MARCH 11, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
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Vandy looks to sweep Ole Miss
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Pippen Jr. scores career-high 36, Vandy tops Cincinnati
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In starting five Thursday Pippen (hip) will start Thursday's game against Cincinnati, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports reports.
Impact Pippen missed each of the last three contests due to a hip issue but will make his way back with two contests remaining in the regular season. The sophomore has hit another gear in 2020-21, racking up 20.5 points, 5.2 assists, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 steals per contest entering Thursday.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cincy faces Vandy
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Cameron leads trio of triple-doubles as LSU swarms Vandy
Cameron Thomas scored 23 points with 10 rebounds and LSU overwhelmed outmatched Vanderbilt 83-68MARCH 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out for Tuesday's game Pippen (hip) won't play in Tuesday's game versus LSU, Robbie Weinstein of 247 Sports reports.
Impact Pippen will miss a third straight game due to a hip flexor. Isaac McBride and Trey Thomas should see increased playing time Tuesday. Pippen will aim to return for the regular-season finale against Mississippi on Saturday.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Vanderbilt wins 3rd SEC game despite missing 2 star players
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Sits out Saturday Pippen (hip) didn't play in Saturday's game against Ole Miss.
Impact Pippen wasn't on the court for pregame warmups Saturday, and he was forced to miss a second consecutive game due to a hip flexor. His next chance to return will be Tuesday against LSU.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Saturday Pippen (hip) isn't warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Mississippi, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Pippen was held out of Wednesday's loss to Tennessee due to a hip flexor, and he appears to be on track to miss a second straight game Saturday. If he's ultimately held out, Issac McBride and Trey Thomas should see increased run for Vanderbilt.
FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pippen Jr., Vandy host Ole Miss
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FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Bailey scores 21, No. 25 Tennessee beats Vanderbilt 70-58
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FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Injury snaps start streak for Vandy guard Scotty Pippen Jr.
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Battling hip flexor Pippen (undisclosed) is battling a hip flexor, Chris Lee of VandySports reports.
Impact Finally some details arrive as to why Pippen was held out of Wednesday's loss to Tennessee, as the sophomore was a late scratch after missing pregame warmups. Pippen will presumably be day-to-day moving forward and will have until Saturday to try to regain his health.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out Wednesday Pippen won't play in Wednesday's game against Tennessee due to an undisclosed injury, Robbie Weinstein of 247Sports reports.
Impact What a devastating blow to the Commodores this is, as now they'll be without their leading scorer for their matchup with the Volunteers. Pippen's absence Wednesday is believe to be related to some sort of injury. With Pippen confirmed out, expect Trey Thomas and Issac McBride to see increased run Wednesday.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not warming up Wednesday Pippen wasn't seen warming up prior to Wednesday's game against Tennessee, Simon Gibbs of the Vanderbilt Hustler reports.
Impact This could be a significant blow to the Commodores, as Pippen didn't take the court for pregame warmups. News confirming his status in Wednesday's matchup should surface relatively soon.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No. 25 Tennessee looks to extend streak vs Vandy
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