Alex and Jack begin by discussing the VandyBoys’ series loss to Oklahoma over the weekend, diving into the pitching staff, the batting lineup, and what to expect moving forward. They then are joined by Ryder Leiderman for in depth discussion over recent transfer portal losses: Ava Black, George Kimble, Mike James, and Aga Makurat. Additionally, they each give their final verdict on Tyler Tanner and discuss the current state of college basketball in the NIL era. They then go Around the Deck, covering men’s and women’s tennis, lacrosse, and Jack updates us on the bowling’s team’s heartbreaking defeat in the final four. Jack and Alex transition to Captain’s Diary and Walk the Plank revealing personal stories from the previous week and issue hot takes on Ava Black’s departure and the Vanderbilt Chef’s Competition. Finally, they wrap up the show with Ryder giving his top transfer portal targets for Men’s and Women’s Basketball and do a draft of top NBA playoff teams.
Around the Ship: Vanderbilt Baseball’s pitching struggles continue, George Kimble and Ava Black to the transfer portal, Tyler Tanner draft potential, NBA bracket predictions and more
Alex and Jack discuss the VandyBoys, the transfer portal and college basketball.
Apr 13, 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
