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
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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
Saint Joseph’s claims Atlantic 10 title
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