Courtesy of RichmondSpiders.com DETROIT - Former Richmond forward Justin Harper has signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons. A 2011 Spider graduate, Harper averaged 14.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 34 games with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League this season. He shot 48.5% from the field, 40.3% from beyond the arc and 88.5% from the … [Read more...] about Former Richmond Spider Justin Harper signs with Detroit Pistons
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Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft
NEWARK, N.J. – For the second time in three years, two student-athletes from the Atlantic 10 Conference were selected in the NBA Draft. On Thursday night, Richmond’s Justin Harper and Temple’s Lavoy Allen were both drafted in the second round. Harper was selected as the 32nd pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Orlando Magic traded for the … [Read more...] about Justin Harper, Lavoy Allen Selected In 2011 NBA Draft
Spiders snare the Owls
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Credit Chris Mooney's team for their ability to adapt. Entering play on Friday, the Richmond Spiders tallied more than 70 points per game with a field goal percentage ranked in the top ten nationally. After two games in conference tournament play, the Spiders have shown they can grind out a win. Kevin Anderson scored a … [Read more...] about Spiders snare the Owls
Bonnies suffer Spider bites
By Paul Casey Gotham RICHMOND, VA. Too much matchup zone. Too much efficient offense. Too much positive senior karma. Justin Harper had a game-high 24 points, and Dan Geriot added 17 to go with eight rebounds as the Richmond Spiders celebrated senior day with an 82-65 victory over the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in Atlantic 10 action at the Robins Center. The Spiders … [Read more...] about Bonnies suffer Spider bites
Richmond-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Atlantic 10 heavyweights collide when Chris Mooney brings his No.23 Richmond Spiders (22-6 / 11-2) to the Cintas Center to face Chris Mack's Xavier Musketeers (20-7/ 11-2). Plot: A piece of first place is at stake. The Spiders and Musketeers sit atop the A 10 with the Temple Owls. Sub-plot: Richmond is undefeated in the month of February and … [Read more...] about Richmond-Xavier: Tale Of The Tape