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Richmond Basketball: Analyzing Spiders 2021 incoming recruiting class

By Jerran Anderson

Jan 17, 2018; Richmond, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Chris Mooney yells to his team from the bench against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second half at Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Spiders won 67-52. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2018; Richmond, VA, USA; Richmond Spiders head coach Chris Mooney yells to his team from the bench against the Virginia Commonwealth Rams in the second half at Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Spiders won 67-52. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Richmond Basketball looks to turn things around in Atlantic 10 play after an eighth-place finish and an overall record of 14-9 in the Covid-19 riddled season. Head coach Chris Mooney is a veteran in the ranks who’s got just two NCAA Tournament appearances under his belt, but with this latest crop of talent, he looks to push the envelope in 2021-22.

The Spiders closed out the 2021 recruiting cycle with the 86th nationally ranked, a huge bump from 128th in 2020. As they continue to improve their squad on the recruiting trail, don’t be surprised if they pull off some more upsets this season.

Their 2021 class ranks fourth in the final Atlantic 10 ratings, finishing just behind George Washington, VCU and Dayton as they look to improve their backcourt and wing play.

With four newcomers in this year’s recruiting class, it helps the Spiders have some returning experience on the roster to help them get adjusted. There should certainly be some competition at a few spots as they look to make it to March.

Richmond basketball looks to make their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2011 under Mooney with some experience returning but they have an uphill battle on the horizon with their counterparts in Atlantic 10 basketball play.

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