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Inside AK Okereke's First NCAA Tournament Win The Cornell transfer helped Vanderbilt its first NCAA Tournament win in 14 years. It was also his first career tournament win as well.

MARCH 20 • SI.COM

Vanderbilt rallies to beat McNeese for its first NCAA Tournament victory since 2012

Tyler Tanner had 26 points, seven rebounds and five assists, and Vanderbilt rallied to beat McNeese 78-68 on Thursday for its first victory in the NCAA Tournament since 2012

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Arkansas and Vanderbilt meet in SEC Championship

The No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks square off against the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores in the SEC Championship

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

No. 22 Vanderbilt stops No. 4 Florida's winning streak to reach SEC Tournament final

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points as No. 22 Vanderbilt beat fourth-ranked Florida 91-74 to end the defending national champion’s bid to win a second straight Southeastern Conference To...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Florida meets Vanderbilt in SEC Tournament

The No. 4 Florida Gators take on the No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

Vanderbilt Commodores and Tennessee Volunteers square off in SEC Tournament

The No. 22 Vanderbilt Commodores and No. 25 Tennessee Volunteers meet in the SEC Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Tyler Tanner scores 25 to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82

Tyler Tanner scored 25 points to lead No. 24 Vanderbilt past No. 23 Tennessee 86-82

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Scores 17 in win Okereke produced 17 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 86-82 victory over Tennessee.

Impact Okereke scored in double digits in his last four games, which was his longest streak of the season. He did his damage despite fouling out of his last three games. With the win, the Commodores earned the four-seed in the SEC Tournament. They will next play on Friday in the quarterfinals.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tanner leads No. 24 Vanderbilt against No. 23 Tennessee after 34-point game

No. 24 Vanderbilt plays the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers after Tyler scored 34 points in the Commodores' 89-86 overtime win over the Ole Miss Rebels

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Tyler Tanner's big overtime leads No. 24 Vanderbilt past Mississippi, 89-86

Tyler Tanner scored 34 points, including 10 of Vanderbilt’s 13 in overtime, and the No. 24 Commodores beat Mississippi 89-86 on Tuesday night

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Chandler scores a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky over No. 25 Vanderbilt 91-77

Collin Chandler scored a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky to a 91-77 win over No. 25 Vanderbilt on Saturday

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

McGlockton's double-double helps No. 25 Vanderbilt fend off Georgia comeback attempt, 88-80

Devin McGlockton had 17 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth double-double this season as No. 25 Vanderbilt held off Georgia 88-80

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Scores 13, deals six assists Okereke chipped in 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, a season-high six assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 88-80 victory over Georgia.

Impact Okerere had been held to 8.0 points in the Commodores' previous two games (both losses). He only played 22.0 minutes in those contests due to foul trouble. When he is able to stay away from the whistles, the 6-7 senior is a productive player. He has scored at 13 points in each of the last four games in which he played at least 30 minutes. Vanderbilt plays Kentucky on Saturday. Okerere fouled out of the Jan. 27 win over the Wildcats after just 21 minutes.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nickel, Okereke lead No. 19 Vanderbilt over Texas A&M 82-69

Tyler Nickel scored 25 points to lead No. 19 Vanderbilt to an 82-69 victory over Texas A&M on Saturday afternoon

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Puts up team-high 23 points Okereke closed with a season-high 23 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-14 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Saturday's 82-69 victory over Texas A&M.

Impact Okereke has averaged 15.0 points on 54.2 percent from the field with 4.0 rebounds in his last four games. The 6-7 senior has only taken more than 10 shots twice this season, but manages to get by on efficiency and trips to the free throw line. He is making 51.0 percent from the field and 82.2 percent from the line. Vanderbilt has won five of its last six games and will go for another win on Wednesday at Missouri.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Exclusive: How AK Okereke's Composure Led To Dagger in Vanderbilt's Win Over Auburn Confidence could’ve wavered easily for Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke as his defender Elyjah Freeman shifted his feet towards the lane and it...

FEBRUARY 11 • SI.COM

Oklahoma Beats No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 To Snap Nine-Game Losing Streak

Oklahoma held off No. 15 Vanderbilt on Saturday, 92-91, to end a nine-game losing streak.

FEBRUARY 7 • FOX SPORTS

Oklahoma Beats No. 15 Vanderbilt 92-91 To Snap Nine-Game Losing Streak

Scores 17 in win Okereke finished Saturday's 71-68 win over Ole Miss with 17 points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, one assist and three steals over 32 minutes.

Impact Okereke equaled his season high, first set in the SEC opener against South Carolina. The 6-7 senior had only scored a combined 19 points in his three previous games, but did the majority of his offensive damage from the free throw line. Okereke has scored in double digits in five SEC games.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Exclusive: Inside AK Okereke's Standout Performance In Vanderbilt's Ole Miss Win NASHVILLE—At risk of being the subject of harsh criticism and completing the worst individual 15 seconds of the season by a Vanderbilt playe...

FEBRUARY 1 • SI.COM

No. 18 Vanderbilt survives Ole Miss 71-68 in game moved because of storm

Tyler Tanner scored 24 points and No. 18 Vanderbilt survived a late scare to beat Mississippi 71-68 on Saturday at Memorial Gymnasium

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Scores 15 in loss Okereke accumulated 15 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 30 minutes during Saturday's 98-94 loss to Florida.

Impact Okereke bounced back from a scoreless performance in 28 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Texas. He had scored in double digits in the three SEC games prior to Wednesday. The 6-7 senior has only grabbed four rebounds in his last three games. The Cornell transfer is providing 8.6 points on 53.3 percent from the field.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Vanderbilt matches best start in program history at 16-0 with win over LSU

Tyler Tanner scored 20 points to lead five Commodores in double figures as No. 11 Vanderbilt matched the best start in program history Saturday by beating LSU 84-73

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Scores 10, grabs eight boards Okereke posted 10 points (4-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks across 28 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 96-90 win over Alabama.

Impact The Commodores were able to stay undefeated and beat their first ranked opponent. Okereke has scored in double digits in consecutive games for the first time since mid-November. He has hit a 3-pointer in three straight games and is knocking down 37.8 percent of his long-range shots on the season. The Cornell transfer is providing 8.5 points on 52.2 percent from the field and 4.0 rebounds. Vanderbilt hosts LSU on Saturday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

No. 11 Vanderbilt keeps undefeated season alive with 83-71 victory over South Carolina

Tyler Tanner had 19 points and a career-high 14 assists, AK Okereke scored 17 and No. 11 Vanderbilt improved to 14-0 with an 83-71 victory over South Carolina

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Logs two blocks in blowout win Okereke produced seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 96-53 victory over New Haven.

Impact Okereke hasn't been a big scoring machine for the Commodores so far this season, and a lot of it has come from him being inefficient from the field. However, the senior forward has found ways to contribute on other parts of the court, and he showcased this versus New Haven with two blocks and a steal. The 6-foot-7 starter is now averaging 7.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.5 steals on 23.7 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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