By Paul Gotham BROOKLYN – Tournament Most Outstanding Player Halil Kanacevic recorded his second double-double in as many days as the Saint Joseph’s Hawks defeated the VCU Rams 65-61 to claim the 2014 Atlantic 10 championship. Kanacevic netted 11 points on 5 of 10 shooting and pulled down a game-high 14 rebounds. “It’s truly an honor to come in here and win three games … [Read more...] about Saint Joseph’s claims Atlantic 10 title
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VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
Being connected as a team - from top to bottom - has been VCU's priority from day one. By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN -- Even with their loss in the Atlantic 10 final on Sunday, VCU is a strong team with a chance of winning multiple games in the NCAA tournament. Why the Rams might be successful in March - and in April - is not wholly based on their talent, but is also … [Read more...] about VCU uses visual symbol of unity during Atlantic 10 tournament
VCU crushes Richmond, awaits George Washington
Rebounding, forced turnovers are key stat categories in Rams victory over Spiders By: Joe Manganiello BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- From beginning to end, Virginia Commonwealth dominated Richmond, winning 71-53 by capitalizing on turnovers and controlling the glass. VCU out-rebounded the Spiders 50-28, and forced 14 turnovers. The rebounding was a particular emphasis … [Read more...] about VCU crushes Richmond, awaits George Washington
VCU opponents can expect a steady diet of Treveon Graham
By Paul Gotham Shaka Smart called plays for Treveon Graham 24 times in Virginia Commonwealth’s 97-89 double overtime defeat of La Salle last Saturday. VCU’s future opponents can expect more of the same. Graham, the Rams leading scorer with 16.1 a game, netted a game-high 34 on 11 of 21 shooting from the floor and 10 of 16 from the free throw line in 44 minutes … [Read more...] about VCU opponents can expect a steady diet of Treveon Graham
Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU
By Paul Gotham Archie Miller knows well VCU’s numbers: Shaka Smart’s Rams lead the nation in turnovers forced per game (19.4) and turnover rate (27.0) Their defense limits opponents to .89 point per possession (11th). And if Miller’s Dayton Flyers (13-5/1-2) are to avoid a two-game losing streak, they will need to offset VCU’s strengths when the Rams (14-4/2-1) visit UD … [Read more...] about Miller looks for UD to fly downhill against VCU