During his sophomore campaign in 2023-24 Chesley recorded eight points with two goals and six assists in 36 games and led Minnesota in blocked shots with 76. As a freshman in 2022-23 Chesley registered 10 points with two goals and eight assists in 36 games and appeared in all four of Minnesota's NCAA Tournament games as the Golden Gophers reached the National Championship game. Chesley served as an alternate captain at the 2024 tournament where he averaged 21:01 of ice time and recorded four points in seven contests with a goal and three assists.