Nation’s top point guard in Class of 2021 signs to play for the Vols

Posted: Nov 15, 2020 / 04:13 PM EST

Updated: Nov 16, 2020 / 01:44 PM EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The nation’s top point guard for the Class of 2021 will play for the Vols.

Kennedy Chandler made the decision official on Saturday, taking pen to paper and officially becoming a University of Tennessee Volunteer.

"To us, his elite speed, athleticism, defense and basketball IQ separated him from every other point guard in America." — Rick Barnes

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— Tennessee Basketball (@Vol_Hoops) November 14, 2020

The Memphis native ranks 12th overall in the country according to ESPN. That makes him the third highest-rate prospect to sign with the Vols since ESPN started its recruiting database in 2007.

The other two were Tobais Harris (No. 6 in 2010) and Scotty Hopson (No. 9 in 2008).

Chandler averaged 22.2 points, 4.3 assists and 2.6 steals per game during his junior year.