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Wildcat Portal Frenzy: Chandler Departs, Diallo Visits, and Staff Shuffles
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Wildcat Portal Frenzy: Chandler Departs, Diallo Visits, and Staff Shuffles

As the transfer dead period ends, Kentucky navigates a busy weekend: Collin Chandler exits Lexington to return home, Zoom Diallo plans a visit as a potential upgrade, Travis Perry re-enters the portal, Dink Pate commits to Providence, Miles Byrd also joins Providence, Alvin Brooks III moves to NC State, and Kentucky’s staff shake-up continues with Jason Hart's departure to SMU as the program eyes replacements and more visitors this weekend.

Chandler Leaves Door Open for Kentucky Return Amid Portal Buzz
sports2 days ago

Chandler Leaves Door Open for Kentucky Return Amid Portal Buzz

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler has entered the transfer portal; BYU is currently viewed as the frontrunner to land him, but Chandler left the door open for a potential return to Kentucky after discussions. He averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals in 27.1 minutes per game last season, shot 41% from three, and is ranked among the top portal players.

BYU Poised to Welcome Collin Chandler Back After Kentucky Transfer
sports2 days ago

BYU Poised to Welcome Collin Chandler Back After Kentucky Transfer

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler entered the transfer portal with a do-not-contact label, signaling a likely return to Utah where BYU is the current favorite to land him. Chandler blossomed from 2.7 ppg as a freshman to 9.7 ppg with a 41% 3-point rate as a sophomore, starting 31 of 36 games; BYU could position him as a primary scoring threat in 2024-25, following a path similar to Richie Saunders.

Collin Chandler launches transfer bid after two Kentucky seasons
sports2 days ago

Collin Chandler launches transfer bid after two Kentucky seasons

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler has entered the NCAA transfer portal after two seasons with the Wildcats. A four-star recruit, he averaged 9.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game last season, started 31 of 36 games, and will have two years of eligibility at his next stop. Kentucky went 22-14 and lost in the second round of the NCAA Tournament to Iowa State. Chandler is drawing interest from programs such as Louisville, Indiana and Kansas, which are hosting transfer visits.

Oweh, Chandler lift Kentucky past Ole Miss in grind-it-out win
sports2 months ago

Oweh, Chandler lift Kentucky past Ole Miss in grind-it-out win

Kentucky survived a slugfest with Ole Miss 72-63 to push their SEC win streak to five and reach 14-6 overall. Otega Oweh carried the scoring surge in the second half, finishing with 23 points after a quiet first half, while Collin Chandler drilled the late dagger to seal the win. Travis Perry had a rough homecoming, going scoreless in 10 minutes. The game featured a foul-filled, grind-it-out pace, with 42 team fouls and 59 free throws, but the Cats closed it out and now head to back-to-back road tests at Vanderbilt and Arkansas as a winter storm looms.

Kentucky extends SEC streak with resilient win over Texas
sports-college-basketball2 months ago

Kentucky extends SEC streak with resilient win over Texas

Kentucky beat Texas 85-80 to extend its four-game SEC winning streak, overcoming Kam Williams’s season-ending broken foot. Collin Chandler erupted for a career-high 18 points after an illness, while veterans Otega Oweh and Denzel Aberdeen provided the scoring spark early and late. Malachi Moreno continued to grow into a versatile starter, and the Wildcats outscored Texas at the free-throw line and matched the Longhorns on the boards, showing resilience and depth as they build momentum without Williams.

Chandler channels MJ in Kentucky's flu-game win over Texas
sports2 months ago

Chandler channels MJ in Kentucky's flu-game win over Texas

Kentucky guard Collin Chandler, who had been sick and even skipped shootaround, exploded for 18 points and seven rebounds in 32 minutes to key Kentucky’s 85-80 win over Texas; after a dunk he flashed a tongue-out MJ-like gesture, celebrating a performance described by coach Mark Pope as an incredibly efficient 18 points with seven rebounds and strong defense despite his illness.