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VCU Will Play In 2011 BB&T Classic At Verizon Center

After entering the field as the goat, VCU has quickly become the darling of the 2011 NCAA Tournament. It seems like they are already parlaying that success and popularity into some greater opportunities for the future.

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VCU to participate in the BB&T Classic on the first weekend in Dec., in D.C. Early #CAAhoops game is Dec. 17 vs. #UNCW in the Siegel Center.less than a minute ago via web

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VCU figures to be the third headliner right after Maryland and GW who take part in the tournament every year. They don't get the same quality of opponent as those other teams will, but they should have a good opportunity to put on a good show for the new fans they made during this tournament run.