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Mike’l Simms by the numbers

It’s been a wild week in the Commonwealth. Not long after the University announced Samir Doughty’s transfer they picked up a commitment from somewhat of a similar style player in JUCO transfer, Richmond native Mike’l Simms. What do we know about Simms? We knows he’s a Richmond native who, like Brandon “The Mayor” Rozzell, played …

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ESPN100 SG Kenny Williams commits to VCU, spurns offers from North Carolina, Indiana, Georgetown etc.

Shaka Smart and the VCU coaching staff received tremendous news in the form of a commitment from ESPN100 (#82 overall), Scout 4-star (#32 SG), and Rivals150 (#124) 6’4″ SG Kenny Williams. The local Richmonder from L.C. Bird H.S. and Boo Williams AAU picked the Rams over offers from Roy Williams and North Carolina, Indiana, and …

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VCU gets late 2013 commitment from 3-star guard Douglas Brooks

Just when everyone thought Shaka Smart was done with the class of 2013, the staff received a commitment from 6’3, 165-pound guard Doug Brooks out of Lake Wales, Florida (hometown of 6-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire). Brooks was in Richmond on his official visit this past weekend and decided to commit to VCU today. Brooks …

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Consensus 2012 top-100 recruit Melvin Johnson commits to VCU

Shaka Smart and the VCU basketball program were looking for a shooter to help fill the void that Troy Daniels’ will leave once he graduates after this season. The staff had been on the trail for some time looking for a shooter and they have found their man in highly-touted 6’2 St. Benedict’s/NY Gauchos guard …

Jordan Burgess gives VCU verbal

Benedictine junior, Jordan Burgess, has given his verbal commitment to join Shaka Smart’s Rams upon his graduation in 2012. If the name looks familiar, it’s because he is in fact the younger brother of VCU’s own Bradford Burgess, and somewhat of a physical clone at 6’5 200 lbs (according to ESPN.com). Jordan recently completed a …

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Reco McCarter chooses VCU

Shaka Smart and staff have landed another 2010 stud in 6’7 small forward Reco McCarter. Ã‚Â McCarter has been described as a smooth and athletic lefty, with the ability to run the floor and lock down on defense. Ã‚Â Take a look for yourself… McCarter comes to VCU via Goldsboro, NC and chose VCU over the likes …

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6’2 Wing Brandenburg, First 2010 Commitment

Richmond, VA. – Coach Shaka Smart’s Ohio ties have paid off in the form of 6’2 wing Rob Brandenburg. Ã‚Â Brandenburg seemingly came out of nowhere having just cracked the Gahanna High School varsity squad his junior season. Ã‚Â Rob wasted no time in making an impact though and continued his solid play throughout the summer resulting …

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VCU Signs Point Guard Grayson from National Champ Findlay Prep

VCU has added another valuable piece to the backcourt with the signing of Issiah Grayson from National High School Basketball Champ Findlay Prep. A lightning quick 5’10 PG, Grayson transfered to Findlay from Dunwoody High in his home state of Georgia. Grayson played this past season in a reserve role to Texas signee Avery Bradley …