PODCAST: State of the Men’s Basketball Program, Previewing South Carolina

This week on the Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf discuss where Vanderbilt men’s basketball stands a third of the way through their SEC slate.

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The Hustler Sports 30 is a weekly podcast hosted by sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf. (Hustler Multimedia/Emery Little)

By Justin Hershey, Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf

Jan 25, 2022

On Episode 17 of the Hustler Sports 30 podcast, sports editor Justin Hershey and deputy sports editors Sam Curtis and Andrew Wilf provide their perspectives on Vanderbilt men’s basketball’s season thus far. Coming off of consecutive SEC losses, the hosts discuss how much blame should be placed on Jerry Stackhouse and what the Commodores need moving forward to jumpstart the rest of their season. They then dive into keys to Vanderbilt getting a win in Columbia against South Carolina on Wednesday. They finish the show checking in on Vanderbilt women’s basketball’s tough schedule of late and they look forward to an easier road ahead for the Commodores.

Further Reading

“Memorial Minutes: Missing Chatman and Robbin(s)“: Still missing key players from the lineup, the Commodores are struggling offensively and desperately need a breakthrough or, perhaps, a heroic rescue.

“Vanderbilt struggles to score against strong Tennessee defense, loses 68-60“: Despite a gritty effort on the defensive end of the floor, the Vanderbilt Commodores were unable to best their in-state foe at Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday night.

“Vanderbilt loses fourth consecutive SEC game, falling short to Missouri 64-52“: Despite competitive offensive play from Vanderbilt, the Commodore defense underperformed on Thursday night.

About the Contributors

Justin Hershey, Former Sports Editor

Justin Hershey ('22) was Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He has been on staff since freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Deputy Sports Editor and Lead Sports Analyst. He majored in human and organizational development with minors in business and economics. In addition to writing, he hosts The Hustler Sports 30 Podcast, enjoys playing golf and is waiting for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers to complete The Process. For tips and comments, feel free to reach out to: [email protected]

Sam Curtis, Former Deputy Sports Editor

Sam Curtis (’24) is from Wallingford, Conn., majoring in human and organizational development and French and minoring in data science in Peabody College. He was previously Assistant Sports Editor and Sports Copy Editor. When not writing for The Hustler, he cheers on the Philadelphia Eagles, the 76ers and Leeds United. Outside of sports, he enjoys traveling and learning about history and philosophy. He can be reached at [email protected].

Andrew Wilf, Former Sports Editor

Andrew Wilf (’24) is Sports Editor for The Vanderbilt Hustler. He is from Livingston, N.J., and is majoring in history and minoring in business. He joined the sports staff his freshman year, previously serving as a Staff Writer, Assistant Sports Editor and Deputy Sports Editor. Beyond writing for The Hustler, he is also the host of Anchor Analysis, Commodore Clash and Live From West End. In his free time, Andrew enjoys watching the NFL and playing golf. He can be reached at [email protected].

Emery Little, Former Social Media Director

Emery Little (‘22) is from Birmingham, AL. She majored in communication of science and technology and Spanish. In her free time, she loves to design graphics, follow tech news and run her photography business. She can be reached at [email protected].

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