Collin Chandler - College Basketball News & Rumors

Collin Chandler's return to BYU is bigger than a transfer: it's a full-circle moment with real upside The former Kentucky Wildcats star is now part of the Brigham Young Cougars program.

APRIL 13 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Commits to BYU Chandler is transferring to BYU, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Chandler took a notable leap in production during his sophomore season at Kentucky after minimal usage off the bench as a freshman. Chandler figures to join top high school recruit Bruce Branch III as the Cougars' new starting backcourt tandem in 2026-27.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky's Collin Chandler gets major BYU transfer news | Sporting News This might just end up being what everyone expected.

APRIL 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Collin Chandler is transferring to leave Kentucky Wildcats — and how BYU might matter | Sporting News UK fans won't be happy about this.

APRIL 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Leaving Kentucky Chandler has entered the transfer portal with a "Do Not Contact" tag, according to Jeff Borzello of ESPN.com.

Impact Chandler entered the portal to see what's available, but it remains to be seen whether he'll return to Kentucky, as his "Do Not Contact" tag puts another wrinkle in the process. He averaged 9.7 points and shot 41 percent from three-point range while starting in 31 of his 36 appearances as a sophomore in 2025-26.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Chandler is motivated to make a deeper March Madness run with UK next year Kentucky guard Collin Chandler says he’s hungry to get back on the court and make noise in next year’s NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 24 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Otega Oweh's buzzer-beater saves Kentucky in 89-84 overtime win over Santa Clara in March Madness

Otega Oweh rescued Kentucky with a buzzer-beater from just inside half court to force overtime, then hit the tiebreaking free throws in the extra period as the seventh-seeded Wildc...

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Mark Pope praises growth of Denzel Aberdeen and Collin Chandler Mark Pope is full of praise for his Kentucky team. Here are some basketball gems from his pre-NCAA Tournament press conference.

MARCH 20 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Captain Clutch: Why Collin Chandler can decide how far Kentucky Basketball goes Chandler has made play after play to save the Cats this year. That must keep up for UK to make any kind of postseason run.

MARCH 20 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky and Santa Clara meet in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The Kentucky Wildcats and Santa Clara Broncos square off in the NCAA Tournament opening round

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Florida Gators and Kentucky Wildcats meet in SEC Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators face the Kentucky Wildcats in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Pops for 15 points Chandler contributed 15 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 78-72 victory over Missouri.

Impact The 6-5 sophomore had been held to a combined 13 points on 26.3 percent from the field in his three previous games. He may have played his way through the slump. The Wildcats take on top-seeded Florida on Friday. Chandler averaged 10.0 points in the pair of losses to the Gators.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Missouri Tigers take on the Kentucky Wildcats in SEC Tournament

The Missouri Tigers play in the SEC Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Kentucky plays in SEC Tournament against the LSU

The Kentucky Wildcats and LSU Tigers play in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Texas A&M hosts Chandler and Kentucky

Kentucky faces the Texas A&M Aggies after Collin Chandler scored 23 points in the Wildcats' 91-77 win against the Vanderbilt Commodores

MARCH 2 • Associated Press

Career day against Vandy Chandler registered 23 points (7-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's 91-77 win over Vanderbilt.

Impact Chandler got off to a hot start and didn't look back, matching his season-high in three-pointers made. The end result was a career high for the sophomore guard, who has now reached double figures in seven of eight games, averaging 14.9 ppg over that span.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler scores a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky over No. 25 Vanderbilt 91-77

Collin Chandler scored a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky to a 91-77 win over No. 25 Vanderbilt on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Wednesday Headlines: Collin Chandler Saves Kentucky Basketball Yet Again Captain Clutch strikes again!

FEBRUARY 25 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Fined For 'Post-Game Comments' About Officiating

Kentucky coach Mark Pope has been fined $25,000 by the SEC for his “post-game comments" related to officiating.

FEBRUARY 25 • FOX SPORTS

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Fined For 'Post-Game Comments' About Officiating

Murphy, Freeman help Auburn end skid while dealing Kentucky third straight loss, 75-74

KeShawn Murphy totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds, and Elyjah Freeman tipped in a miss with 1.4 seconds left as Auburn ended a five-game losing streak by handing Kentucky a third st...

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

Georgia beats Kentucky 86-78 for the program's 1st first win at Rupp Arena since 2009

Blue Cain scored 20 points, Jeremiah Wilkinson added 19 points off the bench and Georgia beat Kentucky 86-78 on Tuesday night for its first win at Rupp Arena since 2009

FEBRUARY 18 • Associated Press

Scores 18, grabs four boards Chandler chipped in 18 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Tuesday's 86-78 loss to Georgia.

Impact The 6-5 sophomore has scored 18 points in three of his last four games. He has been hot from 3-point land and has made 58.1 percent of his long-range shots over that span. After winning eight of nine games, the Wildcats have dropped two in a row. They will look to stop the slide on Saturday at Auburn. Chandler scored just four points in the loss to the Tigers last season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Chandler's dagger 3 turned the Rupp Arena museum into a madhouse Rupp Arena gets a lot of flack for being quiet, but when Collin Chandler hit that three against Tennessee, the roof nearly blew off. Listen...

FEBRUARY 13 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

No. 14 Florida hosts Oweh and No. 25 Kentucky

No. 25 Kentucky plays the No. 14 Florida Gators after Otega Oweh scored 21 points in the Wildcats' 74-71 victory against the Tennessee Volunteers

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Collin Chandler started his Captain Clutch persona at a young age Collin Chandler is on fire for the Cats, but his “basketball jones” started way before he arrived in Lexington. See the video of an 18-month...

FEBRUARY 11 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

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