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Lazar Djokovic - Joining the Rams Djokovic has announced his commitment to VCU, Dushawn London of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Djokovic will make the move to VCU following a one-year stint with Charleston. The 6-foot-11 sophomore, who started his career with Xavier, averaged 7.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.1 blocks on 23.9 minutes per game last season (29 games). Djokovic will look to secure a prominent role in the Rams frontcourt this fall.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tyrell Ward - Joining VCU Ward has committed to VCU for the 2025-26 season.

Impact Ward didn't see action with LSU in 2024-25 after he stepped away from the program before the start of the season in November. He will aim to get a fresh start, as well as possibly a more significant role, with VCU in 2025-26.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jadrian Tracey - Committing to VCU Tracey has committed to VCU, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Tracey left Oregon and will play for VCU in the 2025-26 season. The guard appeared in 35 games (16 starts) during the 2024-25 campaign while averaging 6.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmad Nowell - Joining the Rams Nowell has announced his commitment to VCU, Zach Joachim of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Nowell has opted to join the Rams after spending his freshman season with UConn. The 6-foot freshman, who averaged 1.5 points, 0.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists on 6.4 minutes per game with the Huskies (18 games), will look to seize a larger role with VCU next season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Keyshawn Mitchell - Commits to VCU Mitchell will transfer to VCU, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Mitchell spent two seasons with Bryant, and took a step forward as a sophomore. The Brooklyn, NY native averaged 8.5 points and 6.8 rebounds while starting all 34 games in 2024-2025. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, he'll look to become a fixture at VCU.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Barry Evans - Lands at VCU Evans will transfer to VCU, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact The forward is coming off a great year for Bryant, averaging 13.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.3 steals while starting all 33 games. The 6-foot-8 forward will take his talents to VCU for his senior season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Odom's previous portal success was 'a meaningful part' of his hiring at Virginia New Virginia basketball coach Ryan Odom's previous success in the transfer portal at both VCU and Utah State played 'a meaningful part' in h...

APRIL 3 • ROANOKE.COM

Former VCU basketball commit Silas Barksdale flips pledge to join Ryan Odom at Virginia Former VCU commit Silas Barksdale flipped his pledge to Virginia basketball on Wednesday to join Ryan Odom with the Hoos.

APRIL 3 • ROANOKE.COM

Ryan Odom is bringing three assistants from his staff at VCU to Virginia New Virginia basketball coach Ryan Odom is bringing three of his VCU assistants to work for him in Charlottesville.

APRIL 3 • ROANOKE.COM

Jamion Christian returns from overseas to replace Phil Martelli Jr. as Bryant's basketball coach

Bryant has hired Jamion Christian to replace Phil Martelli Jr. as its men’s basketball coach

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

VCU introduces coach Phil Martelli Jr., who wants to 'make memories' in the NCAA Tournament

Since 2002, VCU has had to hire a basketball coach seven times

MARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What are the 10 best Cinderella runs in NCAA Men's Tournament history?

There have been many memorable Cinderella runs in NCAA Men's Tournament history, but which are the 10 best? FOX Sports Research compiled the...

MARCH 27

What are the 10 best Cinderella runs in NCAA Men's Tournament history?

VCU turns to Bryant's Phil Martelli Jr. to take over as men's basketball coach

VCU has hired Bryant’s Phil Martelli Jr. as its new men’s basketball coach

MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Wade 'paid' for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he's thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State

Will Wade is promising fast success at N

MARCH 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MARCH 25 • ROANOKE.COM

Ryan Odom takes over at Virginia, seeking to be remembered for more than that UMBC shocker

Ryan Odom was raised on Virginia basketball

MARCH 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Longwood promotes Thomas to head coach with Aldrich departing for Virginia's staff under Odom

Longwood is promoting assistant coach Ronnie Thomas to head coach as Griff Aldrich leaves to take a position on new Virginia coach Ryan Odom’s staff

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NC State officially announces hiring of McNeese's Will Wade as new Wolfpack men's basketball coach

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Staggering Stats Highlight Shaka Smart's Struggles in March Madness During the 2010-11 season, Shaka Smart gained recognition when he guided the VCU Rams to their only Final Four in school history.

MARCH 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Virginia hires VCU coach Ryan Odom, whose father was a Cavaliers assistant

Virginia athletic director Carla Williams is hoping the obvious choice was the right one

MARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battle-tested BYU seeks rare Sweet 16 spot, faces Wisconsin DENVER -- Egor Demin heard the chant from the BYU fans minutes after the Cougars beat VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thurs...

MARCH 22 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

BYU brings an NBA coach and a pro look to college and March Madness

Instead of fighting college basketball's trend to looking more like a pro sport, BYU took a logical step: It hired a coach straight out of the NBA

MARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BYU cruises to victory over VCU, 80-71 DENVER -- Richie Saunders scored 16 points, Egor Demin added 15 points and sixth-seeded BYU beat 11th-seeded VCU 80-71 in the first round of...

MARCH 21 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

BYU enjoys March Madness success with 80-71 win over VCU a year after NCAA Tournament flop

Egor Demin and Richie Saunders led BYU to an 80-71 victory over VCU in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, giving first-year Cougars coach Kevin Young a better memory of Ball Arena th...

MARCH 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

BYU vs. VCU - First round NCAA tournament extended highlights

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Jamion Christian returns from overseas to replace Phil Martelli Jr. as Bryant's basketball coach

VCU introduces coach Phil Martelli Jr., who wants to 'make memories' in the NCAA Tournament

What are the 10 best Cinderella runs in NCAA Men's Tournament history?

VCU turns to Bryant's Phil Martelli Jr. to take over as men's basketball coach

Will Wade 'paid' for misdeeds at LSU. Now, he's thankful for a 2nd power-conference shot at NC State

Ryan Odom takes over at Virginia, seeking to be remembered for more than that UMBC shocker

Longwood promotes Thomas to head coach with Aldrich departing for Virginia's staff under Odom

NC State officially announces hiring of McNeese's Will Wade as new Wolfpack men's basketball coach

Virginia hires VCU coach Ryan Odom, whose father was a Cavaliers assistant

BYU brings an NBA coach and a pro look to college and March Madness

BYU enjoys March Madness success with 80-71 win over VCU a year after NCAA Tournament flop