Gabe Nesmith Joins Vandy Early | SEC Basketball News

Vanderbilt basketball just pulled off a huge recruiting coup as five-star recruit Gabe Nesmith reclassifies to join the team a year early for the 2026-27 season — the first five-star commit since 2018. Cousin of former star Aaron Nesmith, Gabe committed in June but waited to gain elite summer circuit experience before accelerating his college timeline. Now, he’s ready to help Vanderbilt build its best season yet under coach Mark Byington, with lofty goals of winning the SEC and a national title. His EYBL stats? Over 18 points per game, plus rebounds, assists, and steals. Ranked top 20-30 nationally for 2027, Nesmith joins a stacked roster featuring returning star Tyler Tanner and key transfers. He’s all-in on team ball, trusting the system, and believes this squad has the talent to be a national contender. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4710464ab154138