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While visiting the GU board looking for news on KJ’s hire, I checked out their other topics and read some posts on NIL strategy. One self proclaimed inside poster said Cooley - anticipating his first year would be a struggle - purposely held back a significant chunk of NIL last year so he could hav...

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It's funny, I don't really remember the meltdowns when Dan Hurley lost arguably better top level assistants to similar level jobs - Preston Murphy, ARD, Luke Murray all left for the same jobs at higher level programs that could pay more. Just because Archie's assistants pool is good "for us&qu...

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Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 hour ago Could be a good PG replacement for Skinn and GM.

I hope they get him. I still worry about Ben and GMU.

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It's funny, I don't really remember the meltdowns when Dan Hurley lost arguably better top level assistants to similar level jobs - Preston Murphy, ARD, Luke Murray all left for the same jobs at higher level programs that could pay more. Just because Archie's assistants pool is good "for us&qu...

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The timing of last year's transfers. Not saying this is good, just getting an idea of dates.

Tyson Brown: March 29
Jaden House: March 31
Zek Montgomery: April 12
Luis Kortright: April 16
Always Wright: April 20
David Green: May 3
David Fuchs: May 25

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Actually, I think we are currently in decent shape based on our current possible starting 5 going into 24-25. Sure, we can always use some upgrades and a solid veteran PG and of course depth upfront would be a welcome addition. I expect us to be competitive and finish in the top half this upcoming ...

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URI now has to advertise. In the meantime Cunningham will be recruiting. In the meantime, Kenny has recruited one of the top players in the portal, Malik Mack, to Georgetown, while we have someone recruiting who has never done it before (Christen) in Kenny's place. Since everyone knew that Kenny wa...

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URI now has to advertise. In the meantime Cunningham will be recruiting. In the meantime, Kenny has recruited one of the top players in the portal, Malik Mack, to Georgetown, while we have someone recruiting who has never done it before (Christen) in Kenny's place. Since everyone knew that Kenny wa...

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The Kenny Johnson to Georgetown move just follows the continuing pattern of Rhody basketball since the season ended one month ago - another person from the program is leaving. Not a single new person coming yet announced. Not exactly good from a fan and PR perspective. If Archie has something posit...

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And Malik Mack commits right after they announce Kenny...just a coincidence, I guess......

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Disappointing to see the number "no"s. Especially from some of the biggest complainers on this message board... Then again it shouldn't surprise me. Just reaffirms what I already thought they were. Who is 'they' and what did you think they were? Retired on a limited income, maybe?

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Ramfan22 wrote: ↑17 hours ago Tough loss for Dayton

And that's how it works now. You sign someone then shortly after you lose someone to the portal.

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ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑18 hours ago If Hammond leaves then that might be the final straw

I'm with you on that.

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Lol why would he? Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years? 78, I am starting not to think 2 years ahead and the potential implications. Which is a change for me. In year 2, If we have a traffic jam at a position and the younger player is as good as the vet then, I think we release ...

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Lol why would he? Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years? That would mean that Archie and them already know that adding another PG would cause him to leave. Does Hammond expect to start and play 30+ minutes his freshman year? Lol Knowing the competitor that he is, yes.

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adam914 wrote: ↑1 day ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 day ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 day ago

Lol why would he?
Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years?
We've got plenty of minutes available for 2 point guards.

The starter plays about 30? Back up gets 10?

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PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 day ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 day ago So, if we get Lawrence, how long before Hammond decommits?
Lol why would he?

Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years?

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So, if we get Lawrence, how long before Hammond decommits?

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Is this guy better than House and Cam?

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I'm hoping Archie isn't the lead recruiter. He doesn't possess the best people's skills. Once someone is on campus and Archie just has to talk basketball, I think he'd be good though. Hammond's coach speaks highly of Archie and how he sold Hammond on his vision for him. Yeah just because he doesn't...

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I'm hoping Archie isn't the lead recruiter. He doesn't possess the best people's skills. Once someone is on campus and Archie just has to talk basketball, I think he'd be good though. Hammond's coach speaks highly of Archie and how he sold Hammond on his vision for him. Once Kenny got him on campus...

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You would think we would hear something this week regarding visits, commitments, and our assistant coach. Morgan posted on Insta a "recruiting dinner" she was going to Saturday, so someone was visiting this weekend. I can confirm there was Official Visits this weekend Is this a secret?

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We will find out really soon if our recruiting process works or if it is dysfunctional! If KJ is really working for Georgetown now and we do not have his replacement working for us now, that is dysfunctional! 100%. If Kenny has been recruiting for Georgetown for a month, we should have had a new co...

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I'm hoping Archie isn't the lead recruiter. He doesn't possess the best people's skills. Once someone is on campus and Archie just has to talk basketball, I think he'd be good though.

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It’s because the other assistants have definitely learned not to follow the guys they’re recruiting Kenny and Duane both have. I’ve looked and Duane hasn’t followed any transfers this off-season, Kenny has but it’s guy we have no chance at. Yeah, Ballo. He is recruiting him, but it's not for URI. D...

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Isn’t Cunningham the least experienced assistant coach on our staff and is somehow our lead recruiter? If this is the case, what does it say about Archie? I don't see any reason to believe Cunningham is our lead recruiter. It’s because the other assistants have definitely learned not to follow the ...

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adam914 wrote: ↑2 days ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 days ago
adam914 wrote: ↑2 days ago

I'm confident that if we need a new assistant coach then we have one in place already.
Well, Diggy Coit, the player everyone in here seems to want, is being recruited by Christen Cunningham. He's also recruiting Manyawu.
That's cool, I hope he lands him!

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Exactly. And is everyone going to demand that we pay whatever school our new coach comes from to? Well, it doesn't appear that we have a new coach during this critical time involving the portal. Instead, we're paying a guy to recruit elite players to another school. If it's true that Kenny has been...

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If he is really working for Cooley and we are still paying him, shame on us. Working for someone else while on our payroll, is terms for immediate termination. Duh! As I've said before happens all the time. No one complained that Sutton was here for weeks while getting paid by Pitt. Exactly. And is...

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ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑2 days ago
theblueram wrote: ↑2 days ago We have walkons in the portal. What's next, Ramettes?
I’ll donate to their NIL

They're a lot more marketable than our players.

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So, who's coach is working for us for free?...

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Offense didn't look great. Defense outplayed them. I wish I could give some names on defense that shined but I was focused mostly on watching the skill players on offense. I do remember a big hit by the Mankins kid on Deon Silas. And Pena looks like a beast. The defense/ST also blocked a FG and ran ...

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ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑3 days ago Guys - I started my own NIL account for fans

You can either donate or subscribe to me

Venmo to follow and remember the more you donate the more I will cheer for Rhody

Donate today to the ExCellentRhodyfan fund today !

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Question- if I donate 10x more than another poster am I allowed 10x more rants after my money goes toward a player that doesn’t care to play defense or show any heart ?? I think we should have a limit on posts based on the money given - I mean that’s what I was told previously … zero $ = no right t...

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Maybe not all, but a hell of a lot of them were. Hard to say exactly how much because it was all so hidden. The players parents suddenly get a new job that they never have to actually show up for working for that one booster, new cars show up in the driveway, new houses, etc. etc. And for some reas...

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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 days ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑3 days ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 days ago

So...what are these "boxes" that Jimmy B checks?...curious minds want to know....
Ticks.
No one likes ticks....but ticked or checked...please, what are these "boxes"?

Maybe he kept the players hydrated.....both on and off the court.

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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 days ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 days ago Rory chimes in. I don't know. I just find this to be hilarious for some reason.

So...what are these "boxes" that Jimmy B checks?...curious minds want to know....

Ticks.

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Still not announced? Kenny just started following Oumar Ballo. He's certainly not recruiting him to URI. It's pretty clear, at least to me, that he's already working for Georgetown. that's ok though. We have some guy that averaged 1 point and 1 rebound per game visiting and are fighting a bunch of ...

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Still not announced? Kenny just started following Oumar Ballo. He's certainly not recruiting him to URI. It's pretty clear, at least to me, that he's already working for Georgetown. that's ok though. We have some guy that averaged 1 point and 1 rebound per game visiting and are fighting a bunch of ...

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Actually I am just meh on Traore, hoping we can do better with our scholarships. Nothing really stands out and I don't buy into the whole per 40 minute stuff, it doesn't translate into anything and is pure speculation. Besides I would rather have a player who has played significant Div. 1 minutes a...

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Still not announced? Kenny just started following Oumar Ballo. He's certainly not recruiting him to URI. It's pretty clear, at least to me, that he's already working for Georgetown. that's ok though. We have some guy that averaged 1 point and 1 rebound per game visiting and are fighting a bunch of ...

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Manyawu is a very good rebounder, and shot 60 percent from the field. Excluding Bilau's small sample size, Manyawu's per 40 stats from Wyoming would have led out team last year in rebounds... And steals, which I realize is damning with faint praise, because we didn't have anyone that could pressure...

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Ramfan22 wrote: ↑4 days ago

I was always told to judge a player by looking at the list of schools recruiting him, so....

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Ha, I guess I find it weirdly endearing? I don't think Stewart and the walk-ons were really A-10 quality players, but I've never gotten the vibe that any of the players Miller have brought in are bad guys or anything like that. So, I kind of like that Stewart is stumping for a walk-on that probably...

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Rory chimes in. I don't know. I just find this to be hilarious for some reason. https://x.com/roryst3wart/status/1778810444033016026 Ha, I guess I find it weirdly endearing? I don't think Stewart and the walk-ons were really A-10 quality players, but I've never gotten the vibe that any of the playe...

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So since Kenny was out of the game for a year and so was our HC we were unable to get the caliber of players we wanted or needed at least that was the excuse, so now it’s they didn’t have enough NIL. Also he was hit with NCAA sanctions and we stuck by him…and now, as NIL is increasing and sanctions...

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Rory chimes in. I don't know. I just find this to be hilarious for some reason. https://x.com/roryst3wart/status/1778810444033016026 It’s extremely hilarious. Just like it is when walk ons post “practice highlights.” Is Duke in contact? At least we don't have to worry about UConn. Dan wouldn't recr...

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Rory chimes in. I don't know. I just find this to be hilarious for some reason.

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