The Kentucky Wildcats came to town Tuesday night to take on Vanderbilt in a matchup Vandy fans were looking forward to as a measuring stick to see how far this team has come. The result… turned out to be not so pretty. Even with Kentucky’s slow start to the season, they are still very talented... Continue Reading →
3 Keys for Vanderbilt to Snap the Losing Streak to Kentucky
The Vanderbilt Commodores (10-9, 3-3) play host to the Kentucky Wildcats (13-6, 4-3) Tuesday night at 8 pm CT in a much-anticipated battle for both sides. Vanderbilt is looking to snap its 13-game losing streak to the Cats, and Kentucky is looking to build on its three-game winning streak. If you follow much college basketball... Continue Reading →
Dores Prove Resilient in More Ways Than One
Vanderbilt traveled down to Athens on Saturday, just four days off of a bad shooting performance against Alabama and learning of Liam Robbins' sprained ankle sidelining him for four to six weeks. How would Jerry Stackhouse's team respond to some adversity was a question that I had coming in and was eager to find out.... Continue Reading →
3 Keys to watch as the Commodores travel to Athens
The Vanderbilt Commodores (9-9, 2-3) travel to Athens, Georgia to take on the Georgia Bulldogs (13-5, 3-2) on Saturday at 12pm CT. Vanderbilt, coming off its 3rd SEC loss at the hands of #4 Alabama, looks to rebound against a Georgia team that is unbeaten on their home court. This is a Georgia team that... Continue Reading →
Memphis Recap: Offensive Woes Plague The ‘Dores
The fresh-faced Vanderbilt Commodores Men’s Basketball team had a premier matchup in game one against a tough Memphis Tigers team. There are high hopes for head coach Jerry Stackhouse, fresh off a contract extension, and the young squad but, question marks as well, mainly on the offensive side. Who would replace Vanderbilt’s leading scorer from... Continue Reading →
Scotty Pippen Jr. Signs with Lakers
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 →
Coach Stackhouse Has Finalized His 2022-23 Roster
Monday was an eventful day for the Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball program with the point guard situation for the 2022-23 season coming into focus. As most expected, Scotty Pippen Jr. announced through social media that he would be entering the NBA draft. Pippen tested the NBA waters a year ago before electing to return to the... Continue Reading →
The Future Looks Bright For Commodore Basketball
As Scotty Pippen Jr.’s last-second prayer bounced off the backboard against Xavier, suddenly the season was over. The Commodores were bounced by the Musketeers in the third round of the NIT by a score of 75-73. Vandy fans are now left to reflect on Coach Jerry Stackhouse’s third season while looking ahead to his pivotal... Continue Reading →