DECEMBER 16, 2020 • TENNESSEAN.COM
VANDERBILT COMMODORES 6-1 · 9TH IN SEC
6-1 · 9TH IN SEC
Quentin Millora-Brown: A look at the Vanderbilt men's basketball forward Here is a look at the Vanderbilt men's basketball forward Quentin Millora-Brown, a transfer from Rice.
In uniform for warmups Wright (undisclosed) was spotted in uniform for warmups ahead of Wednesday's game versus Richmond, Simon Gibbs of the Vanderbilt Hustler reports.
Impact Wright sat out Sunday due to what was believed to be a COVID-related reason. The fact that he's in uniform is a good sign that he should be in uniform, and the sophomore could be in line for a decent amount of minutes with the Commodores again set to be shorthanded.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't take floor Stute (undisclosed) will miss out on the action again Wednesday versus Richmond, Robby Weinstein of 247Sports reports.
Impact Stute is one of three confirmed absence for the Commodores on Wednesday, leaving the team without a trio of double-digit minutes contributors to face a tough Richmond squad. The freshman's absence is believed to be COVID-related, so he should be ready to take the floor when he clears protocol.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Wednesday Brown (undisclosed) will miss Wednesday's game versus Richmond, Robby Weinstein of 247Sports reports.
Impact Brown is set for his second straight game unavailable for what is believed to be a COVID-related absence. The senior is one of three confirmed absences for the Commodores, leaving the team shorthanded once again to face a tough Richmond squad. Brown's next opportunity to retake the floor arrives Saturday versus Radford.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vandy faces Richmond
Vanderbilt hosts Richmond in an early season matchupDECEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers setback Evans amassed two points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two assists and one rebound during Sunday's win over Mississippi Valley State.
Impact After an impressive season-opening performance with 16 points, Evans suffered a setback offensively in this one, as he struggled from deep. In two games, Evans is currently dropping 9.0 points and 3.5 rebounds per contest.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies 11 points in win Pippen mustered 11 points (4-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, two rebounds and one steal in Sunday's win over Mississippi Valley State.
Impact Pippen struggled from deep in this one but still managed a fine overall outing while leading the team in assists. Over the first two games to begin the season, Pippen is averaging 18.0 points and 5.0 assists as well as shooting 50 percent overall from the field.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Posts 14 in first start Lawrence posted 14 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in Sunday's victory over Mississippi Valley State.
Impact The freshman shined in his collegiate debut, as the guard managed double figures offensively on 75 percent shooting from the field. After missing the season opener with a groin injury, Lawrence figures to be well and ready to contribute with the Commodores moving forward.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Adds double figures in win Millora-Brown managed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assists and one block during Sunday's win over Mississippi Valley State.
Impact After laying an egg offensively in the season opener, Millora-Brown bounced back and registered double figures for the first time since the 2018-19 campaign with Rice. Over the first two games this year, Millora-Brown is averaging 6.0 points and 6.0 rebounds.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in win Disu managed 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block during Sunday's win over Mississippi Valley State.
Impact Disu had another fantastic outing on the glass, but this time he also managed a superb game offensively to complete a double-double. Over the first two games this season, Disu is posting 11.5 points and 12.0 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Disu, Vandy cruise past Mississippi Valley State 84-41
Dylan Disu drained a career-high five 3-pointers and grabbed a career-high 13 rebounds to go with 19 points and Vanderbilt rolled to an 84-41 win over Mississippi Valley StateDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't play Sunday Wright was not available for Sunday's game against Mississippi Valley State, Adam Sparks of The Tennessean reports.
Impact Wright was part of a group of Commodores who was unavailable for Sunday's game due to contact tracing as the team continues to deal with a COVID-19 crisis within the program. His next chance to dress will come Wednesday against Richmond.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Sunday Stute was unavailable for Sunday's game against Mississippi Valley State, Adam Sparks of The Tennessean reports.
Impact There was no reason given for Stute's absence although it has been speculated that he may have been out because of the ongoing COVID-19 problems within the Commodore program. His next chance to dress will come Dec. 16 against Richmond.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Sunday's game Brown was unavailable for Sunday's game against Mississippi Valley State, Adam Sparks of The Tennessean reports.
Impact It's unclear why Brown wasn't available for the Commodores Sunday although it can be speculated his absence may have been COVID-related. The Commodores recently had to withdraw from the Legends Classic Tournament and then had to cancel their game against SMU on Dec. 3 due to COVID-19 concerns. Brown's next chance to dress will come Dec. 16 against Richmond.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Getting surprise start Lawrence (groin) is starting at shooting guard for Sunday's game against Mississippi Valley St., Justin Hershey of the Vanderbilt Hustler reports.
Impact Lawrence missed the Commodores' season opener with a nagging groin injury and was expected to play a depth role upon his return but will receive a surprise start in his first career college basketball game. Lawrence figures to pair up in the backcourt with Scotty Pippen Jr. while Maxwell Evans pushes up to the small forward position.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vanderbilt returns to action vs. winless MVSU Vanderbilt resumes its interrupted season Sunday afternoon when Mississippi Valley State comes to Nashville. Due to multiple coronavirus-related cancellations,
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • SI.COM
Vanderbilt women's basketball player Demi Washington out for season with myocarditis Guard Demi Washington tweeted that she will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with myocarditis following a COVID-19 positive...
DECEMBER 8, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Game against SMU canceled Pippen and the Commodores won't play against SMU on Tuesday after the game was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns, Adam Sparks of the Nashville Tennessean reports.
Impact Vanderbilt was forced to withdraw from the Legends Classic because of COVID-19 concerns within the team, and the Commodores will have to wait longer before returning to the court. The team is scheduled to take on NC Central on Dec. 11, although it's unclear whether the team will be ready to play.
DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Vandy, UConn meet in Legends Classic
UConn and Vanderbilt are set to square off in the Legends ClassicNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tallies 16 points in win Evans posted 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one block in Friday's win over Valparaiso
Impact Evans, along with Scotty Pippen, were the only Commodores to managed double-digit scoring performance in the season-opener Friday. Last season, the senior recorded 11 outings in which he reached at least the 10-point mark, but he's currently off to a great start to break that feat in 2020-21.
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play in Legends Classic Pippen and the Vanderbilt Men's Basketball program withdrew from the Legends Classic tournament due to COVID-19 problems within the team, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact Pippen and the team were scheduled to face UConn in the first round of the tournament this Tuesday but that will no longer be the case. Pippen lead the Commodores with 25 points in their season-opening win over Valparaiso on Friday and will now have to wait over a week until the next scheduled game against SMU on Dec. 8.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies 25 in opener Pippen had 25 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 14-14 FT) to go along with four assists, three rebounds and three steals in Friday's victory over Valparaiso.
Impact Pippen projects to be the top fantasy asset on a Vanderbilt team voted to finish dead last in the SEC preseason polls, but the sophomore point guard carried the Commodores to a 1-0 record Friday. He'll continue to see heavy volume and usage, but the schedule gets a bit tougher with upcoming matchups against Connecticut (Dec. 1) and SMU (Dec. 8).
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Pippen has career-high 25 as Vandy beats Valparaiso 77-71 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Scotty Pippen Jr. scored a career-high 25 points as Vanderbilt held off Valparaiso 77-71 Friday night in the season...
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Pippen has career-high 25 as Vandy beats Valparaiso 77-71 Scotty Pippen Jr. scored a career-high 25 points as Vanderbilt held off Valparaiso 77-71 Friday night in the season opener for both teams.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Pippen has career-high 25 as Vandy beats Valparaiso 77-71 Scotty Pippen Jr. scored a career-high 25 points as Vanderbilt held off Valparaiso 77-71 Friday night in the season opener for both teams
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
