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Jersey77

Big addition for Billy Lange at St Joseph’s https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1784950491954171989?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April Ramster, he was a player I hoped we would be involved with. At 6'10/255 he has good size and averaged 8.4 pt/6.5 rebs. St. Joe's disappointed last season, and ther...

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Can I offer. Tyson, Zek, Rory, couldn’t sniff a BE roster. That alone is an upgrade to me. No? I hope Traore does make an impact here, he just hasn't shown anything yet. Just being on a BE roster doesn't mean anything if they haven't contributed at all. We will see, the jury is out on him., but at ...

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I’ll be shocked if Traore is not an upgrade over Rory (and probably Tyson to). Different game than Rory and Tyson. I hope he does bring something but hasn't shown it yet in the last 3-years. He did RS in 21-22. Yeah, to be clear, I'm not expecting huge things from him. Just more that I don't think ...

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adam914 wrote: ↑16 hours ago I’ll be shocked if Traore is not an upgrade over Rory (and probably Tyson to).

Different game than Rory and Tyson.
I hope he does bring something but hasn't shown it yet in the last 3-years. He did RS in 21-22.

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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑16 hours ago
McRam wrote: ↑16 hours ago If it is him, he was fired on Mach 14, so has been available to do recruiting for us.
He got fired last year, didn't he?

He got fired in '22.
Seems like a comfortable fit for Archie.

Jersey77

This "not found" stuff is just total nonsense. See my post immediately after. The tweet that was not found was from Traore's twitter saying he committed. My post after was Bill Koch's repost: Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · Follow #URI has picked a commitment from St. John's transfer big man Dris...

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Traore was way down the list of guys I wanted.. He plays hard and seems to be a good person in the locker room but it doesn't excite me much. Let's see what happens. Yeah, not really a fan of this commitment, but maybe he can surprise us. He did nothing in his 3-years at SJU and wasn't very highly ...

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Forward Jack Clark (6'10") committed to VCU. This will be his 7th season and 4th school, had a medical hardship waiver in 18-19, RS in 19-20, Covid season 20-21. Started at LaSalle and had success, double-digit scorer, then transferred to NC State. In 22-23 averaged 9 pts/ 5 rebs, then transfer...

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We still have 5 spots available I would have thought we would have added a couple more by now. If we end up filling those positions with lower level leftovers, it's the last 2 years all over again. As I said before, we might have a .500 team next season as it stands right now. We need better. It's ...

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So, the portal slams shut May 1? It's like the trading deadline date in name your professional sport, combined with musical chairs. There needs to be a cool name for it... Maybe, "don't let the door hit ya" Day? If I understand correctly, the 'outflow' of players stops? From then until th...

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https://x.com/tiptonedits/status/1784690382460146033?s=46&t=X3tFdRrojFvLeOstPVmZqw Dayton really needs to reload. Kobe Elvis, Berea, this guy, Holmes (going pro?); that’s a lot of talent. Am I missing anyone else ? What has Grant grabbed from the portal so far ? Holmes is still in play for a re...

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As expected, Anya commits to SLU. I would have liked him here, not far to go from Brown, oh well. https://x.com/kaluanya_/status/1784630069391917275 Would have liked to see him here too. Has a connection to SLU assistant Antone Gray. Was URI in on Anya? Feels like this a recruiting battle Archie sh...

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Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 day ago

Yes 22, I posted earlier that was what I was hearing.

Also heard that Texas Tech is a possible landing spot for him.

Jersey77

Jersey, SLU is making a bee line for the top of the conference for next season. They appear to have the early lead in the horse race but still a long way to go. Archie kept our core and added Lawrence but we need a good big or two now to keep up. I wonder what this week brings for us ? Good news on...

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Jersey, SLU is making a bee line for the top of the conference for next season. They appear to have the early lead in the horse race but still a long way to go. Archie kept our core and added Lawrence but we need a good big or two now to keep up. I wonder what this week brings for us ? Good news on...

Jersey77

As expected, Anya commits to SLU.
I would have liked him here, not far to go from Brown, oh well.

Jersey77

As of 5:45pm on 04/09/2024, the portal is now up to 1,537. As of 11:00am on 04/17/2024, the portal is now up to 1,697. As of 11:00am on 04/282024, the portal is now up to 1,875. Maybe we hit 2,000 by Wed. Hearing that Santos from Dayton will portal. 1-year loaner, chasing the $. Probably will be a ...

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ramster wrote: ↑2 days ago

Good luck to them, they will need plenty of help.
After a disappointing conference season, they lose practically everyone.
I will be surprised if they are able to finish in the top 10 for 24-25.

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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 days ago
Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑2 days ago Is today the day??
yes, today is the day...33 years ago today, Mrs NYG and I got married

Very nice, congrats.

Jersey77

Who can you envision? Just guessing but maybe Charles Thomas on the short list, unless Joyce hires him back for the Dukes. He was an assistant last season at SLU and before that many years for Dambrot at Akron and Duquesne. He also happens to be from Dayton, Ohio. But the source said the person was...

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Mark Turgeon was mentioned above but I can't see him taking on an assistant's job at a place like URI. He was a head coach in the Big Ten and Big-12 and led three programs (Wichita St, Texas A&M, and Maryland) to ten NCAA's with a couple of Sweet-16's. The Kansas native Turgeon has a career win...

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Mark Turgeon was mentioned above but I can't see him taking on an assistant's job at a place like URI. He was a head coach in the Big Ten and Big-12 and led three programs (Wichita St, Texas A&M, and Maryland) to ten NCAA's with a couple of Sweet-16's. The Kansas native Turgeon has a career win...

Jersey77

Friendly reminder that just because something hasn't leaked doesn't mean something hasn't happened I understand that and we also don’t know there is a done deal in place. I feel confident in my source that there is a coach in place 👍 Either way, hopefully we get some information next week.

Jersey77

I agree, Jersey. Lawrence is better at the 2. Watching the clips Scott played in the interview, I was impressed with his passing. That skill should help our O significantly. I saw him play several times at the Pinnacle Bank Arena and was really impressed with his speed and basketball IQ. Having him...

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Gotcha... My guess is they are keeping him quiet so that he can work in the phones in an almost incognito way as the portal gets ready to close down on May 1. I am not sure what purpose that serves. I just feal that a deal hasn't been finalized yet. No information has even been leaked out yet, just...

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section(105) wrote: ↑3 days ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑3 days ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑3 days ago
Little did you know you were watching a future Rhody Ram!
I know, right. All the Husker fans including my kids hated to see him leave.
Comments on his defense?

He won’t hurt us there. He has quick hands and is smart.

Jersey77

I agree, Jersey. Lawrence is better at the 2. Watching the clips Scott played in the interview, I was impressed with his passing. That skill should help our O significantly. I saw him play several times at the Pinnacle Bank Arena and was really impressed with his speed and basketball IQ. Having him...

Jersey77

Gotcha... My guess is they are keeping him quiet so that he can work in the phones in an almost incognito way as the portal gets ready to close down on May 1. I am not sure what purpose that serves. I just feal that a deal hasn't been finalized yet. No information has even been leaked out yet, just...

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In the old days a player had to sit out a year when transferring In the old days a player had to sit out / years if transferring within the conference (if allowed at all and was extremely rare) Now players are often changing teams within their own conference Follow the money https://twitter.com/Mat...

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Probably waiting for all the HR, Background check stuff to come back.. No reason to be snarky about it there Billy Boy Not being snarky. Just trying to understand. Gotcha... My guess is they are keeping him quiet so that he can work in the phones in an almost incognito way as the portal gets ready ...

Jersey77

Joyce and Duquesne doing well in the portal.

Jersey77

I agree, Jersey. Lawrence is better at the 2. Watching the clips Scott played in the interview, I was impressed with his passing. That skill should help our O significantly. I saw him play several times at the Pinnacle Bank Arena and was really impressed with his speed and basketball IQ. Having him...

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he played at Nebraska I thought? Ulis who transferred from Iowa was originally penciled in as the expected starter at PG. Unfortunately, he was suspended last season for being involved in a betting scandal at Iowa. got it, thanks! ETA...so, did he transfer because now that guy is eligible? Even tho...

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His last 7 games he shot 66% from 3. He is so damn confident. He just hit some bad luck because of the Iowa betting scandal took out their star point guard and they forced him to play the 1 most of the season. He could play the 3 also when we want to go small. he played at Nebraska I thought? Ulis ...

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His last 7 games he shot 66% from 3. He is so damn confident. He just hit some bad luck because of the Iowa betting scandal took out their star point guard and they forced him to play the 1 most of the season. He could play the 3 also when we want to go small. I think we will be going with a 3-guar...

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His last 7 games he shot 66% from 3. He is so damn confident. He just hit some bad luck because of the Iowa betting scandal took out their star point guard and they forced him to play the 1 most of the season. He could play the 3 also when we want to go small. I think we will be going with a 3-guar...

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The staff’s handling was frustrating to me from where I sit - which not in the Ryan Ctr. But, I get that it takes two to tango so I am frustrated with Fou that he didn’t exert more effort and play smarter. Drums remember he was only a freshman and bigs usually take longer to develop. I would have l...

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sbrand wrote: ↑4 days ago I think there is a belief JLAW is going to be the guy we build the team around. But this is coming from the Rivals beat writer.

He also predicts him to be an A10 All-Conference player.
We will see, hope so.

Jersey77

Yes. And I think with the extra Covid year there have been more grad students so it’s good to have all students ts on the same portal closure date. Seems common sense to begin with but it’s the Wild West without many rules or limits. Yeah Ramster, with time running out on the additional Covid year ...

Jersey77

Thanks Scott, just watched.
Great stuff, and really looking forward to seeing him in Rhody Blue.
Ironic that I just returned this week from Lincoln, Ne.

I do like our probable current starting backcourt of: Bassy, Lawrence, and House, plus Cam maybe getting starter minutes.

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Great. Simple. Consistent. Good catch! This avoids some real potential problems. Glad they fixed it. ! Yes. And I think with the extra Covid year there have been more grad students so it’s good to have all students ts on the same portal closure date. Seems common sense to begin with but it’s the Wi...

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Might be some deals at the deadline. Players being too patient or trying to reach, only so many spots on each team. I think last COVID year so realistically too many people in the portal. When the music gets close to stopping they might be scrambling for a seat. Deadline is May 1st to enter the Por...

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Not Mike Powell wrote: ↑6 days ago
Jersey77 wrote: ↑6 days ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑6 days ago

Irv Chatman
Yes, we had players trade down from high majors, but as Blue Man posted none had the same impact at that level that Lawrence did.
Andre Malone
Gilvydas Biruta

Yep, you are right, they both did and even better.

Jersey77

After multiple horrible years and losing our top recruit, if our plan G was landing the leading scorer of the American East, I think that's great. If he wasn't named Sebastian Thomas, I think we'd have a lot more excitement about landing a guard who dropped 30-40 in multiple games. But for some rea...

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(PF/C) Mohamed Wague (6'10"/225) just entered the portal. He is a multi-transfer from Alabama and West Virginia, played only limited minutes. In 21-22 as a freshman was 1st Team Juco All-American (15 pts/12 rebs, 3rd in nation blocks). He is from Bronx NY, look for Duane to reach out. Nice cat...

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(PF/C) Mohamed Wague (6'10"/225) just entered the portal.
He is a multi-transfer from Alabama and West Virginia, played only limited minutes.
In 21-22 as a freshman was 1st Team Juco All-American (15 pts/12 rebs, 3rd in nation blocks).

He is from Bronx NY, look for Duane to reach out.

Jersey77

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑6 days ago
ramster wrote: ↑6 days ago
URIFIJI wrote: ↑6 days ago
Scott Hazelton. Uconn
Luther Clay - Purdue
Kuran Iverson - Memphis
Stanford Robinson - Indiana
Irv Chatman

Yes, we had players trade down from high majors, but as Blue Man posted none had the same impact at that level that Lawrence did.

Jersey77

Not sure if he was previously posted.
He would be a nice addition at forward.

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