Chandler Hutchison facts for kids

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 becoming a pro, he played college basketball for Boise State University.

High School Basketball Star

Chandler Hutchison played basketball for two years at Mission Viejo High School in California. During his junior year, he was a key player. 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.

In his final year, Chandler was considered one of the top high school players. ESPN ranked him among the top 100 players in the country. He averaged 19.5 points per game. He led his team to the CIF Southern Section championship game.

College Career at Boise State

Chandler started his college basketball journey at Boise State. As a freshman, he played in the NCAA Tournament. In his second year, he improved, averaging 6.8 points and 4.1 rebounds.

His junior year was a breakout season for him. He worked hard to improve his game and became a strong offensive player. He averaged 17.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game. He also shot well from three-point range. After this great season, he thought about joining the NBA draft. However, he decided to return to Boise State for his senior year.

Chandler had an amazing senior year, averaging 20 points and 7.7 rebounds. He was named to the First-team All-Mountain West Conference. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He was also a finalist for two major national awards: the Jerry West Award and the Naismith Trophy. He even won the Mountain West Player of the Year award from the media.

Professional Basketball Journey

Starting with the Chicago Bulls (2018–2021)

Chandler Hutchison was chosen by the Chicago Bulls in the 2018 NBA draft. He was the 22nd player picked overall. He officially joined the Bulls in July 2018. He played his first NBA game on October 18.

During his time with the Bulls, he faced an injury to his right foot. He was sent to the Windy City Bulls, which is the Bulls' team in the NBA G League. The G League is like a development league for the NBA. Players can play there to get more experience or recover from injuries.

Moving to Other Teams (2021–2022)

In March 2021, Chandler was traded to the Washington Wizards. He played for them for a short time. Later that year, he was traded again to the San Antonio Spurs, but they decided to release him.

In September 2021, Chandler signed a special contract with the Phoenix Suns. This was a "two-way contract," which means he could play for both the Suns and their G League team. He played a few games for the Suns before being released in January 2022.

Playing in the G League (2022)

After leaving the Suns, Chandler joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League in February 2022. He also played for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Summer League. He continued to play for the Skyforce at the start of the 2022–23 season.

In November 2022, Chandler announced he was retiring from basketball at age 26. However, he decided to come back to the game! In October 2024, he entered the NBA G League draft again.

Joining the Cleveland Charge (2024–Present)

On October 26, 2024, Chandler Hutchison officially joined the Cleveland Charge. He is now playing for them in the NBA G League.

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