The countdown is on, and Pickin' Splinters has what A-10 basketball fans need to know about this year's incoming class. The Richmond Spiders take the stage for the next in our featured series. The Spiders grabbed national attention last year with a run to the Sweet Sixteen. Kevin Anderson, Dan Geriot, Justin Harper and Kevin Smith graduated. Chris Mooney welcomes five … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Richmond Spiders 2011-12
Richmond Spiders
Richmond climbs the ladder
By Paul Casey Gotham ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- The wait is over for the Richmond Spiders. Ten years and two second-place finishes behind them, the Spiders claimed the Atlantic 10's top spot. Kevin Anderson garnered tournament Most-Outstanding-Player honors, and the Richmond Spiders defeated the Dayton Flyers 67-54 to win the 2011 A10 championship at Boardwalk Hall. "We came … [Read more...] about Richmond climbs the ladder
Performance of the week | Kevin Anderson
By Paul Casey Gotham It is that time again. Let’s hear from you readers. We had another week of stellar performances. Pick the ONE (1), UNE, UNO from March 7th-13th that stands out to you, and tell us a story. Kevin Anderson grabs my POTW. Inside, outside, on his feet and on his back, Anderson earned tournament Most-Outstanding-Player honors while leading the Richmond … [Read more...] about Performance of the week | Kevin Anderson
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
Which Team From The South Will Try On The Slipper?
By Paul Gotham It is kind of hard to imagine that a region with three Big East teams (Villanova, Louisville, and Notre Dame) and two teams from the Big 12 (Baylor and Texas A&M) could have the makings for a Cinderella run. Especially, when one looks at the fact that Baylor and A&M have the chance to play third and fourth round games in Houston. Still, Cinderella … [Read more...] about Which Team From The South Will Try On The Slipper?