Eric Maynor, a 6-3, 175, senior guard has started 100 games in his career at VCU.

Oklahoma head coach Jeff Capel recruited Maynor to VCU. Maynor played his freshman year under Capel and he has had Anthony Grant as his coach for three seasons.

“The first time I saw Eric, I knew he had the potential to be special,” said Capel. “There was something magical about the way he ran his team, and how he could get anywhere on the floor he wanted. He had a feel for the game and what was going on that is very rare in young players – his ability to not only see, but think three to four steps ahead, understanding game situations, etc. I also thought he had the ability to be a great on-the-ball defender because of his quickness and long arms. I’m really proud of the player that Eric has become under the guidance of Anthony Grant and his staff, and just as important, because of all the hard work Eric has put in.”

In his career Maynor has ten 10-assists games and seven 30-point games. He is currently ranked 11th in Division I in scoring (22.4 ppg) and 14th in assists (6.2 apg) as of Mar. 1.

Maynor was the Colonial Athletic Association’s Player of the Year 2007-08. He’s a lock to repeat.

Maynor also made the CAA All-Academic Team for the 2007-08 season.

Maynor has made good on 480 free throws, more than any other Rams player.

With at least two games remaining in his college career Maynor already holds the VCU record for most assists with 651.

In his last game at the Siegel Center Maynor passed Kendrick Warren to become the most prolific scorer in VCU history, too, with 1,867 points and counting.

After his finale on Broad Street Maynor wore a belt his coach came up with to symbolize the three straight regular season league titles VCU has won. Next stop — postseason play at the Richmond Coliseum.

– Words and photos by F.T. Rea