The summer never sleeps on West End.

The summer never sleeps on West End.

From The Vanderbilt West End Report by Bleav

June 11, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

Sami Kincaid and Wesley Tate discuss the latest headlines in Vanderbilt Athletics as the offseason progresses.

The summer never sleeps on West End. This week, Sami Kincaid and Wesley Tate break down the biggest headlines surrounding Vanderbilt Athletics as the offseason heats up. From VandyBoys summer ball performances and transfer portal movement to the latest basketball scheduling news, the duo covers everything Commodore fans need to know before the fall semester arrives. Plus, Vanderbilt basketball's SEC/ACC Challenge matchup is set, the Commodores are preparing to host the historic John A. Merritt Classic at FirstBank Stadium, and there are plenty of storylines emerging across the athletic department. Whether you're tracking roster changes, future schedules, or the latest developments around West End, Sami and Wesley have you covered. Topics include: • VandyBoys summer ball updates • Transfer portal winners and questions • SEC/ACC Challenge schedule release • Vanderbilt's role in hosting the John A. Merritt Classic • Offseason storylines to watch across Commodore athletics Anchor Down and join the conversation on this week's West End Report.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sami Kincaid, Wesley Tate

Topics covered

  • Vanderbilt Athletics
  • VandyBoys summer ball
  • transfer portal
  • basketball scheduling
  • John A. Merritt Classic
  • offseason storylines

Keywords

  • Vanderbilt
  • VandyBoys
  • transfer portal
  • SEC/ACC Challenge
  • John A. Merritt Classic
  • athletic department
  • Commodores

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vanderbilt Athletics, VandyBoys, SEC, ACC

Places: FirstBank Stadium

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