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Vanderbilt basketball assistant Jon Cremins hired as Georgia State coach, per report
Vanderbilt basketball assistant Jon Cremins hired as Georgia State coach, per report
Aria Gerson, Nashville Tennessean
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Vanderbilt basketball is set to lose another assistant coach as Jon Cremins is slated to become the next head coach at Georgia State, according to an April 3 report from Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Cremins has worked alongside head coach Mark Byington with the Commodores and at his previous stops at James Madison and Georgia Southern.
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Before Georgia Southern, Cremins worked at Kennesaw State and College of Charleston. He is a native of Roswell, Georgia and graduated from Valdosta State.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: AK Okereke #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores attempts a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles past Cale Jacobsen #31 and Braden Frager #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is helped to his feet by Duke Miles #2 during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after being knocked down by Berke Buyuktuncel #9 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is fouled by Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Nickel #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles the ball past Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores fans cheer during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Assistant coach Nate Loenser gestures during a timeout in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot cheers during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the hoop past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) drives to the hoop past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Vanderbilt basketball guard for Commodores, Mark Byington
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dunks the ball against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: AK Okereke #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores attempts a three point basket against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against Sam Hoiberg #1 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles past Cale Jacobsen #31 and Braden Frager #5 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is helped to his feet by Duke Miles #2 during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores reacts after being knocked down by Berke Buyuktuncel #9 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Tanner #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Devin McGlockton #99 of the Vanderbilt Commodores is fouled by Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Tyler Nickel #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores dribbles the ball past Cale Jacobsen #31 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores fans cheer during the first half against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Assistant coach Nate Loenser gestures during a timeout in the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Paycom Center on March 21, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; A Vanderbilt Commodores band member plays prior to a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; The Nebraska Cornhuskers mascot cheers during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores in a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) drives to the hoop past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Duke Miles (2) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Tyler Tanner, Duke Miles lead Vanderbilt basketball vs Nebraska in March Madness
Mar 21, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores forward Jalen Washington (13) drives to the hoop past Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the first half of a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Vanderbilt also lost Kenneth Mangrum to an assistant position at Georgia Tech, hiring Ohio State's Joel Justus to replace him.
Byington recently signed a long-term contract extension to remain with the Commodores amid interest from North Carolina.
Georgia State fired its coach , Jonas Hayes, on March 15. The Panthers were 48-79 in four seasons under Hayes.
Aria Gerson covers Vanderbilt athletics for The Tennessean. Contact her at agerson@gannett.com or on X @aria_gerson .
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