Questions raised after Tyrin Lawrence seen in walking boot Tuesday

On Tuesday, Tyrin Lawrence was spotted outside of the Mayborn building with a walking boot on his right foot.

Tyrin Lawrence eyes the basket at Memorial Gymnasium on Feb. 18, 2023. (Hustler Multimedia/Nikita Rohila)

By Andrew Wilf, Sports Editor

Nov 7, 2023

Vanderbilt shooting guard Tyrin Lawrence was seen in a walking boot on his right foot on Tuesday morning, raising questions about his availability for the team’s season opener tonight.

Vanderbilt men’s basketball sports information director, Jacob Bell, did not immediately respond to The Hustler’s request for comment on Lawrence’s availability for Tuesday night.

It is unknown when Lawrence last practiced. The Commodores will begin their 2023-24 campaign on Tuesday night with a matchup against Presbyterian at 7 p.m. CST at Memorial Gymnasium.

Lawrence, who was slated to be the star of the Vanderbilt basketball program, may be inactive by the time of tipoff. Lawrence averaged 13.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 29 minutes per game last season. The 6’4’’ guard has scored 620 points in his 77 games played for Vanderbilt and was selected to the preseason All-SEC second team one week ago.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

About the Contributors

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].

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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