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Where Vanderbilt Basketball Stands In Updated Bracketology: The Anchor

As the month of February continues to get going, the college basketball calendar is just a little over a month away from the conclusion of the regular season.

Clark Lea News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Clark Lea, Vanderbilt 4-Star Signee Labeled Among Biggest Steals of 2026 Recruiting Class

Clark Lea has successfully revitalized the Vanderbilt Commodores since taking over. Lea has a record of 26-36 over five years; however, he is 17-9 in the last two seasons, including a 10-3 record in 2025.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 4

Where Does Vanderbilt Basketball's NCAA Tournament Rèsumè Stand After Ole Miss Win

Mark Byington’s Vanderbilt team is rolling again after its Saturday win over Ole Miss in which it made a statement that it can still be a high seed in the NCAA and SEC Tournaments by winning without Duke Miles and Frankie Collins in the lineup. The Commodores take the floor on Saturday as the No.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 4

Vanderbilt Women’s Golf Starts Spring Strong: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s golf started its spring 2026 season off to a good start as the Commodores went to Puerto Rico and finished in a tie with Ole Miss for second place at the Puerto Rico Classic.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 3

Former Vanderbilt Basketball Star Involved Blockbuster NBA Trade

A notable former Vanderbilt basketball player is on the move tonight in one of the biggest sports stories of the day. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, former Vanderbilt Commodore Darius Garland of the Cleveland Cavaliers and a second-round pick has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for James Harden.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 3

Vanderbilt Basketball Guard Named To List For National Award

One of Vanderbilt men’s basketball’s stars could receive a national award at the end of the season. Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner was named to the midseason top 10 list for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Award by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Monday afternoon.

Zaylin Wood News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 3

Vanderbilt Football Defender Declares For NFL Draft: The Anchor

A new Vanderbilt football player has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft. Vanderbilt defensive lineman Zaylin Wood put out a statement on social media Sunday night to announce his decision to declare for the NFL Draft in April.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 2

Column: Vanderbilt Basketball Must Take Advantage of Its Upcoming Stretch

Vanderbilt basketball walked off the court of Bud Walton Arena following what Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington called an "embarrassing" performance.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 2

Where is Vanderbilt Basketball Ranked in AP Top 25 After Ole Miss and Kentucky Wins?

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball is ranked No. 15 in the AP Top 25, per the Monday afternoon release of the poll. The Commodores moved down three spots to the ranking after an 2-0 embarrassed Kentucky at Memorial Gymnasium and demonstrated their depth in a grind-it-out win over Ole Miss on Saturday. The Commodores were as high as No.

Vanderbilt WBB Ends Two-Game Skid With Win Over Florida: The Anchor

No. 5 Vanderbilt women’s basketball got back on track Sunday afternoon with a 82-66 win over Florida at home. It was a game where the final score was perhaps deceiving of how the game actually went.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 1

Vanderbilt WBB Looks To Get Back On Track Sunday: The Anchor

Vanderbilt women’s basketball returns to Memorial Gymnasium hoping it can get back to its winning ways. The Commodores host the Florida Gators in Vanderbilt’s first home game in 10 days.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / February 1

Vanderbilt Wins A Close One Against Ole Miss: A Recap

NASHVILLE -- In a game that was originally supposed to be played in Oxford, Mississippi, the Ole Miss Rebels paid a visit to Memorial Gym, Saturday evening.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / January 31

Mike James Takes Advantage of His Minutes, Helps Vanderbilt Take Down Ole Miss

NASHVILLE – Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke drove the ball into the middle of the paint after taking a pass from guard Tyler Tanner. Okereke’s drive to the basket was halted, but he found his teammate Mike James wide open on three-point line.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / January 31

Vanderbilt Basketball Just Won A Game That League Winners Do; Column

NASHVILLE—As AK Okereke sauntered over to the handshake line and could’ve basked in the glory of a Vanderbilt basketball win over Ole Miss, he couldn’t

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / January 31

Takeaways From Vanderbilt Basketball's 71-68 Win Over Ole Miss

NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt found a way on Saturday. That's about all that matters in the end. The Commodores squeaked it out in a 71-68 win over Ole Miss and won their third in a row to move to 6-3 in SEC play.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / January 31

Vanderbilt WBB Drops Second Straight Game: The Anchor

No. 5 Vanderbilt women’s basketball’s trip to Birmingham, Alabama did not go as it planned as the Commodores took a 83-75 loss to No. 17 Ole Miss Friday afternoon.

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Yardbarker / January 28

Not all hope is lost for Vanderbilt after Duke Miles injury

Not all hope is lost for Vanderbilt after losing Duke Miles to knee surgery

The Vanderbilt Commodores have to be smarting about the idea of senior guard Duke Miles missing time.

Tyler Tanner leads No. 18 Vanderbilt's pounding of Kentucky

Five leading candidates for Naismith men's college basketball Coach of the Year

Top five favorites to win the national title in men's college basketball

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournament appearances' quiz

Vanderbilt Commodores News / Beyond Women's Sports / January 28

Mikayla Blakes Thriving in Vanderbilt

Coming off a freshman season in which Mikayla Blakes averaged 23.3 points per game. She has followed that up with a great start to her sophomore year. The Vanderbilt Commodores are 20-1 and currently ranked No.