VANDERBILT COMMODORES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Vanderbilt's basketball program in Nashville has emerged as a serious contender this season under third-year head coach Mark Byington, who has transformed the Commodores into a 21-4 powerhouse just three years into his tenure. The 13,575-student institution competes in the Southeastern Conference and has built its home dominance at Memorial Gymnasium into a dominant 14-2 record, while proving competitive on the road with a 7-2 away record. Byington's 16-man roster scores 88.4 points per game while holding opponents to just 73.6, establishing the kind of balanced attack that's propelled the team to a 6-2 conference mark.
Located on the campus of Vanderbilt University, established in 1873, the program operates from Nashville's historic Memorial Gymnasium while competing alongside established SEC programs. The Commodores' defensive prowess—allowing fewer than 74 points per contest—reflects Byington's systematic approach, complementing an offense that generates over 88 points nightly. With double-digit home victories and consistent road performance, Vanderbilt has positioned itself as a legitimate NCAA Tournament contender in a conference known for competitive basketball.
KEY FACTS
| School | Vanderbilt University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Venue | Memorial Gymnasium (TN) |
| Head Coach | Mark Byington |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Chandler Bing | G |
| 1 | Frankie Collins | G |
| 12 | Jaylon Dean-Vines | G |
| 8 | Tyler Harris | F |
| 0 | Mike James | G |
| 25 | Miles Keeffe | G |
| 9 | George Kimble III | G |
| 34 | Jayden Leverett | C |
| 99 | Devin McGlockton | F |
| 15 | Coleson Messer | G |
| 2 | Duke Miles | G |
| 50 | Mason Nicholson | F |
| 5 | Tyler Nickel | F |
| 10 | AK Okereke | F |
| 3 | Tyler Tanner | G |
| 13 | Jalen Washington | C |
SEASON RECORD
26-8
Overall
16-3
Home
10-5
Away
10-5
Conference
86.4 PPG / 75.2 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Lipscomb Bisons | W 105-61 |
| Nov 8 | UCF Knights | W 105-93 |
| Nov 13 | Eastern Kentucky Colonels | W 92-62 |
| Nov 15 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 104-75 |
| Nov 21 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 109-74 |
| Nov 26 | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | W 83-78 |
| Nov 27 | VCU Rams | W 89-74 |
| Nov 28 | Saint Mary's Gaels | W 96-71 |
| Dec 4 | SMU Mustangs | W 88-69 |
| Dec 13 | Central Arkansas Bears | W 83-72 |
| Dec 18 | Memphis Tigers | W 77-70 |
| Dec 21 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W 98-67 |
| Dec 30 | New Haven Chargers | W 96-53 |
| Jan 3 | South Carolina Gamecocks | W 83-71 |
| Jan 8 | Alabama Crimson Tide | W 96-90 |
| Jan 10 | LSU Tigers | W 84-73 |
| Jan 15 | Texas Longhorns | L 64-80 |
| Jan 17 | Florida Gators | L 94-98 |
| Jan 21 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 68-93 |
| Jan 24 | Mississippi State Bulldogs | W 88-56 |
| Jan 28 | Kentucky Wildcats | W 80-55 |
| Jan 31 | Ole Miss Rebels | W 71-68 |
| Feb 7 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 91-92 |
| Feb 11 | Auburn Tigers | W 84-76 |
| Feb 14 | Texas A&M Aggies | W 82-69 |
| Feb 19 | Missouri Tigers | L 80-81 |
| Feb 21 | Tennessee Volunteers | L 65-69 |
| Feb 26 | Georgia Bulldogs | W 88-80 |
| Feb 28 | Kentucky Wildcats | L 77-91 |
| Mar 4 | Ole Miss Rebels | W 89-86 |
| Mar 7 | Tennessee Volunteers | W 86-82 |
| Mar 13 | Tennessee Volunteers | W 75-68 |
| Mar 14 | Florida Gators | W 91-74 |
| Mar 15 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 75-86 |
ANALYTICS
+11.1
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
56.4%
SOS
#67
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.7858
116.1
Adj O
103.7
Adj D
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Tennessee Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Vanderbilt Men's Basketball compete in?
- Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball competes in the Southeastern Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Vanderbilt play men's basketball home games?
- Vanderbilt Men's Basketball plays home games at Memorial Gymnasium (TN) in Nashville, TN.
- Who is the head coach of Vanderbilt Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball is Mark Byington.
- When was Vanderbilt Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Vanderbilt Men's Basketball is not currently available.