Heisman Trophy contender Diego Pavia appeared to predict Vanderbilt poaching five-star quarterback Jared Curtis away from Georgia amid the latest college football rumors.

One thing some Los Angeles Lakers fans may have noticed lately is that forward Jarred Vanderbilt hasn't appeared in the team's last six games. Vanderbilt's absence has coincided with LeBron James' return from sciatica, yet people have been wondering why head coach JJ Redick has decided to leave Vanderbilt on the bench.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt enjoyed the first healthy offseason he’s had in years, setting him up to be an important part of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation for the 2025-26 season. Redick expressed his confidence in Vanderbilt, saying he could be an impactful two-way player for the Lakers.

The Commodores are up to 23 commitments in the 2026 class with the addition of the under-the-radar prospect from Gates Mills, Ohio.

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