Kentucky basketball's Collin Chandler reportedly in transfer portal
Collin Chandler, a key component of Kentucky basketball's lineup in 2025-26, is reportedly in the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons in Lexington.
LEXINGTON — Collin Chandler was Mark Pope 's first commitment after the latter took over as Kentucky basketball 's coach. But for the first time in Chandler's college career, he'll reportedly play for a new coach next season. Chandler put his name into the transfer portal, according to multiple published reports .
A 6-foot-5, 205-pound guard, Chandler will be a junior in 2026-27. He ended last season averaging 9. 7 points, 2.
8 rebounds, 2. 3 assists and 1. 2 assists per game.
His loss will be felt on the perimeter: Chandler was the Wildcats ' most accurate 3-point shooter, connecting on 41% (73 for 178) of his attempts. His 73 makes also were a team high. But Chandler wasn't simply a shooter.