Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt basketball coach Jerry Stackhouse, left, is introduced by Athletics Director Malcom Turner during a news conference Monday, April 8, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Stackhouse was hired to replace Bryce Drew as head coach. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stackhouse says relationship, opportunity drew him to Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 08, 2019 01:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2016, file photo, Toronto Raptors assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse is seen during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, in Auburn Hills, Mich. A person familiar with the situation says Vanderbilt has hired Memphis Grizzlies assistant and former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse as its basketball coach. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, 2019, because Vanderbilt has not commented on its coaching search.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Vanderbilt hires Grizzlies assistant Jerry Stackhouse

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 05, 2019 01:10 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2018, file photo, Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Jerry Stackhouse smiles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, in Denver. A person familiar with the situation says Vanderbilt has hired Memphis Grizzlies assistant and former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse as its basketball coach. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Friday, April 5, 2019, because Vanderbilt has not commented on its coaching search. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Memphis Grizzlies at Denver Nuggets 12/10/2018

Apr. 05, 2019 12:18 PM EDT

AP source: Vanderbilt hires Grizzlies assistant Stackhouse

By Teresa M. Walker Apr. 05, 2019 12:09 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A person familiar with the situation says Vanderbilt has hired Memphis Grizzlies assistant and former NBA All-Star Jerry Stackhouse as its...

Vanderbilt's Simisola Shittu says he's entering NBA draft

Apr. 03, 2019 03:27 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt freshman Simisola Shittu is entering the NBA draft. Shittu wrote Wednesday on Twitter that "for as long as I can...

Auburn players warm up during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Thursday, March 28, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. Auburn plays North Carolina in a Midwest Regional semifinal on Friday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Auburn Tigers at North Carolina Tar Heels 3/29/2019

Mar. 28, 2019 10:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew cheers on his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Nashville, Tenn. Drew was fired Friday, March 22 after the worst season in the history of Vanderbilt men's basketball. Vanderbilt went 9-23 and was the first team in 65 years to go winless in the Southeastern Conference. Drew went 40-59 record in three seasons with the Commodores. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Friday's Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Mar. 23, 2019 03:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this March 13, 2019, file photo, Bryce Drew looks at the scoreboard during his final game as Vanderbilt head coach during an NCAA college basketball game against Texas A&M at the Southeastern Conference tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Texas A&M won 69-52. Drew was fired Friday, March 22 after the worst season in the history of Vanderbilt men's basketball. Vanderbilt went 9-23 and was the first team in 65 years to go winless in the Southeastern Conference. Drew went 40-59 record in three seasons with the Commodores. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vanderbilt Commodores at Texas A&M Aggies 3/13/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 10:58 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew cheers on his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Nashville, Tenn. Drew was fired Friday, March 22 after the worst season in the history of Vanderbilt men's basketball. Vanderbilt went 9-23 and was the first team in 65 years to go winless in the Southeastern Conference. Drew went 40-59 record in three seasons with the Commodores. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Vanderbilt Commodores 2/9/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 10:47 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew reacts to a call in an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Nashville, Tenn. Drew was fired Friday, March 22 after the worst season in the history of Vanderbilt men's basketball. Vanderbilt went 9-23 and was the first team in 65 years to go winless in the Southeastern Conference. Drew went 40-59 record in three seasons with the Commodores. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Mississippi State Bulldogs at Vanderbilt Commodores 1/19/2019

Mar. 22, 2019 10:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew cheers on his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Alabama in Nashville, Tenn. Drew was fired Friday, March 22 after the worst season in the history of Vanderbilt men's basketball. Vanderbilt went 9-23 and was the first team in 65 years to go winless in the Southeastern Conference. Drew went 40-59 record in three seasons with the Commodores. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vandy fires coach Bryce Drew after 9-23 year, winless in SEC

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 22, 2019 10:27 AM EDT

Vanderbilt forward Clevon Brown, left, grabs a rebound in front of Texas A&M forward Christian Mekowulu (21) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Texas A&M keeps Vanderbilt winless in SEC with 69-52 win

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 13, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

Texas A&M guard Chris Collins drives against Vanderbilt forward Aaron Nesmith (24) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
West Virginia Mountaineers at Texas Tech Red Raiders 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 10:53 PM EDT

Players on the Missouri bench celebrate after a score against Georgia in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Southeastern Conference tournament, Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Missouri won 71-61. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Southeastern - Second Round - Game 1 (win) at LSU Tigers 3/15/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:47 PM EDT

Tennessee forward Grant Williams (2) celebrates after defeating Kentucky 71-52 in an NCAA college basketball game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Joy Kimbrough/The Daily Times via AP)
Tough SEC Tournament might lead to drama-filled competition

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 12, 2019 03:45 PM EDT

Interim LSU head coach Tony Benford shouts instructions to his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 9, 2019, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Amid protest and cheers, LSU beats Vandy to claim SEC title

By Brett Martel Mar. 09, 2019 10:35 PM EST

Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew talks with senior guard Joe Toye as he is taken out in the final seconds of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Arkansas won 84-48. The Commodores (9-21, 0-17 Southeastern Conference) now have the most losses in school history, and they wrapped up their home schedule at 8-10 for the first losing record in 67 seasons at Memorial Gym. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Arkansas Razorbacks at Vanderbilt Commodores 3/6/2019

Mar. 07, 2019 12:27 AM EST

Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew talks to forward Simisola Shittu during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Arkansas on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Arkansas won 84-48. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Arkansas routs Vandy 84-48 to add to Dores' season of misery

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 06, 2019 10:44 PM EST

Flagg scores 22 to lift Texas A&M over Vanderbilt 64-57

Mar. 02, 2019 08:26 PM EST
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Vanderbilt took another step toward unenviable Southeastern Conference history on Saturday. "Losing stinks, it's...

Florida guard Andrew Nembhard (2) passes the ball around Vanderbilt's Matthew Moyer (13) and Aaron Nesmith (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Florida Gators beat Vandy 71-55 for 5th straight victory

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 27, 2019 11:15 PM EST