Two CBS Sports Network broadcasters apologized for insensitive comments made in regard to a Wichita State basketball player’s name
During the Shockers’ game against Grand Canyon on Monday, commentators Chick Hernandez and Chris Walkerof Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler. Bear-Chandler’s name is a nod to his Native American heritage.
“I’m going to let you say his name,” Walker said on the broadcast. “Is it Pooh Bear? Come on, you got to be kidding.”“He’s got Pooh Bear on the back of his jersey—44. I love that,” Walker said.“No, that’s the best name in college basketball. Pooh Bear? Come on. I was like, ‘O.K. let me look at my notes. Maybe there’s something wrong here,’” Walker added. , the senior forward is 50% Native American, with the name “Poor Bear” being a direct reflection of his lineage.
“Chris and I would like to take this time to publicly apologize to Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler, his family, the Native American community, the NABC and the Hall of Fame Classic for our comments and lack of sensitivity surrounding Isaiah’s name during yesterday’s game,” Hernandez said on the broadcast. “We asked for and met with Isaiah this morning to apologize in person and express our deep regret. We appreciate Isaiah taking the time to educate us on the significance of his name and his heritage.
Bear-Chandler returned to Wichita State after playing his fourth-year junior season at Omaha. Now in his fifth year, Bear-Chandler has totaled eight points and seven rebounds over 34 minutes in three games.
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