Vanderbilt coach Bryce Drew will not return next season, the school announced Friday.
Drew, 44, was hired in 2016 to replace Kevin Stallings. He led Vandy to the NCAA tournament in his first season, but the Commodores have gone just 21-43 in the last two seasons -- including an 0-18 record in SEC play this season.
Drew on Friday had his first sit-down meeting with new athletic director Malcolm Turner, sources told ESPN. In what would be an unusual move, Turner is looking to reassign Drew to another position in the school to avoid paying his buyout, according to sources.