Of all the quality programs in the MVFC, who woulda thunk Missouri State would be the one to go FBS? Downgrade in competition for them lol.

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moving to OVC plus Missouri plus Kentucky.Yikes.

Anyone willing to let me know what they paid for men’s bball season tickets last year? I’m looking into it, but want to know a ballpark price before I pay the deposit.

Coming off a playoff year, lost key players new O Coordinators, many inexperienced, or limited experienced players. Started off poorly, but the players nor the staff quit, they kept it together to win 8 regular season games. With all factors considered this is a team we can all be proud of. Those that jumped off the wagon early, lesson learned,

6'7" SG out of Kentucky. Offers from ETSU, Indiana State, Miami (OH), etc.

Gipe was out visiting him back in late October.


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We're getting a visit this weekend from Matt Becht out of D-II Southern New Hampshire. This would be his sixth year total...he played a handful of games in two seasons at Mount St. Mary's then three seasons at SNHU. Averaged 16.4 ppg and 44.8% from deep this season.

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Defending Champ Notre Dame No. 1 in USA Lacrosse Division I Men's Preseason Top 20 | USA Lacrosse Magazine

https://richmond.com/sports/high-sc...c4db7cf45.html#tracking-source=home-top-story

Found one reference that said this took place April 15th. Popped up today on richmond.com, so whenever it took place glad Callaghan wants to be a Spider.

Now I found it in April 15 post, so I'm late to the welcome party..................

THANK YOU Spider Family…The last 4 years have been pretty great! Although it wasn’t completely smooth sailing, that is always part of the journey. I couldn’t be more proud of what Dji accomplished in his 4 years here at Richmond. He leaves here as a graduate, with an A10 Tourney Champ, NCAA Tourney trip, A10 Reg. Season Champ, the A10’s Most Improved Player and two NIT trips. He considers himself a Spider for life, as do the coaching staff and hopefully the fans will too.

I have enjoyed the board here for the last 4 yrs, made some friends from the board along the way and even found a nemesis🤭. We support Dji as he made this decision on his own but with counsel from us and his inner basketball circle. We are excited for what the future holds for him as he looks to make more of his dreams and goals come true! I’ve said on here multiple times that the reason he entered the portal wasn’t for money, but money is certainly something that plays a part in college basketball today. The opportunity to play in one of the best college basketball conferences in the country is something that Dji has dreamed about his entire life.

The staff is amazing and laid out how Dji can get to his goals of the NCAA’s and professional goals. Player development and playing in an NBA style system is also something that brought us in. Dji still has things to work on like 3pt shot and FT% which are fixable. I would never doubt my son’s ability to get better and certainly we are just thankful that Richmond and now LSU didn’t “see all they needed to see”🫣 There was one up here that said what my own child was and wasn't numerous times, now he's not a P5 guy(Yikes way off on that one) and won't play, won't be successful...jokes on that "know it all" Dji's decision is life changing...so cry more while you sit at your PC and google stats and plays. Shout out to Ply, Native, 8legs, SF, Sman, 23, 97, Sec 9, GKiller, and URfan1 , Spiderlaw, SpiderRick and many others that engaged in meaningful back and forth. If I left you out it wasn't on purpose...well, one was🫣

LSU has a solid history of basketball success and putting guys into the professional ranks and Dji is simply betting on himself. Obviously, he will also be able to get his Masters and is planning on an MBA. How many students are able to get two degrees, do what they love at the highest collegiate level, have put some nice money in their pocket and leave college debt free? We will be pulling for the Spiders every season and I hope to return in the future for some games.

This isn’t Will Wade's LSU and Coach McMahon is an amazing coach and their staff is top notch and have a track record of developing their players and doing it the right way. The only downside for mom and dad is the distance…we will miss being able to get in the car and be at every home game as we did here. I will end with this…the love and support that Dji has received from the fanbase not just this year but all 4 yrs has been great. The support from almost all of you guys on the board has been great. Thank you for the love and support you have shown and as I said earlier…we are Spiders for life and we hope that the fans see us that way as well! #OneRichmond🕷️🏀❤️

RIP to our former women's coach and someone who has been very prominent in the youth basketball community here for awhile. Don't know what happened, but he was far too young.

We're getting a visit from San Diego G Deuce Turner, WCC Sixth Man of the Year and Second Team All-WCC last year. Averaged 15.5 pts on 37.4% shooting from 3PT. Also visiting UCSB and having an in-home visit with ECU.

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Another former Spider who transferred to Clawson at Wake, just drafted in the fourth round by the 49ers.

Furniture delivery inquiry blindsided Barty Smith on NFL draft day 50 years ago

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played at Staples HS Westport,CT

Is anything worse than this new George Mason logo?

I think not, but I have Davidson as a close second.

Keith Gill
Director of Athletics

Coach Info:
Position: Director of Athletics
Hometown: Orlando, Fla.
Alma Mater: Duke
Graduating Year: 1994
Phone: 804.289.8694
Email: athleticdirector@richmond.edu
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President Edward L. Ayers announced November 5, 2012 Keith Gill as the University of Richmond's director of athletics. Gill, 40, has served as director of athletics and recreation at American University since June 2007.

In five years at American, Gill led the athletic department to unprecedented heights, highlighted by 25 team conference championships, 16 individual conference champions and 25 All-Americans. In Gill's first season in 2007-08, the men's basketball team, coached by Jeff Jones, won the Patriot League title, earning the school's first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance. The Eagles repeated the feat in 2008-09. Three other teams, men's cross country, field hockey and volleyball were crowned Patriot League champions during Gill's first year.

AU's more than 250 student-athletes have flourished in the classroom, as well. Under Gill's guidance, the Eagles' 16 teams have earned a combined grade point average over 3.0 for 23 consecutive semesters. In 2011-12, 121 student-athletes were named to the university's Dean's List as the department posted a 3.36 combined GPA.

Gill's vast experience in college athletics includes two stints at the NCAA, as well as senior athletic administration positions at the University of Oklahoma and Vanderbilt University.

"Keith brings to Richmond an outstanding record of ensuring competitive success and student-athlete success," said President Ayers. "His own experience as a student-athlete; his work at the NCAA; and his leadership in the Vanderbilt, Oklahoma, and American programs have given him a broad perspective on intercollegiate Athletics. He is widely regarded for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to student-athletes, and I look forward to working with him to build on the remarkable achievements and overall excellence of Spider Athletics."

Gill inherits an athletic program with more than 350 student-athletes competing primarily in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Football and women's golf are members of the Colonial Athletic Association. Since 2000, Spider teams have captured 45 conference titles. The 2008 football team won the Division I National Championship.

"Tiffany and I are so very happy about our new home at the University of Richmond," said Gill. "I want to thank President Ayers, Provost Allred, and the entire search committee for offering me this wonderful opportunity. I'm honored to become part of this institution with its rich academic and athletic traditions. I cannot wait to get started."

Prior to his arrival at American, Gill spent three years at Oklahoma as senior associate athletics director. He oversaw a major portion of OU athletics, including men's basketball, women's soccer and baseball, and the supervision of personnel, budgets, facilities, fundraising, student-athlete issues and the selection and evaluation of coaches for those sports. He worked with the athletic director and staff in overseeing the strategic and annual planning process for the department.

Gill was the director of membership services at the NCAA from 2000-04. He developed and communicated policies related to Division I intercollegiate athletics, including governance, rules compliance, diversity, gender equity, academic integrity, student-athlete welfare, fiscal integrity, strategic planning, sportsmanship and legislation. He oversaw and ensured the effective operation of the athletics certification program, and managed a staff of 35 who provided education and guidance to Division I institutions conducting their periodic self-studies. Gill began his career in intercollegiate athletics with his first stint at the NCAA from 1995-99 as a membership services representative.

At Vanderbilt in 1999 and 2000, Gill was an assistant athletic director, working to implement the annual planning process to help 16 athletics teams achieve their academic and competitive goals. He worked with the National Commodore Club, major gifts, media relations and marketing and supported the Vanderbilt board of trustees by working with the athletics committee.

Gill, who will officially begin his duties December 11, 2012, succeeds Jim Miller, who remains at Richmond in the newly-created position of special assistant to the president for athletic advancement. Miller served as Director of Athletics since 2000.

Gill is a graduate of Duke University, as is his partner, Tiffany Speaks, who is American's Senior Director of the Center for Diversity & Inclusion. Gill was a four-year football letter-winner at Duke. The Orlando, Fla. native earned his masters degree from the University of Oklahoma.

KEITH GILL THROUGH THE YEARS

1994 Graduate of Duke University2006 Masters Degree from the University of Oklahoma


1995-1999: NCAA - Membership Services Representative

1999-2000: Vanderbilt University - Assistant Athletic Director

2000-2004: NCAA - Director of Membership Services

2004-2007: Oklahoma University - Senior Associate Athletic Director

2007-2012: American University - Director of Athletics and Recreation

2012-present: University of Richmond - DIrector of Athletics

• Elected Vice Chair NCAA Division I Council, February 2015
  
  
• Co-Chair NCAA Transfer Issues Ad Hoc Working Group, March 2015

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT KEITH GILL
Jeff Jones, American University Head Men's Basketball Coach
"I am certainly familiar with the University of Richmond, so when Keith asked me about the school and the position, I didn't hesitate in telling him Richmond would be the perfect situation for him - with academics and athletics.

"Both as a person and as an athletic director, Keith is an extremely positive individual. He is not a guy who thinks, 'we can't do that'. Instead, he says, 'how can we accomplish what we want to do'? He did a fantastic job at AU. He moved the needle and really made a difference. Keith has great energy that will be contagious to everyone around him. He will be very visible but he's not looking to get attention. He's a great listener. And as a coach, I can tell you he will do everything he can for the coaches to be successful and the student-athletes to have the best experience possible."

Carolyn Schlie Femovich, Patriot League Executive Director
"Keith Gill is an accomplished and talented athletic administrator. He has provided excellent leadership for the athletic department at American and developed important relationships with their academic community. Keith has been a strong contributor to the governance of the Patriot League and advancement of the League nationally. We congratulate Keith on this new opportunity at Richmond and know that he will bring great vision and leadership to their athletic programs."

OK, feel free to delete if you think this will get too messy - but feel like anyone we get a visit from should get a thread.

Really like his size / skills / steals / bball IQ combination. As Sman noted, would fit great on the wing next to Dji or hopefully not in place of Dji. Does a little bit of everything. As a 6'5 guard, knows how to use his size to get to the rim it appears from highlights. Sounds like there will be some high level competition for him obviously. But to me seems like a super fit on both fronts.

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RECRUITs: Today starts the Football Recruiting…

C O N T A C T P E R I O D

Mon. April 15 - Sat. May 25

During this period coaches are allowed to visit your school campus exclusively. Coaches may engage in conversations with prospective students entering their senior year (2025s) but NOT with students in the ‘26 ‘27 ‘28 Etc. classes.

✅ Campus Visits
✅ Official Visits for ‘25s
✅ Calls to ‘25s
✅ Texts/Messaging to ‘25s
✅ Mail to ‘25s

Virginias new law is a shovel digging mechanism into the trap door of Title ix. This article is from October. What was Virginia thinking (with Gov Munchkin I feel assured it was not about what’s best for women )
BYW HBD SF! Do you age up?


Lawyers be like popping popcorn and stuff

Will a split occur similar to fcs in football? How soon? And what would it take for UR to land in the top half?

I expect most of us can see this coming gauging off of hints in discussions here.