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Collin Chandler to Join Pope, Kentucky After Calipari Exit, Decommitting from BYU

Mark Pope has landed his first major addition since being hired to replace John Calipari as Kentucky's head coach.

Collin Chandler told Travis Branham of 247Sports he will join the Wildcats after being released from his national letter of intent to BYU:

"I am grateful for Cougar Nation in taking me in as family from day one and supporting me in a precious time of my life. I have been blessed to be able to experience such a passionate and loving fan base. I am especially grateful for Coach Pope and the mentorship and trust he has given me from the very beginning.