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Vandy adds cousin of Pacers' Nesmith to '27 class
Key takeaways
- Top-20 rising senior Gabe Nesmith committed to Vanderbilt on Tuesday, giving coach Mark Byington the highest-ranked recruit of his career.
- Nesmith is the cousin of Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith, who played two seasons at Vanderbilt.
- "Mark Byington is a great and detail-oriented coach," Nesmith told ESPN.
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Top-20 rising senior Gabe Nesmith committed to Vanderbilt on Tuesday, giving coach Mark Byington the highest-ranked recruit of his career.
Nesmith is the cousin of Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith, who played two seasons at Vanderbilt. He chose the Commodores over Providence, taking visits to both programs.
"Mark Byington is a great and detail-oriented coach," Nesmith told ESPN. "He takes the time to get to know you as a person.
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