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March Madness to Have Injury Reports

NCAA adding player availability reports for 2026 men's and women's tournaments

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Men's Basketball: Portal 'Dores

For the second consecutive season, head coach Mark Byington has rebuilt the Vanderbilt Men's Basketball roster through the transfer portal.

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How Tyler Tanner Demonstrated Leap in Vanderbilt's Two Exhibition Games

NASHVILLE-Don't call Tyler Tanner a liar. The Vanderbilt sophomore guard said all along that he'd have a more prevalent role in Vanderbilt's offense than he di

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Takeaways from Vanderbilt Basketball's Exhibition Win over UAB

Vanderbilt took down UAB and cleared the bench in an 89-67 trouncing in Birmingham on Thursday night as it finished exhibition play prior to its season opener a

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Vandy Freshman’s Bio Page 😂

Chandler Bing is fully in on the joke 📲

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Column: Vanderbilt Passes First Test, But Mark Byington Has a Message

NASHVILLE-There Vanderbilt's players stood on a line on the baseline at Memorial Gymnasium as they all waited to be introduced. It was an equal playing field th

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How Every Vanderbilt Basketball Transfer Performed in Exhibition Against Virginia

There are plenty of new faces to the Commodores' roster this year from the transfer portal. Here is how they performed.

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'You Got To Show You Got That Dog,' Duke Miles Stands Out With Energy in Exhibition Win

NASHVILLE-In a line of feet along the Vanderbilt baseline, Duke Miles' pinkish-red shoes stuck out the furthest. It was an embodiment of Miles' night as a whole

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Stats and Takeaways From Vanderbilt's Exhibition Win Over Virginia

NASHVILLE-Vanderbilt basketball took down Virginia in each of the team's 24-minute games on Thursday as the Commodores provided their first look to Vanderbilt f

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Men's Basketball: Three takeaways from Vanderbilt's exhibition against Virginia

The Commodores returned to Memorial Gymnasium for their first exhibition game of the year.

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Everything Vanderbilt Basketball Head Coach Mark Byington Said After Virginia Exhibition

Vanderbilt came away with two exhibition wins against Virginia Thursday night. Here is everything Mark Byington said.

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Projecting Vanderbilt Basketball's Starters, Rotation

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball season is finally upon us as Mark Byington and company look to make the NCAA Tournament for the second-consecutive season. By

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How Mark Byington, Vanderbilt Basketball Expect to Play Differently in 2025-26

BIRMINGHAM, AL-Watching the rarely demonstrative Mark Byington sit there and have to explain away an 81-76 loss to Tennessee in the basement of Thompson-Boling

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Men's Basketball: Mark Byington and Co. speak at 2025 SEC Basketball Media Day

Mark Byington, along with Tyler Tanner, Tyler Nickel and Devin McGlockton, each took the stage in Birmingham on Tuesday afternoon.

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Mark Byington Handing the Keys Off to Returning Core

BIRMINGHAM, AL-Before Mark Byington mentioned any of his highly-touted transfer class, short career selling insurance, revenue sharing and his team's improved s

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Everything Mark Byington Said at SEC Media Day

BIRMINGHAM, AL---Vanderbilt basketball took the podium at Tuesday's SEC Media Day ahead of its first scrimmage on Thursday. The Commodores look to make it back

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Inside Tyler Tanner's Path to a Second Year Jump for Vanderbilt Basketball

BIRMINGHAM, AL-As he often does, Mark Byington had a stat that he was nearly giddy to share as he took the podium on Tuesday morning. The noteworthy one on Byi

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'Complicated,' Mark Byington, Vanderbilt Still Searching for Revenue Sharing Strategy

BIRMINGHAM, AL-Mark Byington has developed an innate ability to step up to the podium at this place and slowly slide into his agenda when a question is asked. T

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Vanderbilt Basketball Receives Low Ranking in SEC Basketball Preseason Poll

Vanderbilt is ranked 11th in the SEC Preseason Media Poll, the league announced on Monday. The Commodores are ranked behind Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alaba

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KenPom Preseason Projections High on Vanderbilt Basketball Ahead of 2025-26 Season

NASHVILLE-Vanderbilt is listed as the 19th best team in college basketball in KenPom's preseason projections. The Commodores are projected to be the nation's No

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Why Mark Byington is Projecting Leap from Duke Miles

As Duke Miles was in the midst of catching heat for his chaotic transfer portal process, Mark Byington and the Vanderbilt staff couldn't be more unfazed by any

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Why Mark Byington believes Mike James Was Biggest Summer 'surprise'

Mark Byington was innately familiar with Mike James and what he could do, yet he was still impressed by what he saw from James upon his arrival on campus. The

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North Carolina Transfer Jalen Washington Believes He'll Be a Different Player at Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE---Deep into just about every summer night in an empty Dean Dome were Tyler Nickel and Jalen Washington trading makes from 3-point range. Anything that

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Vanderbilt Men's Basketball 2025-2026 Conference Slate Revealed

The calendar has officially reached under one month until the 2025-2026 college basketball season returns on Nov. 3. Vanderbilt already released its SEC confere

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ACC/SEC Challenge TV Schedule Announced for Vanderbilt Basketball: The Anchor

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Column: Mark Byington, Vanderbilt Basketball Are on Fire

NASHVILLE-The tide appears to be turning for Mark Byington and Vanderbilt basketball's recruiting efforts. Perhaps it already has. A month ago, this program ha

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Scouting Report: Vanderbilt Commit Anthony Brown

NASHVILLE-Vanderbilt has landed a commitment from four-star point guard Anthony Brown, he announced on Wednesday afternoon. Brown is ranked as the No. 70 playe

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Vanderbilt Lands Four-Star Guard Anthony Brown

NASHVILLE-Vanderbilt has landed a commitment from four-star point guard Anthony Brown, he announced on Wednesday afternoon. Brown is ranked as the No. 70 playe

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Scouting Report: Vanderbilt Basketball Commit Jackson Sheffield

NASHVILLE---Vanderbilt basketball has landed a commitment from four-star big man Jackson Sheffield, he announced on Wednesday night. Sheffield is Vanderbilt's

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Vanderbilt Lands Four-Star Big Man Jackson Sheffield

Sheffield is Vanderbilt basketball's second four-star commit of Mark Byington's tenure as its head coach.

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Vanderbilt Among Top Schools for Two Elite Basketball Prospects

Mark Byington and the Vanderbilt basketball staff have the Commodores in position to land two premium prospects in the 2026 class.

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"I plan on going to the NBA,' Ethan Mgbako Has Big Goals For Vanderbilt Career

The four-star prospect isn't shy about his desire to play at the next level after handling his business at Vanderbilt. Mgbako is Mark Byington's first top 100 recruit since Byington's arrival as the head coach of Vanderbilt basketball.

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Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Predicted to Finish Middle of the Pack

The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook released its SEC basketball predictions Monday.

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Scouting Report: Breaking Down Vanderbilt Commit Ethan Mgbako

Vanderbilt has landed a commitment from four-star swingman Ethan Mgbako, he announced on Thursday. The Oak Hill product is rated as the No. 65 player in the 20

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Column: Ethan Mgbako is Mark Byington's Breakthrough High School Recruit

Mgbako is Vanderbilt basketball's first top 100 recruit in Byington's tenure after the second-year head coach swung and missed on a few big names in the previous high school class.

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Vanderbilt Lands Four-Star Recruit Ethan Mgbako

Four-star wing Ethan Mgbako has committed to Vanderbilt basketball and Mark Byington, he announced. He's Vanderbilt's first commit in the class of 2026. The Mo

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Vanderbilt to Face UCF in Non-Conference Road Test

Vanderbilt will travel to UCF for a non-conference road game on Nov. 8, it announced in its Tuesday non-conference schedule release. The Commodores' will also

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Vanderbilt Hosting 4-Star Guard Harris Reynolds for Fall Visit

The Commodores looking to add one of the top prospects from the state of Georgia to their 2026 recruiting class.

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Vanderbilt Basketball to Face UAB In Exhibition

Nashville-Vanderbilt will face off against UAB in an open scrimmage on Oct. 23, it announced in a Thursday release. The Commodores will travel to Birmingham's

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Vanderbilt Basketball Announces First Preseason Scrimmage Opponent

Vanderbilt will face ___ in a preseason exhibition on __, per a Tuesday afternoon release. The Commodores can now play scrimmages that are open to the public a

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Vanderbilt Basketball to Play Six Buy Games in 2025-25

Vanderbilt will host Eastern Kentucky, Arkansas Pine Bluff, New Haven, Texas Southern and Central Arkansas in non-conference play, Vandy on SI has learned. Eas

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How Scotty Pippen Jr. Believes Vanderbilt Basketball Prepared Him For NBA Despite Lack of Winning

Nashville-Perhaps evaluators wouldn't have thought it up when Scotty Pippen Jr. stepped on to Vanderbilt's campus as a three-star prospect that held just one po

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Vanderbilt Locks in Official Visit with 4-Star Forward Jalyn Collingwood

Mark Byington and the Commodores' staff are looking to add the talented prospect to Vanderbilt's 2026 recruiting class.

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Vanderbilt to Face Western Kentucky in MTE Opener

Vanderbilt men's basketball will open the Battle 4 Atlantis and its trip to Imperial Arena with a game against Western Kentucky on Nov. 26, per a release on Thu

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What We've Seen and Heard About Vanderbilt Basketball: Post Summer Edition

Nashville-Mark Byington's time to toy with every lineup and idea possible got smaller as Vanderbilt's players left campus over the weekend and subsequently ende

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Vanderbilt Men's Basketball SEC Schedule Released

The Commodores will look to take the next step in a loaded SEC.

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'This place helped me make my dream come true." Scotty Pippen Jr. Embraces Vanderbilt Despite Staff Change

Nashville-It's been three seasons, a few NBA teams, a new practice facility and a coaching change since Scotty Pippen Jr. left the floor after his 28-point perf

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2026 4-Star SF Aziz Olajuwon Locks in Vanderbilt Visit

Aziz Olajuwon, son of NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon, is expected to take an official visit to Nashville this fall. The 6-foot-6, 205 lb. small forward is ranked as one of the top talents in the state of Texas for the 2026 recruiting class.

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No Tourney Expansion This Year

NCAA exec says tournament will stay at 68; 72 or 76 teams still on table for 2027

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Four-Star Forward Gage Mayfield to Visit Vanderbilt Basketball

Four-star forward Gage Mayfield will visit Vanderbilt on September 6, he told Vandy on SI. Vanderbilt is one of Mayfield's final five schools alongside Oklahom

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Vanderbilt Among Top Schools for Elite 2026 Small Forward

Gage Mayfield, one of the top prospects in the state of Alabama, narrowed down his list of schools this week, naming the Commodores as one of his finalists.

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Former Vanderbilt Center Liam Robbins Reflects on NBA Summer League Showing, What's Next

Life these days isn't all that predictable for former Vanderbilt big man Liam Robbins. Back when Robbins was a member of Vanderbilt's program a few things were

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Former Vanderbilt Big Man Liam Robbins Is As Healthy As He's Been In A Long Time and Is Hoping to Reap The Benefits

Perhaps an observer that hadn't seen Liam Robbins step up to the top of the key and guard a pick and roll since he led Vanderbilt to a late-season push in 2022-

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Men's Basketball: Chris Mañon to sign two-way deal with Los Angeles Lakers

After a successful Summer League campaign with the Warriors, Mañon will head to Los Angeles.

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Former Vanderbilt Wing Chris Mañon Signs Two-Way Deal With Los Angeles Lakers

Former Vanderbilt wing Chris Mañon has been signed to a two-way contract by the Los Angeles Lakers, per a tweet from ESPN's Shams Charania. Mañon played in the

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Former Vanderbilt Forward Jaylen Carey Knows What he's Doing With 'That Place' Comment. As a Result, Buckle Up.

Jaylen Carey sure is embracing that villain role. The guy that stood in front of the Tennessee media on Monday had the same voice, ball of muscle and endearing

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2025 Players Era Tourney 🔥

Houston and St. John's headline men's side, SCAR lead women's field. Full slate on TNT Sports here 📲

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Vanderbilt Summer Basketball Notebook: Mason Nicholson's Transformation, Tyler Harris' Task, Leadership

Perhaps the only way to truly grasp a college basketball coaches' confidence in the group he's built is to look at the schedule he's chosen to assemble. That a

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Why Mark Byington Believes Tyler Tanner's Team USA Experience is Valuable Despite Roster Cut

Tyler Tanner hopped on a plane at Nashville International Airport and flew out to Colorado Springs with an opportunity to establish himself as one of top 12 Ame

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"I think being at the three gives me some more opportunity,' Tyler Nickel preparing for position change in 2025-26

Nashville-What Tyler Nickel showed in 2024-25 should leave just about everybody with a favorable opinion of him, but he wants you to know that you haven't seen

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Liam Robbins gets Opportunity with Washington Wizards

Former Vanderbilt center Liam Robbins will play for the Washington Wizards in the NBA Summer League, the team announced. Robbins is expected to play a signific

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'I do love this time of year." Inside Vanderbilt Basketball's Summer Program

For a few weeks it's just them. They walk in and out of the Huber Center together. They go around Vanderbilt's campus and eat at Sun and Fork together. They go

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Chris Mañon takes step back in second NBA Summer League game I The Anchor

Chris Mañon is smart enough to know that his performance on Sunday night likely didn't turn heads the way his outing on Saturday night did. Mañon was a topic o

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'Doing all the little things' Chris Mañon is standing out for Golden State Warriors without heavy scoring load

Chris Mañon isn't naive to his current situation. The former Vanderbilt wing ran out there on Saturday with a Golden State Warriors jersey on, but over the nex

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'We've debunked that myth' Candice Storey Lee Pushing Back on Narrative Surrounding Vanderbilt's Portal Capability

Whether Candice Storey Lee was around Memorial Gymnasium as a women's basketball player in the late 90s or in one of her various offices as an administrator ove

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Chris Mañon has loud impact in first NBA Summer League game

For as different as the scenery was on the blue and yellow floor at the Chase Center in Chris Mañon's NBA Summer League Debut, it didn't appear to be all that d

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Inside Mark Byington and his Staff's Transfer Portal Success, Process

It's Mar. 24 and each member of Mark Byington's Vanderbilt staff has a few names in mind as they walk into their first-floor office room outside of the practice

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Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Announces New Series

The latest opponent is Vanderbilt's third confirmed team it will see in the 2025-2026 nonconference schedule.

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What we've watched and heard: Vanderbilt basketball summer takeaways

It's been around a month since Vanderbilt basketball got on Vanderbilt's campus as a team for the first time and they've since worked to become one and to figur

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'My mom could have lost a son.' Inside Mike James' career-threatening year away from basketball

Serena Schley and her sister were in the midst of the nearly nine hour drive from Orlando, Florida, to North Carolina State for the team's 2024-25 introductory

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'My mom could have lost a son.' Inside Mike James' career-threatening year away from basketball

Serena Schley and her sister were in the midst of the nearly nine hour drive from Orlando, Florida, to North Carolina State for the team's 2024-25 introductory

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Why Mark Byington believes Devin McGlockton is one of the SEC's hidden gems

Watching Devin McGlockton in 2024-25 was a microcosm of watching Vanderbilt basketball as a whole. The 6-foot-7 junior was undersized in every matchup he was i

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How Mark Byington adjusted roster strategy in second offseason at Vanderbilt

As Mark Byington reflected on the 2024-25 season and evaluated where he wanted to go in the transfer portal, he realized how tired he was of standing on the sideline watching his team fade.

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Former Vanderbilt Wing Reportedly Playing in NBA Summer League

No former Commodores heard their names called during this past week's NBA Draft, but at least one will get a chance to show off their skills this summer.

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College Basketball Regular Season Gets Expanded

The regular season will add an extra game, creating a 32-game schedule.

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Inside the SEC: The Ultimate SEC to 2025 NBA Draft Guide

After a season filled with records in the SEC, the conference has a plethora of standouts who could be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.

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Vanderbilt Announces Home-and-Home Series with an ACC School

The Commodores have an all-time winning record against SEC teams and will add a second ACC opponent to its schedule for the next two seasons.

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Vanderbilt to Open 2025-26 Season Against Cal in Paris: The Anchor

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Vanderbilt's 2025-26 SEC Opponents, Locations Announced

Here's where the Commodores will face the conference's 15 other schools next season.

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Two Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Transfers Officially Join The Roster: The Anchor

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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MCBB May Switch to Quarters

NCAA says there's 'positive momentum' to move away from 20-minute halves

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MCBB Adds Coach's Challenge

NCAA giving each coach one challenge. Full details here 📲

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Landmark House Settlement Approval is Only the Beginning

The monumental settlement that will see players receive money directly from their schools was approved late Friday night, but don't expect for this to be the last legal battle.

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Vanderbilt hoops gets commitment from high-scoring guard

The Commodores added Eastern Kentucky's leading scorer as the eighth commitment to coach Mark Byington's 2025 offseason transfer class.

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Men's Basketball: Vanderbilt earns commitment from Eastern Kentucky transfer George Kimble III

The 6'2 sophomore guard is Mark Byington's eighth addition to the roster through the portal this offseason.

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Vanderbilt Hires Brady Welsh As Director Of Men's Basketball Performance

Welsh arrives at Vanderbilt with experience coaching numerous college standout players.

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Film Room: Aaron Nesmith does it all

Aaron Nesmith's breakout this postseason should come as no surprise. The Indiana Pacers wing was drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 14th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft for a reason. But when his sophomore season at Vanderbilt was cut short by a stress fracture in his foot, some questions arose regarding his ability...

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SEC Fining $500K to Rush Field

Greg Sankey announces increase in financial penalties for schools when fans who rush field or court after win

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Vanderbilt Men's Basketball Gets Another Addition From The Transfer Portal: The Anchor, May 23, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Can Vanderbilt's Men's Basketball Transfer Class Elevate The Program To A New Level? Just A Minute

Mark Byington has added transfer talent from both power conferences and mid-major schools. Will it be enough to take the next step and compete with the top of the SEC?

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Vanderbilt Freshman Invited to USA Training Camp: The Anchor, May 21, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Vanderbilt Receives 7th Transfer Portal Commitment

The Commodores picked up a commitment from a former Oklahoma guard who helped the Sooners in their first SEC season.

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Men's Basketball: Vanderbilt lands Oklahoma transfer Duke Miles

Mark Byington has landed his seventh transfer commit of the offseason.

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Inside the SEC: 17 Players File as Early Entry Candidates for 2025 NBA Draft

Over a dozen SEC basketball standouts who still hold collegiate eligibility are hoping to hear their names called in late June.

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Updated CBB Recruit Rankings

UNC’s Caleb Wilson and Arizona’s Brayden Burries enter top 10. 247’s final list here 📲

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Vanderbilt Men's Hoops Adds to 2025 Recruiting Class

Mark Byington and the Commodores added the third commitment of the 2025 class this week, landing forward Chandler Bing from Pace Academy in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Men's Basketball: Class of 2025 forward Chandler Bing commits to Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Men's Basketball has earned a commitment from Chander Bing, a 6'6 forward from the high school Class of 2025. Bing announced his commitment on X on April 29. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Bing averaged 19.3 points per game during the 2024-25 season with Pace Academy.

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Men's Basketball: Washington transfer Tyler Harris commits to Vanderbilt

Tyler Harris has committed to play for head coach Mark Byington and Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. The 6'8 guard averaged 11.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 0.9 block and 1.0 steals per game in his only season at the Power Four level with Washington in 2024-25. He shot a stellar 49.2% from the field and 49.5% from downtown...

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Vanderbilt Star Continues to Win Awards: The Anchor, April 13, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Vanderbilt Gets Commitment From Ex-Ivy League Player

The Commodores now have players committed to come to Nashville from the NCAA Transfer Portal.

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Men's Basketball: Cornell forward AK Okereke commits to Vanderbilt

Cornerll transfer forward AK Okereke has committed to Vanderbilt, as announced ____. Okereke is a 6'7 junior who took a significant step forward during the 2024-25 season. He averaged career-highs in points (13.9), rebounds (4.6), assists (4.1), steals (1.1) and blocks (1.1) per game, all while shooting 59.5% from the field and 32.1% from 3-point...

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Vanderbilt's First Commitment a Perfect Addition

The Commodores don't have many roster spots open, which lets Shea Ralph find the right players to join Vanderbilt's rising program.

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Men's Basketball: Kijani Wright enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Kijani Wright is entering the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Sam Kayser of League Ready. Wright transferred to the Commodores after his first year of college during the 2023-24 season, when he averaged 3.9 points and 2.6 rebounds per game with USC. He was originally projected to be Vanderbilt's starting center in 2024-25, but a non-basketball...

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Vanderbilt Adds Former NC State Guard from NCAA Transfer Portal

The Commodores now have four players committed to coming to Nashville, but two are coming off of season-ending injuries.

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Men's Basketball: Vanderbilt lands Mike James in NCAA Transfer Portal

Vanderbilt Men's Basketball has landed its fourth transfer of the offseason, as former NC State guard Mike James has committed. His commitment was first announced by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports. James, 6'5, brings size to the Commodores' backcourt in the wake of AJ Hoggard and Chris Manon's departures.

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Men's Basketball: Frankie Collins transfers to Vanderbilt

Frankie Collins has committed to Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. The news was first reported by Tobias Bass on X. Collins has been around the country, making stops in the Big 10 during the 2021-22 season with Michigan and the Pac-12 (formerly) with Arizona State from 2022-24. He averaged a career-high 13.8 points and 2.6 steals per...

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PODCAST: VandyBoys sweep the Gators, transfer portal updates and a big draft

On this week's episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Senior Staffer Nolawi Solomon and Editor-in-Chief of the Vanderbilt Hustler Barrie Barto. The episode begins with Solomon speaking with the guys about the importance of the VandyBoys' sweep of the Gators, their excellent...

One Shining Moment 🌟

That's a wrap. Tap in to relive the 2025 Men's Tournament 🎥

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B/R's All-Tournament Team 🤩

Clayton, Flagg and the best performers from men's March Madness 📲

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Most Valuable MCBB Teams 💰

UNC ($378M) an Duke ($370M) headline WSJ's list 📲

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Final AP Men's Poll 📝

Florida closes season at No. 1. Full ranking here 📲

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Vanderbilt Adds Two Players from Transfer Portal

Commodores' coach Mark Byington has his work cutout for him this offseason with just six players left on the roster, but is beginning to add to it.

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Men's Basketball: Vanderbilt lands Mason Nicholson and Jalen Washington

Transfers Jalen Washington and Mason Nicholson have committed to Vanderbilt Men's Basketball. Washington will join the Commodores after three seasons with North Carolina. Nicholson spent the past three years at Jacksonville State. Washington is a 6'10 forward who averaged 5.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game with the Tar Heels in the 2024-25 season.

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WBCA Awards Vanderbilt Coach and Players with More Honors: The Anchor, April 4, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Men's Basketball: Buckling up for portal pandemonium

The carousel is beginning to spin. According to 247Sports, seven players from the 2024-25 Vanderbilt Men's Basketball team are in the NCAA transfer portal. It started on March 24, 2025, when Karris Bilal and JQ Roberts entered the transfer portal. Two days later, Alex Hemenway entered his name into the mix.

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PODCAST: VandyBoys have a power outage and Vanderbilt Men's Basketball looks to fill the gaps

On this week's episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Senior Advisor of the Vanderbilt Hustler Jorie Fawcett and Senior Staffer Dylan Tovitz. The episode begins with Fawcett describing how her love has grown for Vanderbilt sports, especially this year.

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Vanderbilt Coach Wins Prestigious Award: The Anchor, April 2, 2025

Your daily briefing on what's going on with Vanderbilt Athletics.

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Vanderbilt Loses Sixth Player to NCAA Transfer Portal

The latest Commodore to enter the portal was just a big of a contributor as another former Commodore who already entered the portal.

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Men's Tourney Winners/Losers 📝

😤 Florida's tough road to title 👏 Kelvin Sampson building a powerhouse 📲 Biggest takeaways from March Madness

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RELEASE: Will Wade Hires Brandon Chambers to be 1 of his Assistant Coaches at NC State - Pack Insider

NC State men's basketball welcomes Brandon Chambers as an assistant coach. With a rich history of collaboration with Head Coach Will Wade and notable successes across various programs, Chambers brings a wealth of experience in defensive strategy and recruitment to the Wolfpack.

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Men's Basketball: MJ Collins Jr. to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

MJ Collins Jr. plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3 Sports. The 6'4 guard tied his career-best with an average of 7.4 points per game for the Commodores this season. He shot career highs from the field (42.0%) and 3-point range (29.3%) in his first and only year with Vanderbilt.

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BREAKING: Jason Edwards enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Jason Edwards has entered the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of On3 Sports. Edwards will leave Vanderbilt after one season in the Black and Gold. He averaged 17.0 points per game on career-bests of 43.5% from the field and 35.3% from 3-point range and earned a selection to the All-SEC Third Team for his efforts.

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Vanderbilt to Welcome Two Potential Transfer Targets for Campus Visits

After a first round exit from the NCAA Tournament, the Commodores have turned their attention to next season.

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Another Vanderbilt Players Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

The list of Commodores entering the portal has grown to five with Wednesday's news of a two-year Vanderbilt player leaving Nashville.

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Vanderbilt Loses Significant Contributor to NCAA Transfer Portal

Four Commodores have already entered the portal, but one of those was a player that averaged more than 20 minutes a game.

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Transfer Portal Opens: One Madness Continues While Another Is Only Beginning

The NCAA college basketball transfer portal opened on Monday and with a healthy NIL collective and booster support, should the Commodores go big?

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BREAKING: Jaylen Carey enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Jaylen Carey has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, as first reported by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports. Carey spent one year with Vanderbilt and averaged 8.0 points and 5.7 rebounds in just 20.2 minutes per game off the bench. The 6'8 forward was integral in Vanderbilt's return to the NCAA Tournament this season.

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Vanderbilt's Mikayla Blakes Continues to Score with USBWA Award

The Commodores' freshman phenom already has a trophy case full of awards and honors for the 2024-25 season, but will have to make room for another.

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Men's Basketball: JQ Roberts enters NCAA Transfer Portal

JQ Roberts entered the transfer portal on March 24, he announced via social media. "After thoughtful consideration and discussions with my family, I have decided to enter the transfer portal while keeping all options open," Roberts wrote in the post. "I looked forward to the future and to what God has planned for my life."...

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Vanderbilt's Offseason Already Underway Shortly After NCAA Tournament Game

Not long after the Commodores' fell to Saint Mary's in the NCAA Tournament, one of its freshmen players announced he'll enter the transfer portal.

Vandy G Hits Portal After L 💀

Only took Karris Bilal 13 minutes to announce decision

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Updated Round 2 Winners & Losers 📝

🦀 Winner: Crab Five at the buzzer 😓 Loser: UConn...for a change 📲 Reacting to Sunday's madness

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Press Conference Notes: Mark Byington speaks after NCAA Tournament elimination

Head coach Mark Byington spoke to the media about the first-round loss to St. Mary's and what the next few weeks will look like.

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