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Wilson "The Thrill" Chandler (born May 10, 1987 in Benton Harbor, Michigan) is currently balling with the New York Knicks. He played college basketball at DePaul University for two years before declaring for the NBA Draft in 07. Wilson stands 6 ft 8 in. and 220 lbs and plays forward. He has exceptional leaping ability, finishes well at the basket, and has a killer mid-range jumper.
While he was growing up in Michigan, Chandler was raised by his grandmother. Wilson started playing basketball at Fairplain East Elementary School (in Benton Harbor, Michigan) when he was in fifth grade. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen were his favorite players.
Chandler went to Benton Harbor High School in Michigan. He received Michigan All-State mentions as a sophomore and junior, while averaging 22.4 points and 12 rebounds as a junior. He helped the Tigers to a 19–4 record. He was also named to the first team All-State by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan. As a senior, he averaged 24 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks per game. That year, Chandler and the Tigers went undefeated during the regular season and were ranked #1 in the state. They were beat by eventual state champion, Holt High School, in the regional final. Chandler was named Mr. Basketball of Michigan for 2005.