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After NCAA tournament run, VCU faces crucial offseason decisions on players, pay

ZACH JOACHIM Richmond Times-Dispatch
Mar 23, 2026
Mar 23, 2026 Updated Apr 19, 2026
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On The Horn with Zach Joachim: Illinois 76, VCU 55 in NCAA tournament second round

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GREENVILLE, S.C. — In the age of the transfer portal, continuity and momentum for a college basketball program begin and end with player retention.

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032226-rtd-met-vcubb — VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. said he supports the NCAA tournament's upcoming expansion to 76 teams.
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VCU's Phil Martelli Jr. after Rams NCAA tournament second-round loss to Illinois

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032226-rtd-met-vcubb — VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. embraces Brandon Jennings near the end of Saturday's season-ending loss to Illinois in the NCAA tournament.
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VCU's Terrence Hill Jr. after Rams second-round NCAA tournament loss to Illinois

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VCU's Michael Belle after Rams NCAA tournament second-round loss to Illinois

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032226-rtd-met-vcubb — VCU’s Terrence Hill Jr. heads to the bench near the end of the NCAA tournament second round loss to Illinois, which proved to be his final game as a Ram.
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VCU's Tyrell Ward after Rams 76-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA tournament second round

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032226-rtd-met-vcubb — VCU head coach Phil Martelli Jr. embraces Jadrian Tracey near the end of Saturday's game.
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VCU's Jadrian Tracey after Rams 76-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA tournament second round

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'We'll be right back here': VCU's NCAA tournament loss to Illinois 'not the pinnacle'

'We'll be right back here': VCU's NCAA tournament loss to Illinois 'not the pinnacle'

After VCU's loss to Illinois in the NCAA tournament second round, Phil Martelli Jr. was on to next year — 'this has to be the baseline, not th…

VCU heard North Carolina's trash talk — then the Rams flipped the script

VCU heard North Carolina's trash talk — then the Rams flipped the script

VCU is used to power conference programs looking down it. So when North Carolina players started talking trash up 19 in the second half, the R…

Joachim: Jaylen Martinez's spirit present in VCU's NCAA tournament run

Joachim: Jaylen Martinez's spirit present in VCU's NCAA tournament run

"Watching one of Jaylen's favorite players make history and feeling Jay's presence was a feeling I can't explain."

The greatest win in VCU history? NCAA tournament comeback vs. North Carolina shocks world

The greatest win in VCU history? NCAA tournament comeback vs. North Carolina shocks world

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VCU basketball coach Phil Martelli Jr. agrees to contract extension through 2031-32

VCU basketball coach Phil Martelli Jr. agrees to contract extension through 2031-32

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