Men’s Basketball – The Vanderbilt Hustler

Vanderbilt Basketball parts ways with coaches David Grace, Ricardo Patton

May 11, 2020

Patton and Grace spent one season on staff before departing.

Saben Lee (0) dribbles against Alabama on January 22, 2020.

BREAKING: Saben Lee signs with agent

May 1, 2020

According to NCAA rules, if Lee signed with an non-certified agent as reported, he will be ineligible to return to Vanderbilt.

Jerry Stackhouse is introduced as Vanderbilt's head basketball coach on April 8, 2019. Photo by Hunter Long

Q&A: Jerry Stackhouse talks virtual recruiting, previews personnel for next season

April 15, 2020

The Hustler caught up with Vanderbilt’s basketball coach over Zoom to wrap up last season and get some insight on his plans for the future.

Saben Lee drives to the basket in Vanderbilt's 99-90 upset victory over LSU.

Junior guard Saben Lee declares for 2020 NBA Draft

March 27, 2020

Saben Lee will declare for the NBA Draft without hiring an agent.

Aaron Nesmith drains a step-back jumper in Vanderbilt's scrimmage against Clark-Atlanta.

Sophomore forward Aaron Nesmith declares for 2020 NBA Draft

March 26, 2020

After missing the majority of the 2020 season with a stress fracture, Nesmith – a projected first round pick – will declare for the NBA Draft

Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) pushes the ball up the court as Dylan Disu (1) trails in Vanderbilt's loss to Arkansas.

Vanderbilt’s youth, lack of size on display in SEC Tournament loss

March 13, 2020

Vanderbilt shot just 6-25 from the field in the first half and was unable to recover from the slow start.

Scotty Pippen Jr. drives on Jimmy Whitt Jr. in Vanderbilt's SEC Tournament loss to Arkansas on Wednesday night.

Vanderbilt’s first season under Jerry Stackhouse ends in SEC Tournament loss to Arkansas

March 11, 2020

Saben Lee's 30-point night wasn't enough to propel the Commodores to a victory at Bridgestone Arena.

All-SEC Freshman Scotty Pippen Jr. brings the ball up in the Commodores matchup with Missouri on Feb. 26th.

Previewing Vanderbilt’s SEC Tournament matchup with Arkansas

March 11, 2020

Arkansas blew Vanderbilt out in their first matchup, but Vanderbilt has gotten better since then, while Arkansas has regressed. Will it matter?

Saben Lee throws down a dunk for two of his 19 points in Vanderbilt's 83-74 win over South Carolina.

Vanderbilt’s two-game finale spoils tournament hopefuls, builds confidence heading into postseason play

March 8, 2020

For the first time since February 2018, the Commodores are on a win streak. And they enter the SEC tournament in Nashville with confidence at an all-time high.

Scotty Pippen Jr. drives through traffic in Vanderbilt's Wednesday night loss to the Missouri Tigers.

Tigers claw back, down Commodores 61-52 in defensive affair at Memorial

February 26, 2020

Scotty Pippen's strong first-half wasn't enough to give the Commodores their second SEC win of the season.

Saben Lee goes up for a layup over Rayshaun Holmes in Vanderbilt's home matchup with Georgia

Commodores lose heartbreaker to Georgia on Crump’s prayer at the buzzer

February 22, 2020

A career-high 34 points from Saben Lee was not enough for the Commodores to beat Anthony Edwards and the Georgia Bulldogs.

Guard Max Evans (3) hit a career high 7 three pointers in the Commodores win over LSU on Feb. 5th.

How Max Evans has helped fill the void left by Aaron Nesmith

February 14, 2020

Junior Maxwell Evans has stepped into Aaron Nesmith’s shoes and produced for a Commodore team desperate for offense.