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Vanderbilt University has acquired Chandler Bing, a 6-foot-6 wing player from Atlanta and Pace Academy graduate, to enhance its men’s basketball recruiting efforts. Bing, who averaged 19.3 points and led his high school team to a strong season, is the third recruit for the Commodores following a successful year. His notable skills in shooting and defense have earned him various accolades and recognition. Bing joins two other recruits in the 2025 class as Vanderbilt aims to strengthen its basketball program.
Nashville, TN – Vanderbilt University has officially added Pace Academy graduate Chandler Bing to its men’s basketball team for the 2025 recruiting class. The 6-foot-6 wing player from Atlanta becomes the third recruit for the Commodores, who are looking to bolster their roster with promising talent following a successful season.
Bing had an impressive high school career at Pace Academy, where he averaged 19.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.3 steals per game in his senior year. His contributions were pivotal in leading the team to an impressive 27-5 record and a spot in the Georgia 4A state title game during the spring of 2025. Additionally, Bing demonstrated remarkable shooting skills by maintaining a 59 percent shooting percentage, tying for the highest on his team in this area.
Defensively, Bing’s performance stood out as well. He led Pace Academy with 72 steals and ranked second on his team with 25 blocks overall during the season. His overall efficiency on the court was also noteworthy, averaging 1.14 points per possession, positioning him as one of the most efficient offensive players in high school basketball.
As his high school career came to a close, Bing earned accolades such as All-Metro and All-State honors, underscoring his skill level and potential. Vanderbilt’s head coach has acknowledged Bing’s character, size, shooting ability, and competitive spirit as qualities that will significantly contribute to the team’s future.
At just 17 years old, Bing represents the type of young talent that Vanderbilt is eager to cultivate. Initially, he had committed to Texas State in 2024 but opted to switch his commitment to Vanderbilt, turning down other offers from schools including Texas State, Georgia State, and Sacramento State.
Chandler Bing is joining two other recruits in the 2025 class. Jaylon Dean-Vines, a 6-foot-4 guard from Kimball High School in Dallas, averaged 13.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Jayden Leverett, a 6-foot-11 center from Chapin High School in El Paso, Texas, has made a significant impact on the court as well, boasting averages of 14.1 points and 7.8 rebounds and shooting 64 percent from the field.
Last season, Vanderbilt’s men’s basketball team ended with a record of 20-13 and made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017. However, the team faced several changes during the offseason, including gains and losses in the NCAA transfer portal. The addition of recruits like Chandler Bing, Jaylon Dean-Vines, and Jayden Leverett signifies the Commodores’ commitment to building a strong and competitive team for the future.
With the arrival of Chandler Bing, Vanderbilt University aims to not only improve its game on the court but also to enhance its overall program prestige with young players who show great promise and talent in their skills.
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