Hopefully, Ramster, we are doing some last minute portal tampering - oops! I meant recruiting - in regards to front court help.
Nice weekend for some visits. Cloudy but in the 60’s. The campus must look great, too.
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- 3 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
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- 4 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
#WhereTheBigsAt
- 19 hours ago
- Forum: All Pro Sports
- Topic: CELTICS and the NBA
- Replies: 943
- Views: 105678
Re: CELTICS and the NBA
Awful loss last night just awful ! Coach Joey deserves half the blame and KP was horrific as well as Jrue Yup. Real bad game in game 2. And, at home no less. Reef, the C’s better wake the heck up before game 3. They gave up too many open 3’s. Hopefully, some adversity will get them championship foc...
- 21 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
LOVE IT ! Ok, this is funnier than R15 taking my posts literally about not knowing what NIL means HAHAHA https://youtu.be/lFIQ-1SUZnw?si=dsm5ryQhekYv8N5I Mac tantrums are classic, ECR. That is how I talk back to my TV or phone during a Rhody game when we are in the midst of bad run of play during a...
- 22 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
This thought crossed my mind…
The thought of all of us on KB - in unison upon Rhody obtaining its next NCAAT bid - celebrating by banging the cow bell and doing that dance just like that, made me snot-laugh.
Good stuff, NYG!
Go Rhody!
The thought of all of us on KB - in unison upon Rhody obtaining its next NCAAT bid - celebrating by banging the cow bell and doing that dance just like that, made me snot-laugh.
Good stuff, NYG!
Go Rhody!
- 22 hours ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
- Replies: 307
- Views: 40362
Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2023-24
Dan’s the man.
He’s King of the castle but still out there working the fields. No easing up for him.
He’s King of the castle but still out there working the fields. No easing up for him.
- 23 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
I have a feeling its Phil Martelli - known Archie for a while dating back to Dayton days. Son coaching down the street. Out of a job after Howard fired. Do we have to retire the Young Frankenstein moniker if he comes here ? That would suck. I always enjoyed that one going back to when I first start...
- 23 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
- 23 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
- 23 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
I got nothin’, 78. No tent. I never got into camping.
The closest I’ve been to camping is walking into a Dick’s Sporting Goods.
The closest I’ve been to camping is walking into a Dick’s Sporting Goods.
- 23 hours ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I would like to think it's only a matter of time before we are good and can stay good on a consistent basis. Some on this board are convinced it will happen. I'll still on the fence as to whether IF it will happen, and how long will it take? I should live in Missouri. It's called the "Show Me ...
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
I thought 78 would let us know from his campsite outside the Ryan Ctr. Did NYG forget his bagel ?
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I would like to think it's only a matter of time before we are good and can stay good on a consistent basis. Some on this board are convinced it will happen. I'll still on the fence as to whether IF it will happen, and how long will it take? I should live in Missouri. It's called the "Show Me ...
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Be patient and wait for the Rhody mbb GM position to be posted.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 day ago When I turned down the role, that's the route I suggested they go
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1479
Re: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
Reef, if we don’t sign a solid big soon then, we might have to put Lawrence on the rack to see if we can stretch him out to 6-8” ish, at least.
Some Middle Ages basketball humor on a slow Rhody news day.
Some Middle Ages basketball humor on a slow Rhody news day.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Nobody’s perfect.
There are also a number of ways and perspectives one can interpret my nobody’s perfect response, as well.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
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...
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Hate to interrupt the daily doom spiral, but there is absolutely no reason to believe that it will or should be impossible for A10 programs like us to be consistently good. If you have the program infrastructure in place, the right coach, and can become a winning program that is attractive to playe...
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1479
Re: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
Good stuff, Jersey. Up-tempo O with good passing. I am down with that.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> ??? )
- Replies: 496
- Views: 63975
Re: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> ??? )
I am sitting here watching the NFL Draft and wondering…
When is the first ever college basketball draft ?
When is the first ever college basketball draft ?
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1479
Re: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
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.
Watching the clips Scott played in the interview, I was impressed with his passing. That skill should help our O significantly.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
RJ, with Bassy coming back - which I didn’t think would ever happen - I wouldn’t be shocked if he did.
But, I think his situation is different than Bassy’s and Bassy is a local guy also, who really likes Rhody.
But, I think his situation is different than Bassy’s and Bassy is a local guy also, who really likes Rhody.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1479
Re: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
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...
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1479
- 1 day ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> ??? )
- Replies: 496
- Views: 63975
Re: '24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> ??? )
Good question, STC.
In my best Rodney Dangerfield voice, with my eyes wide and bulging like in the movie, Back to School…
I have no idea.
In my best Rodney Dangerfield voice, with my eyes wide and bulging like in the movie, Back to School…
I have no idea.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
6-8” Forward Tyreek Smith from SMU entered the portal. He averaged 8 pts, 5 rebs and almost 2 blocks a game. One year left.
He could be a good big addition. Although, seems like he likes to stay down south.
He could be a good big addition. Although, seems like he likes to stay down south.
- 1 day ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Looks like another day without another big added to Fuchs. The idea of Archie stalling - like NYG alluded to a few hours ago - seems more likely every day that we receive no news on a big. Although it could be NIL negotiations stalling, waiting on someone to enter the portal, etc. What happened with...
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1479
Re: Jamarques Lawrence Podcast Interview with Rival
Here it is https://youtu.be/bg6am0WTAT8?si=AYULZz69gTdkfHTb I think you will see why his stats weren’t better due to an unforeseen circumstance. Very good interview, Scott. I really liked his comment on Lawrence bringing a Big10 mindset of toughness to Rhody and the A10. Excellent addition by Archi...
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
- Replies: 4107
- Views: 457863
Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
The staff’s handling of Fou was frustrating to me from where I sit - which is 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.
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.
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Understanding the NIL
- Replies: 1395
- Views: 61766
Re: Understanding the NIL
A proposal (based on an obscure Star Trek episode - yes, I'm a sci-fi nerd): There was a storyline where the crew was finally able to ensnare a mischievous group operating out of the holodeck, placing them inside a computer program where they thought they were still actively engaged with the outsid...
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: A10 Outlook for 2024-25
- Replies: 40
- Views: 2117
Re: A10 Outlook for 2024-25
Duquesne is recruiting Maximus Edwards from George Washington and could be close to an announcement And could Bronny be far behind? https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/bronny-james-duquesne-transfer-dru-joyce-lebron-james-son/14623ef54d2d0a3f1e1a7180 What comes first for us, Ramste...
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
09, I think this would be good for the A10. Extra PR, more eyes maybe, etc.
Thanks for the post.
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
When you think about it, an assistant coaching job at Rhody isn’t a bad gig for an ex-HC who just wants to work with/develop players, breakdown opponents, game plan, help out a buddy. You get to live near the ocean for a time, clear your head, eventually move up if an opportunity comes along, if tha...
- 2 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
I have a very good theory (not a source this time lol) but it could be Mark Turgeon, he was seen behind the URI bench at the GW and GM away games in DC & Virginia and checks the boxes of former head coach and hasn’t coached since ‘22 Interesting theory, Dino. I looked him up quickly. He hasn’t ...
- 2 days ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
- Replies: 228
- Views: 17657
Re: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
Ramster, I like your description of Duq’s D which you watched in person - especially the instincts, timing and anticipation aspects.
Some players are naturally gifted with those traits.
Some players are naturally gifted with those traits.
- 2 days ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
- Replies: 228
- Views: 17657
Re: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
Good points earlier from 78, PRT and Stevey regarding our D. I am concerned about the D. We need to coach up the players here now to be smarter on D, give better effort on D and we need to add another viable big that can protect the rim. As someone rightly posted yesterday - sorry for forgetting th...
- 3 days ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
- Replies: 228
- Views: 17657
Re: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
That's what I'm saying. We'd better get at least 2, maybe 3 good players at the 4 and 5. And they don't have to big scorers. That would be a bonus. Good rebounders, good defenders, at least 1 rim protector . Right now, if you put our roster in their natural positions, we have: PG:2 SG:3 SF:2 PF:0 C...
- 3 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
A young man ahead of his time. He’s a pioneer going back to HS. He’s the Lewis and Clark of the no sit out rule.
- 3 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
- 3 days ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
- Replies: 228
- Views: 17657
Re: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
Yeah but he's 6'8. I'd figure he'd inevidently be matched up with with some bigger guys on the wing/inside by virtue of being 6'8. Fuchs is 6’9” not 6’7” Sit at floor level and compare Fuchs to Foumena, Brown, Green, Stewart and Bilau he fits with their listed heights. So if 1 is exaggerated then t...
- 3 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
- 3 days ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
- Replies: 228
- Views: 17657
Re: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
Good points earlier from 78, PRT and Stevey regarding our D. I am concerned about the D. We need to coach up the players here now to be smarter on D, give better effort on D and we need to add another viable big that can protect the rim. As someone rightly posted yesterday - sorry for forgetting the...
- 3 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
Ok, here is my conspiracy theory for the day...our friend RV has heard who the new assistant is, and it will fall in to category 3 listed below. He's putting this tweet out now to get out in front of it so he can say it was a bad hire once it's announced. :lol: https://twitter.com/RhodyVault/status...
- 3 days ago
- Forum: Recruitment Corner
- Topic: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
- Replies: 228
- Views: 17657
Re: ‘22 RI PG Sebastian Thomas (URI ---> Albany ---> URI)
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...
- 4 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
- Replies: 1399
- Views: 75249
Re: Assistants under Coach Miller 2022-23
DeanDome, in another thread, posted in passing how we still need to fill the open position on the staff.
Until he made the post, it had slipped my mind the last few days because it has been so quiet as to rumors, speculation, etc.
Anyone hearing anything?
Until he made the post, it had slipped my mind the last few days because it has been so quiet as to rumors, speculation, etc.
Anyone hearing anything?
- 4 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
(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...
- 4 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
78, good point above.
Players can provide a team with a big boost without scoring. Playing very good D, rebounding, moving the ball, making clutch plays, etc.
Very important ingredient to a winning team and those players listed above did those things.
Players can provide a team with a big boost without scoring. Playing very good D, rebounding, moving the ball, making clutch plays, etc.
Very important ingredient to a winning team and those players listed above did those things.
- 4 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
Yeah it's depth guys that are left. Having 3 core guys who've played together, and a bench guy who has, is a key these days. For some reason I think people are dismissing how much Green being out of basketball/practice and not expecting to play this year affected him and the team. I expect a big ju...
- 4 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
https://x.com/CBBcontent/status/1782424145130606667 Maybe the answer to building a good team in the portal era at the A10 level is to hire a new head coach every year that can bring good players. :lol: :lol: :lol: But seriously, SLU should be pretty good next season. Smart and timely coaching move.
- 4 days ago
- Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
- Topic: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
- Replies: 2280
- Views: 83179
Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25
I am concerned with landing front court help right now. I thought we were very close with Traore but no news. I am hoping the lack of news about him is because we have a better option that is interested ? I have to believe we are involved with some better bigs we aren’t hearing about because the alt...