Kennedy Chandler

Kennedy Collier Chandler (born September 16, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top point guards in the 2021 class. In his senior season of high school, he was named a McDonald's All-American, as well as being selected to the rosters of the Jordan Brand Classic and the Nike Hoop Summit.

Kennedy Chandler
Chandler with Tennessee in 2022
No. 5 Long Island Nets
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2002-09-16) September 16, 2002
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeTennessee (2021–2022)
NBA draft2022: 2nd round, 38th overall pick
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
Career history
2022–2023Memphis Grizzlies
2022–2023→Memphis Hustle
2023–presentLong Island Nets
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-SEC (2022)
  • SEC All-Freshman Team (2022)
  • SEC tournament MVP (2022)
  • McDonald's All-American (2021)
  • Jordan Brand Classic (2021)
  • Nike Hoop Summit (2021)
  • 2× Tennessee Mr. Basketball (2019, 2020)
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
2021 LatviaTeam

In his only season at Tennessee, Chandler was named to the Second Team All-SEC and the SEC All-Freshman Team. He was drafted 38th overall in the 2022 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but was later traded to the Grizzlies.

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