Say what you will about Vanderbilt basketball through the first 11 games of Mark Byington’s second season at the helm, but it’s undefeated and the metrics have

Vanderbilt was picked 11th in the SEC preseason poll, a sign that expectations for the Commodores centered on competing for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid for a second straight year rather than contending for a league title.

The Southeastern Conference dominated the men's college basketball circuit last season, culminating in a national title for the Florida Gators. However, it has been a completely different story for the SEC — and the Orange and Blue — this time around.

Vanderbilt basketball moved up two spots to No. 12 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll after a win over Central Arkansas.

No. 13 Vanderbilt takes on Albany looking to prolong its 10-game win streak. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.

Donnie and Tom debate Memphis vs. NC State, noting NC State's consistency against Memphis's recent losses. They urge caution in making game predictions.