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by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

It’s pretty clear that Rhody’s top 5 targets are in order: 1) Bishop 2) Walker 3) Long 4) McLeod 5) Somerville All five have visited Kingston. None of the five have an official visit scheduled to any other school. The top 2 have official visits planned for Sept and the 3rd has already made a verbal...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI --> UConn)
Replies: 233
Views: 26777

Re: '18 PA SG - Tyrese Martin (URI Signed LOI)

He looks a lot bigger than 190 at 6'6". And he went 1 on 1 with Cam Reddish and held his own. Everyone's looking at Jermaine but this kid could be the sleeper of the class! Word is Jermaine will take some time to reach his potential. Not bad, but not "top 100" productive yet, high ce...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 F Anthony Walker (Miami ---> Indiana)
Replies: 915
Views: 82862

Re: ‘19 MD F Anthony Walker (Offer)

Rhody83 wrote:Walker to have an official visit to Kingston in Sept.
That is fantastic news!!! Well done 83! The exact weekend and what other officials he schedules will be telling. VCU is chasing him hard apparently as well.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Corey Evans of Rivals believes URI or St Louis will have the top class for 2019 and that VCU is a wild card.

by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Ray Somerville (Cal-State Bakersfield)
Replies: 125
Views: 13204

Re: '19 PA C - Ray Somerville (Offer)

reef wrote:Just say no to Ray Somerville
If he is replacing Lyssard at the end of the bench then no biggie. But based off nothing but national ratings, I would rather have Mcloud and red shirt him his freshmen year to see if he can develop into a 7-3 impact center.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Can we track the known official visit schedule on the opening post? We know Bishop is Sept 15th so far, any others heard of dates being reported?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113133

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

reef wrote:What happens if MCLeod chooses us before Walker makes a decision, does that matter ??
If they are really targeting four in this class then this won’t be an issue.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 F Anthony Walker (Miami ---> Indiana)
Replies: 915
Views: 82862

Re: ‘19 MD F Anthony Walker (Offer)

There is no profile on the thread for Walker. He is now rated a 4 star, #140 nationally and #2 in MD Here are the schools that have offered him: Offer & Unofficial visits Rhode Island Seton Hall ECU Offers St Johns BC Illinois TCU VCU UNLV UMASS St Joe’s Bonnies Middle Tenn State Buffalo Drexel...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop (Xavier > St Joe’s > FGCU)
Replies: 792
Views: 65977

Re: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop

All Rhode Island responses to that tweet in twitter, get it done boys!
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-19 Current Season schedule discussion (top post is current)
Replies: 954
Views: 67196

Re: 2018-19 schedule discussion (top post is current)

I live in CT and right outside of Hartford, fans here could give two sh$ts about PC or really URI. They long for the national championship days and want series with blue bloods since they feel entitled to those matchups.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 F Anthony Walker (Miami ---> Indiana)
Replies: 915
Views: 82862

Re: ‘19 MD F Anthony Walker (Offer)

DC_Rams wrote:I truly believe we are in good shape with both!
The Walker recruitment is has seemed to be more unknown. I guess we’ll learn a lot by not only what official visits he takes but the order and timing that he takes them in.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 Rotation
Replies: 418
Views: 26900

Re: 2018-2019 Rotation

I'm liking : Jeff -PG Fatts- SG Thompson-SF Harris-PF Langevine-C Bench-Tate-Preston-Silverio-Layssard (or Tertsea) You forgot Martin. I'm sure Cox will use a few different lineups, but its difficult to go deeper than 8 or 9. Martin is a top 130 player out of HS, he’ll certainly be one of the first...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 Rotation
Replies: 418
Views: 26900

Re: 2018-2019 Rotation

steveystuds06 wrote:

Whoever hates on Fatts can leave and never come back.
Continue to let Fatts think people are hating on him. So what if it isn’t true? Whatever works! Get it done Fatts!
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop (Xavier > St Joe’s > FGCU)
Replies: 792
Views: 65977

Re: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop

Tone of the article seems to indicate uri is in very good position. He likes the coaches alot he said and also mentioned about Fatts being there. He also mentioned liking Texas because he had a good relationship with Smart . Article also menioned Marqutte and Xavier as factors. Can you screenshot i...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop (Xavier > St Joe’s > FGCU)
Replies: 792
Views: 65977

Re: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop

Can someone summarize the article?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Getting a verbal early when you need three commitments can be a plus. Let’s Cox be a little more selective on the other 2 Schollys. Last year getting an August verbal from Dana helped in recruiting Martin and Harris. This is certainly true, allows the staff to really hone in and prioritize their to...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

I'm surprised they took a verbal from Long so early when they were still involved with several more highly rated players. They must see something they really like in him. Long has a lot of upside, fits the positionless basketball movement well. I like the get especially if it goes along with Walker...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

We have two open scholarships if the Long commitment holds. Anybody disagree with that?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

The staff seems to have really narrowed their focus to just a handful of guys... a pretty small number even considering the time of year. Hope that means they feel confident in getting them, but I hope their “back-up plan guys” would still be interested and receptive if necessary. They have stayed ...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 F Anthony Walker (Miami ---> Indiana)
Replies: 915
Views: 82862

Re: ‘19 MD F Anthony Walker (Offer)

I agree with Ace. Dan did travel as much and is traveling the same at UCONN. All of these coaches do crazy travel this three weeks. The flying is the worst for the HC because they try make a game for every key recruit. We are getting a little more information from the Rhody coaching staff during th...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 F Anthony Walker (Miami ---> Indiana)
Replies: 915
Views: 82862

Re: ‘19 MD F Anthony Walker (Offer)

The key now is, will it matter. Grinding is great, but if it doesn't lead to results its meaningless. We know Hurley could close, time for Cox to prove the same. I’m wondering if maybe he just didn’t pay as close attention to what the former coach did. The staff is working hard, just like hundreds ...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 VA C - Qudus Wahab (Georgetown)
Replies: 104
Views: 11673

Re: '19 VA C - Qudus Wahab (Offer)

Watch a little of the UA finals tonight. My initial impression was the DC Premier has a tall front line and Wahab who plays for WE R1 was impressive going against siniliar size players. He was active, and a great rebounder. If we can land him or Walker it would be a fantastic addition.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38301

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI Verbal Commit)

Rhody83 wrote:DC Premier wins the UA Championship. Mekhi is their 6th man. Plays a lot of minutes. Kind of a role player. Not a scorer.
Was he number 11? If so the announcer kept calling hm the wrong name.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 VA C - Qudus Wahab (Georgetown)
Replies: 104
Views: 11673

Re: '19 VA C - Qudus Wahab (Offer)

Just read an article about Uconn and who they are targeting and he is a new target of Dans.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 F Anthony Walker (Miami ---> Indiana)
Replies: 915
Views: 82862

Re: ‘19 MD F Anthony Walker (Offer)

Anyone seen anything on where Walker might be leaning?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Long is playing for DC Premier. You can watch live for free at uaassociation.com. Court 1. This is the Under Armor Championship tournament. DC is up 30-19 at half. Thanks for the heads up, I watched for a bit. He looks all of 6-7 for sure. The little bit I saw showed a lot of upside ability for sur...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Can we discuss how we see the program setting up official visits this fall? I have to imagine that Walker and Bishop are trying to be set up the first weekend in Sept or second. After that, will be interesting to see who else they line up outside of Wahab, Sommerville, and the obvious couple others.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop (Xavier > St Joe’s > FGCU)
Replies: 792
Views: 65977

Re: ‘19 PA SG - Dahmir Bishop

Rhody83 wrote:Bishop to cut his list soon. Good news for Rhody since he took an unofficial last month. Hasn’t visited any other schools since.
Where did you see or hear this?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

A nice comparison tonight at Summer Showndown in Philly. Team Final (Somerville) vs Team PYO (McLeod) at 9:30. You can watch it on Baller TV. Carroll sitting right under the basket for the battle of the big men. Both players very physical. I haven’t seen McLeod with this energy in any other game. S...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113133

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

He was playing in a 2nd level tournament. His team won the tournament. He was being covered (and handled) by a player he has 8 inches over. He had more than 8 inches on anyone else on the floor. There were 26 players who made First & Second Team All Tournament. He was not one of them. He is a p...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Billyboy78 wrote:Going to be very interesting to see who we can get on campus for officials.
Realistically, Bishop and Walker are top two targets with only two positions to fill. Hopefully they decide before we take other verbals.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Recruiting Update
Replies: 115
Views: 9641

Re: 2019 Recruiting Update

Update from activity Weds - Fri and expected actvity this weekend. Rhody coaches seem to be continuing on their top 9 targers listed in the original post. At least one Ast Coach will see all 9 of the players during this Eval Period (Weds-Sun). No new 2019 targets identified from offers. There are s...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113133

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

ESPN has this kid top 100, they may not be the best rankings but their top 100 are usually pretty accurate, I would also be excited about this if we were able to land him.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113133

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

Rhody83 wrote:Cox and Ty watched Naheem today at Evaluate Hoops Summer Icebreaker II in NJ. This is the third game this week of Naheem’s that Ty has been at and second for Coach Cox. It looks like Naheem is the #3 priority behind Bishop (#1) and Long (verbal).
Do you mean #4 behind Walker?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)
Replies: 269
Views: 38593

Re: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (URI Signed LOI)

I know other people feel differently, but I feel like outside of maybe Hassan Martin, all the other players ended up having careers that landed within the range of what the predictions would be at the start for them. I think we are do for another Hassan Martin type of player that completely outplay...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (Hofstra Transfer)
Replies: 269
Views: 38593

Re: '18 NY G - Omar Silverio (URI Signed LOI)

I know other people feel differently, but I feel like outside of maybe Hassan Martin, all the other players ended up having careers that landed within the range of what the predictions would be at the start for them. I think we are do for another Hassan Martin type of player that completely outplay...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The David Cox Era
Replies: 1799
Views: 132885

Re: The David Cox Era

You could easy argue this might be the best staff URI has ever assembled. All three recruit, two are strong basketball minds according to insiders with Ty getting stronger by the year in that department. I personally love this staff.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 A-10 Predictions
Replies: 211
Views: 16249

Re: 2018-2019 A-10 Predictions

Don’t forget that Davidson lost their top player last year as well, yes Grady is back but is the rest of the team dynamic enough to be a top 4 A-10 team above URI?
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 A-10 Predictions
Replies: 211
Views: 16249

Re: 2018-2019 A-10 Predictions

twisted3829 wrote:i think 5/6/7 seems about right for preseason predictions
I would usually agree with this assessment but who are teams 1-4 that are in front of them? Hard to say anybody has a material talent advantage on URI next year so I have a hard time skidding then that far down.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 A-10 Predictions
Replies: 211
Views: 16249

Re: 2018-2019 A-10 Predictions

Clearly the rest of the A-10 thinks we lost everything and are in total rebuild mode. We especially on this forum don’t think that is the case. We’re going to find out whether this program has sustainability or not. Can our winning culture bring up to a top 4 finish during a transition year? That’s ...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38301

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI Verbal Commit)

247 Sports site can be confusing but he is currently ranked 166 in the nation, about where Dana Tate finishes in their rankings. This is a solid pickup especially if they can land two other impact players in this class.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38301

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI Verbal Commit)

I like it. This is where the game of basketball is going, six five or so athletes that can guard multiple positions. He clearly needs to get stronger. A teammate of Tyrese last year, this sends a very good message that they enjoyed playing with each other and that Tyrese had nothing but good things...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38301

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI Verbal Commit)

Supposedly this kid is a shut down defender. With all the scoring they picked up over the past two years this kid should be a good fit into the rotation. Well done Cox & Co. Max preps had an article I scanned earlier that discussed what an offensive threat this kid is. I think he could be a red...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38301

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI Verbal Commit)

Wow if Long is the 3rd best player we sign of the 3 that could bode very well You have to think that with this commitment, it is allowing URI to really trim their remaining interest like from 25 or 30 or so like Cox mentioned down to 10 or so for the final two spots. That can only help land the big...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 Rotation
Replies: 418
Views: 26900

Re: 2018-2019 Rotation

I’m pumping the brakes a little on Harris (not long term, just year 1), but 10th still seems ridiculous. A healthy Langevine- and here’s to hoping he stays that way, it’s been a struggle- makes up for a lot. Dowtin will be a star, Fatts will be outstanding (and occasionally frustrating), and the yo...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 Rotation
Replies: 418
Views: 26900

Re: 2018-2019 Rotation

Can’t even take that article seriously. 10th in a weak A-10? Really? That guy is off his rocker. At min it’s a top half team and I think a top 3-4 seed come A-10 tourney time.
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 Rotation
Replies: 418
Views: 26900

Re: 2018-2019 Rotation

My early season projection based on what I was projecting coming into the season and a small bit of inside info potentially. By small bit I do mean REALLY small so don’t take this for anymore than ones mans estimate. Starters: Dowtin Fatts Harris Langevine Open Contributors: Tate Robinson Martin Ak...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2018-2019 Rotation
Replies: 418
Views: 26900

Re: 2018-2019 Rotation

My early season projection based on what I was projecting coming into the season and a small bit of inside info potentially. By small bit I do mean REALLY small so don’t take this for anymore than ones mans estimate. Starters: Dowtin Fatts Harris Langevine Open Contributors: Tate Robinson Martin Ake...
by CT Rhody
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod (Florida State ---> Syracuse)
Replies: 1070
Views: 113133

Re: '19 PA C - Naheem McLeod

Everybody needs to relax, this kid is ranked 79 is ESPN’s top 100. URI has landed exactly two top 100 kids in the last 20 years or so and now we are taking about one not being good enough? Lol guys come on this entire convo is comical.

This would be huge if we could land this kid.