Who is Chandler Bing? Meet Vanderbilt basketball star sharing name as iconic 'Friends' character

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One of the biggest names in March Madness most likely will not be a top draftee in the upcoming NBA Draft. His name: Chandler Bing. As weird as it sounds, according to the Vanderbilt Commodores athletics page , Bing has never watched an episode of the "Friends" show.

His family says he was named after a family preacher. The NCAA Tournament is one of the best ways for college athletes who are not widely known to gain some national recognition. Many around the country are now familiar with the freshman who shares the name of Matthew Perry's "Friends" character.

Let's take a look at the Atlanta native's background and his stats for the 2025-2026 season for the Commodores. MARCH MADNESS HQ: Live NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Printable bracket Who is Vanderbilt's Chandler Bing? Chandler Bing, not to be confused with the famous "Friends" character, is a freshman guard for the Vanderbilt Commodores.