Former BYU commit Collin Chandler has entered the transfer portal
Collin Chandler is on the move. After two seasons playing for Mark Pope at Kentucky, Chandler has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Additionally, Chandler entered the portal with a “do not contact” designation, meaning he could have his next destination in mind already.
Kentucky's Collin Chandler celebrates during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Iowa State, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in St. Louis. | Ali Overstreet Collin Chandler is on the move.
After two seasons playing for Mark Pope at Kentucky, Chandler has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports Wednesday. Additionally, Chandler entered the portal with a “do not contact” designation, meaning he could have his next destination in mind already. NEWS: Kentucky guard Collin Chandler has entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN.
Chandler has been labeled with a "Do Not Contact" tag. He averaged 9. 7 points and shot 41% from 3 as a sophomore in Lexington this season.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) April 8, 2026 Chandler, a Utah native and graduate of Farmington High, originally signed with BYU in November of 2021 before serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, once Pope was hired as Kentucky’s new head coach in 2024, Chandler was immediately released from his letter of intent with the Cougars and followed Pope to Lexington. Chandler appeared in 66 games for the Wildcats over the past two seasons, averaging 9.