Key Player made a huge mark during his lone season at Tennessee in 2021-22, helping the Vols capture their only SEC Tournament title in recent memory. Now, the former Vol is getting another opportunity in professional basketball. According to ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania, Chandler is signing a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz.
Chandler, the NBA G League’s assists leader, is returning to the NBA after spending his rookie 2022-23 season with Memphis, where he appeared in 36 games off the bench as a second-round pick.
Originally drafted 38th overall by the San Antonio Spurs, he was traded to Memphis before being waived and spending the following three seasons in the G League, most recently with the Delaware Blue Coats.
This season in the G League has been Chandler’s best yet, averaging 20.4 points and 9.6 assists per game, the latter leading the league. His performance earned him a call-up with the Jazz, giving him a fresh chance to prove himself at the NBA level.
During his single season at Tennessee, Chandler was named second-team All-SEC and earned SEC All-Freshman honors. He also shined in the 2022 SEC Tournament, taking home Most Outstanding Player honors as Tennessee defeated Texas A&M 65-50 in the championship game.
With this 10-day deal, Chandler has a new opportunity to showcase the skills that once made him one of Tennessee’s brightest stars, aiming to translate his G League dominance into an NBA impact.
