Kentucky’s loss to Louisville dominated the headlines Tuesday night, but the real story happened in the background — and it has everything to do with Collin Chandler. The sophomore guard quietly put his name in the Kentucky record books, and if you weren’t watching closely, you probably missed it.
Even in defeat, history was made at the KFC Yum! Center. Collin Chandler has started the season with a shooting streak no Kentucky player has ever achieved: three straight games with at least four made three-pointers. Against Louisville, Chandler went 4-for-6 from deep, continuing his hot start to the season.
Notable Wildcats like Koby Brea, Doron Lamb, Reed Sheppard, or Travis Ford never managed this feat, making Chandler’s accomplishment unprecedented.
Chandler’s Shooting by the Numbers
Chandler’s efficiency from deep has been remarkable. Since March 1 of last season, he’s made 24 of 44 attempts (54.5%) from three-point range. This season alone, he’s 12-for-21 (57.1%), proving his success is not a fluke but a continuation of elite shooting from last year.
Considering Chandler shot just 34% from three last year, this improvement is staggering. If he maintains even around 45% for the rest of the season, he could easily become Kentucky’s most consistent offensive weapon.
Against Louisville, Chandler carried the scoring load — 4-of-6 from deep while the rest of the team combined for 8-of-28. For Mark Pope, having a sharpshooter this reliable is exactly what the team needs while it sorts through early-season growing pains on both ends of the floor.
Chandler may not have grabbed the spotlight after the loss, but his historic streak is impossible to ignore. Kentucky fans should pay close attention — this could be just the beginning of something special.
