Tom and Porter are joined by Tyler Cronin from the 3 Bid League Podcast for a deep dive into Richmond basketball and the rapidly changing Atlantic 10 offseason.

They break down Richmond’s portal additions, discuss the importance of keeping Aiden Argabright, evaluate Chris Mooney’s roster construction, and look at where the Spiders stand compared to big spenders like VCU, Dayton, and Saint Louis.

They also cover George Mason, Davidson, St. Bonaventure, and the broader A-10 landscape as teams race to rebuild through the portal.

If you're a Richmond fan trying to figure out what next season could look like, this is the episode you need.

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The Richmond Spiders make a major move by hiring Alisa Kresge as the new women’s basketball head coach—and we break down why this could be a program-changing hire.

🏀 In this episode:

• Why Kresge’s winning track record at Vermont stands out
• Her defensive identity and what it means for Richmond’s roster
• Early signals from current players (stay or go?)

• Portal strategy and potential roster rebuild

🔥 Plus on the men’s side:

• Breakdown of Jamie Kaiser Jr. transferring in from Butler
• How he fits alongside Aidan Argabright
• Why length and shooting just improved immediately
• Other comings and goings

🎙️ Spiders Sound Off is your home for Richmond basketball insight, roster moves, and real talk from two die-hard alums.

Emergency pod from Spiders Sound Off reacting to the breaking news that Richmond women’s basketball head coach Aaron Roussell is leaving for UVA.

We break down:– Why Roussell left and what it means for Richmond– Timing challenges with the transfer portal– What Richmond should prioritize in its next head coach– Top coaching candidates (mid-major winners, rising names, and long shots)

Is this the biggest coaching hire in Richmond history? We debate strategy, philosophy, and the risks of getting it wrong.

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The offseason is here, and the transfer portal is about to shake up Richmond basketball.

In this episode of Spiders Sound Off, we break down the biggest developments heading into portal season:

• Argenbright’s return and what it means for the program
• How many players Richmond will target in the portal (and why it matters)
• Key departures and potential roster construction strategy
• NIL spending trends across the A-10—including big jumps from competitors
• Why Richmond’s academic rules impact transfer recruiting

We also dive into:

• Women’s basketball roster turnover and opportunity ahead
• Portal philosophy debates: size vs. shooting vs. toughness

Portal season is just beginning—this is your pre-portal deep dive.

Richmond WBB’s season comes to a close, and we’re breaking it all down.

Tom and Porter recap the full journey—from the chaos of Selection Sunday to their trip to Durham and the experience inside Cameron Indoor.

They dive into the loss to Nebraska, what changed in the second half, and why this team’s run still marks one of the best stretches in program history.

It’s the end of the season—but not the end of Spiders Sound Off.

Richmond is headed to the NCAA Tournament!The Spiders women received their at-large bid on Selection Sunday and will face the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's basketball on Wednesday in Durham.At the end of the episode, we catch up with Richmond head coach Aaron Roussell, who encourages Spider fans to make the trip and support the team in the tournament.Earlier in the show, Richmond legend Kenny Wood joins Spiders Sound Off to talk about his Hall of Fame career at UR and to relive one of the most famous moments in NCAA Tournament history — the Spiders’ upset of Syracuse Orange men's basketball as the first #15 seed ever to defeat a #2 seed.

Former Richmond sharpshooter Darien Brothers joins Spiders Sound Off to relive one of the greatest eras in Richmond basketball.

Darien looks back on the 2011 Sweet 16 run, the Spiders’ A-10 championship season, and the unforgettable last-second three-pointer that stunned VCU at the Robins Center. He also shares stories from playing with Kevin Anderson and David Gonzalves, what it was like preparing for Kansas in the Sweet 16, and how the team chemistry fueled one of the best seasons in school history.

Tom and Porter also discuss the end of the current Richmond season, the transfer portal era, and what the Spiders need to build the next great team.

In this episode:

• The story behind Darien’s legendary VCU buzzer beater

• Inside Richmond’s 2011 Sweet 16 run

• Life playing professional basketball overseas

• Coaching the next generation

• Thoughts on the current Richmond roster and future

If you love Richmond basketball history, this one’s for you.

Tom and Porter break down a brutal weekend for Richmond basketball.

The men jump out to a 38–8 lead against Duquesne… and still lose, raising tough questions about turnovers, rebounding, and the direction of the program.

The guys also respond to listener feedback about Coach Mooney, NIL spending in the Atlantic 10, and whether the conference needs bold ideas to survive in the new college basketball landscape.

Then they dive into the A-10 Women’s Tournament heartbreak. Richmond falls to George Mason despite a fantastic season, but the Spiders still sit #37 in the NET and the top mid-major in the country.

Is that enough for an NCAA at-large bid? We sure think so!!