LAS VEGAS -- During the summer, Reggie Chaney proved himself as a legitimate Rivals150 big man and his recruitment certainly reflects that status.
An athletic frontcourt player with strength who rebounds and shows faceup ability off the dribble and as a spot-up shooter, Chaney is officially down to a final eight of Arkansas, Memphis, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M, TCU, VCU and Wichita State.
However, only five will get visits as Chaney works his way to a decision. Arkansas has already gotten a trip and over the next month or so Chaney will see Texas A&M (9/29), Wichita State (10/13), TCU (10/21) and Oklahoma State (TBD).
IN HIS OWN WORDS
Chaney discussed the five programs he'll see.
Arkansas- "The visit went really well, I was really surprised by their facilities and how modern they were. They were really high tech. It's just insane. I really liked it a lot and they are in a good conference and the coaches and players were like a family, they opened up.
"I like their style of play. It's the way I play. I like to get up and down."
Texas A&M- "They have been telling me how they will utilize me as a player and that they think I could come in and play as a freshman. I like it, it's a Texas school and I'm from Texas. I'm interested to learn more about A&M."
Wichita State- "That move to the AAC is big and I just know that they are always good, every year. They always make the tournament and I know they were in the Missouri Valley and now that they are in the American Athletic Conference, I'm wanting to learn more about them when I go on my visit."
TCU - "I like those guys a lot, Jamie Dixon is a really good coach. Assistant coach Ryan Miller has been recruiting me hard. I've actually been up there on an unofficial, and hooped against the guys. It went really well. I liked it."
Oklahoma State - "Coach (Mike) Boynton just really tells me how he wants me as a player. I'm from Oklahoma originally so you know there's interest in OSU and to go check it out.
"My mom went to OSU for a year so she likes that school a lot and I want to check it out.
RIVALS REACTION
Chaney didn't specify an exact timeline for making his choice. But, given his visits and their timing he looks to be on his way to making a decision in time for the early singing period.
When he decides, a family feel and chance to make an early impact will be prioritized.
"The most important thing for me is being an impact player, of course, but really the relationship I have with the head coach and his staff. Somewhere that I can fit and be part of the family. That means a lot to me."
