On this week’s episode of Live From West End, Sports Editor Aiden Rutman and Sports Podcast Producer Jonah Barbin are joined by Dore Report Contributor Alex Kurbegov. The episode begins with a breakdown of Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball’s first round NCAA Tournament loss at the hands of St. Mary’s. They then discuss the season as whole and potential transfer portal needs. The trio do the same for Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball, breaking down their season following their first round loss to Oregon. They then discuss the state of the VandyBoys after sweeping Texas A&M.
Season 3, Episode 29: A tribute to great basketball seasons and a baseball update
On this week’s episode, Aiden and Jonah are joined by Dore Report Contributor Alex Kurbegov to grade the seasons for Vanderbilt Men’s and Women’s basketball as well as discuss a hot week for Vanderbilt Baseball.
Live From West End is a weekly podcast presented by Hustler Sports. (Hustler Multimedia/Alexa White)
Mar 26, 2025
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 aiden.s.rutman@vanderbilt.edu.
Jonah Barbin, Sports Podcast Producer
Jonah Barbin (‘25) is majoring in human and organizational development and cinema and media studies. In addition to writing about sports, you can catch him acting, scouring the fantasy football waiver wire, playing golf and fantasizing about what Odell Beckham Jr.’s career would have been if the Giants never traded him. You can reach him at jonah.z.barbin@vanderbilt.edu.
Alexa White, Former Graphics Director
Alexa White (’23) is from Traverse City, Michigan, and is double-majoring in secondary education and English. When she isn’t writing for The Hustler, she is probably teaching, reading or creating art. After graduation, Alexa plans to be an English teacher and hopes to inspire kids to love reading, writing and exploring their creativity in all forms. She can be reached at alexa.v.white@vanderbilt.edu.
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