Vanderbilt Adds 7-Foot Transfer Bangot Dak to Roster

Former Colorado forward joins Commodores after three seasons with the Buffaloes.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:28pm

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Vanderbilt has added former Colorado forward Bangot Dak to its roster through the NCAA transfer portal. Dak, a 7-foot junior, averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game for the Buffaloes last season.

Why it matters

Dak's addition provides a significant boost to Vanderbilt's frontcourt as the Commodores look to build on their recent NCAA Tournament appearances under head coach Mark Byington. The 7-footer's size and production could help Vanderbilt take another step forward in the competitive SEC.

The details

Dak made 32 appearances and 30 starts for Colorado last season, shooting 49.2% from the field. He had a standout performance in the Buffaloes' season-ending loss to Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Tournament, scoring 22 points with 8 rebounds and 3 blocks. Dak spent three seasons at Colorado, playing a total of 90 games with 50 starts for the program.

  • Dak committed to Vanderbilt out of the NCAA transfer portal on April 19, 2026.
  • He will join the Commodores for the 2027-28 season.

The players

Bangot Dak

A 7-foot junior forward who spent the last three seasons at Colorado, where he averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks per game.

Mark Byington

The head coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores, who has led the program to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in his first two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Bangot Dak will be a key piece to our frontcourt efforts as we look to build on our recent success.”

— Mark Byington, Head Coach, Vanderbilt Commodores

What’s next

Dak will join the Vanderbilt roster for the 2027-28 season, where he will look to make an immediate impact and help the Commodores continue their NCAA Tournament run.

The takeaway

Vanderbilt's addition of the 7-foot Bangot Dak from the transfer portal represents a significant boost to their frontcourt as they aim to maintain their recent success and compete for SEC and national titles in the coming seasons.