After Scotty Pippen Jr. didn’t hear his name called on NBA draft night, he quickly signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. https://twitter.com/spippenjr/status/1540231207614664705?s=20&t=cqtREwJYYUjLN02kVNDPoA It will be a homecoming of sorts for Pippen who played high school basketball at Sierra Canyon School, which happens to be where Lakers star Lebron James’ son is currently... Continue Reading →
BREAKING: Key Vanderbilt Basketball Transfer Not Expected to Join the Team
It has been quite an eventful offseason for Coach Jerry Stackhouse & staff. Roster turnover is something that Vanderbilt basketball fans are accustomed to at this point, but the new faces in black and gold may reach an all-time high during the 2022-2023 season - Stackhouse's 4th season at the helm.With superstar point guard Scotty... Continue Reading →
Jerry Stackhouse Finalizes 2022-23 Roster
Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse appears to have finalized his roster for the 2022-23 season with the commitment of UTEP graduate transfer Keonte Kennedy. https://twitter.com/KeonteKennedy/status/1523063350627766272?s=20&t=QPRHTldJSTsAaQOTyr0oLA The 6’5” 180-pound two-way wing will fill the final scholarship which suddenly became available when Gabe Dorsey entered the transfer portal in April, recently committing to CAA (Colonial Athletic Conference)... Continue Reading →
Vanderbilt Wins Thriller in Fayetteville 75-74; Scotty Pippen Jr. Scores 22
Will Byrum & Peyton Shoulders Listen to Ep. 135 of TDR : Immediate reaction of Vandy's nail-biting victory in Fayetteville Listen https://twitter.com/VandyMBB/status/1478582578168799233?s=20 Highlights from Vanderbilt's 75-74 Victory over Arkansas The SEC opener for the Dores was absolute chaos from the opening tip. Leads jumped back and forth from start to finish with no team ever... Continue Reading →
Local Product Malik Dia Chooses the Commodores; Class of 2022 Moves to 11th Nationally
On Sunday, versatile Ensworth power forward Malik Dia decided to stay home by announcing his commitment to Vanderbilt on Twitter. Dia is listed at 6’7” and 190 lbs. The three star prospect is ranked #266 nationally, the #54 power forward, and #7 prospect in Tennessee according to 247. He chose Vanderbilt over Marquette, Georgia, Western... Continue Reading →
2021-22 Commodore Basketball Schedule Update
While basketball schedules are still being finalized, we now know what Vanderbilt’s SEC home/away lineup will look like this upcoming season. The Commodores have a permanent two-game rivalry with Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida. This season they will be joined by Georgia and South Carolina in playing Vandy twice. While dates have not yet been released,... Continue Reading →
Scotty Pippen Jr: “Run It Back”
Will he or won’t he? Scotty Pippen Jr. certainly kept fans in suspense since declaring for the NBA draft in April but keeping open the possibility of a return to school as he declined to hire an agent. With the draft withdrawal fast approaching at midnight ET on July 7, at the 11th hour, literally,... Continue Reading →
Vanderbilt Basketball’s Roster Overhaul Continues
Vanderbilt basketball continued its offseason roster overhaul Wednesday with the addition of Gardner-Webb transfer Jamaine Mann. Mann, a 6’6” 225 lb. forward, averaged 6.8 points, 5,3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists as a freshman this past season with the Runnin’ Bulldogs. He started 10 of 26 games, shooting 51.6% from the field, 30.8% from three, and... Continue Reading →
Vanderbilt WBB Hires UConn Assistant Shea Ralph as New Head Coach
Vanderbilt Athletics Director Candice Lee has done it again. In hiring UConn assistant coach Shea Ralph to replace Stephanie White in leading the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team, she appears to have hit yet another home run while pulling off a major coup. Ralph, 43, has long been presumed to be UConn’s coach-in-waiting when legendary Coach... Continue Reading →
Vanderbilt Lands Talented Class of 2022 Duo
At approximately 7:45pm Central Standard Time, Vanderbilt sent shockwaves through college basketball and moved back toward national relevance with the commitments of teammates Lee Dort and Noah Shelby. Growing concerns about Jerry Stackhouse and his ability to recruit at a high level were creeping into the back of the minds of even the most optimistic... Continue Reading →