University of Richmond Basketball Standout Nick Sherod to Deliver Keynote Address at Graduation

University of Richmond alumni and basketball standout Nick Sherod will deliver the keynote address at Lynnhaven School’s commencement exercises on Friday, May 27, 2022.

Sherod was a three time team captain, scored over 1,400 points, and is top 5 all-time in 3 pointers made as a member of the men’s basketball team. He was a member of the 2022 Atlantic 10 Championship Basketball Team, who also advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Sherod continued his leadership roles and engagement off the court, which resulted in winning the Thomas West Gregory award, as well as the Engaged Leadership Award, which recognizes a graduating senior who demonstrates ongoing care and concern for the community, as a University of Richmond student.

Sherod earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Rhetoric and Communications and is in the last semester of graduate school at the University of Richmond and will earn a Master’s Degree in teaching. Sherod is the older brother of Lynnhaven alumni Gabriella “Gabby” Sherod ‘20.