Commonwealth Power Rankings, February 25th

Clap your hands and welcome VMI to the Commonwealth’s top five basketball teams!

February 25, 2014; 10:27 AM • by Ross Catrow

1

5 PTS

Virginia

23-5, 14-1

Sure, the Hoos are hot now, but they haven’t gotten out of the quarterfinals of an ACC tournament since 1995.Gary Cope

2

10 PTS

VCU

20-7, 8-4

The Rams have lost more games this February (3-3) than the past three Decembers (18-1) combined. Does that matter? No, not really.Aaron Williams

3

16 PTS

Richmond

18-9, 8-4

Is that loss to George Washington going to be the one that keeps the Spiders out of the Tournament?Ross Catrow

4

21 PTS

William & Mary

17-10, 9-5

The Tribe didn’t just lose to College of Charleston, they lost by 33 points. And yet, are still the 4th best team in the Commonwealth.Gary Cope

⬆5

26 PTS

VMI

17-10, 10-4

The Keydets are on a roll and are a legit threat in the Big South tourney.Gary Cope

⬆6

38 PTS

Virginia Tech

9-17, 2-12

Four straight close games. This team hasn’t quit. They’re still bad, but they haven’t quit.Gary Cope

7⬇

40 PTS

Radford

18-11, 8-6

Ya Ya Anderson is 34-of-78 (.436) from 3-point range in wins and 15-of-54 (.278) from range in losses. When he’s hitting shots, Radford can beat anyone in the Big South.Aaron Williams

⬆8

41 PTS

George Mason

9-17, 3-10

Taking Saint Louis to OT is cool, but its not as cool as beating Saint Louis in OT.Mike Barnes

9

44 PTS

Hampton

16-11, 11-4

The Pirates have won 7 of 8 with their only loss coming on the road in 2OT. Since 12/29, Hampton has played seven overtime periods. Seven!Aaron Williams

10⬇

45 PTS

Old Dominion

13-15, 7-6

Can we just call the CUSA the Texas League?Mike Barnes

11

50 PTS

Norfolk State

16-11, 10-3

Wait, the Spartans are four of the last five and 9-3 in the MEAC? That’s tied for second place right in front of Hampton. I thought this team was bad?Ross Catrow

12

54 PTS

JMU

11-17, 6-8

JMU is clearly still learning, but beating Drexel and the Bru Crew is a big win.Mike Barnes

⬆13

13 PTS

Liberty

10-19, 4-10

Hey! Liberty stopped a seven-game losing streak with a win over Campbell! That’s something!Ross Catrow

14⬇

69 PTS

Longwood

8-19, 3-9

So, you’re saying there’s a chance?Gary Cope

Contributors: Mike Barnes (W&M, Shades of 48), Ross Catrow (VT; RVANews), Gary Cope (VT; Tech Hoops), Curt Dudley (JMU), Aaron Williams (VCU; RVANews)

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Ross Catrow

Founder and publisher of RVANews.

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