Overview

• Following the Suns preseason loss, Redick praised Vanderbilt’s physicality and defensive disruption, calling him a bright spot.
• Vanderbilt logged 21 minutes against Phoenix with one steal and one block while going 0-for-4 from the field as he pressured ball handlers at the point of attack.
• After the Warriors game, Redick said Vanderbilt is moving better, pointed to an improved handle including a euro deceleration finish, and noted that consistent three-point shooting would unlock more impact.
• Redick indicated rotation spots will be earned, leaving room for Vanderbilt to elevate his role as his conditioning and shooting come along.
• Vanderbilt said his primary goal is a full healthy season after appearing in 65 of 164 regular-season games over the past two years, following his first fully healthy summer in years.