Roster Reloaded: Chris Mooney on the Portal, NIL, and Why This Team Feels Different

Roster Reloaded: Chris Mooney on the Portal, NIL, and Why This Team Feels Different

Coach Chris Mooney returns to Spiders Sound Off for an in-depth conversation about Richmond basketball's massive offseason transformation. We dive into the realities of roster construction in the transfer portal era, NIL economics, and how Richmond attacked the spring recruiting cycle after a disappointing 2025 season. Coach Mooney discusses key additions including Jamie Kaiser, Amon Dorries, Darien Saran, Jack McCaffery, Dominic Stewart, Andrew Ball, and more, while also sharing his thoughts on returning standouts Aiden and the development of players already in the program. Plus: * How Richmond evaluates portal talent * The return of Maurice Joseph * Building team chemistry in the NIL era * Defensive identity for the 2026-27 squad If you're wondering what the Spiders will look like this winter, this is the episode you've been waiting for. #RichmondSpiders #A10Basketball #ChrisMooney #CollegeBasketball #TransferPortal #NIL #SpiderNation

Season 2 Premiere: New Era, Same Standards — Coach Alisa Kresge Joins Spiders Sound Off

Season 2 tips off with a huge guest: Alisa Kresge, the new women’s basketball head coach. Coach Kresge joins us to talk about: * Winning an NCAA Tournament game as a player * Learning under legendary coaches and her father * Why Richmond felt like the perfect fit * Early impressions of Ally Sweeney and the young Spiders roster * Her new coaching staff and what’s still to come Plus: behind-the-scenes insight into the whirlwind transition from winning the America East title to taking over the Spiders in less than a month. A deep basketball conversation with the new leader of Richmond women’s hoops — and the official start of Season 2. #SpiderNation #RichmondSpiders #A10 #CollegeBasketball #WomensBasketball #RichmondWBB

Season 1 Finale: Making the NCAA's in 2027

Porter and Tom are back to wrap up Season 1 and tell you what it will take for us to make the NCAA tournament next season. Whether it happens or not is for later. Right now, we tell you some realistic ways for it to happen. Do we have it right? Let us know!

John O’Connor Reflects on 45 Years of Richmond Sports History

Richmond sports legend John O'Connor joins Spiders Sound Off for a conversation full of stories, memories, and perspective from nearly five decades covering University of Richmond athletics. From Dick Tarrant and the Syracuse upset to the 2008 football title run and today’s changing college sports landscape, John shares what he’s seen, who stood out, and why Richmond has remained special through the years. A fun episode for longtime Spider fans and newer fans alike. #RichmondSpiders #SpiderNation #RichmondBasketball #RichmondFootball #A10Basketball

Deuce Simmons Interview + Alisa Kresge Welcome Reception | Richmond Basketball Update

Incoming Richmond freshman Deuce Simmons joins Spiders Sound Off to talk about his path from Kansas to the University of Richmond, winning a state championship, and what Spider fans can expect from his game this season. Tom and Porter also break down the packed welcome reception for new women’s head coach Alisa Kresge — including crowd turnout, early impressions, and what her winning pedigree means for the future of Richmond basketball. Plus: * Richmond lacrosse’s A-10 championship and NCAA Tournament outlook * Early roster thoughts and offseason momentum * What’s next for Spider hoops