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Vanderbilt Basketball Player Frankie Collins Departs Program
Commodores confirm guard's extended injury absence leads to departure from team
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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Vanderbilt basketball has announced that guard Frankie Collins is no longer with the program after an extended absence due to injury. Head coach Mark Byington confirmed Collins has left Nashville and will not return to the team this season.
Why it matters
Collins was previously an important piece in Vanderbilt's backcourt, providing stability as a secondary playmaker and contributing on the defensive end. His departure creates an opportunity for other players to step up and take on expanded roles as the Commodores navigate the remainder of their schedule.
The details
Before his extended absence, Collins averaged 7.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game. He last appeared in Vanderbilt's overtime victory against Memphis on December 17 and has not returned to game action since then. Byington stated that the decision is 'good for both sides' and that the Commodores will 'roll with the guys we got' for the rest of the season.
- Collins last played for Vanderbilt on December 17, 2025.
- Vanderbilt confirmed Collins' departure from the program on March 4, 2026.
The players
Frankie Collins
A former guard for the Vanderbilt Commodores basketball team who has departed the program after an extended injury absence.
Mark Byington
The head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores basketball team.
What they’re saying
“Frankie has left Nashville, and he's not gonna be on the team. It's gonna be good for both sides of it. We wish him well. So we'll roll with the guys we got.”
— Mark Byington, Head Coach (X, formerly Twitter)
The takeaway
Vanderbilt's roster will look different without Collins, who provided valuable contributions as a secondary playmaker and defender. The Commodores must now rely on their remaining backcourt players to step up and fill the void left by Collins' departure.
