Richmond Spiders men's basketball

Infobox CBB Team
name = Richmond Spiders

logo_size = 150px
university = University of Richmond
conference = Atlantic 10 Conference
conference_short = Atlantic 10
division =
city = Richmond
stateabb = VA
state = Virginia
coach = Chris Mooney
tenure = 3rd
arena = Robins Center
capacity = 9,071
nickname = Spiders
color1 = Spider Blue
color2 = Richmond Red
color3 = Richmond Blue
hex1 = 00246B
hex2 = E00053
hex3 = 0031AD
NCAAchampion =
NCAAfinalfour =
NCAAtourneys = 1984, 1986, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1998, 2004
conference_tournament = 1998, 1991, 1990, 1988, 1984 (CAA)
conference_season = 2001, 1992, 1989, 1988, 1984 (CAA)The Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represents the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia and currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004 under head coach Jerry Wainwright. The Spiders have been coached by Chris Mooney since the 2005-2006 season.

UR's basketball program has developed a reputation as a "giant killer" in the NCAA tournament, defeating the Charles Barkley-led Auburn Tigers in 1984, reaching the Sweet Sixteen in 1988 by defeating defending national champion Indiana and Georgia Tech, beating 3-seed South Carolina in 1998, and becoming the first 15-seed to knock off a 2-seed when the Spiders defeated Syracuse in 1991. The Spiders hold the distinction of being the only basketball program to win NCAA tournament games as a 12, 13, 14, and 15 seed.

Coaches

Current coaching staff

*Chris Mooney - Head Coach
*Kevin McGeehan - Assistant Coach
*Carlin Hartman - Assistant Coach
*Jamal Brunt - Assistant Coach
*Rob Jones, Marcus Jenkins - Directors of Men's Basketball Operations

All-time head coaches

Rebounds

The Spiders have appeared in seven National Invitation Tournaments. Their combined record is 6-7.

ee also

*Richmond Spiders
*University of Richmond

External links

* [http://richmondspiders.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/rich-m-baskbl-body.html Official Men's Basketball Site]