Simisola Shittu
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

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...

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 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

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

Lewis, Alabama hand Vanderbilt 15th straight loss, 68-61

By John Zenor Feb. 23, 2019 08:26 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama survived in a game it couldn't really afford to lose. Kira Lewis Jr. scored 19 points and the Crimson Tide turned back...

Vanderbilt forward Clevon Brown (15) and Auburn forward Anfernee McLemore (24) reach for a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn beats Vanderbilt 64-53 for rare win at Memorial Gym

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 16, 2019 02:25 PM EST

Auburn Tigers guard Jared Harper (1) passes the ball against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Auburn Tigers at Vanderbilt Commodores 2/16/2019

Feb. 16, 2019 12:20 PM EST

Alabama forward Daniel Giddens (4) shoots between Vanderbilt defenders Clevon Brown (15) and Simisola Shittu (11) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Alabama gets rare win at Memorial Gym, beating Vandy 77-67

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 09, 2019 10:46 PM EST

Arkansas guard Mason Jones (13) tries to get past Vanderbilt defender Matt Ryan (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Vanderbilt Commodores at Arkansas Razorbacks 2/5/2019

Feb. 05, 2019 10:27 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Yanni Wetzell (1) drives against Kentucky forward Reid Travis, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Washington scores 26 as No. 7 Kentucky routs Vandy 87-52

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 29, 2019 11:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2019, file photo, Vanderbilt head coach Bryce Drew reacts to an official's call in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt's worst start ever in the Southeastern Conference could get much uglier. The Commodores host Kentucky on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, having lost six straight league games and seven overall after a blowout loss to Oklahoma in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Vanderbilt trying to snap 7-game skid with Kentucky next

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 28, 2019 06:13 PM EST

Tennessee guard Admiral Schofield (5) leaves the court after Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 88-83 in overtime in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Top-ranked Tennessee rallies, beats Vanderbilt 88-83 in OT

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 23, 2019 10:07 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Simisola Shittu, left, and Mississippi State guard Quinndary Weatherspoon, right, reach for a loose ball duringp the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. Mississippi State won 71-55. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
No. 24 Mississippi State routs struggling Vanderbilt 71-55

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 19, 2019 11:32 PM EST

South Carolina players celebrate after defeating Vanderbilt 74-71 in an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
South Carolina Gamecocks at Vanderbilt Commodores 1/16/2019

Jan. 17, 2019 12:18 AM EST

Georgia guard Ignas Sargiunas (43) takes a shot while being defended by Vanderbilt guard Saben Lee (0) during an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 in Athens, Ga. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)
Hammonds' big finish leads Georgia past Vanderbilt, 82-63

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2019 08:49 PM EST

Vanderbilt forward Simisola Shittu, left, battles Mississippi forward KJ Buffen (14) for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tyree scores career-high 31 as Ole Miss beats Vandy 81-71

By Teresa M. Walker Jan. 05, 2019 10:49 PM EST