Thank You Chaundee
March 31st, 2021 at 12:34 AM ^
Second. Plays with joy and passion. Cannot imagine the team record without him.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:40 AM ^
You can say that again.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:41 AM ^
Chaundee is the one I want back the most.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:43 AM ^
I agree and they should actually start his ass next year. He brings size, energy, passion, defense and shooting to the table.
I'm hoping Eli, Chaundee, and Austin all return.
They would set an incredibly high floor for next season's team.
Would rather have one or 2 tops comeback. We should encourage development of all the high end talent we have coming w as much game experience as possible.
Over the years, I've learned that even high-end talent takes a while to acclimate to the college game and develop. And even if they develop steadily in year 1, they tend to hit a wall (commonly referred to as the "freshman wall") late in the season when teams have more data and more detailed scouting reports on tendencies and weaknesses.
Regardless of ranking, players like Hunter Dickinson (high 4 star) and Trey Burke (3 star) are rare because they showed star ability from day 1. Most do not. It takes at least a full season and sometimes 2 to truly play at a high level. (Just look at Mo Wagner, Teske, Simpson, MAAR, Davis, DJ Wilson, etc.)
Take it from me...
Even putting the 5 stars aside, I have VERY high hopes for Kobe Bufkin, Isaiah Barnes, and (to a lesser extent) Frankie Collins. IMO, Bufkin and Barnes have a strong chance to be future NBA players. But I don't expect them to be all-conference level until their sophomore seasons. Having Eli Brooks, Chaundee Brown, and Austin Davis there will make the transition from freshman to sophomore season much easier while keeping Michigan at a level to contend for a national championship. Continuity matters. And playing behind experienced vets who can teach them the tricks of the trade will do wonders for them. Going against them everyday in practice will sharpen them.
Some context: I'm very bullish on the 2021 class just as I was on the 2012 class because I had seen Nik/GR3/McGary play at various stages pre-Michigan. Ex: Before he stepped on campus, I predicted that Stauskas would be a 2,000 point scorer if he stayed at Michigan for 4 years. I had seen Stauskas play in HS and knew he was special. But Nik developed at a pace exceeding even my high hopes. He finished with 1,060 points in 2 years. I say that not to toot my own horn but to establish some credibility. I'm proud of my track record w/r/t scouting and evaluating. I'm reasonably confident that in 5 years we'll look back and marvel at the incoming 2021 class just as we fondly remember the 2012 class. I just hope it translates into a National Championship or 2. We Michigan fans have waited so damn long for that elusive 2nd National Championship.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:34 AM ^
Second. Plays with joy and passion. Cannot imagine the team record without him.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:34 AM ^
Second. Plays with joy and passion. Cannot imagine the team record without him.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:34 AM ^
He should have touched the ball way more, he was the only one who could do anything outside the paint tonight. I have no idea why Juwan didn't lean on him more.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:52 AM ^
Came on here to say this. We win with more Chaundee today.
I love coach Howard but I feel that we sometimes got into throw it to Hunter mode a bit too much.
As a former NBA coach I would have loved to have seen him draw up some plays to spring Chaundee, recognizing the hot hand like the pros do. Especially while so many of our guys were struggling tonight.
I agree.
We over-relied on post play to score points.
But Hunter was also determined to carry us. He had the opportunity to pass out of the post on a number of occasions and decided not to. (I remember one instance vividly late in the 2nd half where Johns was calling for the ball at the top of the key.) Perhaps that was Hunter sensing that the team was cold and he felt he had to impose himself for the good of the team.
Interestingly, our guys turned down some looks from 3 that they would normally take. Eli in particular had one instance where he would've let it fly but perhaps he knew that his shot wasn't there (like it was against LSU).
All in all, I'm very disappointed but I'm sure our guys are waaaaay more disappointed. If they can stomach watching the game, they'll be disgusted at the number of looks they missed at point blank or near the post. And oh yeah...the FTs. The damn FTs.
IIRC, we were the best 3 point shooting team and FT shooting team in the Big Ten. But both failed in the same game. Just awful.
Totally agree.. not thrilled with the result but do admire Hunter's moxie and willingness to take the shot in the big game. And yes I noticed Eli passing up shots he didn't last few games.
Man this one stings because we really were out of character last night.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:35 AM ^
Chaundee was great and clutch tonight and in the tourney and was rewarded by being benched in crunch time when we needed a bucket
March 31st, 2021 at 12:36 AM ^
he was locked in, i’m not saying he had a hot hand. But he should’ve had the ball in his hands for at least one of the last 3 shots.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:42 AM ^
I was hoping that Chaundee would be the one to take one of those last minute shots. He was the only guy on the team who had a good looking stroke from outside tonight.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:37 AM ^
Dude was my favorite player. Always came in with an instant impact. Didn’t agree with him being taking out at the 4 min mark after hitting and 3 and grabbing loose all rebound.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:37 AM ^
Sorry Chaundee. It should have been you taking the winning shots.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:38 AM ^
PLEASE come back next season Chaundee.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:40 AM ^
He has a spot on this team if he wants to continue in school. I'd love to see him return.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:40 AM ^
Love that guy
March 31st, 2021 at 12:42 AM ^
Yeah, he was under-utilized today. Could have saved us from the ill-advised hero ball.
Please come back, C-man. You are wanted, you are needed. But even if you leave, you will be a true wolverine for life.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:48 AM ^
I certainly believe he should have taken at least 2 of the last eight shots they missed. Good luck Chaundee! It was a great run!
March 31st, 2021 at 12:50 AM ^
Logged in just to say, God Damnit I loved watching Chaundee Brown suit up for Michigan this season. Holding out faint hope he’s back next season. But if not, thanks for everything Chaundee.
Go Blue
March 31st, 2021 at 12:51 AM ^
he had a great tourny and season. hopefully, we can get a similar portal guy like him next year.
March 31st, 2021 at 12:56 AM ^
Guys a stud! Was hoping he took the three....since he actually hit a couple!
Easily my favorite player on this squad. Would love to have him for another year.
The guy is a beast on the boards and makes big 3s. It would be spectacular to have him back next year.
This kid drew me in with how he played and how he interacted with his teammates on the bench. What a guy.
Imagine being a 3 year starter in the ACC, 1000 point scorer, coming here and accepting his role and loving it as much as he does. A Michigan man no doubt!
Check out this hustle in a 20 point game... sheer magnificence, a true baller
Yeah that play defines his whole energy and persona as a player. He is fun to watch!
Of all the players on the team, 6th man Chaundee is who I feel the worst for. Criminally under-utilized.
He may come back. Hopefully, he will.
Hard agree. I really wish he had gotten a chance to make a play during one of the chances we had in the last 2 min. I
Whether he was having the rare off night, or was red hot, you knew what you were getting when Chaundee came off the bench - a high energy player that was going to leave all of his effort on the floor.
That effort was benched by the coaches last night, in place of a seeming lack of effort from some of the starters. My take is that the first half featured playground basketball, and the second half featured fearful basketball, playing not to lose. The entire second half looked like 4 guys standing around until they found an entry pass to Dickenson. And then they stood around waiting for whatever he was going to do. Brown didn't play that game - he worked his way into a couple of good shots and a rebound.
What? Can't have that tonight - bench him!
I hope he comes back, but I believe he'll find a semi-permanent home in the NBA.
March 31st, 2021 at 10:38 AM ^
Michigan had a terrible execution game but I don't think you can criticize the efforts of any player. Effort was there on D, on offense and on rebounding. We just didn't play or shoot well offensively and guys were taking shots (or not taking shots) they don't usually (and maybe UCLA gets some credit for that). The flow was off but the effort was there.
total joy to watch.... love his energy, passion.... and the big smile on his face after he drains a three. His feet are squared up and set, when he takes the pass, he's ready to fire!
Absolutely. Loved the energy he brought.
Agree. Wish he had had a shot down the stretch.
That had to be a very frustrating game for him. Many possessions he was alone in the corner waving for the ball only to watch it reversed to the other side or a bad shot go up. But, he seems like a helluva team player who didn't put about it.
Good luck to the young man whatever his future plans may be.
My favorite player on this year's team. Just so much fun to watch.
March 31st, 2021 at 10:35 AM ^
I was stunned when juwan subbed out brown for Wagner right after he made that 3 late, after Wagner had proven he was a liability all night long on defense and offense.
Just horrendous