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November 06, 2009
VCU wastes no time getting up to speed in win over VUU
In practice, Virginia Commonwealth basketball coach Shaka Smart puts 14 seconds on the shot clock. If the side that is on offense does not get up a shot...
UR, NCAA resolve infractions case
The University of Richmond “failed to monitor its athletics program,“ the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions stated yesterday in its...
November 05, 2009
Maynor’s successor at VCU will try to be himself
Of the many things Virginia Commonwealth’s Joey Rodriguez is as a basketball player—hustler, heady, emotional, feisty on defense, terrific...
November 04, 2009
U.Va.‘s Wright named preseason All-American
Virginia’s Monica Wright was named to The Associated Press’ preseason All-American team yesterday. She became the first Virginia player to...
November 03, 2009
College basketball: Harangody, Kansas duo top preseason A-A team
Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody and Kansas teammates Cole Aldrich and Sherron Collins are the leading vote-getters on The Associated Press’ preseason...
October 31, 2009
VCU’s Sanders, UNC’s Davis, U.Va.;s Landesberg on Naismith watch list
Virginia Commonwealth junior forward Larry Sanders is one of 50 players named to the watch list for the Naismith Trophy. The award is presented by the...
October 30, 2009
VCU basketball notes
Shaka Smart served as an assistant coach at Division II California University in Pennsylvania, so he’s well-aware of Virginia Union’s reputation...
Spiders’ basketball no longer at a loss for players
Four seasons ago, true freshman walk-on guard Duncan McLean averaged 13 minutes and led the University of Richmond in 3-point field goal percentage. McLean...
October 29, 2009
VCU’s Saintil to have surgery Friday
Virginia Commonwealth University sophomore forward Terrance Saintil is scheduled to undergo surgery on Friday to repair ligament damage in his right thumb....
VCU’s Saintil facing surgery
Virginia Commonwealth sophomore forward Terrance Saintil “most likely” will have surgery this week to repair ligament damage in his right thumb...
October 28, 2009
VCU’s Saintil may miss 2 months with thumb injury
Virginia Commonwealth sophomore forward Terrance Saintil “most likely” will have surgery this week to repair ligament damage in his right thumb...
October 27, 2009
Hampton U. basketball player dies from shooting
HAMPTON—A Hampton University basketball player has died from what police call an accidental shooting outside a nightclub. Hampton spokesman Yuri...
October 26, 2009
Hampton U. basketball captain critically injured in shooting
Theo Smalling, a forward and captain on Hampton University’s basketball team, is in critical condition after being accidentally shot, officials said....
Duke, North Carolina share ACC favorite’s role in basketball
Duke and North Carolina are projected to be the co-ACC champions for the 2009-2010 men’s basketball season. In the voting among media members at...
ACC predicted order of finish
1t. Duke 1t. North Carolina 3. Clemson 4. Georgia Tech 5. Maryland 6. Wake Forest 7. Florida State 8. Virginia Tech 9. Boston College 10....
October 25, 2009
Hokies eye return to Big Dance
Virginia Tech’s basketball team last made the NCAA tournament in 2007, when just one of the Hokies’ current players was on the roster. They...
October 24, 2009
Tech’s Chaney undergoes surgery
Virginia Tech basketball player Allan Chaney had surgery yesterday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Chaney, a 6-9, 235-pound forward, already...
October 23, 2009
A-10 predicted order of finish
Kentucky’s Wall’s eligibility questioned
LEXINGTON, Ky.—Southeastern Conference Commissioner Mike Slive said there are questions regarding the eligibility of highly touted Kentucky freshman...
October 22, 2009
UR picked third in Atlantic 10; Dayton is pre-season No. 1
The Spiders will be led by preseason first-team selection Kevin Anderson. With five starters returning from the program’s first 20-win campaign since...
Bennett shaping new-look Cavalier squad
CHARLOTTESVILLE Tony Bennett has been running basketball practices at U.Va. for a week now. In that time, and since workouts started this fall, the players...
UR basketball notes
University of Richmond senior Kevin Hovde broke his ankle during a recent Spiders workout and is expected to miss at least 10 weeks, according to UR coach...
October 21, 2009
CAA notes: Larranaga says this could be league’s best year
The Colonial Athletic Association put two teams in the NCAA basketball tournament in 1986, 2006 and ‘07. George Mason coach Jim Larranaga believes...
ODU picked atop CAA; Sanders misses preseason honor
Delaware basketball coach Monte Ross wanted to pass along a message to Virginia Commonwealth forward Larry Sanders. “Make sure you tell him that...
October 20, 2009
VCU picked to finish third in CAA; ODU first
The Rams have four starters returning from last year’s 24-10 team that went to the NCAA tournament but will be without CAA player of the year Eric...
VCU basketball notes
Forward Jamie Skeen’s first game with Virginia Commonwealth will be at Tulane on Dec. 19. Skeen, who transferred from Wake Forest, must sit out the...
Spiders receive third hoops commitment
The University of Richmond received its third men’s basketball commitment yesterday when 6-6 Derrick Williams pledged to become a Spider. The 245-pounder...
October 16, 2009
Day 1 begins now for Smart, VCU
The 6½-month wait ends today for Shaka Smart. Virginia Commonwealth’s basketball coach, hired in April, will direct his first basketball practice...
October 15, 2009
Spiders starting with respect of A-10 opponents
The Atlantic 10 Conference media day for men’s basketball is a week from today, after which the University of Richmond officially will be recognized...
October 14, 2009
CAA Women’s Basketball 25th Anniversary Team
CAA 25TH ANNIVERSARY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM PlayerSchoolYears playedNoteworthy Meredith AlexisJames Madison2004-07Holds CAA record for career rebounds...
