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Richmond Basketball Captain Says Goodbye To ‘THE Team Mom’ After Sudden Death
For nearly two decades, Melissa Richmond lived with chronic illness—but to everyone who knew her, she was nothing short of unstoppable.
Richmond was a mother, a cheerleader, a fighter, and above all, the heartbeat of every room she entered—especially the Robins Center, where she proudly cheered on her son, DeLonnie Hunt, during his years as a standout guard for the University of Richmond Spiders men’s basketball team.
Melissa passed away unexpectedly this week, leaving behind a deep well of grief among her family, friends, and the Richmond basketball community.
“My mother has been si…
