RTD: VCU fans distinguish themselves at Barclays Center


About 1,500 VCU fans are present, according to McLaughlin. That group clearly is larger than those backing any of the other schools at the A-10 tournament, and includes an acclaimed filmmaker.

Of the Rams’ Havoc playing style, Spike Lee said, “I love it.”


“It’s nothing short of impressive. The VCU fans are so die-hard,” said Bernadette McGlade, the A-10 commissioner.

VCU better watch for missing band members, she advised, because officials from other league schools were so impressed by the group’s sound that they may consider abducting a few brass players.

She pointed to the arena portal through which she entered on Friday night, and then motioned to the area of Barclays Center occupied by black-and-gold clad VCU fans.

“You could feel the electricity from them five minutes before the tip,” McGlade said.


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