Sales Pitch discussion: Is Kentucky's recruiting stranglehold on the SEC slipping?
ESPN's panel talks SEC recruiting, including Kentucky's lost year, the rise of Alabama and the dark cloud that has hovered over the league's recruiting exploits.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
9-16, 14th in SEC
- 11/27W 77-71
- 12/1CANC
- 12/8CANC
- 12/11CANC
- 12/13W 84-41
- 12/16L 78-67
- 12/19W 59-50
- 12/22L 85-65
- 12/27W 87-59
- 12/30L 91-72
- 1/5L 77-74
- 1/9L 84-81
- 1/1210PPD
- 1/1610L 81-61
- 1/20CANC
- 1/23L 92-71
- 1/27L 78-71
- 1/30W 93-81
- 2/3CANC
- 2/6L 73-70
- 2/9L 73-67
- 2/13W 72-51
- 2/17L 82-78
- 2/208L 82-78
- 2/2425L 70-58
- 2/27W 75-70
- 3/2L 83-68
- 3/4W 78-64
- 3/6L 56-46
- 3/10W 79-68
- 3/11L 69-63
- Full Schedule
Sales pitch: Which schools have the most (and least) to offer SEC hoops prospects, transfers?
Jeff Borzello talked to anonymous coaches about the SEC men's basketball programs that have the most and fewest recruiting advantages.
Late-game outburst by Commodores clinches series
No. 3 Vanderbilt explodes for eight runs after the fifth inning to secure the 8-2 win over Kentucky.
Pippen Jr. entering draft, could return to Vandy
Vanderbilt sophomore guard Scotty Pippen Jr. has declared for the 2021 NBA draft but will retain his college eligibility.
Vanderbilt to spend $300M to upgrade facilities
Vanderbilt announced a $300 million project Monday to improve football and basketball facilities and a new Vandy United Fund to raise money for athletics programs.
Mann's second-half outburst vaults Florida past Vandy (1:28)
Mann scores 22 points, Florida holds off Vandy 69-63 at SEC
— Tre Mann scored 22 points, and Florida held off Vanderbilt 69-63 Thursday to advance to the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals.
Pippen Jr. powers 12-seed Vandy past 13-seed Aggies (1:08)
Pippen Jr., Vanderbilt beat Texas A&M 79-68 in SEC tourney
— Scotty Pippen Jr. went 15 for 15 from the free-throw line and finished with 22 points, D.J. Harvey scored 17 and Vanderbilt beat Texas A&M 79-68 on Wednesday night for the Commodores first Southeastern Conference tournament win in four years.
Stackhouse says Vandy has to be better to beat Florida (4:25)
Pippen Jr. says being aggressive led to Vandy win (1:21)
Ole Miss beats Vanderbilt 56-46
— Jarkel Joiner had 15 points and Romello White added 11 to help Mississippi beat Vanderbilt 56-46 in the season finale for both teams on Saturday night.
Pippen Jr. scores career-high 36, Vandy tops Cincinnati
— Scotty Pippen scored a career-high 36 points on near-perfect shooting, Jordan Wright added 15 points and 11 rebounds and Vanderbilt defeated Cincinnati 78-64 on Thursday night.
College basketball's 2021 hot seat and coaching carousel: Who's out, who's next?
Embattled Indiana coach Archie Miller is among the primary hot seat names, but could IU find a better alternative?
Cameron leads trio of triple-doubles as LSU swarms Vandy
— Cameron Thomas had 23 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, and LSU overwhelmed short-handed Vanderbilt 83-68 on Tuesday night.
Stackhouse stresses that Vanderbilt has enough to win (3:36)
Vanderbilt wins 3rd SEC game despite missing 2 star players
— Trey Thomas scored 14 points, Clevon Brown made two free throws with 10.4 seconds left for a two-possession lead and short-handed Vanderbilt beat Mississippi 75-70 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak.
Bailey scores 21, No. 25 Tennessee beats Vanderbilt 70-58
— Victor Bailey Jr. made 5-of-8 3-pointers and finished with 21 points as No. 25 Tennessee beat in-state rival Vanderbilt 70-58 Wednesday night to sweep the season series.
Shackelford's 27 helps No. 8 Alabama hold off Vandy, 82-78
— Jaden Shackelford scored a season-high 27 points and No. 8 Alabama came from behind to beat Vanderbilt 82-78 Saturday and move a step closer to a Southeastern Conference championship.
UK survives Vandy's late-game push for victory (2:50)
Mintz, Toppin help Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 82-78
— Davion Mintz had 18 points, Jacob Toppin scored 12 of his 16 points in the second half and Kentucky blew a 17-point lead before holding on to beat Vanderbilt 82-78 on Wednesday night.
Commodores' rebounding efforts impress Stackhouse (3:02)
Maxwell, Pippen lead Vandy past Mississippi State 72-51
— Maxwell Evans scored 20 points, Scotty Pippen Jr. added 18 and Vanderbilt hit 10 3-pointers in the first half to jump start a 72-51 win at Mississippi State on Saturday.
Auburn snaps 3-game skid beating Vanderbilt 73-67
— Sharife Cooper and Jamal Johnson scored 19 points apiece and Auburn held off Vanderbilt with a 73-67 win on Tuesday night.
UGA increases streak to three after beating Vanderbilt (2:56)
2020-21 SEC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16-2 | - | 26-7 |
| Arkansas | 13-4 | 2.5 | 25-7 |
| LSU | 11-6 | 4.5 | 19-10 |
| Tennessee | 10-7 | 5.5 | 18-9 |
| Florida | 9-7 | 6 | 15-10 |
| Ole Miss | 10-8 | 6 | 16-12 |
| Missouri | 8-8 | 7 | 16-10 |
| Kentucky | 8-9 | 7.5 | 9-16 |
| Mississippi State | 8-10 | 8 | 18-15 |
| Georgia | 7-11 | 9 | 14-12 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 13-14 |
| South Carolina | 4-12 | 11 | 6-15 |
| Texas A&M | 2-8 | 10 | 8-10 |
| Vanderbilt | 3-13 | 12 | 9-16 |
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Top Performers 2020-21
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game71.8178th
Rebounds Per Game33.7281st
Assists Per Game12.7Tied-237th
Points Allowed72.4
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Dezonie | SG | Committed | 82 |
| Peyton Daniels | PG | Signed | 81 |
| Gabe Dorsey | SF | Signed | 76 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 0 |
| Tournament Record | 10-16 |
| Championship Seasons | None |
| Tournament Appearances | 15 |