Courtesy of Atlantic10.com NEWPORT NEWS, Va.— VCU senior Melvin Johnson was named the Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Player of the Week Monday, while Saint Louis freshman Jermaine Bishop was selected as the league’s Rookie of the Week. The awards are for games played Feb. 15-21. Johnson, a guard, averaged 19.5 points and shot 50 percent (15-of-30) from the field, including … [Read more...] about VCU’S Johnson named Atlanitc 10 Player of the Week
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Rhoomes seizing his opportunity
By PAUL GOTHAM For the first three years of his college career, Fordham's Ryan Rhoomes served in the primary role of a lane clog. The forward from Jamiaca, New York led the Rams in rebounds per game the past two seasons and in blocks a year ago. Offensive production from the 6-8 forward seemed like an afterthought as if a missed shot by one of his teammates served as … [Read more...] about Rhoomes seizing his opportunity
VCU rallies to defeat Saint Joseph’s, 85-82
Courtesy of SJUHawks.com PHILADELPHIA - Mo Alie-Cox scored 10 straight points late in the game as VCU (10-5; 2-0 A-10) fought back from a 13-point deficit and defeated Saint Joseph’s, 85-82, in an Atlantic 10 game at Hagan Arena. The loss snapped a seven-game winning streak for the Hawks (11-2; 1-1 A-10). The loss ruined a 31-point effort by Saint Joseph’s senior Isaiah … [Read more...] about VCU rallies to defeat Saint Joseph’s, 85-82
Five takeaways from the Mountain West Conference slate
By MIKE HABURA Thanksgiving week provided an abundance of Mountain West Conference hoops with teams traveling to holiday tournaments around the country. Here are five takeaways from this week’s holiday hoops action: 1. Boise State gains valuable experience against top ranked opponents After notching a 71-64 victory over undefeated UC Irvine, Boise State ended the week … [Read more...] about Five takeaways from the Mountain West Conference slate
VCU and the laws of hardcourt momentum
By PAUL GOTHAM BROOKLYN -- When Webster's Dictionary updates its edition, publishers should consider a photo of the VCU Rams in the margin next to the definition of momentum. VCU's Rams provide tangible evidence of the product created by a body's mass and velocity. "We talked about it when you play VCU, the 3‑point shot and the press and the crowd, can feel like eight … [Read more...] about VCU and the laws of hardcourt momentum