Kentucky Guard Collin Chandler Commits to BYU

Overview

• Collin Chandler committed to BYU on Saturday, becoming the Cougars’ first transfer addition of the offseason.
• As a Kentucky sophomore, he averaged 9.7 points and hit 41% from three, including 46% in SEC games as the Wildcats’ top long‑range threat.
• Reporters project him to start at shooting guard next to 5‑star freshman Bruce Branch in a system built to feature catch‑and‑shoot wings.
• His move caps a long path that began with a 2021 BYU pledge, a two‑year mission, and two seasons in Lexington under former BYU coach Mark Pope.
• Coverage cites reported NIL figures, with BYU said to have offered up to about $3 million compared with roughly $2 million at Kentucky.