BREAKING: Liam Robbins to miss contest against No. 4 Alabama, sidelined for 4-6 weeks with sprained ankle

Vanderbilt will be without their leading scorer and rebounder, senior Liam Robbins, for over a month.

Liam Robbins surveys the court against Missouri on January 7, 2023 (Vanderbilt Athletics).

By Bryce Smith and Aiden Rutman

Jan 17, 2023

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball sustained a major blow on Tuesday night just under an hour before their tip-off against No. 4 Alabama: Star center Liam Robbins suffered a sprained ankle injury at practice on Monday and is expected to be out for the next 4-6 weeks. The Hustler confirmed the story with a team spokesperson prior to the game.

Told #Vanderbilt center Liam Robbins is OUT for tonight’s game against Alabama
— Bryce Smith (@BryceSmith_27) January 18, 2023

Robbins is leading the Commodores this season in points (13.2) and rebounds (5.9) per game. The senior forward sat out until February of last season with an undisclosed foot injury before appearing in the team’s final 15 games. Robbins is expected to return in mid-to-late February based on the given injury timeline.

About the Contributors

Bryce Smith, Former Sports Editor

Bryce Smith ('23) is majoring in human and organizational development in Peabody College with a minor in business. Bryce previously wrote for SBNation before joining The Hustler. Hailing from Chicago, Bryce is a die-hard Bears and Cubs fan who is also hoping that the Bulls and Blackhawks may one day rekindle their dominance. He can be reached at [email protected].

Aiden Rutman, Sports Editor

Aiden Rutman (‘25) is a student in Peabody College majoring in human and organizational development and minoring in communication studies. He formerly produced The Hustler’s sports podcast, Live from West End. In addition to writing and podcasting, Aiden is an avid New York sports fan. He loves playing sports, spending time outdoors and trying new foods. You can reach him at [email protected].

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