Vanderbilt Guards Duke Miles and Frankie Collins Ruled Out Against Missouri

The two key players will miss their fifth straight game due to injuries.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Vanderbilt basketball players Duke Miles and Frankie Collins have been ruled out for the team's upcoming game against Missouri. Miles, the team's second-leading scorer, has missed the last five games due to a knee injury that required surgery, while Collins has been sidelined for over eight weeks with a meniscus injury. Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Byington provided updates on the status of the two guards, indicating that Miles is progressing in his rehab but a return timeline is uncertain, while Collins has switched his rehab program after the initial four-to-six week timeline was not met.

Why it matters

The absences of Miles and Collins are a significant blow to Vanderbilt, as the two guards have been key contributors this season. Miles is a disruptive defender and dynamic scorer, while Collins has also played an important role when healthy. Vanderbilt will have to find a way to win without their services against a tough Missouri team.

The details

Duke Miles is Vanderbilt's second-leading scorer, averaging 16.6 points and 4.3 assists per game. He has been out since suffering a knee injury that required surgery. Frankie Collins has played in just 9 games this season due to a meniscus injury, with the initial timeline for his return being four-to-six weeks, but he has now been sidelined for over eight weeks.

  • Duke Miles has missed the last 5 games for Vanderbilt.
  • Frankie Collins has been out for over 8 weeks with his meniscus injury.

The players

Duke Miles

Vanderbilt's second-leading scorer, averaging 16.6 points and 4.3 assists per game.

Frankie Collins

Vanderbilt guard who has played in just 9 games this season due to a meniscus injury.

Jerry Byington

Vanderbilt's head basketball coach.

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What they’re saying

“Duke's attacking his rehab. He's doing workouts and things like that. He's competitive. He wants to get back as being a great teammate. I think we'll have him back soon.”

— Jerry Byington, Head Coach (si.com)

“Frankie's still doing his rehab. He's still working. It's hard to give a timetable. I wish it was closer. It was rehab after surgery they said four to six weeks, and we're at seven now. So, maybe there's something there holding him back, but we're not giving up on him.”

— Jerry Byington, Head Coach (si.com)

What’s next

Vanderbilt will have to find a way to win against Missouri without the services of Duke Miles and Frankie Collins. The team will hope to get the two key guards back in the lineup soon as they push for a strong finish to the season.

The takeaway

The absences of Miles and Collins are a significant setback for Vanderbilt, as the two guards have been crucial contributors this season. The team will need to find ways to win without their production, but will be eager to get the pair back on the court as soon as possible.