# Vanderbilt Freshman Gabe Nesmith Injured Before Game

> Vanderbilt basketball freshman Gabe Nesmith injured before season opener.
- Title: Vanderbilt Freshman Gabe Nesmith Injured Before Game
- Summary: Vanderbilt basketball freshman Gabe Nesmith injured before season opener. Vanderbilt freshman Gabe Nesmith injured before season opener, expected to miss…
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- Source: Vanderbilt Commodores — https://si.com/college/vanderbilt/basketball/vanderbilt-basketball-s-five-star-freshman-emerges-on-a-scooter-prior-to-season-opener
- Published: 2026-11-02T23:02:41+00:00
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## Vanderbilt Basketball
Vanderbilt basketball freshman Gabe Nesmith emerged from the tunnel with his right ankle wrapped up.
## Injury Concerns
Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington ruled Nesmith out for the opener on Friday.
## Preseason Injury
Nesmith missed time in the preseason for a reason unrelated to his current injury.
## Coach's Uncertainty
Byington wasn't sure of the severity when he spoke Friday but didn't appear encouraged.
## Instagram Update
Nesmith posted on Instagram with the caption 'be right back' after Byington's presser.

> be right back
## Injury Timeline
Nesmith warmed up prior to Vanderbilt's exhibition win over Virginia but will not play.
## Future Impact
Vanderbilt awaits Nesmith's fate after the game.
## Key takeaway

Vanderbilt freshman Gabe Nesmith injured before season opener, expected to miss time.