Collin Chandler Explains BYU Transfer
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So….he used to be at a program that did NOT care about their athletics?
Is this Colin chandler talking? Or the LDS talking?
He’s just trying to play to the crowd, so I’m not going to take it personally like I’m sure some will. It does make him look kind of stupid though. Is it really that difficult or embarrassing to say something like “My wife and I have deep roots in Utah, and we’re happy to be home.” instead of something patently absurd like “Kentucky doesn’t care about basketball.”?
I hope it’s taken out of context and it’s like a reason for wanting to be at BYU. They care about their athletics and not insinuating his previous school did not.
If that’s what it was really about, then he would’ve stayed put. Because there’s no place in the world that cares more about a college basketball program than in Kentucky.
He was going to be a backup here next year and he knew it. See ya.
He is not going to say "I wanted to play somewhere that would overpay for mediocrity"
I thought it all came down to him being whipped and letting his wife wear the pants in his family.
Only an idiot would say Kentucky cares less about athletics than freaking BYU.
Good lord Colin just say your Mormon and you wanted to get back to Utah with your family. Not a bunch of nonsense about BYU basketball being bigger than UK basketball or some other gibberish. Then again he’s a young athlete not a public speaker.
Coulda just kept his mouth shut and I would have never had a bad thing to say about him. Bad last impression.
He would have a hard time finding playing time on the current roster. But I wish him success at BYU.
He will not be missed
He will not be missed
That’s 100% what it is, IMO. He couldn’t have been in a better situation than here, if caring about athletics is the excuse. Nobody on the planet cares more about basketball than UK & the fanbase.
Plus, he had a Mormon HC who runs a system that is ideal for his game & we have as much $ to offer as anyone. But, IIRC, his wife had even made comments in the past about bringing him back home.
This situation was as close to “home away from home” as it could possibly be for him. Maybe he was homesick, too, after doing his mission & staying at UK for 2 years. But, it sure feels like his wife made the decision, to me. JMO.
He'd dip into Morton's PT a good bit and maybe a few of Kam's too.
He'd have a shot at 6th or 7th man. I am sure he'd be in the rotation.
Guys, it's not like he wore an Arkansas shirt or something.
Collin worked his backside off at and for UK. If he got paid a bunch to go home and be closer to family who can blame him? The kid is going to be even better next year and would benefit greatly from UK’s ball handlers and shooters had he stayed. He was the object of most defenses last year toward the end of the season. Don’t let Chandler get hot. Had he had a handle like Wilkins, he would be in the NBA right now.
To all appearances this is what it is. He can spin it any way he wants but it doesn't bode well for marital bliss in the future.
UK fans would look through his window at night just to make sure he's getting a good nights sleep before a big game. BYU could never care as much as we do.
I figured it was out of context. Chandler was always a good kid. Lots of folks quick to dog this kid out while pining for Rick to come back after shooting BBN the bird to their face. Always entertaining
So glad that locker room cancer is gone
I liked Chandler a lot and was hoping he would stay for year 3. But, those remarks sound really off and then to mention he was talking about his high school. That makes little sense for a college junior now 5 years removed from high school and coming from what many consider the best basketball school in the country. Now I'm glad he's gone.
What was he going to say, “my game was not being developed at UK”?
That’s the real reason he’s gone. He should have stayed anyway. Collected more money and been the second best player on the team.
Unless he thinks he can play in the NBA one day. If so then he should go to where he can be coached.
That’s the real reason he’s gone. He should have stayed anyway. Collected more money and been the second best player on the team.
Unless he thinks he can play in the NBA one day. If so then he should go to where he can be coached.
It amazes me how many take statements out of context or infer things not intended. He simply indicated he wanted to play at a place that valued the program. Many immediately think we are the ONLY program that values basketball. I understand going back home after four years away. Perhaps they want to start a family and want to be closer to family. I think this throws shade on Utah.
Nobody's reading this. Their brains don't come out of 'angry retort mode' without a reboot.
Not a big deal, but his “I was talking about high school” excuse doesn’t make that much sense. Counting his years on Mormon mission, dude is more than four years removed from HS ball …that’s basically a distant memory for him now.
It’s far more logical for folks reading that comment to assume he was comparing to the place he played in more recent years (ie. UK).
Some of y'all are ridiculous. He wanted to go back home, his wife wanted to go back home. It's what's best for him and his family. Best of luck to him.
Unless you had 2 years of Mitch Barnhart. Our fans care. Our administration cares about profits and backroom deals that make them rich. Chandler had to deal with them directly for NIL. Hopefully that changes. It’s why Mitch is gone. I don’t believe for a second he retired on his own. He was forced out.
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thank God. Hopefully the president is next.
That’s the real answer. She probably bitched nonstop at home about going back to Utah and he finally was like fine…
I don’t believe that is what he meant. I think he was talking about what he was looking for after he decided to transfer. Had nothing to do with UK.