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Hason Ward - Not dressed for Wednesday's contest Ward (undisclosed) is not dressed for Wednesday's game against Jacksonville State, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact It's unclear why Ward will be unable to go Wednesday. He played a season-low nine minutes in last Saturday's game, so he may have injured something then. Ward is averaging 4.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks per game this season.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Adrian Baldwin - Takes positive step in recovery Baldwin (Achilles) was dressed for warmups Saturday and has returned to practice this week, Noah Fleischman of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Baldwin has been targeting a return date of January 1 all along, and while this weekend's positive development has been the first real update since August, it also makes that timeline seem like a possibility. Considering Baldwin started all 26 games he appeared in last season for VCU, and that he led the team in assists at 4.4 apg, he should look to make an immediate impact once he's in game shape. Jayden Nunn and Marcus Tsohonis have been handling point guard duties in the meantime, though arguably neither has stood out enough to hand on to that role once a fully-healthy Baldwin is available.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

VCU vs UConn Prediction, Odds, Spread, Line & Over/Under for Nov. 26 College Basketball Game VCU vs UConn Basketball Game Info Virginia Commonwealth Rams (3-3) vs. No. 22 Connecticut Huskies (5-1) Date: Friday, November 26, 2021 Time...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Syracuse basketball vs. VCU: Live score, updates Follow along with score and in-game updates as Syracuse takes on Virginia Commonwealth on Wednesday in the Battle for Atlantis.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Marcus Tsohonis - Back to bench Tsohonis will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Tsohonis got the start in the team's last game against Vandy with Jayden Nunn nursing an ankle injury. Nunn will take his spot back in the starting five, but Tsohonis should still play a decent amount of minutes off the bench.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nunn - Back in starting lineup Nunn will start Wednesday against Syracuse.

Impact Nunn came off the bench in each of the last two games but turned in two of his better games of the season. That's seemingly convinced the staff he's ready to retake the starting role he held through the first two games, moving Marcus Tsohonis back to the bench.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nunn - Plays through knee issue Nunn (knee) had 11 points (3-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 48-37 win over Vanderbilt.

Impact Nunn didn't start Wednesday while nursing a knee injury, but he still ended up playing the second-most minutes on the team. The freshman guard is 5-for-19 from the field through his first three games, and it remains to be seen if he'll return to the starting five Saturday versus Chattanooga.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Tsohonis - Set to start Wednesday Tsohonis will start at point guard for VCU on Wednesday night against Vanderbilt as Jayden Nunn (ankle) won't start, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Tsohonis will start for the first time since transferring from Washington. Now with the Rams, the point guard will look to lead VCU to a win over Vanderbilt. With Nunn still potentially available Wednesday, Tsohonis may not see typical starting minutes.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nunn - Dealing with knee issue Nunn will come off the bench Wednesday against Vanderbilt and is dealing with a knee injury, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Nunn apparently suffered the injury Saturday against Wagner when he put up zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and two steals in 15 minutes. He may still be available for Wednesday's contest as reserve. Marcus Tsohonis will enter the lineup in his place.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Morales 20 points spark Wagner in 58-44 upset win at VCU

Alex Morales scored 20 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Wagner dominated on the boards to score an upset of Virginia Commonwealth, 58-44

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ward scores 14 to lift VCU over St. Peter's 57-54

Hason Ward posted 14 points, nine rebounds and four blocks as VCU narrowly defeated St. Peter's 57-54 in a season opener

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

KeShawn Curry - Highlight of VCU team scrimmage Curry (personal) returned to the court for VCU in a team scrimmage Oct. 16.

Impact Curry missed time down the stretch last season due to personal reasons, but he appeared to be back in full capacity as of a few weeks ago. Not only did he return, but he led all VCU players with 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting (that included multiple dunks) and also picked up three steals. He may be poised for the biggest usage of his career in his fourth season with the program.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jarren McAllister - Will miss 2021-22 season McAllister tore his right ACL and will miss the entire 2021-22 season.

Impact This is something very unfortunate for McAllister, who already missed the 2020-21 season due to a torn ACL on his left knee. "It's just devastating once again after watching Jarren's daily approach to get back on the court from last year's injury. He's an amazing young man who will again grind and rehab under the care of our medical staff and will get back with his teammates," said head coach Mike Rhoades. McAllister last played for VCU in the 2019-20 season, averaging 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds across 16 games as a freshman.

OCTOBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jamir Watkins - Tears ACL, likely out for 2021-22 Watkins suffered a torn ACL during practic this week and will likely miss the entire 2021-22 season, Wayne Epps Jr. of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Watkins figured to at least hold a significant bench role for the Rams this season after averaging 7.2 points and 2.6 boards over 18.3 minutes per contest last year. Still, it appears he won't get an opportunity at an expanded role in this campaign. He'll instead begin his rehab following a procedure with the hopes of rejoining the action in 2022-23.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets take Virginia Commonwealth guard Hyland in draft

The Denver Nuggets have selected guard Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland of Virginia Commonwealth with the 26th pick of the NBA draft

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rhoades, VCU agree to contract extension

Virginia Commonwealth University men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades has signed a two-year contract extension that will keep him on the Rams’ sideline through the 2026-27 season

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LSU basketball will not get a return game versus Virginia Commonwealth The Tigers were scheduled to host VCU last Dec. 22, but the game was canceled due to a COVID-19 outbreak on the LSU team

MAY 18, 2021 • THEADVERTISER.COM

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APRIL 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

For Bona fans, it’s hard not to think about ’22 The day after St. Bonaventure won the Atlantic 10 Tournament over Virginia Commonwealth at Dayton and later that afternoon earned a No. 9 se...

MARCH 22, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Bracket pools vary in how they will handle canceled game Depending on which contest you entered, you may or may not earn points as if Virginia Commonwealth and Oregon had played. If you picked Oreg...

MARCH 21, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

March Madness 2021: Day 2 gambling recap – who covered, over/unders

Underdogs and unders led the way through the first round of March Madness. Here's how betting on Day 2 played out.

MARCH 21, 2021

March Madness Top Moments: Round of 64, Day 2

Day 2 saw a 13-seed and 14-seed pull off upsets, while No. 1 Gonzaga began its title quest with a romp. Check out the highlights from Saturd...

MARCH 21, 2021

Bracket pools vary in how they will handle the canceled game. Depending on which contest you entered, you may or may not earn points as if Virginia Commonwealth and Oregon had played.

MARCH 21, 2021 • NYTIMES.COM

Oregon advances after VCU is pulled from NCAA Tournament for COVID-19 protocols Virginia Commonwealth was pulled from the tournament because of COVID-19 protocols, with...

MARCH 21, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM

Positive virus tests bounce VCU from NCAAs; Oregon advances

VCU was kicked out of the NCAA Tournament shortly before its first-round game because of multiple positive COVID-19 tests

MARCH 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS