How VCU Rams Get it Done in Recruiting!!

Slipped my mind that Rob was recruited by Butler. That'll be a fun one for him on Saturday. Great article by Telep.
 
Excellent read, thanks for sharing. This right here says it all:

Smart took the collection of talent he inherited and crafted the program in his likeness. His task was to take Grant's group, integrate new players and create his own culture within the program.
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Terrific article, amazing how close we were to not having Joey Rodriguez with this program anymore. Hopefully Shaka will continue to recruit those lengthly, athletic recruits to VCU!
 
VCU2011 said:
Terrific article, amazing how close we were to now having Joey Rodriguez with this program anymore. Hopefully Shaka will continue to recruit those lengthly, athletic recruits to VCU!
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That's a big piece as well, and arguably we would not be where we are right now without him.
 
Shaka is a flat out stud! He's not going anywhere anytime soon and he's going to continue to bring in better and better recruits who fit his system and that he has a bond with. Now with this run he's going to be able to be even more selective since our scholarships are going to be in higher demand.
 
"They were reciting the periodic table to each other one night on the phone," Wade said of Smart and Haley. "It was unbelievable. I was sitting there and couldn't believe they were talking about the periodic table and we were about to sign this kid."
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northernvatiger said:
VCU2011 said:
Terrific article, amazing how close we were to not having Joey Rodriguez with this program anymore. Hopefully Shaka will continue to recruit those lengthly, athletic recruits to VCU!
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That's a big piece as well, and arguably we would not be where we are right now without him.
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Yep, he is a master of running the free flowing offense, when to facilitate the ball or when to look for his own shot. And his leadership undeniable.
 
If you want to know how competitive Smart is, look no further than the recruitment of Brandenburg. Akron coach Keith Dambrot is one of Smart's confidants and mentor. However, the relationship didn't prevent Smart from sneaking into Akron and stealing Brandenburg from not only Dambrot but Butler and Wright State, each of which offered and pursued the talented guard. However, the Rams got an assist from an old friend of the program with Brandenburg.
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Rob is from Gahana, not Akron. Gahana, while incorporated, is surrounded by Columbus and is really considered a suburb of Columbus.
 
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