The Bilas Index: The only men's hoops preview you need
Just catching up on the men's college basketball season? Have no fear. Jay Bilas is here with all the information you need.
Someone is paying attention and thinks Byington did a pretty good recruiting job. Let's hope this assessment is right.
51. Vanderbilt Commodores
Another program with a new coach and new roster (in case you missed the theme of this season). Mark Byington is coming off a historic season at James Madison, including beating No. 4 Michigan State in the season opener and upsetting 5-seed Wisconsin in the opening round of the 2024 NCAA tournament. It marked the Dukes' first NCAA tournament win since 1983. Byington brought only one player from his former team but has stacked the Commodores with high-major and mid-major talent.
