Natty said:
When was the last time we had to replace an NBA PG and an NBA big in consecutive seasons??? That's darn tough for any school who doesn't have their choice of blue chippers.
In 1974, VCU's Jesse Dark and Bernard Harris both went in the NBA draft. Dark, a two guard, was the 32nd player taken overall, in the second round by the Knicks. Harris, a 6-10 post player, was the 63rd overall selection, in the fourth round, by Buffalo.
In consecutive years, guard Gerald Henderson (64th overall by San Antonio) was plucked in '78, then center Ren Watson (by Golden State) in '79.
Guard Ed Sherod and post player Greg McCray were picked in same year, '81.
In '85, two guards (Duncan and Lamb) plus center Schlegel were picked by NBA teams.
As you can see, VCU hoops weren't born yesterday, although it may seem like that to some.
As for a future biggun', how about 6-11 Matt Gorski, Class of '11 at Cosby High. Rivals lists VCU in a group that includes VPI, U.Va., JMU, Pittsburgh and G-Town vying for Gorski's services.
As a sophomore, Gorski showed dramatic improvement (almost like Sanders in his second year at VCU) as Cosby's starting low post. Gorski has a 6-7 brother who is a rising freshman (and likely varsity starter) at Cosby.
