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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 25 MIN

Episode 117: Coach Phil Martelli Jr. Talks First VCU Season, March Madness Run & More

from Adam Cheek's Sports Week · host Adam Cheek

Got to sit down again with VCU basketball head coach Phil Martelli Jr. a few weeks after the Rams played in the NCAA tournament! Martelli is coming off a 28-8 debut season with the Black and Gold, leading the Rams to an A-10 Tournament championship and Round of 32 appearance in March Madness.Coach and I look back at his first season -- from the way the team came together and the run VCU made in the tournament to his first experience with the Siegel Center atmosphere and some of his most memorable moments. We also talk about Phil's favorite spots in Richmond so far, his dad coming out to games, navigating the offseason / portal and more!-------------------------Original intro/outro music created by Christina von Claparede-Crola and Justin Paciocco

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Got to sit down again with VCU basketball head coach Phil Martelli Jr. a few weeks after the Rams played in the NCAA tournament! Martelli is coming off a 28-8 debut season with the Black and Gold, leading the Rams to an A-10 Tournament championship and Round of 32 appearance in March Madness. Coach and I look back at his first season -- from the way the team came together and the run VCU made in the tournament to his first experience with the Siegel Center atmosphere and some of his most memo...

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