They played their home games at Siegel Center on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Former National Basketball Association (NBA) player Ralph Sampson served as Richmond's general manager and vice president.

[3] On June 15, 1999, the Rhythm announced Allan Bristow had been hired as head coach.

[9] Former NBA player Michael Adams was hired as an assistant coach in September 1999.

[10] After losing their first four games of the season, Bristow resigned as the head coach of Richmond and general manager Ralph Sampson took his place in December 1999.