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WATCH: Collin Chandler talks about the difficulties of stepping away from basketball for two years

Kentucky freshman Collin Chandler spoke to the media today about how difficult it was to step away from the game of basketball for a two-year mission trip.

Chandler admitted that it was “tough” to step away from hoops for two years, but said it was also great to “focuse on helping other people in a different way.”

Check out his comments:

Collin Chandler says it was “tough” to step away from the game for two years for missionary work, but great to “focus on helping other people in a different way.”

Says he was able to workout and put up shots during that time away from the court.