It looks like Nelson is currently in the starting lineup, but how about the other 3? Historically guys that redshirted typically never became big contributors to the team, however last year was different, due to the increase size of the team due to Covid. Many of us are under estimating the quality of this recruiting class and I would not be surprised if at least one more from this class started at some point during their Richmond career. Some of you might not have read their impressive bios in a long time. I have included them below and would enjoy hearing your thoughts.
AIDAN NOYES 6-7 190
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended Archbishop Moeller, the same high school as current Richmond football coach Russ Huesman as well as Baseball Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin
• Second Team Greater Catholic League South selection in 2021
• Averaged 12 points and 4.5 rebounds as a senior while shooting 47 percent from three-point range and 55 percent from the field
• Led team to 20-5 record and appearance in Division I state quarterfinals in 2021
• Key reserve as junior in 2020, when Moeller finished 26-1 and reached state quarterfinals before season was canceled due to COVID-19
• Received more than 15 Division I scholarship offers, including UR’s A-10 rival VCU
• No. 5 recruit in Ohio, No. 186 recruit nationally in Class of 2021 by 247Sports.com
MARCUS RANDOLPH 6-5 195
HIGH SCHOOL
• Two-time All-State selection, two-time All-Catholic League selection at Archbishop Wood High School
• 2021 Courier Times Player of the Year … Averaged 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game
• Led Archbishop Wood to a 19-1 record, Philadelphia Catholic League title, and runner-up finish in Class 6A state tournament in 2021 … Archbishop Wood was ranked among top 10 teams in the nation by various organizations during the 2020-21 season
• 1 of four D-I basketball players in his class at Archbishop Wood
• Received more than a dozen D-I offers, including UR’s A-10 rival La Salle
MALCOLM DREAD 6-4 210
HIGH SCHOOL
• Helped Gonzaga College High School to DCSAA Class AA Boys Basketball title as a junior in 2020
• No. 2 recruit in Washington, D.C.’s Class of 2021 by 247Sports.com
AIDAN NOYES 6-7 190
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended Archbishop Moeller, the same high school as current Richmond football coach Russ Huesman as well as Baseball Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin
• Second Team Greater Catholic League South selection in 2021
• Averaged 12 points and 4.5 rebounds as a senior while shooting 47 percent from three-point range and 55 percent from the field
• Led team to 20-5 record and appearance in Division I state quarterfinals in 2021
• Key reserve as junior in 2020, when Moeller finished 26-1 and reached state quarterfinals before season was canceled due to COVID-19
• Received more than 15 Division I scholarship offers, including UR’s A-10 rival VCU
• No. 5 recruit in Ohio, No. 186 recruit nationally in Class of 2021 by 247Sports.com
MARCUS RANDOLPH 6-5 195
HIGH SCHOOL
• Two-time All-State selection, two-time All-Catholic League selection at Archbishop Wood High School
• 2021 Courier Times Player of the Year … Averaged 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game
• Led Archbishop Wood to a 19-1 record, Philadelphia Catholic League title, and runner-up finish in Class 6A state tournament in 2021 … Archbishop Wood was ranked among top 10 teams in the nation by various organizations during the 2020-21 season
• 1 of four D-I basketball players in his class at Archbishop Wood
• Received more than a dozen D-I offers, including UR’s A-10 rival La Salle
MALCOLM DREAD 6-4 210
HIGH SCHOOL
• Helped Gonzaga College High School to DCSAA Class AA Boys Basketball title as a junior in 2020
• No. 2 recruit in Washington, D.C.’s Class of 2021 by 247Sports.com