Kennedy Chandler declares for 2022 NBA draft

Tennessee freshman Kennedy Chandler declares for the 2022 NBA draft.

Freshman guard Kennedy Chandler appeared in 34 games for the Vols during the 2021-22 season.

Chandler averaged 13.9 points, 4.7 assists and 3.2 rebounds per game for Tennessee.

The 6-foot, 170-pound Chandler has declared for the 2022 NBA draft.

“This decision was tough, honestly,” Chandler said on ESPN’s “NBA Today.” “I had talked with my family about it. I talked with coach (Rick) Barnes about it, as well. We thought it was the best decision for me and this has always been a life-long dream of mine.”

Chandler is projected as a first-round NBA draft pick by For The Win. He is listed as a No. 20 overall selection by Chicago in For The Win’s 2022 NBA mock draft 5.0.

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