By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY – Devin Oliver rode an emotional roller coaster from last Friday afternoon to Sunday evening. The senior forward had the chance to help the Dayton Flyers advance to the Atlantic 10 semi-finals. Instead trailing by two with four seconds remaining his 3-point attempt from the top of the arc found iron, caromed wide, and the Flyers fell to St. … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Oliver appreciates the second chance
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Shaka Smart and VCU becoming household names
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — It was just four years ago Virginia Commonwealth University found themselves in the crosshairs of a nation and national media who deemed their inclusion into the NCAA Tournament as unbecoming. After all, these Rams had earned just a No. 4 seed into the Colonial Athletic Association Conference Tournament before losing in the championship game to Old … [Read more...] about Shaka Smart and VCU becoming household names
Briante Weber receives high praise from Phil Martelli
“Briante Weber is the best defender in the country.” - Phil Martelli By: Joe Manganiello There is no substitute for expertise and experience, and more than 19 years of work speaks for itself. Phil Martelli has been the head coach at St. Joseph’s since 1995, and a member of their coaching staff since 1985. He’s been a National Coach of the Year, and he is … [Read more...] about Briante Weber receives high praise from Phil Martelli
Next up for VCU: Stephen F. Austin
By Ryan Lazo RICHMOND — Virginia Commonwealth University's men's basketball team reached the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament championship game Sunday afternoon, the third time in four years they have made a title game appearance, but fell to Saint Joseph's University for the second time this season. The loss in the A-10 Championship game marked the second-consecutive … [Read more...] about Next up for VCU: Stephen F. Austin
Mo Alie-Cox is huge for VCU
Freshman forward is rebounding, blocking shots for Rams. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Mo Alie-Cox is strikingly large. He’s so big that basketball writers confuse him for an NFL football prospect. One does not merely shake hands with Mo Alie-Cox; his hands swallow averaged-sized people hands like a hungry person devours warm dinner. When a … [Read more...] about Mo Alie-Cox is huge for VCU