Vanderbilt Commodores
FILE — In this March 7, 2020, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse watches the action during an NCAA college basketball game against South Carolina in Nashville, Tenn. Stackhouse got his biggest win even before Vanderbilt started practice for this season when he convinced Scotty Pippen Jr. to return for his junior season. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Pippen expects Vandy to compete, 'didn't come back to lose'

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 21, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Kentucky favored to win SEC; Pippen preseason player of year

Oct. 19, 2021 01:26 PM EDT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Kentucky is the favorite to win the Southeastern Conference title, while defending champion Alabama is picked to finish second in...

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2021, file photo, Kentucky head coach John Calipari gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn. Calipari said he contracted COVID-19 before July's NBA draft after being vaccinated but is relieved that the shot did its job in leaving him with mild symptoms. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores 2/17/2021

Sep. 07, 2021 02:28 PM EDT

Texas' Beard dives in, makes splash in transfer portal

By Mark Rosner Aug. 04, 2021 05:51 PM EDT
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Chris Beard didn’t sound like a “trust the process” guy when he became the Texas basketball coach in early April. ...

Scotty Pippen Jr. withdraws from draft, returning to Vandy

Jul. 07, 2021 11:32 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scotty Pippen Jr. has decided to return to Vanderbilt for his junior season after testing his options for the NBA draft. ...

Vandy's Scotty Pippen Jr. declares for draft with no agent

Apr. 10, 2021 03:03 PM EDT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has declared for the NBA draft without signing with an agent to keep his options open. ...

Virginia forward Sam Hauser (10) along with teammate guard Trey Murphy III (25) fight for a rebound with Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 2 (win) at USC Trojans 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:10 AM EST

Duke players gather prior to the start of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke has pulled out of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament and ended its season after a positive coronavirus test and the resulting quarantining and contact tracing. The ACC announced that the Blue Devils’ quarterfinal game with Florida State scheduled for Thursday night has been canceled. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
ACC - Second Round - Game 3 (win) at Florida State Seminoles 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Duke guard DJ Steward (2) celebrates a basket with teammate Duke guard Jordan Goldwire, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke defeated Louisville 70-56. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Rice Owls at UAB Blazers 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski, top, talks to his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Duke has pulled out of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament and ended its season after a positive coronavirus test and the resulting quarantining and contact tracing. The ACC announced that the Blue Devils’ quarterfinal game with Florida State scheduled for Thursday night has been canceled. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Southeastern - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Florida Gators 3/11/2021

Mar. 12, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse prepares to talk to his players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Mann scores 22 points, Florida holds off Vandy 69-63 at SEC

Mar. 11, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Texas A&M's Emanuel Miller (5) reaches for a rebound with Vanderbilt's Maxwell Evans (3) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Pippen Jr., Vanderbilt beat Texas A&M 79-68 in SEC tourney

Mar. 10, 2021 09:53 PM EST

Cleveland State's Craig Beaudion (3) shoots over Oakland's Trey Townsend (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the men's Horizon League conference tournament championship game, Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old Dominion Lady Monarchs at Charlotte 49ers 3/11/2021

Mar. 09, 2021 08:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2021, file photo, Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) brings the ball downcourt against Mississippi State in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Nashville, Tenn. Pippen Jr. is a member of The Associated Press All-SEC team in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Alabama rolls into SEC tourney, Kentucky needs every win

By Teresa M. Walker Mar. 09, 2021 05:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2019, file photo, LSU forward Trendon Watford (2) dunks during first half action against Bowling Green during an NCAA college basketball game in Baton Rouge, La. Watford is a member of The Associated Press All-SEC first team in voting announced Tuesday, March 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Brett Duke, File)
Alabama senior Herbert Jones named AP's SEC player of year

By John Zenor Mar. 09, 2021 10:42 AM EST

Ole Miss beats Vanderbilt 56-46

Mar. 06, 2021 09:45 PM EST
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jarkel Joiner had 15 points and Romello White added 11 to help Mississippi beat Vanderbilt 56-46 in the season finale for both teams on...

Alabama guard John Petty Jr. (23) celebrates after he cuts the net after an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Alabama won the regular season Southeastern Conference championship. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Florida visits Tennessee, SEC Tournament seeding on the line

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 05, 2021 04:05 AM EST

Cincinnati forward Mamoudou Diarra (20) rises for a 3-point shot as Vanderbilt forward Quentin Millora-Brown (42) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Vanderbilt Commodores at Cincinnati Bearcats 3/4/2021

Mar. 04, 2021 09:38 PM EST

Cincinnati forward Mamoudou Diarra (20) rises for a 3-point shot as Vanderbilt forward Quentin Millora-Brown (42) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP)
Pippen Jr. scores career-high 36, Vandy tops Cincinnati

Mar. 04, 2021 09:32 PM EST

Cameron leads trio of triple-doubles as LSU swarms Vandy

Mar. 02, 2021 10:48 PM EST
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Cameron Thomas had 23 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and LSU overwhelmed short-handed Vanderbilt 83...