Mark Byington played high school basketball at Salem High School located in Salem, Virginia. He led the Salem Spartans coached by former Dobyns-Bennett head coach Charlie Morgan to a 26–1 record in the 1993–94 season and to the Group AA state championship defeating Louisa County. His #32 jersey has since been retired by Salem High School along with #11 Richard Morgan, who was an All-American.

2 days ago · Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Vanderbilt head coach Mark Byington gives insturctions during the game with Alabama at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

6 days ago · Jan 21, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores head coach Mark Byington talks with his team during a timeout in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Commodores head coach Mark Byington gave a press conference after Vanderbelt's 103-87 defeat to Alabama at Coleman Coliseum on Tuesday to discuss his team's performance.

Jan 23, 2025 · Last March when Vanderbilt turned from a former NBA All-Star to a mid-major coach in hopes of revitalizing its basketball program, casual fans asked the same question. Who in the world is Mark ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Mark Byington era is officially underway in Nashville after the first-year coach pulled off his biggest win by far to date, upsetting instate rival T*nn*ss** Saturday 76-75 in nerve-wracking fashion. This moves Byington to 1-0 all-time against Rick Barnes ’ and the v*L* and #1 in Vanderbilt fans hearts.

Jan 18, 2025 · Vanderbilt upset of No. 6 Tennessee shows what Commodores are capable of under new coach Mark Byington Inspired by the football program's upset of Alabama, Vandy players took part in the court ...

Jan 4, 2025 · After moving on from Jerry Stackhouse after a 9-23 record last season, first-year Commodores head coach Mark Byington has immediately turned Vanderbilt around as its already surpassed last...

Mar 25, 2024 · Vanderbilt has hired Mark Byington away from James Madison to be its new head basketball coach, the school announced Monday. The 47-year-old Byington went 82-36 in four …

After leading James Madison to its most successful four-season stretch in over 30 years, highlighted by a victory in the NCAA Tournament last weekend, Mark Byington was named men’s basketball head coach at Vanderbilt on March 25 by Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletic Director Candice Storey Lee.