HOUSTON -- During an interlude at Reliant Stadium Thursday afternoon, one group of photographers took pictures of another group taking pictures of Virginia Commonwealth University coach Shaka Smart being interviewed by ESPN. Published March 31 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- Usually Shaka Smart is a bastion of calm during basketball games. The Virginia Commonwealth University coach's tie stays tightened, sleeves remain buttoned and face devoid of unease or panic. Published March 29 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- Standing on the edge of Virginia Commonwealth University's on-court party Sunday, Tom Yeager beamed. Published March 27 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- When Bradford Burgess returned to his hotel room Friday night after the biggest shot of his life, 147 text messages and 12 voice mails awaited him. Published March 27 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- Thirteen days and one unlikely NCAA Tournament run after Selection Sunday, Jamie Skeen remains stung by the criticism. Published March 26 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- Midway through Chris Mooney's Wednesday press conference, the Richmond basketball coach slipped in an admission. Published March 25 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- One unavoidable tradition accompanied Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University to the Sweet 16: Head coaches being linked to other jobs. Published March 24 2011
SAN ANTONIO -- The busiest man at Virginia Commonwealth University closed on a new home Tuesday, awaits the arrival of his first child in a month and a half and coordinates media relations for one of country's hottest basketball teams. Published March 24 2011
CHICAGO -- When Jamie Skeen gets his way, life is difficult for anyone guarding him. Published March 18 2011
CHICAGO -- Beating Southern California late Wednesday night came with a price for Virginia Commonwealth: Lack of sleep. A lot of it. Published March 18 2011
CHICAGO -- Twenty questions were asked during Georgetown's press conference Thursday at the United Center. Half concerned Chris Wright's infamous left hand. Published March 17 2011
CHICAGO -- On Selection Sunday, ESPN analyst Jay Bilas wasn't happy. He ripped Virginia Commonwealth's pick for the NCAA Tournament, between plugging his former Duke teammate Tommy Amaker's NIT-bound Harvard program. Published March 17 2011
CHICAGO -- A few minutes before midnight Wednesday, Georgetown finally learned its opponent for Friday's NCAA Tournament opener. Published March 17 2011
Late tonight Georgetown will finally learn whether it will face USC or VCU in the NCAA Tournament Friday. Published March 16 2011
Almost three weeks have passed since Chris Wright broke a bone in his left hand. His phone hasn't stopped ringing. So many calls and texts came that Wright posted a message on Twitter last week asking people to leave him alone. Published March 13 2011
Yes, Chris Wright will play in the NCAA Tournament. Since Wright broke a bone in his left hand Feb. 23, Georgetown maintained he'd be back in time for the NCAA Tournament. Published March 12 2011
Support for the Georgetown basketball team is coming from an unusual area. Published March 11 2011
Chris Wright, owner of the most scrutinized left hand in Washington these days, isn’t the only player the Georgetown basketball team misses. There’s the old Julian Vaughn. Published March 10 2011
As expected, Georgetown point guard Chris Wright won't play today against UConn in the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Published March 9 2011
Georgetown's trip to New York for the Big East Tournament looks like a stroll around the block compared to the journey awaiting the team this summer. Published March 8 2011
'Your papers, please' must never be heard in America
