Barring a near miracle, Jeff Roberson’s career as a Vanderbilt Commodore will come to an end this week. And that, for lack of a better word, sucks.
Roberson transformed from an overlooked three-star prospect to a vital, do-it-all starter in just his first season in Nashville. By the time he was a senior, he’d developed into an All-SEC talent who proved he could lead his team after losing playmakers like Damian Jones, Wade Baldwin, and Luke Kornet. While his final year in black and gold will end with a losing record and a long list of disappointing losses, his late-stage breakout has set the stage for a second act in the NBA.