Vanderbilt Basketball Injury Report Update Ahead of Saturday's Game Against Oklahoma

Commodores await return of key guards Duke Miles and Frankie Collins

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Vanderbilt's men's basketball team is preparing to take on Oklahoma on Saturday, but will be without two key guards due to injuries. Duke Miles and Frankie Collins are both listed as out for the game, though head coach Mark Byington provided a positive update on Collins' potential return in the near future.

Why it matters

Vanderbilt is currently ranked 15th nationally and needs to avoid a potentially damaging loss against Oklahoma to maintain its strong position for the NCAA Tournament. The absences of Miles and Collins, who have been important contributors this season, will test the Commodores' depth and defensive efficiency.

The details

Miles has missed the last two games after undergoing a procedure to 'clean up' a knee issue, while Collins has been dealing with an injury since mid-December. Byington said Collins is medically cleared to play and just needs to get himself ready to return to the court. Miles has been an outstanding performer for Vanderbilt this season, averaging 16.6 points and 2.8 steals per game.

  • Vanderbilt and Oklahoma will tipoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, February 11, 2026.
  • Collins has been out since mid-December with his injury.
  • Miles has missed the last two games after his recent knee procedure.

The players

Duke Miles

A transfer from Oklahoma, Miles has been a key contributor for Vanderbilt this season, averaging 16.6 points and 2.8 steals per game.

Frankie Collins

Collins has been a defensive standout for the Commodores, averaging 2.4 steals per game and 11.2 points per contest when healthy.

Mark Byington

Vanderbilt's head coach, Byington provided a positive update on Collins' potential return in the near future.

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What they’re saying

“Frankie is medically cleared to play. We just got to get him going. Hopefully this bye week's the one, but he's got to push himself and get ready. I know we counted on him. We invested in him, and he's a guy that really helps us win. So hopefully, he'd have the same motivation to get back.”

— Mark Byington, Head Coach

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