Richmond Spiders men's basketball
Richmond Spiders | ||||
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University | University of Richmond | |||
First season | 1913 | |||
All-time record | 1,427–1,231 (.537) | |||
Head coach | Chris Mooney (17th season) | |||
Conference | Atlantic 10 | |||
Location | Richmond, Virginia | |||
Arena | Robins Center (Capacity: 7,201) | |||
Nickname | Spiders | |||
Colors | Blue and red[1] | |||
Uniforms | ||||
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NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen | ||||
1988, 2011 | ||||
NCAA Tournament Round of 32 | ||||
1984, 1988, 1991, 1998, 2011 | ||||
NCAA Tournament Appearances | ||||
1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2004, 2010, 2011 | ||||
Conference tournament champions | ||||
CAA 1984, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1998 A-10 2011 | ||||
Conference regular season champions | ||||
CAA 1984, 1988, 1989, 1992, 2001 |
The Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represents the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia and currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The team plays its home games at the Robins Center. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011 under head coach Chris Mooney, who has guided the program since the 2005–2006 season.
UR's basketball program has developed a reputation as a "giant killer" in the NCAA tournament[citation needed], defeating the Charles Barkley-led Auburn Tigers in 1984, reaching the Sweet Sixteen in 1988 by defeating defending national champion Indiana and Georgia Tech, beating #3 seeded South Carolina in 1998, and becoming the first #15 seed to knock off a #2 seed when the Spiders defeated Syracuse in 1991. The Spiders hold the distinction of being the only basketball program to win NCAA tournament games as a 12, 13, 14, and 15 seed.
History[]
Coaches[]
Current coaching staff[]
- Chris Mooney – Head Coach
- Rob Jones – Associate Head Coach
- Maurice Joseph – Assistant Coach
- Kevin Hovde – Assistant Coach
All-time head coaches[]
Coach | Years | Win-Loss | Win % | Conference Titles | NCAA Tournament Appearances |
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Frank Dobson | 1913–17, 1919–33 | 168–112 | .600 | - | - |
Dave Satterfield | 1917–18 | 3–6 | .333 | - | - |
Robert Marshall | 1918–19 | 1–5 | .166 | - | - |
Malcolm Pitt | 1933–52 | 197–169 | .538 | - | - |
H. Lester Hooker | 1952–63 | 147–142 | .509 | - | - |
Lewis Mills | 1963–74 | 110–170 | .393 | - | - |
Carl Slone | 1974–78 | 43–63 | .406 | - | - |
Lou Goetz | 1978–81 | 38–44 | .434 | - | - |
Dick Tarrant | 1981–93 | 239–126 | .655 | 4 | 5 |
Bill Dooley | 1993–97 | 43–69 | .384 | - | - |
John Beilein | 1997–2002 | 100–53 | .654 | 1 | 1 |
Jerry Wainwright | 2002–05 | 50–41 | .549 | - | 1 |
Chris Mooney | 2005–present | 288–231 | .555 | 1 | 2 |
Totals | 1,427–1,231 | .537 | 6 | 9 |
Players[]
All-time statistic leaders[]
Points[]
Rank | Player | Years | Games | PPG Avg. | Total Points |
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1 | Johnny Newman | 1982–86 | 122 | 19.5 | 2383 |
2 | Kevin Anderson | 2007–11 | 139 | 15.6 | 2165 |
3 | Mike Perry | 1977–81 | 108 | 19.9 | 2145 |
4 | Kendall Anthony | 2011–15 | 134 | 14.2 | 1909 |
5 | Ed Harrison | 1952–56 | 115 | 16.0 | 1843 |
6 | Grant Golden | 2016–present | 124 | 14.0 | 1739 |
7 | David Gonzalvez | 2006–10 | 131 | 13.2 | 1727 |
8 | John Schweitz | 1978–82 | 109 | 15.8 | 1723 |
9 | T. J. Cline | 2014–17 | 102 | 16.1 | 1647 |
10 | Curtis Blair | 1988–92 | 125 | 13.0 | 1630 |
Rebounds[]
Rank | Player | Years | Games | Reb. Avg. | Total Rebounds |
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1 | Ken Daniel | 1952–56 | 114 | 11.0 | 1255 |
2 | Walt Lysaght | 1952–56 | 110 | 10.8 | 1190 |
3 | Eric Poole | 1994–98 | 115 | 7.8 | 894 |
4 | Peter Woolfolk | 1984–88 | 123 | 7.0 | 859 |
5 | Grant Golden | 2016–present | 124 | 6.4 | 792 |
6 | Terry Allen | 2012–16 | 134 | 5.8 | 782 |
7 | Mike Perry | 1977–81 | 108 | 6.8 | 738 |
8 | Tom Green | 1964–67 | 74 | 9.8 | 728 |
9 | Kenny Wood | 1989–93 | 118 | 6.1 | 717 |
10 | Johnny Newman | 1982–86 | 122 | 5.5 | 668 |
Assists[]
Rank | Player | Years | Games | Ast. Avg. | Total Assists |
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1 | Jacob Gilyard | 2017–present | 117 | 5.0 | 584 |
2 | Greg Beckwith | 1982–86 | 116 | 4.9 | 573 |
3 | Scott Ungerer | 1998–2002 | 120 | 4.0 | 479 |
4 | Kenny Atkinson | 1986–90 | 125 | 3.7 | 464 |
5 | Kevin Anderson | 2007–11 | 139 | 2.9 | 410 |
6 | Carlos Cueto | 1994–98 | 108 | 3.7 | 396 |
7 | Scott Stapleton | 1986–90 | 125 | 3.0 | 379 |
8 | T. J. Cline | 2014–17 | 102 | 3.7 | 374 |
9 | Grant Golden | 2016–present | 124 | 3.0 | 367 |
10 | ShawnDre' Jones | 2013–17 | 132 | 2.8 | 364 |
Retired numbers[]
Three Spider players have had their numbers retired by the University.
Richmond Spiders retired numbers | ||||
No. | Player | Years | ||
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14 | Kevin Anderson | 2007–2011 | ||
20 | Johnny Newman | 1982–1986 | ||
23 | 1952–1955 |
All-time postseason results[]
NCAA Tournament[]
The Spiders have appeared in nine NCAA Tournaments. Their combined record is 8–9.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1984 | 12 | Opening Round First Round Second Round |
(12) Rider (5) Auburn (4) Indiana |
W 89–65 W 72–71 L 75–67 |
1986 | 11 | First Round | (6) St. Joseph's | L 60–59 |
1988 | 13 | First Round Second Round Sweet Sixteen |
(4) Indiana (5) Georgia Tech (1) Temple |
W 72–69 W 59–55 L 69–47 |
1990 | 14 | First Round | (3) Duke | L 81–46 |
1991 | 15 | First Round | (2) Syracuse (10) Temple |
W 73–69 L 77–64 |
1998 | 14 | First Round | (3) South Carolina (11) Washington |
W 62–61 L 81–66 |
2004 | 11 | First Round | (6) Wisconsin | L 76–64 |
2010 | 7 | First Round | (10) Saint Mary's | L 80–71 |
2011 | 12 | Second Round Third Round Sweet Sixteen |
(5) Vanderbilt (13) Morehead State (1) Kansas |
W 69–66 W 65–48 L 77–57 |
NIT[]
The Spiders have appeared in ten National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 11–10.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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1982 | NA | First Round | Maryland | L 66–50 |
1985 | NA | First Round Second Round |
Fordham Indiana |
W 59–57 L 75–53 |
1989 | NA | First Round Second Round |
Temple UAB |
W 70–56 L 64–61 |
1992 | NA | First Round | Florida | L 66–52 |
2001 | NA | First Round | West Virginia Dayton |
W 79–56 L 71–56 |
2002 | NA | First Round Second Round Third Round Quarterfinals |
Wagner Montana State Minnesota Syracuse |
W 74–67OT W 63–48 W 67–66 L 62–46 |
2003 | NA | First Round | Providence | L 67–49 |
2015 | 1 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
(8) St. Francis Brooklyn (5) Arizona State (2) Miami (FL) |
W 84–74 W 76–70OT L 63–61 |
2017 | 6 | First Round Second Round Quarterfinals |
(3) Alabama (7) Oakland (4) TCU |
W 71–64 W 87–83 L 86–68 |
2021 | 2 | First Round Quarterfinals |
(3) Toledo (4) Mississippi State |
W 76–66 L 67–68 |
*The NIT in 2006 began using a seeding and region system similar to what is used in the NCAA Tournament.
CBI[]
The Spiders have appeared in three College Basketball Invitational tournaments. Their combined record is 3–3.
Year | Seed | Round | Opponent | Result |
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2008 | 4 | First Round | (1) Virginia | L 66–64 |
2009 | 1 | First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals |
(4) St. John's (3) Charleston (4) UTEP |
W 75–69 W 74–72 L 81–69 |
2013 | N/A | First Round Quarterfinals |
Bryant Wright State |
W 76–71 L 57–51 |
NBA draft history[]
The following Spider players have been selected in the National Basketball Association draft:
Player | Year | Round | Team |
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Justin Harper | 2011 | 2nd | Cleveland Cavaliers (Immediately traded to Orlando Magic) |
Curtis Blair | 1992 | 2nd | Houston Rockets |
Johnny Newman | 1986 | 2nd | Cleveland Cavaliers |
Kelvin Johnson | 1985 | 5th | Indiana Pacers |
Bill Flye | 1984 | 5th | Phoenix Suns |
Jeff Pehl | 1983 | 5th | San Antonio Spurs |
Tom Bethea | 1983 | 6th | Atlanta Hawks |
John Schweitz | 1982 | 6th | Boston Celtics |
Michael Perry | 1981 | 9th | Kansas City Kings |
Bob McCurdy | 1975 | 8th | Milwaukee Bucks |
Aron Stewart | 1973 1974 |
4th 6th |
Capital Bullets Cleveland Cavaliers |
Johnny Moates | 1967 | 13th | Cincinnati Royals |
References[]
- ^ "Institutional Identity - Colors". Retrieved February 9, 2018.
External links[]
- Richmond Spiders men's basketball