Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts in the second half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt hoops gets commitment from high-scoring guard

Originally posted on Mississippi State Bulldogs on SI
By Taylor Hodges | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 6:21 PM ET

Vanderbilt men’s basketball coach Mark Byington has landed his eighth commitment from the transfer portal Thursday afternoon.

Eastern Kentucky guard George Kimble has committed to Vanderbilt after averaging 18 points a game last season.

Vanderbilt has landed a commitment from Eastern Kentucky guard George Kimble.

Kimble averaged 18.0 points per game in 2024-25.

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The 6-foot-2 Tampa, Fla.-native led the Hilltoppers in scoring and steals last season, despite suffering a season-ending injury after 25 games played. He averaged 18.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game and was named All-ASUN Second Team.

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Transfers

Outgoing

Karris Bilal
Jaylen Carey (to Tennessee)
MJ Collins
Jason Edwards (to Providence)
Alex Hemenway
JaQualon Roberts
Jordan Williams
Kijani Wright

Incoming

G Duke Miles (from Oklahoma)
G Trey Harris (from Washington)
G Jalen Washington (from North Carolina)
F Mason Nicholson (from Jacksonville State)
G Frankie Collins (from TCU)
G Mike James (from NC State)
F AK Okereke (Cornell)
G George Kimble (Eastern Kentucky)