Alex and Jack are back in the studio and are joined by Ryder Leiderman to break down Vanderbilt men’s basketball’s victory over Georgia and loss to Kentucky. They discuss what has been going wrong for the Commodores, and whether a first-round exit or third-round appearance in March Madness would be more surprising. They move to discuss women’s basketball’s wins over Alabama and Tennessee to finish the regular season, and debate how far this team can go and why Mikayla Blakes deserves the Wade Trophy. Jack and Alex give updates on Diego Pavia and Eli Stowers’ NFL Combine performances before discussing Vanderbilt baseball, men’s tennis, women’s tennis, lacrosse and golf. The duo ends with “Captain’s Diary” (where Jack reveals how Frankie Collins is selling furniture on Facebook Marketplace), “Walk the Plank” and are joined by Chris Denkovich for a draft of awkward moments.
Around the Ship: Men’s basketball goes 1-1 on the week but moves up in the AP Poll, women’s basketball ends the season with 2 spectacular wins, Stowers shines at combine and more
Alex and Jack dissect the Vanderbilt men’s basketball team’s recent performance, NFL Combine performances and why Mikayla Blakes deserves the Wade Trophy.
Mar 3, 2026
About the Contributors
Jack Frutkin, Deputy Sports Editor
Jack Frutkin (‘29) is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is planning on majoring in economics with a minor in business in the College of Arts and Sciences. Jack is a devoted Philly sports fan and fantasy football enthusiast. Outside of The Hustler, you’ll likely find him playing tennis, exploring new restaurants or talking on VandyRadio. He can be reached at [email protected].
Alex Nickoll, Staff Podcaster