Collin Chandler and 4 other Utah ties to watch in the transfer portal

Since the transfer window opened for NCAA Division men’s basketball Tuesday, more than 1,500 players have entered the transfer portal, according to national reports.

That exhaustive list includes some intriguing Utah ties, upperclassmen that could make an impact at other schools with the eligibility they have remaining.

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Here’s a look at five Utah natives who have reportedly entered the transfer portal, and what they’ve accomplished with their career.

Collin Chandler, guard

Most recently at Kentucky

Chandler, the former Farmington High star who was the 2022 Deseret News Mr. Basketball, became easily the most intriguing Utah native to hit the portal when multiple reports Wednesday indicated he was exploring his options.

The 6-foot-5 guard spent the past two seasons at Kentucky, playing under former BYU coach Mark Pope.

This past season, Chandler averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists for the SEC program, helping the Wildcats finish 22-14 and advance to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

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He shot 41% from 3-point range and 43.5% overall — Chandler’s 73 3-pointers this past season led Kentucky.

Before serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he signed with BYU, but post-mission he followed Pope to Kentucky.

The Cougars could be an option for Chandler — On3 reported that BYU is the “clear front-runner” for Chandler, who entered the portal with a “do not contact” tag.

Chandler still has two years of eligibility remaining.

Georgia guard Jordan Ross (3) loses control of the ball while attempting to drive past Saint Louis guard Amari McCottry, left, during NCAA Tournament game, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Buffalo, N.Y. | Yuki Iwamura

Jordan Ross

Most recently at Georgia

Ross, a Pleasant Grove High grad, has had NCAA Tournament experience at both of his collegiate stops, which included two years at Saint Mary’s before playing last season at Georgia.

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The 6-foot-3 guard started 25…

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