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Billyboy78

How good are things now with KJ? I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss. What has Archie done to this point? As far as I'm concerned, we're at or very near the bottom as a program right now. It can't get much worse no matter ...

Billyboy78

How good are things now with KJ? I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss. What has Archie done to this point? As far as I'm concerned, we're at or very near the bottom as a program right now. It can't get much worse no matter ...

Billyboy78

Oh wait Kenny is still leaving!? Hold phone everyone! He's just needed two and a half weeks to iron out his deal with G-Town! He's gonna bring Hammond in to beat out the two blue chip PG's that are alreadt there! You know how long these coaching moves take...they take ages I tell you! Doom and gloo...

Billyboy78

Speaking of cars, when I was in school, there was a Cadillac driving around campus with Connecticut plates and the plate said 'SLY'. The gap between the big schools and the small schools were much smaller back then than they are now. Actually, it was a brown Lincoln with Connecticut registration &q...

Billyboy78

Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loy...

Billyboy78

Hammond looked great yet again. His shot also looks great today. However, I've seen plenty of games where his outside shot wasn't falling. In my opinion, the two things that prevented him from going to a high major are his size and his 3-point shot. I want to make sure we don't expect this kid to c...

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Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 week ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 week ago
Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 week ago

Rhode Island lock per Vault
Is he saying that now? Or did he say that last time we were after him? Since Vault blocked me, I can't see his posts.
I’m just making fun of what he said last year

He hasn't blocked you yet?

Billyboy78

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 week ago
DevRam wrote: ↑1 week ago
Rhode Island lock per Vault

Is he saying that now? Or did he say that last time we were after him? Since Vault blocked me, I can't see his posts.

Billyboy78

By comparison, IMG's PG, Darius Acuff is a 5* player,ranked anywhere from #4 to #10 in the 2025 class. Who looked like the better player today?

Billyboy78

Another chance to watch Ben and Paul VI tomorrow at 2:30 on ESPN2.

Billyboy78

One question was his outside shot. Looks fine to me. More than fine. Nice form, rotation, etc. 3-3 today from three. You can tell a bad outside shooter when watching a guy like Ways, who has terrible form. I don't question Ben's outside shot at all.

Billyboy78

adam914 wrote: ↑1 week ago 20 points and 13 assists. Yeah that'll work!

And zero turnovers and a bunch of steals. I've said this before, if he was 6'2", he'd be a 5* player and going to Duke with his teammates Harris and Ngongba.

Billyboy78

Recruiting the portal is significantly different then recruiting high schoolers when it comes to "stealth" mode. Probably the biggest thing is the expedited timeline. In previous recruiting cycles, players may have been in contact with a staff for 1 year + which gives them plenty of time ...

Billyboy78

We do - we were in the mix with Amdy last year and couldn't afford him. I know we do. I was being sarcastic. We just can't land any of them. Were Jarvis and Jared the last 2 significant recruits from NE Prep schools that we got? That was 10 years ago. Austin supposedly has all these N.E. connection...

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We do - we were in the mix with Amdy last year and couldn't afford him. I know we do. I was being sarcastic. We just can't land any of them. Were Jarvis and Jared the last 2 significant recruits from NE Prep schools that we got? That was 10 years ago. Austin supposedly has all these N.E. connection...

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NHRamFan wrote: ↑1 week ago Louisville's lone remaining scholarship player has entered the portal. Every player from the 23/24 team is now portaling. As Grace Slick say 55 years ago: "It's a new dawn."

Are they all trying to find "Somebody to love"?

Billyboy78

https://twitter.com/HoopScoopMedia/status/1775581611146256836 We don't recruit New England kids. We do - we were in the mix with Amdy last year and couldn't afford him. I know we do. I was being sarcastic. We just can't land any of them. Were Jarvis and Jared the last 2 significant recruits from NE...

Billyboy78

I'll post this here for anybody who doesn't read the recruitment section. Ben Hammond and Paul VI will be on ESPNU today at 2:00, Ben's matchup will be Darius Acuff, the PG for IMG. He is a 5* player, ranked #4 overall in the 2025 class. Really good challenge for Ben. IMG also has 7'7" Oliver R...

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And now we have guys like this.

Billyboy78

Speaking of cars, when I was in school, there was a Cadillac driving around campus with Connecticut plates and the plate said 'SLY'. The gap between the big schools and the small schools were much smaller back then than they are now. I don't want to out anyone publicly here, but I have a couple goo...

Billyboy78

Speaking of cars, when I was in school, there was a Cadillac driving around campus with Connecticut plates and the plate said 'SLY'. The gap between the big schools and the small schools were much smaller back then than they are now.

Billyboy78

Does anyone think these kids today would say or do the same in this environment? No, unless URI could compensate them for it relative to other teams. No way. P5 teams were already paying players when EC and Terrell came here. So this argument doesn't really fit. All of them? And if yes, how much?

Billyboy78

Whether it was pre-NIL or now, we would never be in the discussion with certain kids, so drawing comparisons to "million dollar demands" is an exercise in absurdity. When the dust settles the 5-star kids get the big bucks and go to the P4 conferences. They were going to those schools befo...

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Maybe EC would have come here (although I doubt it) ,but I totally disagree about Jared. Being a top 50ish recruit with the body to immediately compete with 21 and 22 year olds, he would have been offered by other schools 2 or 3 times what we would have been able to offer. I don't blame the kids at ...

Billyboy78

Whether it was pre-NIL or now, we would never be in the discussion with certain kids, so drawing comparisons to "million dollar demands" is an exercise in absurdity. When the dust settles the 5-star kids get the big bucks and go to the P4 conferences. They were going to those schools befo...

Billyboy78

No way it will cost a million a year for top A10. You guys are literally throwing out numbers with no clue or any factual basis to prove that. Just like KJ recruited jameson smith. Spewing facts out your ass with no actual facts behind it. Maybe top couple to 10 recruits get offered similar that to...

Billyboy78

Whether it was pre-NIL or now, we would never be in the discussion with certain kids, so drawing comparisons to "million dollar demands" is an exercise in absurdity. When the dust settles the 5-star kids get the big bucks and go to the P4 conferences. They were going to those schools befo...

Billyboy78

50k gets us to 100k because of the matching promotion. That isn't the only money we'll have available either Per the above post by BillyBoy, Kansas offered a player $750K. It might be time to throw in the white towel. Yeah, cause we've always been in recruiting battles with Kansas. Remember when we...

Billyboy78

NIL is kaput. It's a pay to play free for all. Highest bidder wins. Unfortunately we are going to be under bidders for a lot of players that could really help us 50k won't buy a bucket of shit. God help us. 50k gets us to 100k because of the matching promotion. That isn't the only money we'll have ...

Billyboy78

This is just so out of hand. What does this have to do with Name, Image and Likeness? https://x.com/highmajorscoop/status/1775311094728577197?s=20 It doesn't? Even people urging other fans to support our collective acknowledge that what is going on has nothing to do with name, image, and likeness. ...

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SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 week ago

We don't recruit New England kids.

Billyboy78

This is just so out of hand. What does this have to do with Name, Image and Likeness?

Billyboy78

Can coaches donate? If so maybe Archie should donate some of the $500,000 bonus he just received. He could consider it a investment in himself since it could help his coaching career get going again and out of the downward spiral Unfortunately not, can't donate cash directly. See my comment above. ...

Billyboy78

Can coaches donate? If so maybe Archie should donate some of the $500,000 bonus he just received. He could consider it a investment in himself since it could help his coaching career get going again and out of the downward spiral Or he could give us each an $18,000 gift (largest amount for it to re...

Billyboy78

Another player to keep an eye on who just entered the portal and maybe Duane can reach out to. (PG) Eric Acker (6'2") freshman from NYC attended LIU. He was on the NEC All-Freshman Team, averaged 13 pts/ 4 assists. He can push the ball up, decent mid-range game, finish at the rim, and dish. Wo...

Billyboy78

For those poo pooing the possible loss of Kenny Johnson, I think it's a big deal. He is known as one of the top recruiters in the country. The DMV is producing some of the best talent in the country. If we finally get the money to be able to get high end talent from that area, he's the one who will ...

Billyboy78

One thing that I think absolutely needs to change is the collective has to have the option to direct your payment 100% to the program of your choice. You have the option to donate to specific programs in athletics. Need it for NIL as well. Some want it 100% to mens basketball, some 100% to women’s ...

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ramster wrote: ↑1 week ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 week ago
KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 week ago Honest question, is the rhody collective working for, raising money for all programs and athletes? Or just mbb?

I assume it is but I don’t know.
MBB and WBB
What happens with Football? Baseball?

I don't know. But I read that this is for men and women's basketball.

Billyboy78

KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 week ago Honest question, is the rhody collective working for, raising money for all programs and athletes? Or just mbb?

I assume it is but I don’t know.

MBB and WBB

Billyboy78

Ben and Paul VI will be on ESPNU on Thursday at 2:00 vs. IMG. IMG has Oliver Rioux, who stands at 7'7" and is a Florida commit. Should be a fun game to watch. Hmm...I thought FSU got all the uber-talls... I want to see when Ben goes to the hoop. This guy is almost 2 feet taller than he is.

Billyboy78

Between football and basketball season tickets, I spend 800 dollars a year. Add concession and merch, a conservative estimate would be that I''m spending about 1000 dollars per year, about 83 dollars per month on the average. Retirees don't have the income they once had. So, when I retired, I appare...

Billyboy78

Ben and Paul VI will be on ESPNU on Thursday at 2:00 vs. IMG. IMG has Oliver Rioux, who stands at 7'7" and is a Florida commit. Should be a fun game to watch.

Billyboy78

He's also looking at the possibility of getting drafted.(Coit)

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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 week ago David Coit's nickname is Diggy. Looks like Christen Cunningham is the contact.

https://twitter.com/diggycoit11

Billyboy78

David Coit's nickname is Diggy. Looks like Christen Cunningham is the contact.

Billyboy78

Thought the recent article that came out about Hammond and his coach specifically talking about playing for Archie Miller would've been enough to quell those fears. That and the fact that Georgetown has a future all-american PG with 2 years of eligibility, and a 4 star 6'4 backup top 25 PG recruit ...

Billyboy78

Why do walk-ons come here (or anywhere else) in the first place? They know they're not going to play. If it's playing time they're looking for, why not go to a lower level to begin with?

Billyboy78

We will really know the writing's on the wall when or if Hammond enters the portal. This stealth mode plus the footdragging about KJ is just more frustration surrounding this program. Same for the collective announcement, whatever it is. Thought the recent article that came out about Hammond and hi...

Billyboy78

https://x.com/rivalsportal/status/1775147612741452081?s=46&t=RiOaTCLvtjhXX7DAYI1lEg Oh no, how will we ever recover? Yeah, he's a walk-on and it's not a big deal. But he came here because of Kenny. That's a big deal. The writing is on the wall. That is not true. He credited Austin Carroll for h...

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Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 week ago

Oh no, how will we ever recover?

Yeah, he's a walk-on and it's not a big deal. But he came here because of Kenny. That's a big deal. The writing is on the wall.

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