Rodney Chatman
FILE — Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse directs his players in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, March 20, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. With Scotty Pippen Jr. gone, Stackhouse has a roster that should keep the Commodores from missing the Southeastern Conference's top scorer. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Stackhouse eager to build on 1st winning season at Vandy

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 20, 2022 01:51 PM EDT

Vanderbilt guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (2) drives the baseline around Auburn forward Walker Kessler (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Smith's 3-point barrage leads No. 2 Auburn over Vandy, 94-80

By John Zenor Feb. 16, 2022 11:26 PM EST

LSU coach Will Wade argues a foul call with an official during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Chatman scores 24 points, Vanderbilt beats No. 25 LSU 75-66

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 05, 2022 08:19 PM EST

Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams (10) is fouled by Vanderbilt guard Rodney Chatman (3) as he drives to the hoop during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Vanderbilt Commodores at Arkansas Razorbacks 1/4/2022

Jan. 04, 2022 09:44 PM EST

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

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. ...

Late shot helps La Salle get first win at Dayton in 21 years

Dec. 30, 2020 11:11 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Clifton Moore hit an 18-foot jump shot with 2.5 seconds remaining to push La Salle to a 67-65 victory over Dayton on Wednesday night. ...

Crutcher, Dayton turn back Ole Miss 65-62

Dec. 19, 2020 05:17 PM EST
Dayton, Ohio (AP) — Jalen Crutcher scored 15 of his 23 points in the second half and Dayton defeated a Southeastern Conference team for the second-straight...

Dayton coach Anthony Grant reacts to a call during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Davidson, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton won 82-67. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
No. 4 Dayton gets A-10 title with 82-67 win over Davidson

By Joe Kay Feb. 28, 2020 09:01 PM EST

Rhode Island's Jeff Dowtin defends against Dayton's Obi Toppin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
Toppin's 22 points lead No. 6 Dayton over Rhode Island 81-67

By Joe Kay Feb. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

Fordham head coach Jeff Neubauer reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)
No. 7 Dayton beats Fordham 70-56 for 16th straight over Rams

By Joe Kay Feb. 01, 2020 06:31 PM EST

Dayton head coach Anthony Grant gives instructions during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Florida, Monday Dec. 30, 2019, in Dayton. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Toppin's 31 lead No. 20 Dayton over North Florida 77-59

By Joe Kay Dec. 30, 2019 09:11 PM EST

Grambling State guard Trevell Cunningham, left, is pressured by Dayton guards Trey Landers, right, and Jhery Matos, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday Dec. 23, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Ibi Watson leads No. 18 Dayton over Grambling State 81-53

By Joe Kay Dec. 23, 2019 09:13 PM EST

Dayton's Obi Toppin (1) shoots against Houston Baptist's Ian DuBose (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Dayton, Ohio. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Houston Baptist Huskies at Dayton Flyers 12/3/2019

Dec. 03, 2019 08:09 PM EST

Toppin scores 21 to carry Dayton over Omaha 93-68

Nov. 19, 2019 09:46 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin had 21 points and Ryan Mikesell scored 16 to lead five Dayton players in double figures as the Flyers defeated Omaha 93-68 on...

Dayton rides Toppin to 90-61 win over Charleston Southern

Nov. 16, 2019 09:04 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin posted his second double-double in as many games and Dayton cruised to a 90-61 victory over Charleston Southern on Saturday. ...

Toppin scores 29 to lift Dayton past Indiana St. 86-81

Nov. 09, 2019 10:20 PM EST
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — Obi Toppin had a career-high 29 points plus 12 rebounds as Dayton edged past Indiana State 86-81 on Saturday night. ...