Virginia Commonwealth University will retire the No. 2 jersey of former men’s basketball standout Briante Weber on Dec. 22, when the Rams host William & Mary at the Siegel Center.

  

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be one of a select few Rams to be considered for this great accomplishment. I couldn’t be more grateful to be the next one chosen. I’m sure I won’t be the last. Ram Nation, Deuce is coming back to The Stu. Let’s pack the house one more time,” Weber said.

“Nobody embodies the spirit and energy of Havoc as much as Briante Weber,” said VCU Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin. “He electrified the Siegel Center every game throughout his career with his enthusiasm and his defensive prowess. Briante stands out as the best on-the-ball defender in the history of college basketball, who left an undeniable impact on our program that will last for generations to come.I am thrilled we can raise his jersey into the Siegel Center rafters forever.”

From 2011-15, Weber was a high-flying defender and offensive threat who helped lead VCU to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. Hewas a three-time Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year and ranks fourth all-time in NCAA history with 374 steals.