Nesmith, Byington thought, could be the missing piece. Could Gabe Nesmith put Vanderbilt basketball over the edge in 2026-27? Mark Byington believes he's getting a day-one contributor in Gabe Nesmith. Nesmith believes he's ready for the challenges that come with reclassifying. Nesmith believes he’s joining a Vanderbilt team that has noteworthy depth, has already figured out its guard situation, has the bigs and the wings and is well-rounded as a whole.