Chandler Bing: March Madness Sensation

0:00On March 21st, Vanderbilt freshman guard Chandler Bing is turning heads in March Madness. Not just for his play, but for sharing a name with the Friends character. This 19-year-old from Atlanta comes off the bench for the Commodores, who finished the season with 27 wins and 8 losses, including an SEC tournament championship appearance. In 34 games, he averaged 3.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and shot 47% from the field. After this week, Bing saw 22 minutes of action in Vanderbilt's round of 64 win over McNeese, adding 4.3 rebounds and a block. Back in high school at pace academy, he averaged 19.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists as a senior, helping. His team to a 27-5 record and a spot in the Georgia 4A state title game. Fans across the country are buzzing about the name coincidence, giving this lesser-known player instant national spotlight during the tournament. His family clarifies he was named after a family preacher, and Bing has never even watched

1:04an episode of Friends, despite Matthew Perry's iconic role. From 1994 to 2004. Meanwhile, Mod Drafts are projecting him as a top NBA pick yet, as he's still building his resume as a key bench contributor. Officials note his steady improvement throughout the season, with 11 three-pointers made on 38 attempts. As Vanderbilt pushes deeper into the bracket, keep an eye on Bing's. Proving his name isn't the only thing making noise this March.