Collin Chandler, an incoming Freshman for the Kentucky Wildcats could be the x-factor and the “Next Reed Sheppard” for Mark Pope and the Cats this 2024-25 season.
Following high school, the Farmington (UT) native completed a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and will come to Kentucky with four years of collegiate eligibility.
During his Senior season, Chandler averaged 21.7 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, 2.8 assists per game and made 47 3-pointers. He had 15 games with 20 or more points, including a season-high 37 and was named the Utah Gatorade Player of the Year.
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Chandler ranked as the No. 33 overall player in the class by 247Sports, the No. 6 combo guard and the No. 1 player in the state of Utah. He was rated number 32 by ESPN and number 43 by Rivals.
As mentioned before, the former BYU commit has all the necessary tools to eventually blossom into a key player for the Wildcats during his time in Lexington.
“Chandler is a competitive guard who always plays in attack mode,” 247sports’ Brandon Jenkins wrote in 2021 when scouting the Utah native. “He has great physical ability and has great length, burst, and solid skill. He beats defenders off the rip or bounce with an excellent first step. A plus athlete who is bouncy and is an exciting athletic finisher at and above the rim, Chandler thrives in transition and enjoys attacking the rim when driving lanes are available.