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After a breakout sophomore season that earned him All‑SEC and defensive accolades, Tyler Tanner announced he will not enter the 2026 NBA Draft, choosing instead to return to Vanderbilt for the 2026‑27 campaign. His presence is expected to elevate the Commodores’ roster and challenge preseason rankings.
Vanderbilt will host UCF on November 20 at Memorial Gymnasium, a rematch of last year’s series, as the team navigates roster changes and the pending NBA decision of star guard Tyler Tanner.
Vanderbilt’s championship aspirations rest on point guard Tyler Tanner, who must decide by May 27 whether to stay in college or enter the NBA draft, a choice that will dictate the team’s roster moves and transfer‑portal strategy.
St. John's has risen to No. 16 in the 2026‑27 CBS Sports Preseason Top 25 And 1 rankings after securing a commitment from four‑star forward Theo Edema, while Coach Rick Pitino looks to bolster the roster with two additional transfers.