.
 

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Very possible he is looking for better coaching and a better chance of winning. I don't and I don't think any of us have a clue why CC is leaving or where he is going. If it is chasing the dollar ,hell he could be going anywhere. I wish him and his wife the best in life.
His wife says we're leavin', were leavin'.
 
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JPFisher

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Tough loss, but we can work around it. Honestly, didn't see CC having a starting role next year between Kam and the SG/CGs we're after. Loved the kid, but if he finishes his career elsewhere, so be it. Go be great, Chandler!

And work on that handle and driving, for the love of God.
 

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I don’t believe he asked for that kind of money. I think that’s an excuse for losing him. I’m worried it’s going to be like last year and they’re about to strike out on most of the top guys.
 
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I like Chandler and want him back, so this isn't a "glad he's gone post" for sure. I think we need him. However, I have been skeptical that he is actually as good as he appeared for several weeks this year. I kinda wonder if it was just a ridiculous hot streak. He has great jumping ability, but really doesn't look like a smooth athlete to me. There is a big difference between having good athletic attributes and being an actual good athlete. That makes me question how much he will develop.

With our luck I'll be completely wrong and he'll go somewhere else and be a 1st team All-American.