Chandler Hutchison facts for kids
| No. 1 – Cleveland Charge | |
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| Small forward / power forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 26, 1996 Mission Viejo, California |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Mission Viejo (Mission Viejo, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Boise State (2014–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Bulls | |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2021 | Chicago Bulls |
| 2019–2020 | → Windy City Bulls |
| 2021 | Washington Wizards |
| 2021–2022 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2021 | → Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2022 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2024–present | Cleveland Charge |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Chandler Hutchison (born April 26, 1996) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League. Before turning pro, he played college basketball for the Boise State Broncos.
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High School Basketball Journey
Chandler Hutchison played basketball for two years at Mission Viejo High School. In his junior year, he scored about 13.8 points and grabbed 4.8 rebounds per game. He helped his team reach the regional quarterfinals of a big tournament.
As a senior, Chandler was a top player, ranked among the best in the country. He averaged 19.5 points per game. He led Mission Viejo to the championship game of the CIF Southern Section. His team also made it to the regional quarterfinals of the CIF State Championship.
College Basketball Career
Chandler Hutchison started his college career at Boise State in 2014. As a freshman, he scored 3.1 points per game. He even started in an important NCAA Tournament game. In his second year, he improved, averaging 6.8 points and 4.1 rebounds.
His junior year was a breakout season. He averaged 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. He also shot well from three-point range. After this great year, he thought about joining the NBA draft but decided to stay at Boise State.
In his senior year, Chandler had an amazing season. He averaged 20 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. He was named to the First-team All-Mountain West Conference. He was also a finalist for two major college awards. The media even named him one of the MW Players of the Year.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for the Chicago Bulls (2018–2021)
The Chicago Bulls picked Chandler Hutchison as the 22nd player in the 2018 NBA draft. He officially signed with the Bulls on July 3, 2018. He played his first NBA game on October 18.
In January 2019, Chandler got an injury in his right foot. To help him recover, he was sent to the Windy City Bulls. This team is the Bulls' affiliate in the NBA G League.
Time with the Washington Wizards (2021)
On March 25, 2021, Chandler was traded to the Washington Wizards. This trade involved three different teams. Later, in August, he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs. However, the Spurs decided to release him in September.
Playing for the Phoenix Suns (2021–2022)
On September 7, 2021, Chandler Hutchison signed a special two-way contract with the Phoenix Suns. He played in six games for the Suns. In January 2022, the Suns decided to release him.
With the Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022)
Chandler joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce on February 1, 2022. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 NBA Summer League. He returned to the Skyforce for the start of the 2022–23 season.
On November 29, 2022, Chandler announced he was retiring from basketball at age 26. However, on October 25, 2024, he decided to come out of retirement. He entered the 2024 NBA G League draft.
Joining the Cleveland Charge (2024–present)
On October 26, 2024, Chandler Hutchison officially joined the Cleveland Charge. He is currently playing for them.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Chicago | 44 | 14 | 20.3 | .459 | .280 | .605 | 4.2 | .8 | .5 | .1 | 5.2 |
| 2019–20 | Chicago | 28 | 10 | 18.8 | .457 | .316 | .590 | 3.9 | .9 | 1.0 | .3 | 7.8 |
| 2020–21 | Chicago | 7 | 0 | 9.1 | .278 | .333 | 1.000 | 2.9 | .6 | .1 | .0 | 1.9 |
| 2020–21 | Washington | 18 | 1 | 15.7 | .400 | .368 | .826 | 3.2 | .7 | .6 | .6 | 5.2 |
| 2021–22 | Phoenix | 6 | 0 | 3.7 | .500 | – | 1.000 | .8 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .7 |
| Career | 103 | 25 | 17.4 | .442 | .309 | .643 | 3.7 | .8 | .6 | .2 | 5.4 | |
NBA Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Washington | 2 | 0 | 9.0 | .400 | — | 1.000 | 1.5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 9.0 | .400 | — | 1.000 | 1.5 | .5 | .0 | .0 | 3.0 | |
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Boise State | 29 | 18 | 12.3 | .356 | .286 | .649 | 2.0 | .8 | .5 | .1 | 3.1 |
| 2015–16 | Boise State | 31 | 8 | 19.8 | .497 | .231 | .636 | 4.1 | 1.3 | .7 | .4 | 6.8 |
| 2016–17 | Boise State | 32 | 32 | 31.7 | .495 | .377 | .665 | 7.8 | 2.6 | 1.2 | .2 | 17.4 |
| 2017–18 | Boise State | 31 | 31 | 31.0 | .475 | .385 | .728 | 7.7 | 3.5 | 1.5 | .3 | 20.0 |
| Career | 123 | 89 | 24.0 | .476 | .353 | .687 | 5.5 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .2 | 12.0 | |
See also
In Spanish: Chandler Hutchison para niños
