Virginia Cavaliers vs. VCU Rams: College Basketball ESPN 24-Hour Hoops Marathon Game Thread EXTRAVAGANZA

What: No. 24 Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) vs. No. 14 Va. Commonwealth Rams (1-0)

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Date: November 12, 2013
Place: John Paul Jones Arena
TV: ESPN 2
Online Streaming: Nope.
Radio: Virginia Sports Radio Network

Last Meeting: Virginia 86, VCU 70 (Nov. 13, 1998)

It's been almost 15 years to this day when these two teams last met, and while the Hoos hold a 10-1 all-time edge over the Rams, throw all of that out the window, because this VCU squad under Shaka Smart is just two years removed from a Final Four trip, when they announced their presence to the world.

Don't let them fool you as to how they're being looked over or how they're an underdog in this fight. While Vegas favors Virginia by less than a handful, that's testament in and of itself as to how much respect VCU is getting this game. The Hoos went undefeated in the ACC at home last year, with wins over both North Carolina and Duke.

In case you've missed our coverage, here's a quick run down of some good reads for you:

• Previewing the Rams
• Here we profiled every single UVA basketball player this season, including tonight's starters Joe Harris, Justin Anderson, Akil Mitchell, Anthony Gill and Malcolm Brogdon (hey remember him??)
• And in case you somehow missed our world-famous Virtual Midnight Madness, here it is

And remember, YOU TOO, can buy these awesome shirts!

Sit back, enjoy the ride, and HERE WE GO, HOOS!