Vanderbilt basketball and Mark Byington are opening their arms to local midmajors unlike those within the program's past have.

Mikayla Blakes scored 27 points, Aiyana Mitchell had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 19 Vanderbilt dominated the third quarter for a 74-65 victory over California to begin the season in Paris.

Vanderbilt basketball coach Mark Byington talked about selling insurance, the Commodores' bigger roster and coaching in the NIL era at SEC Media Days.

Vanderbilt appeared to have done that–or at least severely dejected Lipscomb–when veteran wing Ross Candelino knocked down a shot from 3-point range in front of the Bisons’ bench early in the second half and the clapping was difficult to spot on the baseline as Lipscomb ran back down the floor.

Vanderbilt basketball defeated Virginia in a preseason exhibition game, winning both segments of the contest. Freshman Tyler Tanner made a strong case for the starting point guard position with a 20-point performance. Transfers Tyler Harris and Duke Miles ...

Vanderbilt women's basketball landed a blue-chip recruit as its first 2026 commit. Olivia Jones, ranked the No. 14 player in the Class of 2026 by ESPN, announced her commitment to Shea Ralph and the Commodores on Oct. 31. She chose Vanderbilt over Notre Dame, Tennessee, Miami and North Carolina.

NASHVILLE—-The rhythm was apparent each time Tyler Harris put the ball on the floor, shimmied and made a move towards the basket in Vanderbilt’s Monday night wi