Chaney commits to Valparaiso

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The first few plays of Rakim Chaney’s highlight tape are what you’d expect from a scoring point guard.

A rim-rattling dunk. A coast-to-coast weave through the defense that finishes with a layup. A 3-pointer as the opposing coach is screaming for his players to defend Chaney.

Then, about 30 seconds into the video, the tone shifts. There are steals. Strong defense. Athletic rebounds.

In an era where offense makes the highlights, Valparaiso’s newest point guard wants to thrive in all aspects of the game.