PODCAST: South Carolina preview, WBB resurgence and VandyBoys roster outlook mega-episode

This week on Live from West End, Bryce and Aiden discuss men’s and women’s basketball’s recent success. The two also discuss baseball for the first time with Vanderbilt’s season-opener coming up this weekend.

Nikita Rohila

Trey Thomas contemplates a play, as photographed on Feb. 8, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

By Aiden Rutman and Bryce Smith

Feb 14, 2023

On Episode 20 of Live from West End, Sports Editor Bryce Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Aiden Rutman tackle a busy week of Vanderbilt sports. They recap men’s basketball’s massive three-game win streak and discuss women’s basketball’s important win against Arkansas. They look forward to both team’s upcoming matchups as the men gear up for a road game against South Carolina on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and the women travel to Alabama on Thursday, Feb. 16. Aiden and Bryce also preview the VandyBoys’ projected roster for this season, highlighting high-impact veterans as well as highly-touted freshmen looking to make their marks. The pair ends with a discussion about Vanderbilt University dining and three questions for the week ahead.

Further Reading

Memorial Minutes: Back on the Bubble?: With a three-game winning streak that seemingly came out of nowhere, the Commodores now have an outside chance at making the NCAA Tournament.

About the Contributors

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].

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].

Nikita Rohila, Senior Staff Photographer

Nikita Rohila ('25) is from a small town in Arkansas and is majoring in psychology and medicine, health and society in the College of Arts and Science. She previously served as Deputy Photography Editor. During her free time, she enjoys roaming around the city and getting cinematic-style shots for her photography account. You can reach her at [email protected].

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