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by Section104
2 days ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 393
Views: 14456

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

Danny Sprinkle leaving Utah State after one season is such horseshit. I'm sorry, but to me that's worse than almost any player leaving. Or it's the equivalent of a beloved player leaving for a rival. Like really dude? ONE freaking year? Hope he fails miserably at Washington. Even JMU's coach going ...
by Section104
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 781
Views: 24912

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Section104 wrote: 1 week ago
theblueram wrote: 1 week ago
Section104 wrote: 1 week ago As I said in the past: Kenny Johnson is likely marketing himself and bringing Hammond and Farrell with him.

We might be starting from scratch entirely
Isn't he making like $450k a year? Marketing for what? A HC job?
A bigger program. Likely St Johns
Or Georgetown
by Section104
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 781
Views: 24912

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

theblueram wrote: 1 week ago
Section104 wrote: 1 week ago As I said in the past: Kenny Johnson is likely marketing himself and bringing Hammond and Farrell with him.

We might be starting from scratch entirely
Isn't he making like $450k a year? Marketing for what? A HC job?
A bigger program. Likely St Johns
by Section104
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Replies: 781
Views: 24912

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

As I said in the past: Kenny Johnson is likely marketing himself and bringing Hammond and Farrell with him.

We might be starting from scratch entirely
by Section104
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Who is Archie Miller?
Replies: 368
Views: 10330

Re: Who is Archie Miller?

Iggy1979 wrote: 1 week ago You can't keep turning over your roster and expect to win. Always and Rory go, everyone else comes back. That's 4 new players next season.
Rory and Foumena are official...

Are you expecting:
Always
Fou
Rory
Bilau

?
by Section104
1 week ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2024 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 393
Views: 14456

Re: 2024 Coaching Carousel

The NIL, no sit-out transfer, world is leading to coaches being canned quicker than normal. Rebuilds can be quicker. Results expected sooner.
by Section104
3 weeks ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 224
Views: 4625

Re: 3/2 | Saint Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

I'm almost equal parts concerned and optimistic, which is weird. Optimistic that offense has been humming, we can get clean looks, shooting has been good, and we have some pieces that can absolutely play on a winning team. Add in, arguably, a lightning rod/playmaker PG + a defensive specialist (plus...
by Section104
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Conference Realignment
Replies: 1562
Views: 128278

Re: Conference Realignment

I'd imagine Charleston is on speed dial as a replacement or they keep it to 14.

Selfishly, I'd love to see them add Belmont (Nashville). Crazy how much weight Football has that they are downgrading basketball conference. Interesting times...
by Section104
1 month ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 253
Views: 6805

Re: 1/31 | La Salle | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

This team has a lot of gaps to fill. That said, in my opinion, the biggest area that's needed (in addition to "dawgs" on the defensive end) is the point guard position. Luis looked limited (probably injury related). IMO House, Green, Estevez, Foumena, Weston and Fuchs all have a role on a ...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI signed LOI)
Replies: 336
Views: 54546

Re: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI signed LOI)

I'm thinking about 10 pts. per game and 5 assists per game as a freshman......and some steals and a pain in the ass on defense. Get some shooters around him, some bigs that can make lay ups and our coaches know how to coach again and we are golden! Good news: our coaches learned how to coach again
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16913

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Yeah and if we win 19-20 games in a row and make that kind of noise, I would bet we would get in just based on that. Bubble teams get that kind of deference. But we lost 5 straight including 2 Q4s to awful teams, and will in that scenario be like 2-4 in Q1 games. The world isn’t out to get us. The ...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16913

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

You definitely have a valid point Billyboy . And recently the NCAA has discounted losses by the P5 teams when a well known star missed some games due to injury or illness . In URI's case both Fuchs and Green missed games that maybe wouldn't have resulted in losses had they been available . The NCAA...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16913

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Tardiness is not tolerated! We are also beatin their umASS! Criticizing the fans who go to the game by someone who is not there........ A few things to consider: Power was out on campus, RI Energy Trucks were dealing with power line issues on Route 138 near Route 1 in 2 locations. One had a downed ...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16913

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

NET jumped to 174 from 191. The three A10 teams that Rhody beat are all still ahead of them. Not sure how NET rankings work, assuming OOC play carries a lot of weight until more conference games get played? When teams play head to head and Casual Fan can see that one team is better than the other (...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 378
Views: 16913

Re: 1/13 | UMass | 2:00PM (ESPN+)

Players matter. Versatile bigs matter. Its hard to win without David Green. Its hard to win without Matt Cross. Its hard to win without Bryce Hopkins. A shame our bubble hopes burst because the NCAA is incompetent. I love how many options we have on this team. Green, Estevez, and House are bucket ge...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137825

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

https://bballnet.com/teams/providence So long as PC doesn't collapse they'll probably get in. Subject to change obviously, but they have Ten Q1 games, three Q2 games, one Q3 game and just three Q4 games. Take care of DePaul and G-town and split the rest and they're in easily. This reminds me, on a ...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137825

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

NET at conclusion of OOC Games: IMG_1727.png A healthy, active, Green all year could have probably helped our NET 50-75 spots. We’re a landmine waiting to erupt for any teams with postseason dreams. We've already moved up 50 spots...the impact could be closer to 100 spots. An absolute nightmare for...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/9 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 309
Views: 10427

Re: 1/9 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

We have depth. We have multiple guys that can step up. Green, in limited action, got to the line and created foul problems for Davidson’s top bigs. We likely still lose that game without him. Random thought: David Fuchs could be one of the all time leading rebounders if he stays for four years. Matu...
by Section104
2 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB
Replies: 2339
Views: 137825

Re: Games of Interest - 2023-2024 MBB

ramster wrote: 2 months ago NET at conclusion of OOC Games:

IMG_1727.png
A healthy, active, Green all year could have probably helped our NET 50-75 spots. We’re a landmine waiting to erupt for any teams with postseason dreams.
by Section104
10 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Replies: 304
Views: 37909

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24

https://twitter.com/cdisano44/status/1662191564720881665?s=46&t=X3tFdRrojFvLeOstPVmZqw That's a great preferred walk-on. He had offers from UMass and possibly Rutgers (depending on recruiting sites). Family history, no scholarship use, and what appears to be a serviceable player is a nice win.
by Section104
10 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Visits/transfer recruiting
Replies: 822
Views: 60856

Re: General Visits/transfer recruiting

My guess is Mekai Johnson
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114403

Re: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24

Coaches value has gone up.

If you have a mid-major that makes the tournament with a large nucleus that are underclassmen then expect the coach + those players to be packaged by the coaches agent when high majors are looking to fill their opening.
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '22 SF Buru Naivalurua (Garden City CC ---> Oakland )
Replies: 302
Views: 28899

Re: '22 SF Buru Naivalurua (Garden City CC ---> ??? )

He didn't recruit well at Dayton or Indiana (compared against Indiana high expectations).

No idea how you can't close on someone like this after rolling out the red carpet. Oakland? Shocking.
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '22 SF Buru Naivalurua (Garden City CC ---> Oakland )
Replies: 302
Views: 28899

Re: '22 SF Buru Naivalurua (Garden City CC ---> ??? )

I would think the Pro route is our biggest competition at this point. NZL and Australia have great professional hoops. That said, I'd imagine our ability to offer something in NIL will be similar to what he'd get going pro and could improve his marketability back home if he had a successful US Colle...
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 G Charles Pride (Bryant ---> Bonnies)
Replies: 258
Views: 17076

Re: '19 G Charles Pride (Bryant ---> ???) (URI visit planned)

Rhody74 wrote: 11 months ago
LoveThoseRams wrote: 11 months ago I wonder how we left things with Antwan Walker....what would he say about the environment at Rhody?
Groan. That train has left the station.
He isn't saying he's coming back - he's asking what Antwan has told Pride about URI (They are teammates at Bryant)
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Replies: 1736
Views: 85537

Re: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?

He realized our returning players and added transfers were so talented that his minutes would be limited moving forward.

JK, we lost a good one! Rooting for him at his next stop. Hopefully we can land someone comparable to lessen the blow.
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 PG Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> URI)
Replies: 278
Views: 23805

Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> URI)

Good piece.

Add either Leggett or Pride and Buru and I like where we are.
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114403

Re: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24

Billyboy78 wrote: 11 months ago Kenny just followed Dale Bonner, a grad transfer and teammate of Zek Montgomery at Baylor. Not a big scorer,but looks like a nice passer.


Zek went to Bradley not Baylor. Unless I’m missing something they were never teammates
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '23 PG Cam Estevez (URI)
Replies: 213
Views: 23680

Re: '23 NJ PG Cam Estevez (URI Commit)

If we use him this year he looks to transfer to a bigger program if he plays well/bigger schools try and poach him

If we dont use him this year he looks to transfer due to lack of usage

I love college basketball!
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

ace wrote: 11 months ago
SmartyBarrett wrote: 11 months ago
do not like! But, that’s a good job for a first time head coach.
Kimani?
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

I could see it being a Dayton Assistant - they actually have the pieces, in the portal currently or soon to be in the portal, that other teams would want.
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53475

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

I still think its Preston taking the job.
by Section104
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 CBB Post Season All Things NCAA/NIT
Replies: 749
Views: 24532

Re: 2023 CBB Post Season All Things NCAA/NIT

Congratulations, Ace! Thank you for continuing to be a valued posted in this community.
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Adante' Holiman (placeholder)
Replies: 19
Views: 1616

Re: Adante' Holiman (placeholder)

How did UTRGV get a 4 star recruit? Hope to hear the magic word: visit. He’s 3* on ESPN, Rivals, 247. Don’t know where the 4* talk comes from. if you google search there are multiple articles that call him an "ESPN 4 star". I bet he was at one point and once he signed with a mid-major the...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Adante' Holiman (placeholder)
Replies: 19
Views: 1616

Re: Adante' Holiman (placeholder)

I noticed the other day Kenny follows "Will Johnston" the PG on that UTRGV team. I would imagine it's Kenny tied to this as well. Are we interested in both?
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Local college basketball player being investigated by PPD
Replies: 123
Views: 14465

Re: Local college basketball player being investigated by PPD

Easy solution here: Give PC MBB program the death penalty
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53475

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Did Preston recruit EC?
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Replies: 857
Views: 53475

Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23

Saddi Washington would make a lot of sense
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

Hopefully all of his players follow suit. Most, if not, all of the players will be gone. FAU has no NIL and better, more prestigious schools will grab them out of the portal. The coach will also be gone in a heartbeat. There’s no way that FAU can match a much better offer. As far as the coach is co...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '22 PF Josh Rivera (Lafeyette ---> Fordham) (URI visit)
Replies: 98
Views: 4755

Re: 6'7" 22' PF Josh Rivera (Lafeyette transfer)

We haven't had a reliable wing/SF type in a while. I always thought Tyrese Martin and Jacob Toppin had that potential but we didn't have them here long enough. Even during our glory years with Hurley we had undersized bigs (That played BIG) like Hassan or lanky 4/5s that played more of a stretch rol...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 G Khalif Battle (Butler ---> Temple ---> Arkansas)
Replies: 131
Views: 8664

Re: Khalif Battle

starters, bench players, or bench warmers? Sorry, 4 kids. Their minutes per game. 12.7 - 3 starts 12.1 - 0 starts 5.7 - 0 starts 2.5 - 4 games, 0 starts Pettiford: Top 100 out of HS Clemence: Top 50 out of HS Yesefu: Transfer from Drake - MVC 6th man of the year Cam Martin: D2 All American 2nd Team...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4017
Views: 442622

Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

Yep....Former staff member Jerrell Coleman is starting up a Rhody TBT team...gonna be awesome. I assume Hass, Jared, Jarvis, EC and others. Delroy still playing. Would love them to grab Billy Baron who is tearing it up in Europe. Xavier Munford has also been a regular in TBT. Hopefully they bring h...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 CBB Post Season All Things NCAA/NIT
Replies: 749
Views: 24532

Re: 2023 CBB Post Season All Things NCAA/NIT

Jdrums#3 wrote: 1 year ago Maybe not, Sidd. But I sure do wish that Rhody team had this UConn teams’ NCAA tourney draw to date - Iona, St Mary’s and Arkansas.
They’re a 4 seed. Slightly different.
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

This is an important 1-2 years for PC. Also for URI, obviously, but I think PC is trying to avoid what happened to us during the David Cox years. Kim English is an unknown. He, historically, has recruited well and can relate to players. He needs to get immediate buy-in from Devin Carter and Bryce Ho...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

English has potential and will recruit well, but he’s coaching against:
Hurley
Miller
Rick Pitino
Cooley
McDermott (unless he goes to ND)
Holloway
Shaka Smart
Thad Matta

I’d say he has a slight edge on Stubblefield and close to Kyle Neptune.

This is a tough job to learn on the fly.
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

Jersey77 wrote: 1 year ago
SmartyBarrett wrote: 1 year ago
I would guess Tony Skinn will be the odds-on favorite to be the next HC of GM.
Hopefully Kevin Willard doesnt come after Woodward if he loses Skinn.
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

Getting Providence into the NCAA tournament regularly is impressive. That said, his best win in the NCAA tournament was against #8 seed USC, no? His two wins last year came against double digit seeds. That's deserving of 6M+ per year?
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114403

Re: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24

Bit the bullet and it looks like it’s between us and Louisville for him Against A10: 17 points against Richmond 15 points against Davidson 17 points against Fordham And Weston had a double double against Kansas St who is a 3 seed in the tourney. You can cherry pick any stat to fit your argument. Hi...
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114403

Re: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24

Dino611 wrote: 1 year ago Bit the bullet and it looks like it’s between us and Louisville for him
Against A10:
17 points against Richmond
15 points against Davidson
17 points against Fordham
by Section104
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2022-23 Men's Games of Interest
Replies: 1524
Views: 55173

Re: 2022-23 Men's Games of Interest

In the A10, yes completely agree. Post said “everyone.” Are we sure you can even build a "one year wonder" roster in the A10? That’s kinda what Duquesne did (10 new players - top 6 scorers are transfers in their 4th or 5th year). So hypothetically they could all leave this year and Dambro...