Vanderbilt lands 4-star transfer guard Ace Glass III

The Commodores add a talented scorer to their 2026-27 roster.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 1:33pm

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Vanderbilt University's men's basketball program has landed a key transfer commitment from Ace Glass III, a 4-star guard who averaged 16.4 points per game for Washington State last season. Glass, who will have multiple years of eligibility remaining, is expected to provide an offensive boost for the Commodores as they look to contend in the SEC and make a run in the NCAA Tournament.

Why it matters

Vanderbilt has been steadily rebuilding its men's basketball program in recent years, and the addition of a talented scorer like Ace Glass III is a significant step forward. Glass's scoring ability and experience could help the Commodores take the next step and challenge for a conference title and NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Glass, a 6-foot-3 guard, just completed his freshman season at Washington State, where he averaged 16.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 36.4% from 3-point range. He was a 4-star recruit coming out of high school and will have multiple years of eligibility remaining at Vanderbilt.

  • Glass just completed his freshman season at Washington State in 2025-26.
  • He will join the Vanderbilt roster for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Ace Glass III

A 4-star guard who just completed his freshman season at Washington State, where he averaged 16.4 points per game.

Vanderbilt University

A Division I university in Nashville, Tennessee, with a men's basketball program that competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to welcome Ace Glass III to our program. He's a talented scorer who will be a great addition to our roster as we continue to build towards competing for championships.”

— Jerry Stackhouse, Head Coach, Vanderbilt Men's Basketball

What’s next

Glass will join the Vanderbilt roster for the 2026-27 season and is expected to play a key role in the Commodores' efforts to contend in the SEC and make a run in the NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

The addition of Ace Glass III, a 4-star transfer guard with proven scoring ability, is a significant boost for Vanderbilt's men's basketball program as they look to continue their upward trajectory and challenge for conference and national championships.