Collin Chandler Update

Drcatfan

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I appreciate the inside info/rumor whether it turns out true or not. Chandler seems like a good kid and shoots a high percentage from 3. THat being said, if he enters the portal I see this as a good thing. I have to think that means Pope believes he can upgrade the position. You would think if Pope really wanted Chandler he could have convinced him to stay. Same thought with Lowe. I am definitely glad we let Lowe go and plan to upgrade.
 
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I appreciate the inside info/rumor whether it turns out true or not. Chandler seems like a good kid and shoots a high percentage from 3. THat being said, if he enters the portal I see this as a good thing. I have to think that means Pope believes he can upgrade the position. You would think if Pope really wanted Chandler he could have convinced him to stay. Same thought with Lowe. I am definitely glad we let Lowe go and plan to upgrade.
Agreed. I only want Collin back in a 6th man role and we can def upgrade from Lowe. What’s the word on Kam Williams? I would like him back prolly more than anyone
 
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I do wonder if keeping Chandler and keeping Johnson is an either/or situation, because, let's be honest, you HAVE to go secure a better shooting guard in the portal than either. And I doubt both would stay for back up minutes. I did see where Johnson supposedly reported signing a new NIL deal with Fifth Third Bank yesterday. Not sure what that says for his future at UK, but could be telling about Chandler's in the long run.
 
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I don’t have social media so maybe it’s out there somewhere but the only thing I can find is that she was a dance instructor. I’ve asked in other threads and no one seems to know what her business is.
Not a lot of social media will help as she is pretty private on socials. What you can find is that she's a pre-professional dance instructor. She can literally do her job anywhere, much like a yoga instructor or piano teacher could. I wouldn't read much of anything into her "moving" her business. The only concern would be if she decides to go back to school and finish her degree. There's not a lot of info out there but I believe she left school after her sophomore year once her and Chandler got married to move to Kentucky with him, and didn't go to school anywhere in KY this year.
 

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You think Kentucky is the only school allowed to pay NIL? Aj dybansta went to byu for free?


I understand the going home aspect, but the point is that I think his decision would be more important than what his wife is doing work-wise. It’s very rare for a 22 yr old to have this kind of opportunity. And, as a pro basketball player, this will be an issue for the rest of his playing career.

Then you gotta ask, is BYU going to try to outbid us? Is that worth having less exposure for Chandler himself?

I’m sure he is guaranteed to start here too. Is he there? They have Branch coming in and Kennard Davis at the wing. Couple of solid bench SGs in Kostic and Pickens.

As of now, we don’t have anyone that would take time from Chandler at the 2.
 

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Not a lot of social media will help as she is pretty private on socials. What you can find is that she's a pre-professional dance instructor. She can literally do her job anywhere, much like a yoga instructor or piano teacher could. I wouldn't read much of anything into her "moving" her business. The only concern would be if she decides to go back to school and finish her degree. There's not a lot of info out there but I believe she left school after her sophomore year once her and Chandler got married to move to Kentucky with him, and didn't go to school anywhere in KY this year.
Appreciate it
 
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I appreciate the inside info/rumor whether it turns out true or not. Chandler seems like a good kid and shoots a high percentage from 3. THat being said, if he enters the portal I see this as a good thing. I have to think that means Pope believes he can upgrade the position. You would think if Pope really wanted Chandler he could have convinced him to stay. Same thought with Lowe. I am definitely glad we let Lowe go and plan to upgrade.
Bullseye!!
 

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I do wonder if keeping Chandler and keeping Johnson is an either/or situation, because, let's be honest, you HAVE to go secure a better shooting guard in the portal than either. And I doubt both would stay for back up minutes. I did see where Johnson supposedly reported signing a new NIL deal with Fifth Third Bank yesterday. Not sure what that says for his future at UK, but could be telling about Chandler's in the long run.
This makes sense to me. And if it can only be one my thinking is it would be Chandler because:

--He's all in on Pope. In fact said so publicly two days ago, which makes these imminent departure rumors funny.
--He knows Pope's system better.
--He's of the age and experience level to have a better chance of breaking out next year.
--He can perform some swingman duties and has astounding hops. Imo he's not actually quite as limited as people usually claim: he's just wildly inconsistent.
 

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I understand the going home aspect, but the point is that I think his decision would be more important than what his wife is doing work-wise. It’s very rare for a 22 yr old to have this kind of opportunity. And, as a pro basketball player, this will be an issue for the rest of his playing career.

Then you gotta ask, is BYU going to try to outbid us? Is that worth having less exposure for Chandler himself?

I’m sure he is guaranteed to start here too. Is he there? They have Branch coming in and Kennard Davis at the wing. Couple of solid bench SGs in Kostic and Pickens.

As of now, we don’t have anyone that would take time from Chandler at the 2.
That’s the problem and that is all on pope
 
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Can’t wait til you guys come on this forum and act so surprised when this comes out to be true. Heard it here first you clowns 😂
This isn’t anything thirty others haven’t said. We know his wife moved her business to Utah, it’s said he went home to visit and he’s been seen playing pickup at a few places but is supposed to be back in Lexington soon. You’re not close to the first who has said this my friend. If it happens it happens but most likely he’ll be back as a Cat.
 

JASUN74

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Seems legit. Source tells you Lowe will enter just days before he does. Only problem there is pretty much the entire world knew this was almost definitely going to happen a month ago.

Now, examining the Chandler news, you just posted info that’s been talked about for over a week. So everyone knows he’s at best 50-50 to portal. So not bad odds you get that right.
Exactly!! Tell us something that no one else knows or that’s going around all over every site on the internet and we will listen. Maybe! 🤣
 
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No offense to the Chandler family but who gives a sh*t about his wife’s business? Is she making $2MM/year, all expenses paid, at the biggest program in the country? Probably not. Put your foot down Collin, good grief. If you wanna be a pro athlete, you gotta learn to be a big boy.
 

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Chandler is gone - Keep in mind he’s been away from family & Utah for 4 years & BYU has big $$$$$ to pull him back to take Richie Sanders spot.
With Ky recruiting over him for taller wings in the Portal - it’s the logical move for him.
 

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Certified Ball Knower.. :ROFLMAO:
Dude takes these

Hot Dog Face GIF
 
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rivercatinfl

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We can do better than Chandler. This is what we need to do, upgrade our talent. It's painful because we grow to like these players but if we don't do this, we will lose lots of games again.
I like Chandler but he's not the answer at the 2. Role player yes. Heavy starting minutes no.
 
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Katscratch

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No inside knowledge of any kind (a given, but some will pick away at that):
  • Chandler and his wife are Mormons from Utah that are likely wanting to start a family.
  • She is a little kid dance studio teacher, a job which requires family help to take care of babies. And the kind of thing that is new-mom friendly and can be a passion that extends even if hubby is making a ton of money.
  • He can make just as much money at BYU
  • BYU has been every bit as successful in hoops as Kentucky for the past two years (40-11 for BYU, vs 33-18 for UK, but vs a tougher schedule).
  • He can say nice things about Pope (and maybe even mean them) and still consider this as the right move.
  • If he leaves this will not help with Noah or Moreno staying - quality guys that are friends.
  • If he leaves likely would help with Williams - enough positional overlap.
 

peterpiper09

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If Chandler was leaving, he would already be gone. Why would he still be in town? Think about it.

He ain’t going anywhere, he’s an important piece for us next season. Pope ain’t letting this kid, who everybody likes, go.
 
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kyjeff1

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No offense to the Chandler family but who gives a sh*t about his wife’s business? Is she making $2MM/year, all expenses paid, at the biggest program in the country? Probably not. Put your foot down Collin, good grief. If you wanna be a pro athlete, you gotta learn to be a big boy.
I don't know much about the Mormon faith, but I just picture her churning butter and manufacturing jeans for the good of the community. Surely staying in Lexington and making millions is a better option.
Do they still wear those little bonnets?
 

kyjeff1

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If Chandler was leaving, he would already be gone. Why would he still be in town? Think about it.

He ain’t going anywhere, he’s an important piece for us next season. Pope ain’t letting this kid, who everybody likes, go.
Well, the same can be said about all of them. We are expecting and hoping for a mass exodus, but so far, only Lowe has left.
The ones that are going to transfer, are probably waiting for the portal to officially open.
 

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I don't know much about the Mormon faith, but I just picture her churning butter and manufacturing jeans for the good of the community. Surely staying in Lexington and making millions is a better option.
Do they wear those little bonnets?
He’s probably still going to make 7 figures if he goes to byu