Shaka Smart returning to VCU, but on the visitors’ bench

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — VCU coach Mike Rhoades is looking forward to seeing old friend Shaka Smart on Tuesday night, perhaps more than he is looking forward to being on opposing benches when the former VCU coach brings his long and athletic Texas Longhorns to the Seigel Center.The matchup — and a VCU visit to Texas next season — were mandated in Smart’s contract when he left the Rams three years ago.
It’s a game, Rhoades admitted Monday, he will be happy to have in the