1. Kennedy Collier Chandler was born on September 16,2002 and is an American professional basketball player for Raptors 905 of the NBA G League.
17 Facts About Kennedy Chandler
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Kennedy Chandler was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class.
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Kennedy Chandler was drafted with the 38th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but was later traded to the Grizzlies.
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Kennedy Chandler began playing varsity basketball for Briarcrest Christian School in Eads, Tennessee while in eighth grade.
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Kennedy Chandler transferred to Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas for his senior season to help prepare for the college level.
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Kennedy Chandler was named to the rosters for the McDonald's All-American Game, Jordan Brand Classic and Nike Hoop Summit.
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Kennedy Chandler received basketball scholarship offers from Florida, Arizona State and Ole Miss, among others, during his first two years of high school.
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Kennedy Chandler emerged as a five-star recruit prior to his junior season.
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Kennedy Chandler was named to the Second Team All-SEC as well as the All-Freshman Team.
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Kennedy Chandler averaged 13.9 points, 4.7 assists and 2.2 steals per game.
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Kennedy Chandler was a projected top twenty pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
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Kennedy Chandler was drafted 38th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2022 NBA draft.
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Kennedy Chandler joined the Grizzlies for the 2022 NBA Summer League.
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On October 19,2023, Kennedy Chandler signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived two days later.
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On September 25,2024, Kennedy Chandler signed with the Toronto Raptors, but was waived the same day.
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Kennedy Chandler represented the United States at the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Latvia.
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Kennedy Chandler averaged 7.7 points and 3.4 assists per game, helping his team win the gold medal.