Vanderbilt basketball commences its season against Presbyterian on Tuesday at Memorial Gymnasium, debuting a revamped lineup.
The Commodores retain starting guards Ezra Manjon and Tyrin Lawrence, but the frontcourt underwent significant changes. Departures include Jordan Wright, Myles Stute, Liam Robbins, and Quentin Millora-Brown, with new additions from both transfers (Evan Taylor, Tasos Kamateros, Ven-Allen Lubin) and younger players taking on expanded roles (Colin Smith, Lee Dort).
Vanderbilt’s objective this season is to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament after consecutive NIT appearances. The team’s schedule primarily consists of home games, with a few high-profile non-conference matchups on the road and at neutral sites. Prior to January, the Commodores face only one power conference opponent at home, Boston College in the SEC/ACC Challenge.
Last week, coach Jerry Stackhouse stated that Dort was unlikely to play against the Blue Hose due to a foot injury.
Vanderbilt basketball vs. Presbyterian: Game time, stream info, betting odds
Game time: 7 p.m. CT
TV: SEC Network+
Betting odds: Vanderbilt by 17.5
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Lawrence, Lubin, Dort out with injury
Three players − preseason All-SEC Second Team selection Tyrin Lawrence, Notre Dame transfer Ven-Allen Lubin, and sophomore center Lee Dort − will miss the opener with injuries, according to a program spokesperson. Lawrence has an ankle injury, Dort has a foot injury, and Lubin has a hip injury.
Vanderbilt basketball vs. Presbyterian: Score updates
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