VCU basketball coach Mike Rhoades joined us on the Marching to Madness podcast to discuss his expectations for the Rams entering the 2019-20 season.

Some of the topics Rhoades discussed included:

  • How the Rams were able to transform their defense last season
  • Expectations for Marcus Evans after dealing with injuries the past two years
  • De'Riante Jenkins' development
  • How this VCU team compares to the Final Four team in 2011
  • The strength of the Atlantic 10 Conference

VCU tips off the new college basketball season on Nov. 5 against St. Francis (PA).

Blake Lovell is a national college basketball writer for ClutchPoints. He’s also a contributor for the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and Athlon Sports College Basketball Preview magazine. He hosts two podcasts: Marching to Madness (CBB) and Establish the Pass (NFL). 

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