Missouri transfer guard TO Barrett has committed to Vanderbilt basketball, he announced via social media April 22.
The rising junior played in 33 games and started 14 for the Tigers in 2025-26, averaging 8.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and three assists per game. On Mark Byington's team, he projects as guard depth and a backup ball-handler, the same role that Frankie Collins had a year ago before his injury.
Vanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) rushes in to shoot for two against Georgia during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.Jan 29, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) dunks against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn ImagesJan 15, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Ace Glass Lll (21) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn ImagesVanderbilt guard Chandler Bing (7) celebrates his dunk against Florida during their semifinal game of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026.OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Berke Buyuktuncel #9 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates after the victory 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)Vanderbilt center Jayden Leverett (34) dunks over Kentucky center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.1 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonVanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) rushes in to shoot for two against Georgia during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.1 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonVanderbilt guard Tyler Tanner (3) rushes in to shoot for two against Georgia during the second half at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.2 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonJan 29, 2026; Ames, Iowa, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Bangot Dak (8) dunks against the Iowa State Cyclones during the second half at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images3 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonJan 15, 2026; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars guard Ace Glass Lll (21) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the first half at Friel Court at Beasley Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images4 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonVanderbilt guard Chandler Bing (7) celebrates his dunk against Florida during their semifinal game of the 2026 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, March 14, 2026.5 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonOKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MARCH 21: Berke Buyuktuncel #9 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers celebrates after the victory 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)6 / 6Vanderbilt basketball roster 2026-27 with transfer portal additions for Mark ByingtonVanderbilt center Jayden Leverett (34) dunks over Kentucky center Malachi Moreno (24) during the first half at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.Barrett shot 20.5% from beyond the arc in 2025-26 with a 46% overall field-goal percentage and a 77.6% free-throw percentage. He had 99 assists and 69 turnovers last season.
Barrett is the second transfer to join Vanderbilt from another SEC school after the Commodores also added Sebastian Williams-Adams from Auburn. Vanderbilt also has two other Power Four transfers in Bangot Dak from Colorado and Berke Buyuktuncel from Nebraska, as well as guard Ace Glass from Washington State.
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