The NBA Playoffs center around the Eastern Conference
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer The NBA Playoffs started this past weekend, and the Eastern Conference will be much more entertaining than the Western Conference. For starters, the Eastern Conference is far less predictable than the Western Conference. In the West, there are the two-time defending champions the Golden State Warriors, who are the overwhelming favorites […]
Press Box: LeBron gave up on the Lakers
Jaron Nutter, Contributing Writer LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were a major disappointment this season. As injuries and losses piled up, the Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs. The trade speculation surrounding Anthony Davis and the Lakers ruined the team’s camaraderie. Los Angeles’ front office made every player except James expendable, basically saying […]
Why should elite basketball players have to go to college?
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Last week, the matchup between rivals Duke and North Carolina brought the sight of Blue Devils star Zion Williamson’s shoe breaking. The implosion of his Nike kicks forced Williamson to leave the game after only 33 seconds of play. https://twitter.com/espn/status/1098405052119764993 Williamson, a freshman, came out of high school with viral dunk […]
Ram in the Pros: Troy Daniels
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Former Rams star and current Phoenix Suns guard Troy Daniels can knock down a 3-pointer, no matter the situation. Daniels has hit clutch game-winning threes in the NBA and holds the record for most threes made in a season at VCU at 124. Daniels played for the Rams from 2009-2013, including the […]
Press box: Doing away with one-and-done
In light of an ongoing FBI probe into the NCAA, calls for widespread reform of college basketball’s recruiting practices and regulations have taken hold of the sports landscape. One of the many coaches (the investigation targets more than 30 schools) caught up in the national scandal is former VCU skipper Will Wade. Yahoo Sports reported […]
Executive VP of the NBA named May commencement speaker
VCU alumna and Executive Vice President of the National Basketball Association, Pamela El, will be the keynote speaker at VCU’s commencement ceremony on May 14. “We are generally looking for people who have some kind of relationship with the university,” said Pam Lepley, Vice President for University Relations. “A successful alum is usually our prefered […]
New Beginnings: Briante Weber seeks return
For some, “everything happens for a reason” is a phrase that helps them get through the day. For Briante Weber, it’s a mantra to live by that acknowledges the road ahead offers more long-lived joy than the pain of the past.
Treveon Graham signs with the Utah Jazz
Former VCU forward Treveon Graham became the eighth player in VCU basketball program history to sign a professional contract.
The Season of Mr. Graham
There is no doubt Treveon Graham’s name will end up in the rafters at VCU, as the senior forward from Temple Hills, Maryland captivated Ram fans during his four-year career.
Strong frontcourt play a necessity for deep run
Having recently moved their way back in the AP top-25, there is no doubt the Rams are in conversation as a tournament-bound team.