2013–14 VCU Rams men's basketball team

2013–14 VCU Rams men's basketball

NCAA Tournament, Round of 64
Conference	Atlantic 10 Conference
2013–14 record	26–9 (12–4 A10)
Head coach	Shaka Smart (5th year)
Assistant coach	Mike Rhoades
Assistant coach	Jeremy Ballard
Assistant coach	Mike Morell
Home arena	Stuart C. Siegel Center

	Conf				Overall
2013–14 Atlantic 10 men's basketball standings
Team	W		L	PCT	W		L	PCT
#25 Saint Louis	13	–	3	.813	27	–	7	.794
#24 VCU	12	–	4	.750	26	–	9	.743
George Washington	11	–	5	.688	24	–	9	.727
Saint Joseph's †	11	–	5	.688	24	–	10	.706
UMass	10	–	6	.625	24	–	9	.727
Dayton	10	–	6	.625	26	–	11	.703
Richmond	8	–	8	.500	19	–	14	.576
La Salle	7	–	9	.438	15	–	16	.484
St. Bonaventure	6	–	10	.375	18	–	15	.545
Rhode Island	5	–	11	.313	14	–	18	.438
Duquesne	5	–	11	.313	13	–	17	.433
George Mason	4	–	12	.250	11	–	20	.355
Fordham	2	–	14	.125	10	–	21	.323


† 2014 A10 Tournament winner Rankings from AP Poll

The 2013–14 VCU Rams men's basketball team represented Virginia Commonwealth University during the 2013–14 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. It was the 46th season of the University fielding a men's basketball program. Led by fifth-year head coach Shaka Smart, they played their home games at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. It was the second season for the Rams playing in the Atlantic 10 Conference. They finished the season 26–9, 12–4 in A-10 play to finish in second place. They advanced to the championship game of the A-10 Tournament where they lost to Saint Joseph's. They received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament where they lost in the second round to Stephen F. Austin.

2013–14 incoming team members

2013–14 team recruits

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
JeQuan Lewis PG	Dickson, TN	Dickson County High School	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Feb 8, 2012
JeQuan Lewis PG	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
Douglas Brooks SG	Lake Wales, FL	Lake Wales High School	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	Apr 2, 2013
Douglas Brooks SG	Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 76
Jairus Lyles SG	Silver Spring, MD	DeMatha Catholic	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	Jul 1, 2012
Jairus Lyles SG	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 74
Antravious Simmons C	Miami, FL	South Miami High School	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	220 lb (100 kg)	Sep 1, 2012
Antravious Simmons C	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 66
Overall recruiting rankings:
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "VCU 2013 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 7, 2013. "2013 VCU Basketball Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved June 7, 2013. "VCU 2013 Player Commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 7, 2013. "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved June 7, 2013. "2013 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 7, 2013.

Roster

2013–14 VCU Rams men's basketball team

Players

Coaches

Pos.	#	Name	Height	Weight	Year	Home town
1.5 !G	0	Lyles, JairusJairus Lyles	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 74 !6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 175 lb (79 kg)	1.0 !Fr	Washington, D.C.
1.5 !G	1	Lewis, JeQuanJeQuan Lewis	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 73 !6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 175 lb (79 kg)	1.0 !Fr	Dickson, TN
1.5 !G	2	Weber, BrianteBriante Weber	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 74 !6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 165 lb (75 kg)	3.0 !Jr	Chesapeake, VA
3.5 !F	4	Shannon, TerranceTerrance Shannon	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 80 !6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 240 lb (109 kg)	4.5 !RS Sr	Forsyth, GA
1.5 !G	5	Brooks, DougDoug Brooks	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 75 !6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 180 lb (82 kg)	1.0 !Fr	Lake Wales, FL
1.5 !G	11	Brandenberg, RobRob Brandenberg	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 74 !6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 190 lb (86 kg)	4.0 !Sr	Gahanna, OH
3.5 !F	12	Alie-Cox, MoMo Alie-Cox	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 78 !6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 250 lb (113 kg)	1.5 !RS Fr	Middleburg, VA
1.5 !G	14	Burston, ToreyTorey Burston	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 68 !5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 165 lb (75 kg)	1.5 !RS Fr	Richmond, VA
3.5 !F	15	Reddic, JuvonteJuvonte Reddic	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 81 !6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 250 lb (113 kg)	4.0 !Sr	Winston-Salem, NC
1.5 !G	20	Burgess, JordanJordan Burgess	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 77 !6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 215 lb (98 kg)	1.5 !RS Fr	Midlothian, VA
1.5 !G	21	Graham, TreveonTreveon Graham	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 78 !6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 220 lb (100 kg)	3.0 !Jr	Washington, D.C.
3.5 !F	23	Guest, JarredJarred Guest	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 80 !6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 225 lb (102 kg)	3.0 !Jr	Columbia, SC
3.5 !F	25	Simmons, AntraviousAntravious Simmons	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 81 !6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 250 lb (113 kg)	1.0 !Fr	Miami, FL
1.5 !G	32	Johnson, MelvinMelvin Johnson	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 75 !6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 195 lb (88 kg)	2.0 !So	Bronx, NY
3.5 !F	40	Burk, EmersonEmerson Burk (W)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 81 !6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)	style="text-align:right; white-space:nowrap; font-size:90%; \| 215 lb (98 kg)	1.0 !Fr	Chesapeake, VA

Head coach

Shaka Smart (Kenyon)

Assistant coach(es)

Mike Rhoades (Lebanon Valley)
Jeremy Ballard (Colgate)
Mike Morell (Milligan College)

Legend

(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
(W) Walk-on

Injured
Current redshirt

Roster
Last update: September 25, 2013

Rankings

**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
Poll	Pre	Wk 2	Wk 3	Wk 4	Wk 5	Wk 6	Wk 7	Wk 8	Wk 9	Wk 10	Wk 11	Wk 12	Wk 13	Wk 14	Wk 15	Wk 16	Wk 17	Wk 18	Wk 19	Wk 20	Final
AP	14	14	10	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	23	24	N/A
Coaches	15	14	10	24	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	25	25	N/A

Schedule

Date	Rank^#	Opponent^#	Result	Record	Site (Attendance)
Exhibition
November 2*	#14	California (PA)	W 92–54	–	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
Non-conference regular season
November 8*	#14	Illinois State	W 96–58	1–0	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
November 12*	#14	at #25 Virginia	W 59–56	2–0	John Paul Jones Arena (13,881)
November 16*	#14	Winthrop	W 92–71	3–0	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
November 21*	#10	vs. Florida State (Puerto Rico Tip-Off First Round)	L 67–85	3–1	Roberto Clemente Coliseum (4,952)
November 22*	#10	vs. Long Beach State (Puerto Rico Tip-Off Consolation Round)	W 73–67	4–1	Roberto Clemente Coliseum (5,835)
November 24*	#10	vs. Georgetown (Puerto Rico Tip-Off 5th place game)	L 80–84	4–2	Roberto Clemente Coliseum (N/A)
November 29*	#24	Northeastern	W 79–66	5–2	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
December 1*	#24	at Belmont	W 81–68	6–2	Curb Event Center (4,811)
December 5*		Eastern Kentucky	W 71–68 ^OT	7–2	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
December 8*		Old Dominion (Rivalry)	W 69–48	8–2	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
December 14*		at Northern Iowa	L 68–77	8–3	McLeod Center (5,890)
December 17*		Wofford	W 72–57	9–3	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
December 21*		vs. Virginia Tech (Governor's Invitational)	W 82–52	10–3	Richmond Coliseum (10,605)
December 28*		vs. Boston College (Brooklyn Hoops Winter Festival)	W 69–50	11–3	Barclays Center (N/A)
January 3*		Stony Brook	W 81–63	12–3	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
Conference regular season
January 9		George Mason (Rivalry)	W 71–57	13–3 (1–0)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
January 14		at George Washington	L 66–76	13–4 (1–1)	Smith Center (4,874)
January 18		Duquesne	W 80–65	14–4 (2–1)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
January 22		at Dayton	W 80–66	15–4 (3–1)	UD Arena (12,512)
January 25		at La Salle	W 97–87 ^2OT	16–4 (4–1)	Tom Gola Arena (3,400)
January 29		Fordham	W 76–60	17–4 (5–1)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
February 1		Richmond (Black & Blue Classic)	W 80–71	18–4 (6–1)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
February 6		Rhode Island	W 65–50	19–4 (7–1)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
February 8		at Saint Joseph's	L 62–69	19–5 (7–2)	Hagan Arena (4,200)
February 12		George Washington	W 92–75	20–5 (8–2)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
February 15		at #12 Saint Louis	L 62–64	20–6 (8–3)	Chaifetz Arena (10,639)
February 21		at Massachusetts	L 75–80	20–7 (8–4)	Mullins Center (9,493)
February 27		at Fordham	W 85–66	21–7 (9–4)	Rose Hill Gymnasium (2,253)
March 1		#10 Saint Louis	W 67–56	22–7 (10–4)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
March 6		at Richmond (Black & Blue Classic)	W 56–50	23–7 (11–4)	Robins Center (7,201)
March 8		St. Bonaventure	W 86–67	24–7 (12–4)	Stuart C. Siegel Center (7,741)
Atlantic 10 Tournament
March 14	#23	vs. Richmond (Quarterfinals)	W 71–53	25–7	Barclays Center (8,755)
March 15	#23	vs. George Washington (Semifinals)	W 74–55	26–7	Barclays Center (10,133)
March 16	#23	vs. St. Joseph's (Championship)	L 61–65	26-8	Barclays Center (8,886)
NCAA Tournament
March 21*	#24 (S 5)	vs. (S 12) Stephen F. Austin (Second round)	L 75–77 ^OT	26–9	Viejas Arena (11,488)
*Non-conference game. ^#Rankings from Coaches' Poll. ( ) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Eastern Time. (#) during NCAA Tournament is seed with Region S=South.

References

VCU Rams men's basketball

Venues	Franklin Street Gym (1968–1971) Richmond Coliseum (1971–1999) Siegel Center (1999–present)

Rivalries	George Mason Old Dominion Richmond

Culture & lore	History Rodney the Ram

People	Head coaches Retired jerseys

Seasons	1968–69 1969–70 1970–71 1971–72 1972–73 1973–74 1974–75 1975–76 1976–77 1977–78 1978–79 1979–80 1980–81 1981–82 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1986–87 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–00 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2013–14 2014–15 2015–16

NCAA Final Four appearances in italics