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Former Colorado Forward Bangot Dak Commits to Vanderbilt

The 7-foot junior gives Mark Byington a one-year frontcourt addition for a team back in the NCAA Tournament two years running.

Overview

  • Dak, who committed Sunday, picked Vanderbilt over Oregon, Miami and SMU and has one year of eligibility left.
  • He averaged 11.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 25.7 minutes across 30 starts this past season.
  • He closed Colorado’s year with 22 points, eight rebounds and three blocks on 10-of-13 shooting in a Big 12 Tournament loss to Oklahoma State.
  • Vanderbilt has made back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances under coach Mark Byington, who is entering his third season.
  • A familiar voice awaits in Nashville, as former Colorado assistant Rick Ray is on Byington’s staff after coaching Dak in Boulder.