Collin & Hannah Chandler Share Their Journey Back to BYU After Kentucky

New BYU guard Collin Chandler and his wife, Hannah, joined Y’s Guys to discuss their journey back to Utah and their excitement for the upcoming basketball season. After spending his freshman year at Kentucky under former BYU coach Mark Pope, Collin explained how much he and Hannah have enjoyed being back near family and friends after a year away. The couple shared memories of Collin’s original commitment to BYU before his mission and the excitement of experiencing Cougar Nation’s passionate fan base for the first time. The conversation also highlighted one of the most unique relationships in BYU athletics. Collin and Hannah have known each other since elementary school, sharing classrooms, friends, and memories long before eventually dating in high school and getting married. They laughed about Collin drawing a heart around Hannah’s school picture, teaching her a faster way to tie her shoes, and spending years as friends before their relationship became something more. Both credited their lifelong friendship as the foundation of their marriage and one of the keys to navigating basketball, missions, transfers, and major life decisions together. Looking ahead, Collin expressed excitement about BYU’s roster and the chemistry already developing among the players. He praised the team’s talent but emphasized that relationships and culture will be just as important as basketball ability. He also reflected on lessons learned during his mission to England, including discipline, consistency, and serving others. Hannah shared her perspective on supporting a high-profile college athlete and described how prayer, communication, and patience helped guide their decision to return to BYU. Together, the Chandlers offered a glimpse into the family-centered culture that continues to attract players to Provo. Timestamps (approximate): 0:00 — Collin and Hannah Chandler join Y’s Guys 1:19 — Returning home to Utah after Kentucky 2:33 — Collin’s original commitment to BYU 4:08 — The unforgettable BYU football game that sold him on Cougar Nation 6:21 — Mission, coaching changes, and choosing Kentucky 8:08 — Lessons learned playing in the SEC 9:58 — The elementary school friendship that became a marriage 14:04 — Hannah’s perspective on life as a college basketball spouse 17:13 — The decision to transfer back to BYU 20:14 — Expectations for BYU basketball this season 21:52 — Mission lessons and personal growth 24:40 — Five Questions with Collin and Hannah 30:14 — Using BYU’s platform to share faith and serve others #CollinChandler #HannahChandler #BYUBasketball #BYUHoops #CougarNation #BYU #KevinYoung #Big12Basketball #KentuckyBasketball #YsGuys #BYU #LDS