Vanderbilt Commodores NCAA Basketball News

Kentucky forward Nerlens Noel celebrates after scoring against Vanderbilt forward Rod Odom in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Jan.

Scotlandville's Damian Jones and Brian Bridgewater helped the Hornets to a state championship and did so while picking up individual accolades along the way.

Vanderbilt coach Kevin Stallings said Monday in a university release announcing Astroth's decision that ''he is looking for an opportunity to play more and we understand that.'' Astroth, a 6-foot-6 guard from Tampa, just finished his freshman season.

Already missing their starting power forward, David Lee, the Warriors entered Tuesday night's game with just a fraction of their back-up center.

Catching up with a former Middle Tennessee athlete ... * Local connection: Vanderbilt basketball * Currently: Charlotte Bobcats * The update: Taylor finished the season averaging 6.1 points per game to go along with 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game.