en-us SportSpyder - The Latest VCU Rams Basketball News https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/news The Rams needed to add skilled size this offseason in this year's transfer portal, and with the addition of Middle Tennessee State's Torey Alston to the roster, that's exactly what they'll get. The 6'9 forward committed to VCU before he could... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:51:39 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56344941 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56344941 false false The have been among the best programs over the last year. It doesn’t appear that has any intention of allowing the Volunteers to fall from the top of the ledger in the near future. Barnes received a fifth transfer commitment this spring, earlier today. According to Joe Tipton of On3, VCU transfer gave his pledge to Barnes and the Volunteers this morning. “VCU transfer guard Terrence Hill Jr. has committed to Tennessee, Joe Tipton reports,” per . UT Gets Commitment from VCU Transfer, Is 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Next? Hill’s commitment was expected. Hill wrapped up his visit to Knoxville (Tenn.) on Friday after visiting Kansas earlier this week. He was reportedly one of Barnes’ top targets in the transfer portal. “It went great, man,”. “The city of Knoxville has a lot to offer, so coming down here and just seeing what they had to offer was a great experience. Having my family down here and to have that experience overall was a great experience.” “Just to see what Rick Barnes had to offer for me and how much he believed in me,” Hill continued. “[Barnes] said he watched a lot of tape on me throughout my games this season. He was really excited. He’s done really well with a lot of great point guards.” Hill showed marked improvement in his second year at VCU, earning 6th Man of the Year honors. Hill averaged 15.0 points, on 46.6% shooting from the field, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 25 minutes over 36 appearances for the Rams. He made 2.3 threes a game and improved at getting to the free throw line while compiling shooting splits of 46.6/37.0/86.6. © Brianna Paciorka, The Knoxville News/Imagn Images Hill’s Role With The Volunteers Hill is a three-level scorer who scored in double figures in 28 of 36 games this past season. He also had seven games of 20+ points, erupting for a career-high 34 in VCU’s victory over UNC in the first round of the NCAA. Hill is a 6-3 combo guard and will likely play both on and off the ball. He is explosive when going downhill with exceptional body control. He competes defensively and has good lateral quickness. While Hill came off the bench against VCU, he is slated to start for Tennessee. Barnes may give him the same offensive freedom he gave Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht when he played for the Volunteers. “Just me being the primary guy that’s going to start our offense, run our offense,” Hill told Volquest this past week about how he fits in Tennessee’s offense. “A lot of ball screening is what I like to do. His offense is really predicated around his point guard, and even him talking about me being off the ball and getting some easier shots with the guys coming in, I think was a big value for me.” Barnes has gone hard in improving the Vols in the transfer portal, as Hill is the fourth player who can play in the backcourt. The Vols committed 437 turnovers, which ranked 328th in the nation. , , and are the other players who can play the 1-3. Meanwhile, 6-10 big is the frontcourt transfer. Tennessee Roster Is Becoming Clearer Barnes has transformed the Volunteers into a true national title threat. While Tennessee has never reached the Final Four, the Vols have advanced to the Elite Eight in each of the last three seasons. The Vols have compiled a 72-29 record and won the 2024 SEC regular season title. Barnes owns a 257-121 record with the Vols, guiding them to five Sweet 16 appearances. Tennessee likely won’t have nine players from this past season’s team that went 25-12 and finished fourth in the SEC at 11-7. Barnes knew he would have to replace starters Ja’Kobi Gillspie and Felix Okpara, as both players are no longer eligible. If star freshman Nate Ament leaves for the NBA, the Volunteers will have an entirely new starting five for 2026-27. Ament has until April 24 to make his decision. Part-time starters Bishop Boswell and J.P. Estrella are among six players who have entered the transfer portal. Boswell (Maryland), Estrella (Michigan), Amari Allen (Texas), Jaylen Carey (Missouri), and Cade Phillips (Texas A&M) are transfers who have found new homes. Clarence Massamba, who appeared in 12 games as a freshman, is the only player not to land somewhere. As it stands, Tennessee has 14 players on its roster, though two are non-scholarship players. Sophomore guard Ethan Burg, who saw 10 minutes a game over 31 appearances, is still on the roster, though he hasn’t yet confirmed his commitment to the Vols. If Burg and Ament do indeed return, then the Vols likely won’t add anyone else. The Volunteers have secured four incoming freshmen as part of their 2026 recruiting class: 6-8 forward Ralph Scott (signed), 6-6 wing Manny Green (signed), 6-1 point guard Marquis Clark (signed), and 6-9 forward Christopher Washington Jr. Volunteers Interested In Juke Harris Tennessee is reportedly heavily involved in the recruitment of Wake Forest guard . Harris, the consensus No. 88 player in the 2024 class, grew his game exponentially this past season. The 2025-26 ACC Most Improved Player averag... Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:53:38 GMT Daniel Benjamin https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56319706 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56319706 false false The Vols just got a commitment for a type of player they failed to get last season. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:13:08 GMT Hunter Cookston https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56317396 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56317396 false false Bill Self could use a guy like this. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:50:33 GMT Billy Heyen https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56307067 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56307067 false false The Vols are in a recruiting battle for a highly coveted scored. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:42:47 GMT Hunter Cookston https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56232558 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56232558 false false VCU returns much of the core of this past season's A-10 championship team, but added to that last night with the addition of Creighton transfer, Blake Harper. The 6'7 guard from Washington DC will reunite with his former Gonzaga High teammate... Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:43:58 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56230147 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56230147 false false Watch the full game replay of No. 6 North Carolina vs. No. 11 VCU in the first round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.Watch highlights, game reca... Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:27:03 GMT March Madness https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56203955 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56203955 false false For all of about a week, it was sure nice to think that maybe, just maybe, this would finally be the year George Mason wouldn’t get raided by the transfer portal. First it was leading scorer Kory Mincy. Okay, fine, that was expected. Then it was big man Riley Allenspach. Someone you could realistically hope [...] The post appeared first on . Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:46:13 GMT Ryan McCafferty https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56198390 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56198390 false false Watch the full game replay of No. 3 Illinois vs. No. 11 VCU in the second round of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.Watch highlights, game recaps an... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:28:50 GMT March Madness https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56193749 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56193749 false false “One Shining Moment” has played. The 2025-26 college basketball season has come to a close. With that, the final ranking of the Men’s Other Top 25 has been compiled. Utah State closes the season atop the ranking. The Aggies won the Mountain West regular season and tournament championships. They were the only team from the […] Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:31:26 GMT Ian Sacks https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56172629 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56172629 false false Illinois wing Andrej Stojaković is trying to forge his own path beyond the legacy of his father, three-time NBA All-Star Peja Stojaković. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:39:28 GMT Colleen Kane https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56132547 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56132547 false false Sophomore guard Brandon Jennings announced he's returning to VCU for his junior season, setting his sights on a third straight A-10 Tournament championship under Phil Martelli Jr. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:43:53 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56126143 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56126143 false false VCU basketball star Nyk Lewis officially announces his return for the 2026-27 season. Following a historic A-10 Rookie of the Year campaign, the dynamic guard "runs it back" with Coach Phil Martelli Jr. as the Rams secure a vital piece of their... Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:50:56 GMT https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56101453 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56101453 false false The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced sweeping recalls on several liquor products Wednesday, including several thousand cases of A-10 Aurelian Reserve Bourbon Whiskey. Distilled in honor of the Atlantic 10’s 50th Anniversary, the A-10 Aurelian Reserve is described by Bespoken Spirits as a bourbon that “honors this legacy [of the conference] and the [...] The post appeared first on . Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:04:33 GMT Samuel Basel https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56099658 https://sportspyder.com/mcb/vcu-rams-basketball/articles/56099658 false false