Vanderbilt's Elite SEC Run: Peak Performance

0:00On March 16, Vanderbilt wrapped up as runner-up in the Southeastern Conference Tournament, a huge feat marking just the third time in school. History, they knocked off Florida and Tennessee before falling to Arkansas in the final. Will Perdue, the former Commodore star, called it elite basketball in America's toughest conference, saying the team fought toe-to-toe with the best. Darius A. Cove shone bright with 30 points and 11 assists, drawing comparisons to some of John Calapari's top guards. When Defences keyed on him late, Jason Brazil and Van Allen-Uwen stepped up during a key 12-to-0 run by Arkansas that swung a tight two-point game. It's the kind of team-grow Vanderbilt showed, all season. Perdue raved about the electric final 90 seconds of the first half, with standout plays from Duke Miles, Tyler Nichol, and A. Cove. He highlighted the program's quick turnaround over the last 24 months, raising the bar for everyone involved. Even after early second half fouls, the Commodore's bounced back with veteran poise,

1:02clawing until the end. Tyler Nichol had a breakout game, scoring 19 points and grabbing nine rebounds after a quiet stretch. With Miles struggling early at 0 for 5, Nichol Spark was crucial, giving Scouts plenty to think about now. This position's Vanderbilt perfectly for deep run in the NCAA tournament, with multiple scorers ready to explode. Perdue's pride says it all. These Commodore's are peeking at the right time.