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Some of the same folks who thought Dan Hurley couldn’t coach offense. Lol Bar, I wasn’t on KB at the time as I only lurked. But, I will admit that I had my moments of doubt and frustration at times but, I liked other things about DH’s coaching that overshadowed the moments. Fandom is a bitch. :lol:

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Just an overall observation that I may take some heat for but, so be it. I think the mission of college sports within many large to midsized higher learning institutions has been perverted for decades and this is what it has come to. Many of these higher ed institutions have lost their way for multi...

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I sense much growing frustration here in the force.

This post is in honor of Star Wars anniversary month.

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I think the impact of the concepts of packline defense is being WAYYYYYY overstated by people who don't fully have a concept of it. I would point no further then the fact that multiple teaching tapes call it some form of the pressure packline defense. One of the most basic components of it is that ...

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I think the impact of the concepts of packline defense is being WAYYYYYY overstated by people who don't fully have a concept of it. I would point no further then the fact that multiple teaching tapes call it some form of the pressure packline defense. One of the most basic components of it is that ...

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It is difficult for me to be objective with JD. He is one of my all-time favorites because of what he accomplished here and how he accomplished what he did here - hard work, dedication and humility - from my perspective. That said, man, I wish he could play for the Celts. I honestly think he would b...

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Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 day ago Patience is a virtue, but I’ll need something in a week or so lol.

Good stuff.

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How does the saying go? Absence of evidence isn’t evidence of absence. Therefore, try not to overreact to our lack of commitment announcements. Bone, I get frustrated too and have my moments of questioning, what’s the future going to be like for Rhody bb? In fact, as much as I enjoy and respect Jers...

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reef wrote: ↑4 days ago Mahoney had great quotes the other day about choosing UConn mentioning all 3 coaches

Hurley and UConn are navigating this new age of college hoops the best , be insane if they can get 3 in a row !

Reef, Dan is the man. He is in a groove and locked in.

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I think he’s said that the last few years- everyone laughs and then they go out and prove him right! Next year is going to be interesting- possibly losing the entire starting line-up (although I think Karaban comes back) and most of their scoring and mainly going with youth/inexperience is going to...

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C’s vs Cavs tomorrow night.

C’s in 6 ?

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Good pickup for SJU. I wonder what he costs ?

Rightly or wrongly, it’s the first thing that comes to mind, for me anyway, when I see these portal commitment announcements

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Isn't the name Archie Miller supposed to mean something? To die hard college basketball fans, yes. To teenage/playersin their early 20s who have never seen Archie have success, no. What about their coaches? What about their agents that many now have? These guys have a lot of influence on where kids...

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It's Duquesne. Shows how far we've fallen in just a short time. It wasn't long ago that people here were saying they wished the A10 would drop Duquesne. 78, it’s what have you done for me lately syndrome, I think? Duq made noise recently while we haven’t. We are irrelevant at this point in time in ...

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Thanks for posting this, StevieP. I know he didn’t play much at SJU but, I really like the form on his 3 point shot in the vid above. Nice arc on the the ball, too, in those 3 pt shots. If gives me hope watching the video. And, I needed some hope because it has been awfully quiet on adding another g...

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So, we could be losing a recruiting battle to Duquesne? They were in the NCAAT this year. Why are you surprised? It's Duquesne. Shows how far we've fallen in just a short time. It wasn't long ago that people here were saying they wished the A10 would drop Duquesne. 78, it’s what have you done for m...

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Scott, can you call Archie and ask him for an interview ? Please let us know if he declines because he has recruiting visits scheduled, like your post above about coach Skinn. I don’t need particulars on who’s visiting. I just would like to know if we have any visits scheduled so I can raise my leve...

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Good point, 05. For an SC fan, one is happy but, in the back of their mind, there is an uneasiness? Like, what if he changes his mind again? Is his commitment final this time? Also, I am starting to wonder how these young men will handle the fallout if they play poorly and the team doesn’t meet expe...

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105, the Mrs and I have been watching Loudermilk on Netflix. Real funny show. Anyway, I think of Rhody Rehab every time they do a group session scene.

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Rhodyrudder, did you ever see the movie, And Justice for All? Jack Warden plays the crazy Judge. Well, after reading your post, I am Jack Warden sitting out on the ledge of the court building. :lol: :lol: Just kidding. But we have hit a rough patch as a program, I’ll agree and the friggin P5 aren’t ...

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PRT, when I think of it, no way he gets $2 mil. Not after taxes, his agent’s cut, he takes care of his PG (get the big man the ball), the team equipment manager for some extra gear. I know I am forgetting others. Show me the money….where it all went, that is ?! :lol: ETA: Forgot the tutors. Gotta du...

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$2 mil for one year? If that tweet is accurate, 78, that is crazy. I wonder what he was paid for last season? When will this NIL payout market find a level? It has to, right? But then, maybe not? I guess as long as there are desperate programs and desperate collectives, it will just continue to go u...

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Dang, it is getting late in the portal game and many teams still have needs so competition is still fierce - even for portal players who’ve already committed (see VCU). As far as the front court,I think there are still a few JC bigs in the top 25 of the top 100 - as of a week ago, anyway. Maybe we s...

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Crazy.

Fans can’t count on much.

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Crap! He would have been a good addition. Spell Fuchs at the 5. Go with a 2 bigs lineup depending on opposition matchups.

Plenty of PT here.

What gives with these bigs ?

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It has been a little quiet for us lately, so I thought I would do a little mental masturbation exercise. After looking at how the A10 teams are coming together so far, I did my "Way Too Early" predictions. Broken out into 3 tiers (5 teams, no particular order) and subject to change rather...

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Damn, I was posting here and watching a movie with the Mrs and forgot all about the Bruins after checking in during the 1st period.

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Quite the coincidence, 78. How come all these other coaches changing schools, except for coaches coming to here, bring players with them ? Coach Whit, bring us a good big to play with Fuchs. Btw 78, I do not normally post here on KB this late. Is this KB adult swim time ? Asking for a friend. :lol:

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Speaking of taxes… We should start our own government. The Republic of Keaney Blue. Preferably someplace warm and offshore so we can launder….err, I mean subsidize Rhody basketball through a foreign aid package. Uncle Frank ? :lol: :lol: That is the solution- since we will be able to print our own ...

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RhodyKyle, this is exactly why we need a Republic of Keaney Blue State Economist.

Thanks for applying. Uncle Frank wants you. You’re hired!

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Even worse now, Ramster, where “ theoretically” coaches could collude with players to leave a school for the highest bidder school or rather, the NIL collective representing the school. Some common sense controls should be put in place on coaches and players because without controls it will only get...

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Just seems odd to me JDrums that a non-profit can pay players to play, reap the monetary benefits from the teams performance, and not gave to pay taxes on the money taken in from the basketball and football programs. But the athletes themselves have to pay taxes on the income. Oh well. “Fair share”...

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Speaking of taxes…

We should start our own government. The Republic of Keaney Blue. Preferably someplace warm and offshore so we can launder….err, I mean subsidize Rhody basketball through a foreign aid package.

Uncle Frank ?

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Good job raising gambling, Ramster. I am not up on gamblings role in all this on a legitimate level as an industry. I wonder what, if any, role big money gambling casino’s play in all this ? Are casino’s banned from paying players for attending casino events, etc. ? Are UNLV players raking it in fro...

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Good stuff. Appreciate the responses, Ramster and 78.

Ramster, you had a good reading of the tea leaves with Hammond.

I was treading water in denial for awhile…

Not the river in Egypt.

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Ramster, out of sincere curiosity on my part, do you know for a fact that Hammond is doing what is best for his family or are you making an assumption ? I don’t know his background, his family situation, his family’s financial situation, etc. which is why I ask. I get disappointed, frustrated and jo...

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That's what it's become, but it's supposed to be this...."The NLI is a binding agreement between a prospective student-athlete and an NLI member institution." Now, it's slightly below the level of a 'pinkie swear'? :lol: Players today can leave by May 1 after their season is over. Once in...

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Sooo.....what happened to this flurry of activity that was supposed to happen right after the portal closed? 78, we hired an asst coach. Although, he’s probably been working for us since before the portal closed. We signed a player (Traore). Although was he announced before or after the portal ? Da...

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I like your line of thinking, Reef.

Make it so, Philly!

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The portal is closed. When are we going to hear about a new commit or 2? I’m starting to get very impatient. Anybody have any news or rumors I am getting desperate at this point. You'll hear it here immediately after something happens. Stealth. Remember? :roll: I thought we would sign at least one ...

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Thanks for posting the above, Ramster. Heck of a story. Job like; though not as extreme.

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All good posts above. For me, as I am sure it is for many here, this is a frustrating time in what has always been my favorite sport and my favorite team starting in my teens. I understand that the game table has been tilted against us for decades but - realistically or just my perception, I am not...

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Can’t Rhody just DoorDash a 7 footer ?

Asking for generation Z.

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I think it’s nuts to say a freshman like Fuchs couldn’t be a difference maker on a postseason team. Ever since we sucked it seems like people on here forget how raw some of our freshman looked before they become good starters on nit/ncaa Rhody teams in the past. I’ve listed examples of former playe...

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I think this thread might drive me back to Rhody Rehab.

Just when I thought I was out…they drag me back in.

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All good posts above. For me, as I am sure it is for many here, this is a frustrating time in what has always been my favorite sport and my favorite team starting in my teens. I understand that the game table has been tilted against us for decades but - realistically or just my perception, I am not ...

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https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1786099387073978847 Ooph How long before a players agent rep sues the NCAA for closing the portal and arguing it should be open at least from end of the season to the first official day of practice. Nah…on second thought, will probably try for keeping it open year ro...

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Any idea how the chart above compares to last year’s #’s and rankings ?

Also, Has the A10 gone up or down ?

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Just thinking off the top of my head regarding players breaking an NLI pledge. Could the NCAA fine the school that signs the player who breaks his NLI ? For instance, in regards to cbb, if you sign a player who breaks an NLI, the school forfeits one NCAAT credit? And, the credit goes to the school l...

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You are only allowed 1 overseas trip every 4 years. Applies to all teams. No team does an overseas trip every year. Or an MTE out of the country. There’s always a loophole. Kids were getting paid when it was against the rules, are we naive enough to believe that now the international kids aren’t? O...

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