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Smart: Team's success key part to VCU's move

Men's basketball coach Shaka Smart refuses to take full credit for VCU's move to the "premier" Atlantic 10, but he recognized that his team's success boosted the entire athletic program's stock in the eyes of its new conference.

VCU leaves Colonial, joins A-10 for 2012-13

VCU is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and will join the Atlantic 10 as of July 1, university president Michael Roa said Tuesday.

What VCU's quick move means

The Atlantic 10 is getting stronger.

Gasaway: Memphis' last run before Big East

The Memphis Tigers are set for their final season as a mid-major before moving to the Big East, and they are one of the mid-majors that's loaded for the 2012-13 season, John Gasaway writes.

King: For coaches like Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens and Gregg Marshall, home really is sweet

This season's coaching carousel cycle has reinforced a recent trend. For some coaches at mid-major programs, the jump to a BCS school -- and the increased salary and exposure that goes along with it -- isn't all it's cracked up to be.

The 2012 All-Giant Killers team

Peter Keating and Jordan Brenner name the 2012 All-Giant Killers team, highlighting the best individual performances by players on teams who pulled off upsets or near upsets this NCAA tournament.

Smart to remain at VCU, school announces

VCU coach Shaka Smart turned down Illinois' offer to become head men's basketball coach, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

about 66 days ago |

Source: Smart is Illinois' top coaching target

The University of Illinois has targeted VCU's Shaka Smart as its top choice to replace Bruce Weber, according to a source familiar with the situation.

about 68 days ago |