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Forward Reggie Chaney Receives Waiver
9/10/2020 3:01:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Will compete immediately in 2020-21 season with two years of eligibility
HOUSTON – University of Houston junior forward Reggie Chaney received a waiver from the NCAA and will be immediately eligible to compete during the 2020-21 season, Head Coach Kelvin Sampson announced Thursday.
Chaney, who measures 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, will have two years of eligibility.
"I am glad Reggie has the opportunity to play this season," Sampson said. "Reggie fits the way we play. I am happy for him, and I am happy for us."
A native of Tulsa, Okla., Chaney competed in 63 games with nine starts during his first two years at Arkansas. He drained 59.2 percent of his shots from the field, including 67.1 percent in the shortened 2019-20 season.
He also swatted a combined 64 shots, blocking at least one shot in 34 games, and posted nine games with 3+ rejections.
Chaney posted career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds at Missouri late in the 2019-20 season and added 11 boards at Alabama and against Northern Kentucky during his career.
As a freshman during the 2018-19 season, Chaney competed in all 34 games and scored 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting with five rebounds and seven blocked shots in an NIT First Round road win at Providence.
He began his high school career at Frisco's Liberty High, averaging 11.2 points,, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, and was named the Nov. 3 overall prospect from the state of Texas by 247Sports.
Transferring to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev., for his final two years, Chaney was named to the USA TODAY All-Nevada Second Team after totaling 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while leading his team to a 32-5 record.
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Chaney, who measures 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, will have two years of eligibility.
"I am glad Reggie has the opportunity to play this season," Sampson said. "Reggie fits the way we play. I am happy for him, and I am happy for us."
A native of Tulsa, Okla., Chaney competed in 63 games with nine starts during his first two years at Arkansas. He drained 59.2 percent of his shots from the field, including 67.1 percent in the shortened 2019-20 season.
He also swatted a combined 64 shots, blocking at least one shot in 34 games, and posted nine games with 3+ rejections.
Chaney posted career highs with 17 points and 11 rebounds at Missouri late in the 2019-20 season and added 11 boards at Alabama and against Northern Kentucky during his career.
As a freshman during the 2018-19 season, Chaney competed in all 34 games and scored 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting with five rebounds and seven blocked shots in an NIT First Round road win at Providence.
He began his high school career at Frisco's Liberty High, averaging 11.2 points,, 7.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, and was named the Nov. 3 overall prospect from the state of Texas by 247Sports.
Transferring to Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nev., for his final two years, Chaney was named to the USA TODAY All-Nevada Second Team after totaling 13.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while leading his team to a 32-5 record.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team' Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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