There is always a Chance (IUP Commit)

Sometimes, there comes a moment where players move on and things tend to shake up a program. The big challenge that IUP has is trying to find out where to start when you have reached the sweet sixteen 2 years in a row and now all of a sudden you find yourself without Thomas Young (MVP of the CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT/PSAC West) after reaching the National Championship & then the following year repeating as conference champs losing Darryl Webb (09-10) regional MVP/(10-11) NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR/CONFERENCE MVP.

How about signing Devante Chance, 5'10" premier point guard from Philadelphia Electric & Technology Charter School. His team is coached by Coach James "Flame" Lewis, a former Roman Catholic star. He not only found a home there but found a way by the end of his career to be given the award of ALL DISTRICT & ALL CITY came up with some big numbers, such as 27 pts. 6 rbs. & 3 stls. against Constitution in the Imhotep Showcase, 19 pts. & 7 asst. in the public league quarterfinals vs. Vaux in OT. and not to forget he was undefeated in the regular season and up until he played Imhotep in the semifinals.

This kid has all the makings of a great D2 player. Many believe he would have been also good for D1, but for him, there's nothing like playing at a program that he has been use to watching. One of his close mentors is Thomas Young who attended IUP for 2 years and was a great elite player. He explained to me, "to see Thomas dominate the game and have such a huge impact, I feel I can do the same", He also talked about how Coach Lombardi (Head Coach), came down to visit him and when he saw his National Finalist ring, he stated "I want one of those for myself, matter fact, I'm going to get one, but mine will say National Championship" He will be a impact player from the jump as Kevin Stewart, who was a great product for IUP was the starting point guard at IUP and helped them reach the high points of their season.

If you ask Chance, how do you feel about the shoes you have to fill. He say, "I'm ready". The opportunity to play in the best arena facility in D2 in the new Kovalchick Complex which seats 5,000 and will be the host of 2011-2012 season. All smiles for Chance. So is there any chance that IUP will bounce back strong.

When you talking Devante & he's on your side...There is always a CHANCE!!!!