Analysis: Rule changes to hamper havoc
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved 28 changes to men’s and women’s basketball involving certain calls and reviews for the 2013-14 basketball season. A decreased national scoring average prompted the adjustments and free throw attempts are expected to increase as a result.
Q&A: Rodney the Ram talks hoops, mascot life
The CT caught up with Rodney the Ram on the phone this week to hear his views on VCU’s competitive edge heading into the men’s basketball season, what it takes to be a mascot and what to look forward to in the season ahead.
Transfer now on winning side of Sweet 16 thriller
On March 25, 2011, Terrance Shannon was on the losing side of a Bradford Burgess game-winning layup in overtime of the Sweet 16 in San Antonio. Two years and 241 days later, the Forsyth City, Ga. native will suit up for the VCU Rams against his former team, Florida State University, at the 2013 Puerto Rico Tip-off.
Analysis: Atlantic 10 shake-up favors VCU
The Atlantic 10 made a major splash in the college basketball scene a year ago, sending five teams to the NCAA tournament.
VCU radio station earns feature spot on mtvU
WVCW, VCU’s student-run radio station, will appear on MTV’s college music channel, mtvU, this week.