What I liked and didn’t like from Vanderbilt basketball exhibition rout over UAB

Vanderbilt basketball blew out UAB, 97-65, in an exhibition game at Memorial Gymnasium on Oct. 19.

Before getting the season going, the No. 21-ranked Commodores gave a look at their 2026-27 team, which returns Tyler Tanner but just two other players from last season’s team that made the second round of the NCAA tournament. Tanner led Vanderbilt scorers with 18 points against UAB.

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Vanderbilt basketball coach Mark Byington built this season’s team with more of a focus on defense and size than last season.

Here’s what I liked and didn’t like:

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Inside Vanderbilt basketball vs UAB exhibition: Tyler Tanner and our best photos

Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner (3) sails to the basket during the first half of their exhibition game against UAB at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym Monday, October 19, 2026.

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Inside Vanderbilt basketball vs UAB exhibition: Tyler Tanner and our best photos

Vanderbilt’s Tyler Tanner (3) sails to the basket during the first half of their exhibition game against UAB at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym Monday, October 19, 2026.

(ALAN POIZNER / FOR THE TENNESSEAN)

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Inside Vanderbilt basketball vs UAB exhibition: Tyler Tanner and our best photos

Vanderbilt’s Ant Brown Jr (0) shoots a basket while being guarded by UAB’s Deuce Jones (12) during the first half of their exhibition game at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym Monday, October 19, 2026.

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Inside Vanderbilt basketball vs UAB exhibition: Tyler Tanner and our best photos

Vanderbilt’s Sebastian Williams-Adams (33) battles for the ball with UAB’s Antallah Sandlin-El (13) during the first half of their exhibition game at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gym Monday, October 19, 2026.

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Inside Vanderbilt basketball vs UAB exhibition: Tyler Tanner and our best photos

Vanderbilt’s Bangot Dak Senior (8) slam dunks the ball while being guarded by UAB’s Jeremy Elyzee (0) during the first half of their exhibition game…

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