Welcome to Richmond, Mr. Smart

We’re going to try REALLY hard to avoid any puns relating to this guy’s name. It’s very difficult.

April 2, 2009; 1:59 PM • by Valerie Catrow

This afternoon, VCU officially introduced Shaka Smart as their new men’s basketball coach. Even I, who knows absolutely nothing about basketball, was impressed with this guy.

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Valerie Catrow

Valerie Catrow is editor of RVAFamily, mother to a mop-topped first grader, and always really excited to go to bed.

April 2, 2009 1:59 PM 7

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  1. Valerie Catrow on said:

    Also, let it be known that his wife is BEEEAAAAAA-utiful. Just sayin.

  2. Erik B on said:

    ‘Wreak havoc on our opponent’s psyche.”
    I like it. It sounds like Shaka and Awe to me. I’m just saying.

  3. Robert on said:

    Forget all that – does he have a phone in his shoe, where’s Agent 99 and the Cone of Silence? Oh sorry – wrong Mr. Smart! My bad – damn!

  4. Mat on said:

    Shaka and Awe…that’s good. Can I borrow that?

  5. Sam on said:

    Best introduction of a coach – Jim Tressel.

  6. Jennifer on said:

    thanks,
    J.

  7. Jennifer on said:

    only larry…

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