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Vanderbilt forward JaQualon Roberts (24) celebrates with Jordan Williams (10) after scoring against Texas during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.

Vanderbilt Men’s And Women’s Basketball SEC/ACC Challenge Opponent Announced

In the third year of the annual challenge, both the men and women Commodores face their third different opponent.

Graham Baakko
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Vanderbilt forward JaQualon Roberts (24) celebrates with Jordan Williams (10) after scoring against Texas during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Vanderbilt Men’s And Women’s Basketball SEC/ACC Challenge Opponent Announced

In the third year of the annual challenge, both the men and women Commodores face their third different opponent.

Graham Baakko
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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks to the media before practice at Rocket Arena.
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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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Mar 21, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington reacts in the first half against the St. Mary's Gaels at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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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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Mar 19, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Cornell Big Red forward AK Okereke (12) looks back to the court after chipping his tooth during the first half of the NIT basketball game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena.
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Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Gets Another Addition From The Transfer Portal: The Anchor, May 23, 2025

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December 10, 2024; Berkeley, California, USA; Cornell Big Red forward AK Okereke (12) shoots the basketball against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Haas Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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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 Commodores guard Tyler Tanner (3) lays the ball in under the arm of Missouri Tigers guard Jacob Crews (35) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium.
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Vanderbilt Freshman Invited to USA Training Camp: The Anchor, May 21, 2025

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Oklahoma Sooners guard Duke Miles (15) reacts to his late-game play against the Georgia Bulldogs during their first round game of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Instead of grabbing the ball that was rolling toward their goal, Miles let it go and forced the Georgia Bulldogs player to grab it for a backcourt violation.
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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.

Taylor Hodges
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Mar 4, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) reacts after basket during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
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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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2025 Vanderbilt commit Chandler Bing
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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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Vanderbilt Star Continues to Win Awards: The Anchor, April 23, 2025

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Cornell Big Red forward AK Okereke (12) passes the basketball against California Golden Bears guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (0) during the first half at Haas Pavilion.
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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.

Taylor Hodges
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LSU Lady Tigers center Aalyah Del Rosario (23) and Northwestern State Lady Demons forward Clarence Djuela (15) fight for a rebound during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
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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.

Taylor Hodges
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Two More Vanderbilt Athletes Enter Transfer Portal

The Commodores' football and basketball teams saw one player each enter the transfer portal with less than a week until both portals close.

Taylor Hodges
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North Carolina State Wolfpack guard Mike James (0) shoots a three pointer during the first half of the game against the William & Mary Tribe at Lenovo Center.
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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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Vanderbilt Commodores guard Iyana Moore (23) brings the ball up court against the Tennessee Lady Vols during the second half at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
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Vanderbilt Women's Basketball Loses First Player to Transfer Portal

One of the Commodores' three leading scorers has entered the portal, according to reports, with less than two weeks until the portal closes.

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TCU Horned Frogs guard Frankie Collins (11) dribbles in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center.
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Vanderbilt Adds Third Player From Transfer Portal

The Commodores' latest commitment comes from former TCU guard Frankie Collins, while the women's team remains quiet in the portal.

Taylor Hodges
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Vanderbilt Commodores women's basketball vs Florida Gators in SEC Tournament on March 7, 2024, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. Vanderbilt's Head Coach Shea Ralph on the court.
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Vanderbilt Named One of the Most Valuable Women Basketball Programs

A recent study ranked the most valuable men and women basketball programs in the country and the Commodores made the top 10 women's list.

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Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) reacts after defeating Arkansas at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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Vanderbilt Women Miss Out on Top 25, But Already Getting Attention for Next Year

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North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jalen Washington (13) and Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) chase a loose ball during the first half of a first round NCAA men’s tournament game at Fiserv Forum.
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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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Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) looks to shoot as Arizona guard Jada Williams (2) defends at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.
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WBCA Awards Vanderbilt Coach and Players with More Honors: The Anchor, April 4, 2025

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Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington cheers on his team against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Bridgestone Arena.
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Vanderbilt Coach Wins Prestigious Award: The Anchor, April 2, 2025

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Vanderbilt Commodores guard MJ Collins Jr. (2) goes under the arm of Texas Longhorns guard Tre Johnson (20) during the first half at Bridgestone Arena.
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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.

Taylor Hodges
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Mar 12, 2025; Nashville, TN, USA;  Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington cheers on his team against the Texas Longhorns during the second half at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
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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.

Mason Woods
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Vanderbilt forward JaQualon Roberts (24) celebrates with Jordan Williams (10) after scoring against Texas during a NCAA college basketball first round game at the men’s Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Another Vanderbilt Player 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.

Taylor Hodges
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