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Nathan Fenno looks in on the Georgetown Hoyas and collegiate sports.
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Georgetown's Benimon to transfer
The Georgetown basketball team suffered its second loss of the offseason Wednesday when the school announced Jerrelle Benimon will transfer.
Hoyas' Thompson declares for NBA Draft
In a surprising move, Georgetown sophomore Hollis Thompson has submitted his name for the NBA Draft, the school confirmed Friday.
Georgetown's Sanford narrows transfer options
Georgetown basktball transfer Vee Sanford will visit Dayton, Loyola-Chicago, USC and Xavier, according to his father. Sam Houston St. is also an option.
Sanford leaves Georgetown hoops
The long-rumored transfer of Vee Sanford from Georgetown's basketball team was confirmed by the school Monday. No destination was announced.
Thoughts on Shaka Smart's future
HOUSTON -- The season hasn't been over for 24 hours, but questions about the future of Virginia Commonwealth University coach Shaka Smart hang over the school.
VCU-Butler starters announced
HOUSTON -- Virginia Commonwealth University and Butler are going with the same starting lineups that have carried them to the Final Four.
Money gap illustrates VCU's unlikely run
HOUSTON -- You can examine seeds or win differential or a hundred other statistics, but the starkest perspective on Virginia Commonwealth University's run to the Final Four comes from money.
Assistant keeps Skeen on track
HOUSTON -- One overlooked aspect of Jamie Skeen's development this season is Virginia Commonwealth University assistant Will Wade.
Grandfather's loss lingers for VCU's Smart
HOUSTON -- During an interlude at Reliant Stadium Thursday afternoon, one group of photographers took pictures of another group taking pictures of Virginia Commonwealth University coach Shaka Smart being interviewed by ESPN.
Smart's technical shows other side of coach
SAN ANTONIO -- Usually Shaka Smart is a bastion of calm during basketball games. The Virginia Commonwealth University coach's tie stays tightened, sleeves remain buttoned and face devoid of unease or panic.
Yeager thrilled by VCU's run
SAN ANTONIO -- Standing on the edge of Virginia Commonwealth University's on-court party Sunday, Tom Yeager beamed.
'Unselfish' Burgess ordered to shoot more
SAN ANTONIO -- When Bradford Burgess returned to his hotel room Friday night after the biggest shot of his life, 147 text messages and 12 voice mails awaited him.
VCU's Skeen still steamed by ESPN comments
SAN ANTONIO -- Thirteen days and one unlikely NCAA Tournament run after Selection Sunday, Jamie Skeen remains stung by the criticism.
Defense key for Richmond vs. Kansas
SAN ANTONIO -- Midway through Chris Mooney's Wednesday press conference, the Richmond basketball coach slipped in an admission.
Mooney, Smart dismiss job rumors
SAN ANTONIO -- One unavoidable tradition accompanied Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University to the Sweet 16: Head coaches being linked to other jobs.
