Vee @ UD

[DanMcQ]

www.springfieldnewssun.com/springfield-oh-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/ud-expects-boost-from-transfers-from-lsu-georgetown-1298668.html

[skyhoya]

Too bad he wasn't recognized as a good fit for the HOYAS. I always enjoyed his skill and energy when he came on the court, no matter how saparingly. Wattad also has had two good seasons at UT-Chat. And Vertnon Mack actually got drafted out of the Gator team.

One never knows what a change in scenery can bring.

[jwp91]

I really liked what I saw from V in his limited minutes. He was instant offense.

[DanMcQ]

www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/ud-transfer-players-ready-to-make-an-impact--1396431.html


www.daytondailynews.com/dayton-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/ud-transfer-players-ready-to-make-an-impact--1396431.html?bigName=Jim+Witmer&bigPhotog=Jim+Witmer&bigCap=UD's+Vee+Sanford+works+out+in+a+recent+practice.+After+sitting+out+last+season+because+of+transfer+rules%2c+Sanford+(Georgetown)+and+Matt+Derenbecker+(LSU)+figure+heavily+into+Dayton's+plans+this+season+and+are+making+the+most+of+their+summer+practices+with+the+team.+Staff+photo+by+Jim+Witmer&bigDeclCap=UD's+Vee+Sanford+works+out+in+a+recent+practice.+After+sitting+out+last+season+because+of+transfer+rules%2c+Sanford+(Georgetown)+and+Matt+Derenbecker+(LSU)+figure+heavily+into+Dayton's+plans+this+season+and+are+making+the+most+of+their+summer+practices+with+the+team.+Staff+photo+by+Jim+Witmer&bigCred=&bigUrl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ohio-share.coxnewsweb.com%2fmultimedia%2fdynamic%2f01147%2fddn062612spudbb1_1147770c.jpg&superSizeImage=y

[SirSaxa]

Thanks Dan. I am looking forward to seeing how well Vee plays this year. I expect he will do quite well. Best of luck to him.

[Elvado]

The floater vs Cuse makes him a favorite forever

[strummer8526]

Jul 14, 2012 21:11:35 GMT -5 Elvado said:

The floater vs Cuse makes him a favorite forever

Absolutely a highlight—possibly the highlight—of that season.

[HometownHoya]

“I’m just looking forward to getting a chance — something I didn’t feel I got at my previous school,” the 6-foot-3 Sanford said. “I’m just very excited and very hungry.”

Wish we would have given him more of a shot :/

[hoyainspirit]

Jul 14, 2012 21:11:35 GMT -5 Elvado said:

The floater vs Cuse makes him a favorite forever

+1

[CO_Hoya]

You mean this?

[kchoya]

Jul 22, 2012 11:49:55 GMT -5 CO_Hoya said:

You mean this?

Nice.

You should have let the clip run a little longer. If I remember correctly, ESPN showed a nice replay of the drive as it went to commercial.

[skyhoya]

UD plays at GW this year according to their website. Might be worth a stroll over to the Smith Center to watch him play.

[DanMcQ]

bustingbrackets.com/2012/09/28/dayton-flyers-basketball-season-preview/

Breakout Player: Vee Sanford. Dayton’s backcourt is depleted from where it was a season ago, with senior leader Kevin Dillard the only guard returning to the fold. Chris Johnson, the team’s best all-around scorer, is gone. Paul Williams and Josh Parker are out of the picture as well. That leaves Georgetown transfer Vee Sanford to step in alongside Dillard. Sanford couldn’t get off the bench during his two years in D.C., but he’ll have plenty of available playing time as he slots in to the starting 2-guard spot for the Flyers this season. A prized combo guard coming out of high school with great athletic ability, a high motor and the ability to knock down shots in crunch time, Sanford has the makeup to be an instant contributor in the A-10.

[SirSaxa]

Sept 29, 2012 20:39:17 GMT -5 DanMcQ said:

bustingbrackets.com/2012/09/28/dayton-flyers-basketball-season-preview/

Breakout Player: Vee Sanford. Dayton’s backcourt is depleted from where it was a season ago, with senior leader Kevin Dillard the only guard returning to the fold. Chris Johnson, the team’s best all-around scorer, is gone. Paul Williams and Josh Parker are out of the picture as well. That leaves Georgetown transfer Vee Sanford to step in alongside Dillard. Sanford couldn’t get off the bench during his two years in D.C., but he’ll have plenty of available playing time as he slots in to the starting 2-guard spot for the Flyers this season. A prized combo guard coming out of high school with great athletic ability, a high motor and the ability to knock down shots in crunch time, Sanford has the makeup to be an instant contributor in the A-10.

Dan, thanks for keeping us up-to-date on Vee. Good luck to the young man.

[Highsmith]

Yes--here's hoping Vee has a great season. He was always fun to watch in his limited time as a Hoya and as shown above, the floater versus Cuse is a great memory!

[DanMcQ]

www.wdtn.com/dpp/sports/flyers-play-red-blue-game-at-ud-arena

Vee with 13 points, 3 rebs, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 TO in 31 minutes in exhibition against Findlay College today:

daytonflyers.com.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/Mens%20Sports/Basketball/Box%20Scores/findlay%201213.htm

[DanMcQ]

Happy to see this - he's a great kid.

www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/college-basketball/ud-greats-inspire-sanford/nS35W/

As Sanford explained it: “Of course I have a chip on my shoulder. I’ve got a lot to prove.”

Saturday, he finally got his chance. For the first time in his college career he got extensive time on the court – he started and played 30 minutes — and just like his dad had told him, his preparation let him show what he had.

The 6-foot-3 junior guard finished with a game-high 18 points on seven-for-10 shooting from the floor and had two assists and two steals as the Flyers topped Arkansas State, 74-61, in front of a crowd of 12,265.

“You got a chance to see him shoot the ball the way we see him shoot the ball every day,” Miller said. “He’s a bona fide double-figure scorer for us … He’s a terrific player. … I think now, if you’d ask Georgetown, they’d like to have him back.”

No one was more pleased to see Sanford rise to the moment than his dad.

“It was a blessing to see him out there today,” Vincent Sanford said. “He just needed an opportunity to get some playing time. Coach Miller seems like he’s a player’s coach and if you work hard for him, he’ll give you the chance. I think Dayton will bring out the best in Vee.”

[nychoya3]

Bennimon scored more in his debut.

I'm more amazed by 12,265 people showing up for Dayton vs. Arkansas State.

[SirSaxa]

Congrats and good luck to Vee.

[strummer8526]

Nov 11, 2012 10:55:06 GMT -5 DanMcQ said:

Happy to see this - he's a great kid.

www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/college-basketball/ud-greats-inspire-sanford/nS35W/

As Sanford explained it: “Of course I have a chip on my shoulder. I’ve got a lot to prove.”

Saturday, he finally got his chance. For the first time in his college career he got extensive time on the court – he started and played 30 minutes — and just like his dad had told him, his preparation let him show what he had.

The 6-foot-3 junior guard finished with a game-high 18 points on seven-for-10 shooting from the floor and had two assists and two steals as the Flyers topped Arkansas State, 74-61, in front of a crowd of 12,265.

“You got a chance to see him shoot the ball the way we see him shoot the ball every day,” Miller said. “He’s a bona fide double-figure scorer for us … He’s a terrific player. … I think now, if you’d ask Georgetown, they’d like to have him back.”

No one was more pleased to see Sanford rise to the moment than his dad.

“It was a blessing to see him out there today,” Vincent Sanford said. “He just needed an opportunity to get some playing time. Coach Miller seems like he’s a player’s coach and if you work hard for him, he’ll give you the chance. I think Dayton will bring out the best in Vee.”

A lot of little shots at Georgetown in there, but honestly, it's hard to disagree. III never gave Vee the opportunity that he pretty clearly earned, given his productivity in limited minutes.