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Collin Chandler coming to BYU is a no-brainer for both the former Farmington High star and the Cougars.
Chandler, a 6-foot-4 elite 3-point shooter who just finished starting 31 games for Mark Pope at Kentucky, announced on Instagram Saturday that he is enrolling at BYU for his junior season.
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With Robert Wright III entering the transfer portal, BYU needs a seasoned veteran to lead in the locker room and on the floor. Chandler’s SEC experience and leadership at Kentucky, plus his total understanding of the religious culture in Provo, make him a needed and useful addition for Kevin Young.
With Chandler, Young should next concentrate on bringing in a big-man presence not only as a rim protector, but also as an offensive lob target.
As former BYU star Jimmer Fredette explained on BYUtv’s “BYU SportsNation,” “It’s a 1A and 1B situation. You need size and you need a really good point guard. And ultimately, you need shooting. You need those three things.”
Chandler’s presence in Provo will help with the shooting. The 1A and 1B are a work in progress.
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Chandler’s situation is one of the cleaner “homecoming” transfers in recent cycles. His elite 41% 3-point shooting, athletic finishing, steal generation and Power Four experience make him a plug-and-play upgrade for BYU’s perimeter needs.
This move maximizes Chandler’s personal/family happiness while giving him a high-upside role on a competitive roster — potentially All-Big 12 caliber production.
Wright ranks No. 4 in ESPN’s Top 60 transfer portal rankings. Chandler ranks No. 49 after averaging 9.7 points per game with 41% accuracy from distance.
Kentucky loses a clutch performer and floor-spacer who started 31 games; Mark Pope must now aggressively hunt replacement shooting in the portal. For Chandler, this is a low-risk, high-reward move tailored to his background and skillset.
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