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An analytical deep dive into the history and achievements of the University of Richmond's men's basketball program.

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Program Overview

University

The Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represents the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia.

Conference

The team currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference, known for its competitive basketball.

Home Venue

Home games are played at the Robins Center, a venue with a capacity of 7,201, known for its passionate atmosphere.

Team Identity

The Spiders have earned a reputation as a "giant killer" in the NCAA tournament, known for upsetting higher-seeded opponents.

Program History

First Season

The Richmond Spiders men's basketball program officially began its first season in 1913.

All-Time Record

As of the latest records, the team boasts an impressive all-time record of 1,499 wins and 1,294 losses, a winning percentage of .537.

Notable Achievements

The Spiders have a storied history of NCAA tournament success, including reaching the Sweet Sixteen multiple times and achieving victories as low-seeded teams against prominent programs.

The program is renowned for its NCAA tournament upsets:

  • Defeating Charles Barkley-led Auburn in 1984.
  • Beating defending national champion Indiana in 1988.
  • Upsetting #2 seed Syracuse as a #15 seed in 1991.
  • Becoming the only program to win NCAA tournament games as a 12, 13, 14, and 15 seed.

Coaching Staff

Current Staff

The team is currently led by Head Coach Chris Mooney, now in his 21st season, supported by a dedicated team of assistant coaches and staff.

  • Chris Mooney โ€“ head coach
  • Peter Thomas โ€“ assistant head coach
  • David Boyden โ€“ assistant coach
  • Will Gipe โ€“ assistant coach
  • Mark McGonigal โ€“ assistant coach/director of basketball operations & recruiting
  • Jack Fahed โ€“ assistant coach/director of program development

All-Time Coaches

The program has seen several influential head coaches throughout its history, each contributing to its legacy.

Coach Years Winโ€“Loss Win % Conference Titles NCAA Appearances
Frank Dobson 1913โ€“17, 1919โ€“33 168โ€“112 .600 - -
Dave Satterfield 1917โ€“18 3โ€“6 .333 - -
Robert Marshall 1918โ€“19 1โ€“5 .166 - -
Malcolm Pitt 1933โ€“52 197โ€“169 .538 - -
H. Lester Hooker 1952โ€“63 147โ€“142 .509 - -
Lewis Mills 1963โ€“74 110โ€“170 .393 - -
Carl Slone 1974โ€“78 43โ€“63 .406 - -
Lou Goetz 1978โ€“81 38โ€“44 .434 - -
Dick Tarrant 1981โ€“93 239โ€“126 .655 4 5
Bill Dooley 1993โ€“97 43โ€“69 .384 - -
John Beilein 1997โ€“2002 100โ€“53 .654 1 1
Jerry Wainwright 2002โ€“05 50โ€“41 .549 - 1
Chris Mooney 2005โ€“present 358โ€“290 .552 2 3
Peter Thomas (interim) 2023 2โ€“4 .333 - -
Totals 1,499โ€“1,294 .537 7 10

Player Spotlights

Points Leaders

Discover the program's all-time leading scorers who have left their mark on the court.

Rank Player Years PPG Avg. Total Points
1Johnny Newman1982โ€“8619.52,383
2Grant Golden2016โ€“2214.02,246
3Kevin Anderson2007โ€“1115.62,165
4Mike Perry1977โ€“8119.92,145
5Jacob Gilyard2017โ€“2213.22,039
6Kendall Anthony2011โ€“1514.21,909
7Ed Harrison1952โ€“5616.01,843
8David Gonzalvez2006โ€“1013.21,727
9John Schweitz1978โ€“8215.81,723
10T. J. Cline2014โ€“1716.11,647

Rebounding Leaders

See the players who dominated the boards for the Spiders.

Rank Player Years Reb. Avg. Total Rebounds
1Ken Daniel1952โ€“5611.01,255
2Walt Lysaght1952โ€“5610.81,190
3Grant Golden2016โ€“226.31,015
4Eric Poole1994โ€“987.8894
5Peter Woolfolk1984โ€“887.0859
6Tyler Burton2019โ€“236.7819
7Terry Allen2012โ€“165.8782
8Mike Perry1977โ€“816.8738
9Tom Green1964โ€“679.8728
10Kenny Wood1989โ€“936.1717

Assist Leaders

Highlighting the program's top playmakers and distributors.

Rank Player Years Ast. Avg. Total Assists
1Jacob Gilyard2017โ€“225.1782
2Greg Beckwith1982โ€“864.9573
3Scott Ungerer1998โ€“20024.0479
4Grant Golden2016โ€“223.0476
5Kenny Atkinson1986โ€“903.7464
6Kevin Anderson2007โ€“112.9410
7Carlos Cueto1994โ€“983.7396
8Scott Stapleton1986โ€“903.0382
9T. J. Cline2014โ€“173.7374
10ShawnDre' Jones2013โ€“172.8364

Retired Numbers

Honoring legendary players whose numbers are retired by the university.

No. Player Career
14Kevin Anderson2007โ€“2011
20Johnny Newman1982โ€“1986
23Warren Mills1952โ€“1955

Postseason Performance

NCAA Tournament

The Spiders have made ten appearances in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament, achieving a combined record of 9 wins and 10 losses.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
198412Opening Round
First Round
Second Round
(12) Rider
(5) Auburn
(4) Indiana
W 89โ€“65
W 72โ€“71
L 67โ€“75
198611First Round(6) St. Joseph'sL 59โ€“60
198813First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen
(4) Indiana
(5) Georgia Tech
(1) Temple
W 72โ€“69
W 59โ€“55
L 47โ€“69
199014First Round(3) DukeL 46โ€“81
199115First Round
Second Round
(2) Syracuse
(10) Temple
W 73โ€“69
L 64โ€“77
199814First Round
Second Round
(3) South Carolina
(11) Washington
W 62โ€“61
L 66โ€“81
200411First Round(6) WisconsinL 64โ€“76
20107First Round(10) Saint Mary'sL 71โ€“80
201112First Round
Second Round
Sweet Sixteen
(5) Vanderbilt
(13) Morehead State
(1) Kansas
W 69โ€“66
W 65โ€“48
L 57โ€“77
202212First Round
Second Round
(5) Iowa
(4) Providence
W 67โ€“63
L 51โ€“79

NIT Appearances

The Spiders have participated in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) eleven times, holding a record of 11 wins and 11 losses.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
1982NAFirst RoundMarylandL 50โ€“66
1985NAFirst Round
Second Round
Fordham
Indiana
W 59โ€“57
L 53โ€“75
1989NAFirst Round
Second Round
Temple
UAB
W 70โ€“56
L 61โ€“64
1992NAFirst RoundFloridaL 52โ€“66
2001NAFirst Round
Second Round
West Virginia
Dayton
W 79โ€“56
L 56โ€“71
2002NAFirst Round
Second Round
Third Round
Quarterfinals
Wagner
Montana State
Minnesota
Syracuse
W 74โ€“67OT
W 63โ€“48
W 67โ€“66
L 46โ€“62
2003NAFirst RoundProvidenceL 49โ€“67
20151First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
(8) St. Francis Brooklyn
(5) Arizona State
(2) Miami (FL)
W 84โ€“74
W 76โ€“70OT
L 61โ€“63
20176First Round
Second Round
Quarterfinals
(3) Alabama
(7) Oakland
(4) TCU
W 71โ€“64
W 87โ€“83
L 68โ€“86
20212First Round
Quarterfinals
(3) Toledo
(4) Mississippi State
W 76โ€“66
L 67โ€“68
2024NAFirst Round(3) Virginia TechL 58โ€“74

CBI Appearances

The team has also competed in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI) three times, with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses.

Year Seed Round Opponent Result
20084First Round(1) VirginiaL 64โ€“66
20091First Round
Quarterfinals
Semifinals
(4) St. John's
(3) Charleston
(4) UTEP
W 75โ€“69
W 74โ€“72
L 69โ€“81
2013N/AFirst Round
Quarterfinals
Bryant
Wright State
W 76โ€“71
L 51โ€“57

NBA Draft History

Drafted Players

Several Richmond Spiders have been selected in the NBA draft, showcasing the program's talent pipeline.

Player Year Round Team
Justin Harper20112ndCleveland Cavaliers (traded to Orlando Magic)
Curtis Blair19922ndHouston Rockets
Johnny Newman19862ndCleveland Cavaliers
Kelvin Johnson19855thIndiana Pacers
Bill Flye19845thPhoenix Suns
Jeff Pehl19835thSan Antonio Spurs
Tom Bethea19836thAtlanta Hawks
John Schweitz19826thBoston Celtics
Michael Perry19819thKansas City Kings
Bob McCurdy19758thMilwaukee Bucks
Aron Stewart1973, 19744th, 6thCapital Bullets, Cleveland Cavaliers
Johnny Moates196713thCincinnati Royals

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References

References

  1.  Former Standout Kevin Anderson Drafted By Austin Spurs, 30 Oct 2016
  2.  Mills bio at Richmond University
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