Collin Chandler shares why he transferred to BYU from Kentucky

At long last, Collin Chandler is a BYU Cougar.

After committing to BYU during high school and then following Mark Pope to Kentucky before ever suiting up in Provo, the dynamic guard has now transferred to play for the Cougars under Kevin Young.

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Chandler offered his first public comments about his move to BYU during a Thursday appearance on BYUtv’s “BYU Sports Nation.” Here are some of his most notable quotes.

On his experience playing for Mark Pope at Kentucky

“Being out on my mission, three weeks before I get home (BYU’s) coaching change happens, and I think (being on a mission) was a perfect place for it to happen, because the spirit is so important in those decisions for me, and so being in an environment like that was great. I ended up deciding to follow the coach I committed to, and I was excited to do that. I’ve learned so much since then.

“Coming home from a mission kind of felt like learning how to play basketball again, you feel like a baby deer when you get home a little bit, tripping over your own feet. But I grew so much (at Kentucky), being away from home, being married. It was all so great. I learned a lot, and I’m ready to learn more here.”

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On why the timing was right to come to BYU

“I think coming home (to Utah) was something that we, me and (my wife) Hannah together, have been feeling is what we need for whatever reason, we might not know yet. But as well as playing for Coach (Kevin) Young and playing two years for Coach Young. I know playing one year for a coach and trying to learn everything, that aspect is hard. So I’m glad to have two years to do that, to work with him, figure it out, and win some games here.”

On how BYU’s program has been elevated since he originally committed to the Cougars as a high schooler

“It’s been fun watching as I’ve been away, it’s evolving, and as well as just college basketball in general. Coach Young, watching from Year 1 to Year 2, he’s evolving too, in roster…

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