Richmond men’s basketball head coach Chris Mooney joins Spider Sound Off for an in-depth conversation on leadership, player development, and navigating the new era of college basketball.

Coach Mooney reflects on joining A-10 legends like John Chaney and Phil Martelli on the conference’s all-time wins list, shares why he believes this Richmond team can be dangerous down the stretch, and explains what the Spiders are doing well — and what they’re still chasing — on both ends of the floor.

The conversation also dives deep into the transfer portal, retention vs. roster churn, developing young players, redshirting, leadership inside the huddle, and how Richmond continues to build its program the “right way” amid constant change in college athletics.

A thoughtful, candid look at Richmond basketball — past, present, and future — straight from the head coach.

A special Code Red Sunday at the Robins Center delivered one of the most memorable atmospheres in program history. The Richmond women blow out VCU in front of 5,224 fans, honoring Maggie Doogan’s record-setting performance and showing exactly what crowd energy can do.

Tom and Porter break down the historic win, standout performances, and what it means for the A-10 race. They also recap the men’s tough road loss at Saint Louis, discuss what went wrong, emerging contributors, and preview a must-protect-home-court matchup against Rhode Island.

Plus: A-10 context, NET implications, roster development, and early thoughts on the transfer portal landscape.

The Spiders had a perfect week. We break down dominant wins by both the men and women, share behind-the-scenes stories from the Coach’s Show, and preview Richmond’s toughest test yet on the road at St. Louis.

Maggie Doogan makes history.
48 points. Three overtimes. One unforgettable night at the Robins Center.

Tom and Porter break down Doogan’s legendary performance in Richmond’s thrilling 3OT win over Davidson, why it may be the greatest individual game ever by a Spider, and what it means for A-10 women’s basketball going forward.

We also react to the men’s loss to Saint Joseph’s, home-court struggles, and what needs to change as conference play heats up.

🏀 In this episode:

• Maggie Doogan’s 48-point masterpiece

• Richmond vs Davidson instant classic

• A-10 spotlight & national buzz

• Men’s hoops: St. Joe’s fallout & next steps

If you love Richmond Spiders basketball and unforgettable college hoops moments, hit play.

The Richmond Spiders sweep New York as the men win at St. Bonaventure and the women battle past Fordham. Tom and Porter break down key performances, coaching wins, advanced stats, and what this momentum means for Richmond basketball in the Atlantic 10.

Richmond responds the right way with two hard-earned road wins in New York, and we break down what they mean for both programs. On the men’s side, the Spiders grind out a tough win at Fordham behind Mike Walls’ hot shooting, a second-half takeover by Will Johnston, and meaningful minutes from Will Harper III. We discuss rebounding issues, officiating frustrations, and why this win matters in the A-10 race, plus a preview of the upcoming challenge at St. Bonaventure.

On the women’s side, Richmond rolls at St. Bonaventure with dominant play from Dewey, Simon, and Alicia Newell, strong interior production, and continued excellence from the Big Three. We also look ahead to what’s next, including key A-10 matchups and the importance of taking care of business during conference play.

Two teams, two wins, one important New York doubleheader—this is your full A-10 breakdown.

Richmond basketball ends the year with two tough losses, and Spiders Sound Off doesn’t sugarcoat it. Tom and Porter break down the women’s road loss at Rhode Island and the men’s defensive collapse against George Washington, asking the big questions Spider fans are already debating: What went wrong? What’s fixable? And how worried should we really be?

From fatigue, turnovers, and lineup decisions to defensive intensity and analytics, this New Year’s episode delivers honest analysis, sharp opinions, and realistic optimism as both teams look ahead to critical road games.

The Spiders wrap up non-conference play with two very different performances. The women deliver a statement win over Penn State, showcasing elite preparation, pace, and another dominant performance from Maggie Dugan as they head into A-10 play with momentum and at-large hopes alive.

On the men’s side, Richmond suffers a frustrating home loss to Charleston Southern, getting outworked on the glass and unable to find offensive rhythm . We break down what went wrong, rotation questions moving forward, and what this loss means as A-10 play opens against George Washington.

Plus, a look ahead to a massive road test for the women at Rhode Island, why it’s a true resume game, and early thoughts on how both programs transition from non-conference play into the grind of the Atlantic 10.