Vanderbilt Basketball Climbs to #24, Aiming for March Madness

0:00On March 2nd, Vanderbilt men's basketball sits at number 24 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. The Commodores picked up the ranking after a solid win of ReGeorgia Midweek, but recent losses to Kentucky, Tennessee, and Missouri have tightened. They're gripped on a top spot. Earlier this season, they climbed as high as number 10, the program's best mark since their number 9 preseason spot back in the 2011-2012 year. Drops came from a close loss to Oklahoma and other stumbles, but their overall record stands strong at 21 and 4. Fans and players alike see big potential in the squad. With just three returning scholarship players, Coach Mark Binton rebuilt around an eight-man transfer class, adding guards, wings, and big men for. More size and length after last year's smaller lineup. Their resume shines with key victories over teams like Alabama, LSU, and St. Mary's, plus blowout wins and non-coference games.

1:00That puts them ahead of powerhouses like Kentucky and Villanova in the poll. Looking ahead, Vanderbilt faces Kentucky again on Tuesday night, a chance to hit 22 wins and build momentum toward March Madness, where they're aiming for a deep tournament run.