VCU Respects UNC's Brand, but Thursday's Game is about Business

Posted Mar 18, 2026
VCU isn't treating its appearance in the NCAA Tournament like a field trip; the Rams are calling this a "business trip" and aren't in awe of facing a brand such as North Carolina in the first round on Thursday. "It's a well-known name," VCU guard Brandon Jennings said. "We're going to take advantage of this opportunity, and we're going to handle business." (TarHeel247)

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