Mark Byington Named Vanderbilt's New Head Coach

Byington takes the helm at Vanderbilt following a record-breaking season with James Madison and aims to revitalize the Commodores' basketball program.

Mark Byington has been appointed as Vanderbilt's new head coach, succeeding Jerry Stackhouse.
Byington led James Madison to a historic 32-4 season, including an NCAA tournament win, the program's first since 1983.
Vanderbilt aims to rebuild its basketball program, which has struggled in recent years, with Byington's proven track record of turning teams around.
Byington's hiring is part of the ongoing NCAA coaching carousel, following a season where he also led James Madison to a second-round appearance in the NCAA Tournament.
Vanderbilt's basketball program has not reached the NCAA Tournament since 2017, a trend Byington is expected to challenge with his successful coaching history.