Tyson Chandler II, the son of NBA legend Tyson Chandler, is officially a Butler Bulldog. The future center for the 2027 recruiting class made his big announcement Monday on Instagram, signaling a massive pickup for the program.
The Big Decision Drops on the ‘Gram
This isn’t just any commitment, it’s a statement. Chandler II dropped the news after an official visit to Butler, even sharing photos from his time sitting on the Hinkle Fieldhouse floor. Right after that visit, the Bulldogs pulled off an 81-74 exhibition win over Indiana State on Sunday, a good vibe before the big news broke. Chandler II was hyped, posting “Committed!!!🤍💙Thank you for the coaching staff and my parents for believing in me.” You gotta love seeing that kind of passion from a recruit. This kid is ready to ball.
A Legacy Continues, With High Expectations
When you’re the son of Tyson Chandler, you’ve got serious shoes to fill. His dad played 19 NBA seasons, snatched a championship with the Dallas Mavericks in 2011, and even won Defensive Player of the Year in 2012. That’s a serious resume, playing for eight different teams and even facing the Indiana Pacers 42 times. The younger Chandler is bringing that kind of championship pedigree and defensive mindset to Butler. Sure, the Bulldogs had a preseason game earlier in October where they fell to the Indiana Hoosiers 96-68, but this commitment isn’t about one game, it’s about the future.
This is a huge move for Butler, planting a flag in the 2027 recruiting class. With Chandler II coming in, the future looks bright, and it’s going to be wild to watch how this commitment shapes the Bulldogs’ program in the years to come.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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