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Farmington Today
By the People, for the People
Former BYU Commit Collin Chandler Enters Transfer Portal
The Kentucky sophomore guard will leave the Wildcats after two seasons.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:35pm
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Chandler's transfer opens the door for a homecoming to BYU, where his shooting skills could be a valuable asset.Farmington TodayCollin Chandler, a former 4-star recruit who originally committed to BYU before serving a mission and joining Kentucky, has entered the transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats. Chandler, a Utah native, averaged 9.7 points per game and shot 41% from 3-point range as a sophomore.
Why it matters
Chandler's decision to enter the portal opens up an opportunity for BYU to potentially bring the local product back home to Provo, where he was originally committed before following his former coach Mark Pope to Kentucky. BYU is in need of shooting help, making Chandler an intriguing target.
The details
After signing with BYU in 2021, Chandler was released from his letter of intent when Pope left the Cougars to become Kentucky's new head coach in 2024. Chandler then joined Pope in Lexington, where he appeared in 66 games over the past two seasons for the Wildcats.
- Chandler originally signed with BYU in November 2021.
- Chandler entered the transfer portal on April 8, 2026.
The players
Collin Chandler
A 4-star recruit and Utah native who played the past two seasons at Kentucky after originally committing to BYU.
Mark Pope
The current head coach at Kentucky, who previously coached Chandler at BYU before taking the Kentucky job in 2024.
Rob Wright III
A player who recently departed the BYU program, creating a need for shooting help that Chandler could potentially fill.
What’s next
BYU will likely reach out to Chandler to gauge his interest in a potential transfer to the Cougars, where he could reunite with his former coach Mark Pope.
The takeaway
Chandler's decision to enter the transfer portal creates an intriguing opportunity for BYU to bring back a local talent who was originally committed to the program before following his coach to Kentucky. His shooting ability and familiarity with the Cougars' system could make him a valuable addition as BYU looks to rebuild its roster.
