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by Dre3000
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68887

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

Kmac is clueless. He has no more insight than anyone here. He’s completely spitballing Hurley was retained at AZ. St., correct? What a doofus! There’s plenty of reasons why Hurley could be making a move on his own. Just because an AD says he’s keeping a guy doesn’t mean that guy wants to be there. ...
by Dre3000
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68887

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

One name to keep an eye on is Josh Oppenheimer. Aside from the fact that he's one of our own, please tell us more I’ve just heard there is mutual interest with Oppenheimer and Hurley as well (despite what their AD said, I don’t believe there’s been any extension talk). Can’t say how accurate it is ...
by Dre3000
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Head coach speculation for 2022-23
Replies: 1497
Views: 68887

Re: Head coach speculation for 2022-23

One name to keep an eye on is Josh Oppenheimer.
by Dre3000
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Prediction on starting 5 to open the season
Replies: 126
Views: 10685

Re: Prediction on starting 5 to open the season

theblueram wrote: 2 years ago Predict the starting 5 in the 4th year of a head coach? Seriously? Can't believe this is a topic.
Look at the landscape of college basketball, due to the amount of transfers this is not an uncommon topic with a lot of fam bases.
by Dre3000
2 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 945
Views: 60188

Re: 2021-22 Schedule (top post is current)

Not to defend Cox, as I think he truly needs to step it up, but it's hard to say a coach needs to be fired when he's only had 1 normal season as a coach. Hurley's 2016-2017 was very similar to Cox's 2019-2020 team, Hurley needed to get to the championship to make the tourney. Cox was not afforded th...
by Dre3000
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75000

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

While keeping the exact issue confidential, I'll say this: Ty's "2nd issue" happened prior to the season. Supposedly he was on leave in Oct for said issue. Someone has dropped the ball on this entire situation. If Thorr knew he wanted Ty gone once this issue occurred it should have been s...
by Dre3000
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75000

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

While keeping the exact issue confidential, I'll say this: Ty's "2nd issue" happened prior to the season. Supposedly he was on leave in Oct for said issue. Someone has dropped the ball on this entire situation. If Thorr knew he wanted Ty gone once this issue occurred it should have been st...
by Dre3000
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89799

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

There are 34 teams in the Summer League. Each Team plays 10 games. Not sure how the 10 opponents are selected 3 of the last 4 games for Barons are against teams that have not won a game yet and are a combined (0-17) To date the performance of the teams Wood's Team has or will play: Landon (1-6) Won...
by Dre3000
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34107

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

I doubt it starts a trend, it worked for Brandon Jennings (even though he hated life overseas) and definitely didn't start a trend. The biggest thing is those guys will also be looking to build a brand which happens FAR easier at the collegiate level than in some overseas league. The publicity the t...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2019
Replies: 591
Views: 48747

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2019

Looks to be a solid pick-up if they close the deal. As a freshman scored double digits against Virginia, SMU, Houston, and Cincinnati among others. His 3pt % that year woulda been second on our team this year and actually matched EC's the same year. Certainly not a bad player, hopefully the off-cour...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 389
Views: 36115

Re: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season

I'm sorry, but anyone who was on the last 2 staffs has no place on the next staff. Riley may be a great guy, but at the end of the day, the last two regimes produced little success. IMO it's time to wipe the coaching staff completely clean, allow a new coach to come in and build their staff. By the ...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 389
Views: 36115

Re: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season

I believe the way Thorr set her contract up was that she had a 5 yr contract and an option for a 6th that would be decided after year 1. IF I'm correct, it makes sense that they would have picked up that option after her successful first season. It will be interesting to see what happens, seems like...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/5 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 332
Views: 13185

Re: 3/5 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

.......blueram, warming up to a Fatts Tuesday after last nite? He had a great game. The defense was atrocious. Maybe Fatts stopped lifting weights? Maybe he started listening to Coach? Not sure, but to go from THE worst 3 pt shooter in the country for 80% of the season, to shooting 45% in the last ...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 442
Views: 16440

Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)

SmartyBarrett wrote: 5 years ago
Dre3000 wrote: 5 years ago
cRAM4finals wrote: 5 years ago Last time we had such a beating as tonight. Lost by 36 in the 2000 2001 season to St bonaventure. Coach Jerry D.
Or last year on senior night?
That one was *only* a 30 point loss.
:lol:
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 442
Views: 16440

Re: 2/19 | @ VCU | 8:00PM (CBSSN)

cRAM4finals wrote: 5 years ago Last time we had such a beating as tonight. Lost by 36 in the 2000 2001 season to St bonaventure. Coach Jerry D.
Or last year on senior night?
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Is this a “rebuilding” year for our URI Rams?
Replies: 289
Views: 12463

Re: Is this a “rebuilding” year for our URI Rams?

Crazy to me people are actually saying Cox should get the axe at the end of this, his first season as a head coach. Most of the same people were the ones saying Dayton made the wrong hire and won't be the same. Dayton returned more than we did last season and hired an experienced coach, who still s...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Is this a “rebuilding” year for our URI Rams?
Replies: 289
Views: 12463

Re: Is this a “rebuilding” year for our URI Rams?

Crazy to me people are actually saying Cox should get the axe at the end of this, his first season as a head coach. Most of the same people were the ones saying Dayton made the wrong hire and won't be the same. Dayton returned more than we did last season and hired an experienced coach, who still st...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 389
Views: 36115

Re: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season

Anyone know why Dale isn't starting? She's probably the most talented player in program history and is only getting 23 min a game in conference play. Wilson regressed as a player, and apparently as a person every year she was at URI. Since transferring she seems to be flourishing for a 17-5 Rutgers ...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/30 | Duquesne Dukes | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 388
Views: 11766

Re: 1/30 | Duquesne Dukes | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

My god was that second half ugly! It eerily reminded me of the game at GW Jared and Jarvis' sophomore years, up 18 and lost by 4. Now admittedly that GW team was more talented than this Duq team but I think that URI team was also more talented than we are now. In any event, Cox needs to get these gu...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 12/25 | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | 3:00 PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 226
Views: 9402

Re: 12/25 | Hawaii Rainbow Warriors | 3:00 PM (ESPNU)

For those saying we're not in a rebuild or that Hurley would have these guys playing so much better than they are now. I ask you, did you consider year 2 of Hurley's tenure to still be in "rebuild"? I ask because the rosters are actually pretty similar with far more college experience on t...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 585804

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

theblueram wrote: 5 years ago So is 2020 when Cox gets his first 4* recruit? Hopefully a top 100?
Jermaine Harris?
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 585804

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

I thought we took Preston instead of Shakur Juiston? Juiston had a ton of high major offers and somehow landed at UNLV... We never had a shot with that kid Preston or not. We had a shot, but once Carr left that shot was gone. We never brought Juiston in on a visit though so hard to say someone was ...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 585804

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

I thought we didn't take him because he was an academic risk. I could be wrong, but that's what I remember. We didn't take him because he wasn't going to be ready to contribute that year. There were mixed emotions on the staff with him but everyone thought the skill set was there he was just a few ...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Scrimmage vs St John's Oct 21
Replies: 96
Views: 7186

Re: Scrimmage vs St John's Oct 21

Does anyone know the reason why Harris was held out of practice and didn't play in the scrimmage with St. Johns? That he was riding a bike during practice is not reassuring. Cyril rode a bike during games last season and he was injured all year. Nothing major, just sick and preferred he rests (and ...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody Madness 2018
Replies: 95
Views: 8252

Re: Rhody Madness 2018

Jordan (#20) has been with the program the past 2 years as a manager. Following in the same foot steps as Will. Good to see hard work rewarded! The managers do A LOT behind the scenes that contribute to the success of the program.
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: URI Athletics
Topic: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season
Replies: 389
Views: 36115

Re: 2018 - 2019 Women's Basketball Season

Neverleft0 wrote: 5 years ago My apologies. Wrong choice of words. Nay Lassiter would never LEAVE her team willingly.
Is it fair to assume that you're Nay Lassiter? Can I ask what happened if you didn't willingly leave the program?
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

I am not sure of the rules regsrding practice time but teams are currently allowed player development time with the coaches. Does anyone know the rules? Rhody had practice yesterday. Video clip link. New player Aris is in the video. This was yesterday because Fatts had some of this on IG yesterday....
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113105

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

Rhodymob05 wrote: 5 years ago
Oddly enough, he's in this picture on the right.
Old pic...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113105

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

Rhody83 wrote: 5 years ago
Section104 wrote: 5 years ago I asked in the other thread, but I haven't seen any evidence of Layssard on campus - can anyone?
Everyone is on campus.
Everyone that's on the team is...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113105

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

rhodylaw wrote:The 4th scholarship could be as easy as Christian wanting to get a start on his pro career. I don’t think another year at Rhody is going get him to the NBA level. Go to Europe and make some money after you show you are healthy this year.
The 4th scholarship is already open.
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI --> UConn)
Replies: 233
Views: 26716

Re: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI Signed LOI)

Rhody83 wrote:Cyril is the best front court player on the team right now. He has fully recovered from his injury. Should show much more offense this year.
Exactly what I heard. And again, I was told it's not close. When doing anything live, Cyril has been absolutely dominant.
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI --> UConn)
Replies: 233
Views: 26716

Re: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI Signed LOI)

He looks a lot bigger than 190 at 6'6". And he went 1 on 1 with Cam Reddish and held his own. Everyone's looking at Jermaine but this kid could be the sleeper of the class! Word is Jermaine will take some time to reach his potential. Not bad, but not "top 100" productive yet, high ce...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI --> UConn)
Replies: 233
Views: 26716

Re: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI Signed LOI)

Best freshman out of the group, from multiple accounts it's not even close.
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

Maybe split a scholarship between Will and Eric. I think they will hold one scholarship in case a mid-year transfer they like becomes available (KI). I know baseball and golf give half scholarship to each player. Basketball is a "head count" sport. Meaning scholarships are all or none, no...
by Dre3000
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A look back at 2017-18
Replies: 61
Views: 3075

Re: A look back at 2017-18

There's another factor that I haven't seen discussed yet that could very well have had a hand in our "early peak" and somewhat disappointing finish. Remember we had the Bahamas trip in August which definitely gets a team prepared earlier than usual due to the extra practices. Guys found th...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

Iggy1979 wrote:Former as in unemployed? Kevin Sutton
;)
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

Former ACC assistant
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)
Replies: 269
Views: 38441

Re: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio

That's a pretty cool grid Any chance they get some kind of probation and lose some schollys ??? What would they get probation for? They had three open scholarships and signed three players. One Fr and two Sr (immediately available). I think he was referring to the violations that ended their former...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)
Replies: 269
Views: 38441

Re: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio

Yeah what DC does filling those last 2 spots will tell us something....and what he does this fall with at least 2-3 more openings for 2019..... I actually think this 2019 class will be difficult to recruit for, mostly because on paper we don't have any starting positions open for the 2019-2020 seas...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)
Replies: 269
Views: 38441

Re: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio

Knowing Cox, he’s likely going to have him in the bag this week. Actually we have no idea how good Cox is at closing. Gotta agree with DC_Rams, we know Cox closed on Fatts a week ago. And that was (supposedly) against Hurley, so he seems to be at least decent. Though admittedly it is different when...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68874

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

100% Spot on Billy! Yep, but the fanboys will never believe it. He did not lmao god you’re brutal. From what I've heard, you're as wrong as can be. I don't blame him, Fatts is a hell of a player. IMO Hurley needs to be more concerned with doing well at UConn than whether URI fans will be happy with...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams (UConn)
Replies: 806
Views: 68874

Re: '18 MD PG - Brendan Adams

If you're going to recruit former URI commits, just don't say that you're not going to do it. That's all. Very simple. You’re dense. Very simple. Good one. How would you feel if Dan tried to get your boy Fatts to transfer to UConn? Would you be ok with that also? Because he did, my friend. 100% Spo...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

If the Ast Coaches have to go under the 2 week waiting period how did Dan announce Bobby as an Ast at the presser when he was announced as the Head Coach? That's a great question, when Baron was let go what happened with the other assistants? I know Preston stayed on, but were the others fired at t...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

I’d have thought a lot of the groundwork would have been laid before he even got the job. You’d think he reached out to people and gauged interest and that that was part of his presentation to Thorr and Dooley. I’m sure he did, but his hands were tied until he actually GOT the job. Doesn’t sound li...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 109549

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)

Actually I don't think he was trying to denigrate him. I think this was genuine, there really isn't a lot of film out there on Harris. Especially considering he's a top 100 kid, usually those guys have a few highlight videos up. The ones of Jermaine don't show too much.
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

I know Hurley claimed his agent knows better than to have that type of conversation with him in season, but be real. That's coach speak. Again what's he supposed to say? "Oh yeah me and Jordan speak about all the schools that want me once a week." That's insane, it's one of those question...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132844

Re: The David Cox Era

I know Hurley claimed his agent knows better than to have that type of conversation with him in season, but be real. That's coach speak. Again what's he supposed to say? "Oh yeah me and Jordan speak about all the schools that want me once a week." That's insane, it's one of those questions...
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 1304
Views: 109549

Re: '18 MD PF Jermaine Harris (URI Signed LOI)

Rhody83 wrote:
Also of note in here, pretty interesting to see that Amir Harris made first team, Matt Balanc made 3rd team, and Brendan Adams was named to the 4th team.
by Dre3000
6 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The EC and Fatts Show
Replies: 75
Views: 5946

Re: The EC and Fatts Show

Rhody83 wrote:Omg, what a story. Ty was in the Philly airport.
:lol: I see you have the deductive reasoning skills of a 2nd grader. Do you think he was just in Philly because he likes cheesesteaks? I won't spell this one out for you, but use your brain bud.