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The Rams are inside 70 days until they open their regular season and Phil Martelli, JR. and Robby Robinson are back for the August edition of UnPHILtered. Coach starts off by talking about how he wants to be perceived as a coach and how he wants the players to think of him years from now. Segment two is all about Coaching Trees. Coach talks about who has been influential in his coaching journey and other coaches that he shares limbs with under different coaches. In the final segment Coach dives into the non-conference schedule, including some breaking news about an SEC opponent and the Rams. All that and more in this late summer edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Only 70 days away from the start of the Rams season, VCU Basketball Live was back in front of a terrific crowd at Buffalo Wild Wings on Broad. Sophomore Electrical Engineering major Daija Preston and sophomore ("PLUS"...listent to find out) Nyle Ralph-Beyer join the voice of the Rams Robby Robinson as they chat about the team, the upcoming season and life as a VCU Hooper. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roughly 112 days from the start of the hoops season, VCU Basketball Live delivers a fun mid-summer show with two young members of the Rams hoops teams. Laia Crespin from Coach Banbury's women's squad joins Robby Robinson to talk about everything from her home country, Spain's, World Cup run to what it is like coming to a new country and new basketball team. Then incoming freshman Sammy Jackson takes the stage (25:38) and talks about what it was about VCU that drew his attention and what this summer has been like for him so far. All that and more in the July edition of VCU Basketball Live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just in time for Father's Day, Coach and Robby treat RamNation to a Supersized UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. Coach has moved into his new house, so they chat about that...plus all the places Coach has slept in the past year. Can Coach get a good sense of the team this early in workouts? He answers that question. World Cup guy? Tune in to see. Probably the best segment, though, is the last one...Coach talks about basketball under rennovation as well as his thoughts on gambling (49:30). All that and more in this mont's UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Six months into 2026 VCU Basketball Live is back on the air from Buffalo Wild Wings. Ahmad Nowell and Ann Zachariah join Robby Robinson to chat about how each team's summer workouts are progressing. They also chat a bit about other sports in their ecosystem... what does India native Ann feel about cricket? What is Ahmad watching this summer? Tune in to this month's VCU Basketball Live to find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach and Robby are back on the mic's talking VCU Hoops in the May edition of UnPHILtered. Coach reveals another recruit who will be joining the 2026-27 Rams as well as an update on Nyk Lewis and how he's recovering from ankle surgery. Coach also chats about his desire to be a coach at a very young age and some big names he coached while he was in high school. They wrap up with some schedule talk (get out your calendars) and Coach weighs in on the MJ/Lebron and now Wemby? debate. All that and more in the May edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli, Jr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A mere 162 days away from the beginning of November and we had a packed Buffalo Wild Wings for our May edition of VCU Basketball Live. We start things off with Zach Joachim from the Richmond Times Dispatch talking about the new players that will be in black and gold next year. Then Lu Sotelo from VCU WBB takes the stage as we discuss her art aspirations as well as her parents javelin throwing mystique. We top things off with Tyrell Ward who never thought twice about running it back. All that and more in the May edition of VCU Basketball Live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is it like to be in the middle of Transfer Portal Season? What kind of players are the Rams targeting? Who was the biggest name that reached out to congratulate Coach Martelli after their UNC win? All those questions and more are answered by the Big Whistle of the VCU Rams, Phil Martelli, Jr. in the April edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Last Thursday VCU Athletics introduced our 14th women's basketball head coach in Chelsea Banbury. In this month's VCU Basketball Live, Robby Robinson sits down with the new big whistle for Rams as they dive into...well, what she is diving into first. With 10 players currently on the roster coach and Robby talk about the conversations the players and coaches have as they are slowly getting to know each other. They also chat about coach's background, growing up in Ft. Collins, CO and going to school at Florida Gulf Coast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After a thrilling come from behind win on Thursday night, the Rams March continues, tonight against the Illini of Illinois. Coach Martelli's squad has their work cut out for them as Illinois has the best offense in the country and enormous size down low. A trip to the Sweet 16 awaits the winner and Phil and Robby talk about it in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are in Greenville, SC to take on the Tar Heels of North Carolina in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Coming off a scorching weekend in Pittsburgh, VCU and Phil Martelli Jr get ready for a true blue blood of college hoops in UNC. Robby Robinson and Coach catch up pregame about an hour before tip to discuss this #6 seed vs #11 seed matchup in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the 10th time since joining the league in 2013 the Rams are playing for the Atlantic 10 Championship as they take on the Dayton Flyers. A win would give the Rams their first back to back tournament championships since the 1980-81 seasons. 45 years. Coach Phil Martelli Jr. sits with Robby Robinson to break it down in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An enormous Saturday afternoon matchup as VCU takes on St. Joe's in the A10 Semifinal in Pittsburgh. Coach Martelli and Robby talk about the crunch time moment Terrence Hill Jr had yesterday as well as his expectations for defensive intensity. All that and a good breakdown of the Hawks in our Talk to the Coach, presented by Synergy Technical. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are in Pittsburgh for a quarterfinal matchup vs the Duquesne Dukes. Phil Martelli's squad, the co-champs of the A10 have a 5pm date in the PPG Paints Arena. So much on the line for the Rams, but Coach and the guys are focused on today and today only. Robby chats with him in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams regular season finale finds them in Dayton, OH and UD Arena for a Friday night showdown with Anthony Grant's Flyers. How's Lazar's ankle? What do the Rams think about UD's De'Shayne Montgomery who didn't play in the previous game? What's the team's key to victory tonight? All of that with Coach Martelli in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March is here and we kick it off with an all new VCU Basketball Live! For this month's show, freshman wing Jordan Tillery joins Robby Robinson at the Buffalo Wild Wings on Broad Street. Following Jordan, Robby goes in depth into the recruiting process and scheduling with VCU's Chief of Staff, Brenden Phelps (some good nuggets in here). Finally, Philip Martelli III makes his long awaited debut on the show. The grandson of Phil, Sr. and son of Phil, Jr offers his thoughts on VCU Hoops...a literal inside perspective!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What is the Rams super power? How have we improved in the 12 games since we played Mason the first time? What's the vibe in the locker room and does coach approve? All that and more in this edition of Talk to the Coach with Phil Martelli, Jr, presented by Synergy Technical as the Rams prepare to host George Mason in the last home game of the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is Homecoming 2026 here at the Siegel Center. Coach Martelli and Robby Robinson sit down for the PreGame interview presented by Synergy Technical. The Rams have three games left...Fordham, George Mason on Tuesday and then Dayton on Friday. It is crunch time for the season and Coach talks about it in this morning's Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With three games left in the regular season, Coach Martelli takes a moment for the February edition of UnPHILtered, recorded at lunch on Wednesday the 25th, right in the middle of the Rams bye week. In the broadcast, Coach Martelli talks about how we watches basketball when he's not studying film as well as what TV shows he enjoys (spoiler alert...not a ton of mini-series). In segment two he goes in depth about how to talk to seniors who are in their last few weeks of college basketball. The show closes with coach talking about the schedule and uses the term that will most likely be much more part of our venacular in the upcoming years "Wins Above Bubble". All that and more in the February edition of Virginia Credit Union's VCU Basketball Live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A mammoth game here in St. Louis as the Rams and SLU Billikens lace 'em up to see who'll end the night in first place in the league. For VCU, it's a golden opportunity to get a resume building win, which would be their 11th in a row. But the Billikens are good...really good...24-2 on the season. Should be a nationally televised classic tonight from the Mississippi River. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach Martelli and the Rams look to make it 10 in a row as they take on the GW Revolutionaries. Two years ago, GW came to the Stu and shocked the Rams...tonight, VCU looks to stop GW's two game win streak and stay within reach of the top of the A10. Coach and Robby chat about the game in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the 97th Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic as the Rams travel west to take on the Richmond Spiders. In game 1, the Rams held on for an 8 point win vs The Spiders at the Stu. Tonight Coach Martelli's team puts their 8 game win streak on the line in the Robins Center. Coach and Robby talk about it in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach Segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams host the Flyers in a battle of bluebloods on the nationally televised FridA10 game. VCU has won 6 in a row and looks to keep pace with the top of the league while Anthony Grant's squad is looking to make it two in a row after losing their previous 4. It is always exciting when these two teams take the court...and Coach and Robby talk about it on our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are in the Bronx to take on the Fordham Rams at historic Rose Hill Gymnasium. Phil Martelli, Jr's squad has won 5 in a row but is taking on a Fordham team gaining confidence with back to back wins. It's Rams vs Rams action and we've got the chat with the Rams Big Whistle in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams have an ESPN2 FridA10 match up against the Loyola Ramblers. Coach Martelli's squad has won 4 in a row and stand in sole possession of 3rd place in the league. They try to keep pace tonight against a dangerous Loyola team who has been battling injuries all season long, but is slowly getting healthy. It's the Rams and Blers tonight from the Stu! Presented by Synergy Technical. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Show must Go On! Despite the snow and ice the Rams and Spiders tee it up for the 96th edition of the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic. Phil Martelli, Jr. sits down with the Voice of the Rams, Robby Robinson to chat about the game and what the Rams will have to do to stop this talented Spider squad. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the road in a Saturday afternoon tilt the Rams are at Davidson for a matchup between two teams with 4-2 records in the A10. The Wildcats and VCU have both won 2 in a row and are looking to keep pace with the top of the league. Can VCU beat the Cats and then beat the weather back to RVA? Coach Martelli and Robby sit down to preview the matchup in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are action packed for the January show of VCU Basketball Live. Who is Cyriah Griffin's cousin? You have to listen to find out (it's an awesome answer, by the way). Who did Ahmad Nowell's Dad play for in college? (Hint--his Dad went to St. Joe's). What does Zach Joachim think is the biggest surprise of the season? That's all a part of the Richmond Times Dispatch VCU Basketball Live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rams UNlimited goes long form with Coach Martelli in the January edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. Coach and Robby Robinson deep dive into a variety of topics, including-- how Tyrell Ward has moved back into the rotation, the framework of implementing new defenses, why scoring is up in parts of college basketball and how scheduling has continued to pay dividends for the Rams as the season moves forward. All that and more with the January edition of UnPHILtered with Coach Martelli. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are back at home at a Monday Matinee vs the St. Joe's Hawks. Steve Donohue's Hawks have won 3 straight, but take on a Ram team coming off an impressive victory on the road at Rhode Island. Coach Martelli battles his alma mater for the first time, he talks about that and the match up in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams UnLimited radio crew is in Fairfax for the 72nd meeting between George Mason and VCU. Mason comes in with a gaudy 15-1 record, including 3-0 in the A10...while the Rams are looking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to St. Louis on Wednesday. On the road in the conference is never easy and Robby and Coach Martelli talk about in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The top two rated teams in the A10 square off tonight here at the Siegel Center as St. Louis comes to Richmond for a big early season matchup against the Rams. Our pregame chat with Coach Martelli details the challenges the Rams will face from the 13-1 Billikens team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A noon tip from the Steel City as the Rams (10-4) take on the Duquesne Dukes (9-5). Coach Martelli and Robby talk about the road A-10 matchup for the Rams in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy New Year's Eve from the Siegel Center! And it's a new season for the Rams as they open up their A10 slate with St. Bonaventure in a Wednesday afternoon tilt in Richmond. VCU looks to get their New Year off on the right foot against the always difficult Bonnies. Our chat with Coach Martelli is right here, presented by Synergy Technical. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams lace 'em up for the last time before the holiday break and the conference play begins. Tonight, Rider comes to town from the middle of New Jersey. VCU hopes to make it three in a row against the Broncs on this Monday night of Ram hoops. Our pregame interview with the head coach of the Rams, Phil Martelli is one push of the button away. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams December home stand continues against the American Eagles from the Patriot League. Coach Martelli's squad is up against a similar product as the Eagles have a balanced attack, similar to VCU's. To get the indepth scouting report, you're in the right place. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are back at it tonight vs. the Purple Eagles of Niagara. We've got our Synergy-Technical Talk to the Coach with Phil Martelli right here on your digital listening device. Get the breakdown of the game with Coach and Robby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are on location at Buffalo Wild Wings for December's edition of VCU Basketball Live. Robby is joined by Terrence Hill, Hawa Doumboya and Barry Evans as they talk about a lot of things...other than basketball. Which makes them even more enduring to Ram Nation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As VCU continues its December homestand, we catch up with the Rams, Phil Martelli. There's all kinds of fun stuff in this pod...what is a beverage Coach has never consumed, not once! Find out. We have a terrific segment on the replay review and how that is effecting college hoops (some good inside nuggets there) and we also talk about his Dad and how he's enjoying "retirement" (spoiler alert, it's not really retirement). All that and more in this edition of UnPHILtered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In what has become common in the preseason, the Rams face another difficult task as New Mexico comes to the Siegel Center for a Wednesday matchup between two high level programs. Coach Martelli joins Robby Robinson for his thoughts on the game, the Lobos and the importance of the crowd (spoiler alert...they are wildly important) in the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Friday night hoops at the Siegel Center! Fresh off a good showing in the Bahamas, Phil Martelli and the Rams are back in action against the SOCON's Samford Bulldogs. For Coach's thoughts on the trip to Atlantis, the play of Nyk Lewis and how they have scouted the Bulldogs, listen in to the Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For only the 2nd time in 30 years the Rams lace 'em up against in state opponent Virginia Tech in the Battle for Atlantis 3rd place game. VCU is coming off a tough loss to Vanderbilt while the Hokies fell to St. Mary's. Coach Martelli breaks it down as the Rams look to win their 12th game in 22 tries vs VA Tech. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are in Paradise....Island for their first round Battle of Atlantis matchup against an old foe in South Florida. Phil Martelli's squad has a huge opportunity to against some of the biggest names in college basketball and it starts today against the Bulls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are back at The Stu for a Saturday night matchup against Coppin State. Phil Martelli and the Black and Gold look to rebound follwing a tough loss on Monday night vs NC State. Coach talks about this week of practice and how they're focusing in on finding those go to players at the end of the game. All that and more in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Recorded on November 13th from Buffalo Wild Wings, VCU Basketball Live hosts junior guard Tyrell Ward, and junior big Luzar Djokovic. Plus we learn about multi lingual VCU WBB guard Katarina Knezevic who will make her debut for the black and gold on 11/14 vs Maine. All that and more on the November edition of VCU Basketball live. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What car does Coach Martelli drive? How does he feel about the Rams defense and offense in the first 3 games of the season? What has surprised him about a few of his guys this season? Who on the basketball team really eats, drinks and consumes basketball? We answer all those questions and more in the November edition of UnPHILtered with Phil Martelli Jr, presented by Virginia Credit Union. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are back at The Siegel Center for non-conference matchup against the MAAC's St. Peter's Peacocks. Phil Martelli and the guys look to bounce back from a tough loss on Friday night against an old friend, Bashir Mason (from Drexel). Should be a fun one at The Stu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Rams are in Frisco, TX a suburb of Dallas for a big nonconference matchup with the Utah State Aggies. The Aggies have been to the NCAAs 6 of the last 7 years....so the Rams expect a tough battle. To talk about it, Robby sits down with Coach Martelli in our Synergy Technical Talk to the Coach segment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Phil Martelli, Jr era begins tonight at the Siegel Center and our first regular season chat with the Coach is right here, presented by Synergy Technical. Tonight the Rams host the Wagner Seahawks and Coach Martelli gives us his thoughts on what to expect. Tune in to The Varsity App to listen to the play by play starting at 7pm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's an exhibition gameday at the Siegel Center as Phil Martelli and the Rams entertain Fairfield on a Sunday afternoon. Coach and Robby Robinson talk about the reaction the guys had to the Villanova game and the excitement he could feel all week getting ready for a home game at the Stu. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.