Former East Sider has D1 potential....

While the last name may throw you off (mother's maiden name) the first name and the face should not. East Side is extremely happy to hear the Hasaan is doing well and making a name for himself in basketball. What's even more impressive for Hasaan is college coaches are using their two phone calls per week to speak to him at home. Scout.com has him rated as a 3 Star recruit. Recruiting guru Dave Telep said "Hassan Whiteside, a 6-10 center, may be a bit of a sleeper in 2009."

Hasaan Whiteside, 6'10 JR F/C 2008 Summer Ciruit Secret. Here's a photo of him from his Newark Day's....

Outstanding Newcomer

Rookie guard Corey Chandler (Newark, N.J.) was named the Scarlet Knights' Outstanding Newcomer. The freshman made an immediate impact on the collegiate hardwood, scoring in double figures in nine of his first 11 contests. He averaged 11.9 points and 4 rebounds per game for the season, while leading the team and finishing fifth in the league in steals. Chandler, whose 51 steals marked the most for a freshman in Rutgers men's basketball history, averaged a team-best 10.5 points in BIG EAST games. The local product scored in double figures 18 times and led the team in scoring on 10 occasions. At the conclusion of the season, Chandler became the ninth Scarlet Knight to be named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie team.