2024-25 Roster Thread

Here we go again. Same format as last year. Hopefully with a little less action the first week. Not making any assumptions about who may be returning until they have either indicated that they are coming back or the portal closes on May 1st. I will edit this post daily if things are changing to keep the most recent info at the top. With that being said let's have a great off season and put together a roster that can win the A10!

2023-24 Roster

Fr. Michael Belle
RS Fr. Fats Billups
RS Fr. Obinnaya Okafor
So. Tobi Lawal
So. Christian Fermin
So. Jason Nelson
Jr. Roosevelt Wheeler
Sr. Max Shulga
Sr. Zeb Jackson
Sr. Connor Odom-Walk On
Sr. Joe Bamisile
Sr. Kuany Kuany
Sr. Sean Bairstow

Out Of Eligibility

Sr. Kuany Kuany
Sr. Sean Bairstow
Sr. Connor Odom-Walk On

Recruits Signed

Brandon Jennings
Luke Bamgboye
Terrence Hill

Portal Out

Jason Nelson - Youngstown State
Roosevelt Wheeler - ETSU
Tobi Lawal - VPI
Max Shulga - Villanova

Portal In

Jack Clark - From Clemson
Phillip Russell - From UTA
Jamarii Thomas - From Norfolk State

2024-25 Roster

Fr. Brandon Jennings
Fr. Luke Bamgboye
Fr. Martin Carrere
Fr. Terrence Hill
RS Fr. Obinnaya Okafor
So. Michael Belle
RS So. Fats Billups
Jr. Christian Fermin
Jr. Phillip Russell
5th Yr. Sr. Joe Bamisile
5th Yr. Sr. Zeb Jackson
5th Yr. Sr. Max Shulga
7th Yr. Sr. Jack Clark

12 of 13 Scholarships

 

[theyaintwantit]

Did you hear it from the VCU Fans GBU group?

Nah haven't been on there since like 2020 lol. A friend of mine in media received a DM about Zeb. That's all I've heard.

 

[AlienAiden]

The coaches and the program will let everyone know soon. If it is the case Joe Bam will start and there will be a heavy helping of Billups and Belle with Hill and Jennings getting time.

 

[WillWeaverRVA]

The coaches and the program will let everyone know soon. If it is the case Joe Bam will start and there will be a heavy helping of Billups and Belle with Hill and Jennings getting time.

The good news is that if Zeb actually is hurt, we have so much backcourt depth that I think we can make up for it.

 

[SteveMM]

The coaches and the program will let everyone know soon. If it is the case Joe Bam will start and there will be a heavy helping of Billups and Belle with Hill and Jennings getting time.

That would certainly (and unfortunately) settle the "will Russell or Bam start?" debate.

 

[vcumcvram]

The good news is that if Zeb actually is hurt, we have so much backcourt depth that I think we can make up for it.

They just said broken hand

 

[RamJamFan]

Belle can be our front court Dennis Rodman this year, and we will really need his athleticism and strength upfront. Last night 10 boards. Great start for what I’m hoping is Belle’s breakout year!

 

[MobileMunchies]

Phil GETS it. He understands those who are taking time to sacrifice to get their butts in those seats are there to participate in the game they're watching. Dude competes and is having the time of his life, and that's what we're there to see and cheer on at The Stu.

 

[AlienAiden]

Phil GETS it. He understands those who are taking time to sacrifice to get their butts in those seats are there to participate in the game they're watching. Dudes competes and is having the time of his life, and that's what we're there to see and cheer on at The Stu.

He had lots of great moments last night. He engaged the crowd several times. He even made the ref laugh after a loose ball when he struck a pose pointing VCU’s direction after the ball went out of bounds.

 

[balldontlie]

Phil had me ready to run through a brick wall, I can only imagine how his actual teammates feel with him around. There shouldn't be any lack of intensity this year, even Max was getting active on defense where last year we saw him take some plays off on that end.

 

[MobileMunchies]

Max was getting active on defense where last year we saw him take some plays off on that end.

It's really good to see him out playing and not looking all bandaged up.

 

[AlienAiden]

Phil had me ready to run through a brick wall, I can only imagine how his actual teammates feel with him around. There shouldn't be any lack of intensity this year, even Max was getting active on defense where last year we saw him take some plays off on that end.

Odom mentioned in a preseason podcast that Russell had earned starter status. VCU will not start slow with that guy getting things going from the tip. He does not hesitate to shoot and he looks to pass. Bam talked about him in the postgame presser. They all love having him. He is a wild man.

 

[cabell]

Odom mentioned in a preseason podcast that Russell had earned starter status. VCU will not start slow with that guy getting things going from the tip. He does not hesitate to shoot and he looks to pass. Bam talked about him in the postgame presser. They all love having him. He is a wild man.

Really REALLY wish we had him for more than one season.

 

[MobileMunchies]

In the Bellarmine broadcast with 7:30 remaining where VCU is up 15, Sean asks the Chef about what is impressing him most about this team this year, he responds after saying "VCU has the guards to get there (to the final four) so they've gotta take care of business one step at a time", is asked "what has impressed you about the back court with VCU?"
He responds with the kind of VCU experience we all know, "Their unselfishness" for sure, the chemistry they show early, I mean hitting shots is impressive, but passing up shots to get better ones even when you're up on a team... is more impressive to me."

 

[CarNer0]

He had lots of great moments last night. He engaged the crowd several times. He even made the ref laugh after a loose ball when he struck a pose pointing VCU’s direction after the ball went out of bounds.

Haha he got me with this too, just standing there pointing our direction even after they called the possession the opposite way

 

[LazyStegosaurus]

Something special brewing this year