Spokesman: Frankie Collins to Miss Wake Forest Game, Did Not Make Trip

Vanderbilt basketball will be without its veteran point guard Frankie Collins in Winston Salem.

Dec 17, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores guard Frankie Collins (1) looks to pass the ball against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Vanderbilt point guard Frankie Collins did not travel to Wake Forest and is out for Sunday’s game, per spokesman. 

Collins averages 7.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game. The TCU transfer is shooting 38.2% from the field and 25.0% from 3-point range. The Commodores will now have to turn to sophomore point guard Tyler Tanner and veteran scoring guard Duke Miles more heavily as they face off against the Demon Deacons. 

A source told Vandy on SI that Collins’ absence is not related to a disciplinary issue.

Collins has appeared in nine games this season, but missed two games prior to Vanderbilt's trip to the Bahamas as a result of a lower-body injury. The Vanderbilt guard also missed the majority of last season at TCU due to a broken foot that he suffered against Vanderbilt.

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Collins returned to action in the spring and was a participant in Vanderbilt's summer program. The Vanderbilt guard is in his fifth college basketball season and hadn't taken his improved health for granted as a result of what he went through a season ago.

"It put a smile on my face, being back on the court and being able to dribble the basketball," Collins said in the spring. "I really struggled mentally sitting out for a season. It was the hardest thing I've dealt with basketball wise because it was my first injury and my first surgery." 

Vanderbilt coach Mark Byington will address Collins' health postgame as he meets with the media.