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by rhodylaw
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?

I'm in the "hope he moves on to the next phase of his career" group. Why hinder the development of the two freshman? As of now we have 5 guards and 2 SFs to rotate through 3 spots. We have four front court players and one of them hurt with an unknown recovery time table. I'd rather see tw...
by rhodylaw
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?

I don’t think he will play 15 mins, but there is a difference between a 25 min/game player and a 35 min/game player on the development of “younger” players. Plus I fully expect 50% of the guys we brought in this year to not work out and play significant minutes, just the way it is. My issue was not ...
by rhodylaw
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?

So, anyway, yeah: NO to Carey. I am a yes to Carey for next year. Need some continuity year to year. He is a guy who has been in the system a year, probably knows what the staff wants to do and can help transition the new players in. Also won’t demand 35 mins a game so it leaves room for new player...
by rhodylaw
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?

I don’t think Ish is so easily replaced. That kind of inside outside threat coupled with rebounding. Sounds a lot like a certain someone we cancelled a visit with recently. Not just productive but spreads the defense. It reminds of when we lost Tyrese Martin. We were able to shift to a different ki...
by rhodylaw
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?

I would think Foumena and Weston will be in the rotation. I wouldn’t be surprised if both started. Right now, without seeing everyone, I would go with the below starting line up. Maybe sub in Montgomery for Estevez if you don’t want to start the frosh day 1 (assuming House can run point). Foumena B...
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker
Replies: 603
Views: 54220

Re: Rhody MBB Scholarship Tracker

I will say that this team feels older than last year, which was the goal. At the same time every player so far has 2 years left. Great roster construction, build up the floor this year and retain players for next year when the expectations should be much higher. Even without seeing the last 2 recrui...
by rhodylaw
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 is a very good player that deserves a shot at playing in an NCAA tournament. It would have been shocking to me if returned. I hope he continues his success at Pitt with a tourney bid next year. The sad reality is that he likely would never have played for an NCAA team at URI, even with two more ...
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI)
Replies: 117
Views: 12209

Re: '21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI)

Time will tell if he has the rebounding, defense and attitude of Malik . It is too early to tell if this is a positive compared to Malik. Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'...
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI)
Replies: 117
Views: 12209

Re: '21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI)

rhodyram22 wrote: 11 months ago Come on Leggett!! Stay with us! ;)
Exactly my thought - give it 1 more go with some upgraded talent.
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Visits/transfer recruiting
Replies: 822
Views: 60854

Re: General Visits/transfer recruiting

I just want to see us landing a couple of the bigger names that we are currently involved with. I'm not ready to start ragging on the staff yet. But they have to show me something more. There's still time to do it. Just do it! I disagree completely with this take - the last several years we have ha...
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114396

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

https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/status/1644444445792964611?s=46&t=NTydXGgoYaTZr0wF3SgCbQ 3rd time's the charm. 👊 I feel for Makhel, he does need to separate from Makhi to make his own path. We all saw that here. I don’t hold this transfer against him, it is a fairly mature decision imho.
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114396

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

I am tired of NIL talk - we are not at a point where that even matters to us yet. We are not chasing down the $100k plus a year guys, we have enough opportunities here for the level of players we need. The more success the program has the more NIL money will show up as needed. We finished bottom of ...
by rhodylaw
11 months ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)
Replies: 162
Views: 25099

Re: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)

I agree, I hope the frosh are good, as we all do. But man it’s hard to get excited about them when you basically know nothing about them and all you have is Archie’s less than excellent recruiting from last year to go by. We were told last year’s recruiting disappointment was because he and Kenny w...
by rhodylaw
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

Listening - near the end of the game - to the commentator’s talking about Dan and his strategy of selling players to come to UConn to play for a historic program and for him, it makes me wonder whether or not he can pull it off going forward in this age of NIL , which is becoming more prominent. Wi...
by rhodylaw
1 year 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?

In my professional opinion Ish should come back next year - he will again be able to put up stats and should have some tougher players around him and hopefully a few more shooters. If it doesn’t work out again he will have a 5th year transfer option.
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)
Replies: 162
Views: 25099

Re: 20’ G Jaden House (High Point -> ?)

To add onto this point - Archie's system prioritizes 2 things above shooting: Defense. Transition offense. Mainly because the defense is supposed to lead to transition offense. How many fast breaks did we have this year end with a missed layup or turnover because guys who won't be here (Martin, Bas...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '20 G Jaden House (High Point -> URI)
Replies: 162
Views: 25099

Re: 20’ G Jaden House (High Point -> ?)

Not saying he’s the best we can get, but my god does everyone have to complain about every one, hEs NoT a SkIlLeD pLaYeR, yet he averaged 17.5 points a game He HaS nO aSsIsTs, hey buddy check the stats sheet again he had 2.3 a game Also one good year of coaching can help a player with his shooting ...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Rhode Island Transfer Interest Spreadsheet for 2022-23
Replies: 259
Views: 15636

Re: Rhode Island Transfer Interest Spreadsheet for 22-23’

RhodyRams916 wrote: 1 year ago
SmartyBarrett wrote: 1 year ago Zack Austin, who is also transferring from High Point (and should also be on this list), gave it an eyeball emoji... if that's a package deal sign me up.
Oh yes please... Austin has good stats too.
They were 6-12 in the Big South, it super comfortable taking a package deal like that.
by rhodylaw
1 year 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?

I have to completely disagree with this statement . and I believe it is very unfair to Carey . If you go through the box scores you will find Carey had double digit games in most of the wins and some close losses . Your memory is a bit short . Carey had 18 points twice against Lasalle in a win and ...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

Not Grasso but it would be a great outcome for Rhody! Archie needs to take back some market share over the next 2-3 years. Cooley to Grasso, one sleezy used car salesman to another. I wouldn't call Cooley sleezy. Why, just because he left pc? Is Hurley sleezy? Cooley made pc what it is. It was a tr...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

Hahahaha tremendous, just tremendous. Can’t I just hate the guy? And call him a fraud? I love URI, and love college basketball. I’m allowed to have strong opinions about other teams, coaches, etc. Why would you hate the guy? He has no connection to URI other than being an assistant back in the 80's...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2023 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 1906
Views: 87548

Re: 2023 Coaching Carousel

https://twitter.com/jackbocian_/status/1637780737024720896?s=46&t=Iyir8GX5mXXavBU_6jW5bg this is the best house this guy could have done ? my goodness i guess what do you expect form an overate coach who can't win in the ncaa !?!?!?! i am saddened he left wish he stayed cas then i would know th...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Replies: 1736
Views: 85537

Re: Who will Stay and Who will Go?

I agree Stevie, his family pretty much said that to us at the A10s. Said that it was taking a big toll on his body being the only one playing hard and tough, also said they weren't impressed with the "coaching" and that he was very disappointed to not receive any mentions in the A10 award...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Replies: 1736
Views: 85537

Re: Who will Stay and Who will Go?

and that guy couldn't even make third team all conference...think about that ;) Gots a ways to go still....at this point, one (not even third team all conference in one of the crappiest conferences in America) guy staying or leaving, doesn't seem that critical... like we've said, "dealer, I'll...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114396

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

https://twitter.com/travisbranham_/status/1635606072865050625?s=61 Was wrong about this one. For sure thought he'd have at least some P6 interest. Not shocked at all though to see Bryant up there. Needs the ball in his hands, low percentage volume scorer without making teammates better, poor defens...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114396

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

He took a chance, odds ended up against him, but we would be having a very different conversation if Harris/Freeman/Bilau all played out how it could have. I give Archie a small pass. No pass from me. Freeman was not a good year 1 choice. Needed to set a foundational tone for the program before bri...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114396

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

We have so many holes on the roster that we basically need anyone with a pulse than can play. Like right now, we have one player (Ish) that is a clear starter for 2023-24, assured of playing 30+ MPG. Everyone else is a question mark for one reason or another. Yeah, we need guys with all-A10 potenti...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What I learned tonight……..
Replies: 73
Views: 3056

Re: What I learned tonight……..

What needs to happen is VCU Dayton Saint Louis Rhody And UMass need to start living up to their potential. Ding ding ding…top of the conference has sucked, middle of the conference has sucked, basically everyone has sucked in non-conference games for several years. It’s a 1 bid league because the t...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Replies: 1736
Views: 85537

Re: Who will Stay and Who will Go?

We also need leaders. Maybe Malik wasn't the most talented player, but he was a leader. If Ish leaves, who would that be? It would be very hard for a transfer or frosh to come in and be a leader right away. It’s Thomas - kid grinds, seems to do everything asked. He is the leader of this team with I...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Replies: 1736
Views: 85537

Re: Who will Stay and Who will Go?

My player rankings this season: 1. Ish 2.Malik 3.Jalen Carey 4.Sebastian Thomas 5.Brandon Weston 6.Alex Tchikou 7.Rory Stewart 8.Abdou Samb 9.Louis Hutchinson Get a Big, Wing and a true point and I think we can do some damage next year.. Go get 3/5 of a team to play for a team that sucked this year...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel 2023-24
Replies: 1855
Views: 114396

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

I wish we could get Ledlum but the blue bloods are going after him The problem is that this season was terrible. We are not going to get a high end transfer to come where this is no momentum. I am an Archie fan but he possibly F’d up going after so many “younger” transfers/recruits this year. Shoul...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/7 | La Salle | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A10 First Round
Replies: 284
Views: 6748

Re: 3/7 | La Salle | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A10 First Round

For the people who actually truly thought we could win three games into the semis, was that “fun” actually thinking that? There’s no way right? So many people live in fantasy land it’s insane. I thought I was crazy optimistic years ago, but people here are on another level. Dude...it was totally fu...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/7 | La Salle | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A10 First Round
Replies: 284
Views: 6748

Re: 3/7 | La Salle | 4:30PM (ESPN+) | A10 First Round

https://twitter.com/A10Talk/status/1633254118151057409?s=20 We have the right coach. For sure. When he brings in some freakin kids who can shoot the ball consistently I will be happy. Even during most Hurley years we were desperate for consistent shooting. I really don’t think it is too much to ask...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/4 | Davidson | 8:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 138
Views: 5203

Re: 3/4 | Davidson | 8:00PM (CBSSN)

Did anyone else see this? Malik responded to Abu Bakr's tweet about being embarrassed by the performance yesterday. I feel like Abu had every right to say that... https://twitter.com/TheProdigy__/status/1632551267292651522?s=20 Note the apology to Malik B328A678-CDD3-4680-B2D0-4077B86B71CE.jpeg Yup...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament March 7-12 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 207
Views: 13497

Re: A10 Tournament March 7-12 Barclays Bracket and Results

Shoot 35% plus from 3 and limit TOs and we are in the quarterfinals against Fordham. It’s not impossible. I’m not banking on it either.
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022-23
Replies: 649
Views: 46191

Re: General High School Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022-23

Another kid who we recruited who isn’t playing a lot of time I can see us possibly going after (but he doesn’t have alot to show cuz he barely plays) would be UConn’s Richie Springs From Brooklyn and Seton Hall did offer him so Duane probably knows him I know we recruited him in the past, and figur...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: A10 Tournament March 7-12 Barclays Bracket and Results
Replies: 207
Views: 13497

Re: A10 Tournament March 7-12 Barclays Bracket and Results

Need to avoid UMass and George Mason to have any chance to advance to the quarterfinals. I don’t see it happening, but it won’t happen if we have to go through those teams which present match-up nightmares for this team. We can’t stop Oduro and UMass just has our number.
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '23 VA SG - Connor Dubsky (URI ---> ??? )
Replies: 225
Views: 30343

Re: '23 VA SG - Connor Dubsky (URI Commit)

LamonteUlmer15 wrote: 1 year ago Hard to be sure of many other aspects of his game but having a kid coming in whose jump shot I *expect* to go in the every time is so huge
Don’t get your hopes up - been waiting for some guys like that for years and they either don’t pan out or get benched for inability to play D
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
Replies: 1736
Views: 85537

Re: Who will Stay and Who will Go?

Frentchi at best is a good backup big for like 5/10 mins a game Some of you don’t remember how raw Cyril was or any other big not named Hassan their first years. And Alex has no Hassan to practice against and learn from Cyril's per 40 minutes as a freshman were 9.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, 2.2 blocks...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades
Replies: 4249
Views: 331139

Re: Ryan Center In-Game Experience - Issues and Upgrades

I’ve almost always had seats on the west side, so those pictures really surprise me actually. That configuration is butt-ugly, AND cost-ineffective. If they can move students to generate money, why can’t they move the press? Seems like a no-brainer. That press area should be turned into 3 or 4 rows...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/22 | George Washington | 7:00PM (YurVIew/ESPN+)
Replies: 232
Views: 7280

Re: 2/22 | George Washington | 7:00PM (YurVIew/ESPN+)

Oh my... lol....ummm....whaaaat? I'm just gonna say, his offense is pretty laughably bad. You can make all the excuses you want about him being injured and blah blah blah. Him and Samb aren't moving this team forward. Certainly not at the moment - I’ll give them the summer to go to a big man school...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/22 | George Washington | 7:00PM (YurVIew/ESPN+)
Replies: 232
Views: 7280

Re: 2/22 | George Washington | 7:00PM (YurVIew/ESPN+)

4v5 with Samb on the floor. He’s terrible. To be honest, it's 2v5 when you add Carey and Bassy. The Carey slander is absolutely pathetic. He’s literally second on the team in scoring with 10 a game. Do not ever put Carey and Thomas in the same sentence. Carey is one of two players who has any type ...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 274
Views: 7103

Re: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

Why was this game proof of URI turning the program around? This was a home game against a team that frankly isn’t very good despite being in first place. We haven’t won on the road in what seems like a lifetime. The whole league is terrible right now. I would hope it wouldn’t take 4-5 years or Arch...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)
Replies: 274
Views: 7103

Re: 2/15 | VCU | 7:00PM (YurView/ESPN+)

None of our bigs were able to cleanly handle a pass that had a little mustard on it tonight. It’s like the ball had to have grease on it. Even Rory dropped one (I believe he ended up with 2 free throws, but if he handles the pass cleanly, it’s probably an and one. They have to get used to getting t...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Replies: 414
Views: 20899

Re: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team

This team could have used an Xavier Munford. I know the line is that Archie wanted to bring in young guys to build for the future. The problem with that is if the guys you get in March and onward are good enough. Even with the benefit of the new transfer rules, I am not sure how successful they wer...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Replies: 414
Views: 20899

Re: Brayon Freeman

Tell that to Eric Musselman. He fixed the twins real quick. Haven’t read a peep on them being trouble. I would love to know how, seriously. Maybe told them to cut the crap, told them this was their last shot, told them, “ I run the show here…” tell your mother to shut up, and yous will often not pl...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Replies: 414
Views: 20899

Re: Brayon Freeman

Thankfully we’re not NM state. Is that the bar now? Having a program that finishes the season and didn’t get involved in shootings? I am majorly disappointed in this year so far, we have a chance to come out of it with a few players to build around next year. If Bray isn’t going to be one and was c...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Replies: 414
Views: 20899

Re: Brayon Freeman

Do they hang banners for .500 finishes now? Maybe La Salle does. Thankfully we’re not NM state. Is that the bar now? Having a program that finishes the season and didn’t get involved in shootings? I am majorly disappointed in this year so far, we have a chance to come out of it with a few players t...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Replies: 414
Views: 20899

Re: Brayon Freeman

Fran Dunphy has Lasalle at 6-6 in the A10. Theres no reason we couldn't have pulled together a better squad I think Archie focused too much on long term players this year to be good this year. In a way that could work out better long term because if he can identify 3 or 4 foundational players then ...
by rhodylaw
1 year ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Brayon Freeman Dismissed from Team
Replies: 414
Views: 20899

Re: Brayon Freeman

Good luck Bray - hope you find a place to have success. He is a very talented player, with that said I am not going to lose sleep about any player that leaves off a team that may not win 10 games this year. That one player is not going to change the trajectory. We need a massive overhaul.