We already knew Collin Chandler could fly. He proved that back in October when he won the Big Blue Madness dunk contest with a soaring dunk from the free-throw line. But exhibition dunks are one thing; in-game athleticism is another.
On Tuesday night, in Kentucky's season opener against Nicholls State, Chandler delivered a rim-rocking tomahawk slam so vicious it sent a shockwave through Rupp Arena and confirmed that his hype is very, very real.
Collin Chandler "has Bunnies" and Kentucky fans love it
The moment came about three-quarters through the second half. Kentucky had shaken off a sluggish start and was comfortably ahead by 30 points with just over five minutes to play.