Episode 6

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12th Nov 2025

VMI Basketball Preview: Can Preseason POY Rickey Bradley, Jr. Carry The Keydets?

The VMI Keydets have the most returning production in the SoCon! We analyze the pressure on Rickey Bradley Jr. (the SoCon’s first VMI Preseason POY) to lead the Keydets to the top tier.

In This Episode:

  • The Turnaround: Coach Andrew Wilson achieved an 11-game improvement despite having the bottom 25th defense and a brutal 10-game losing streak.
  • Core & X-Factor: Rickey Bradley Jr.'s scoring load. Can TJ Johnson solidify his role as the crucial secondary scorer?
  • Challenges: Replacing Auggie Kiaudulias' rebounding and facing the toughest opening conference schedule (Samford, Chattanooga, ETSU, Furman).
  • Prediction: We set the floor at 6th and the ceiling at 4th place in the SoCon standings, which would secure a vital first-round bye in Asheville.

How high can Rickey Bradley, Jr. take VMI?

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SoCon Fast Break
Defining Southern Conference Basketball
SoCon Fast Break is the essential podcast that defines SoCon basketball. Get game breakdowns, including previews for matchups and keys to victory, along with detailed recaps while granting insider access through exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and analysts. Hosted by former college basketball assistant coaches Richmond Weaver and Darren Angell, there's no content void, no surface-level chatter—just the in-depth coverage and insight you need.

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