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COMMITMENT CATCHUP: PLEDGES OF THE NEW YEAR

Rob Harrington
robharrington@prepstars.com
January 4, 2011

There were several commitments to occur at major programs at the turn of the new year, and the most significant to occur from the senior class was that of IN C Michael Chandler, who made a pledge to his third different school. Previously a Louisville and Xavier commitment, Chandler now will play for Central Florida.

The Knights have wanted to lure a promising big man, and Chandler definitely fits the bill. Though inconsistent and with plenty of room to develop his body (he has a good frame, just needs tone), he possesses nice skills and athleticism and could become one of the better big men in the nation.

ELSEWHERE. …

Southern Cal added junior Katin Reinhardt, a 6-4 WG at Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei. … In Charlottesville, Virginia gained a verbal from NJ junior C Mike Tobey. … Solid FL junior WG Devontae Morgan chose Butler. … These early 2011 commitments are of the opportunistic variety, because coaches hope to get guys on the incline in terms of development (and status), and they’ll now be able to more narrowly hone their upcoming recruiting efforts in the spring and summer. …