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by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34152

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

No one from the Big East has been implicated just Preston so take off the keaney blues. Isn't Creighton in the Big East? Preston is the only one that has been implicated.He was obviously doing it without the knowledge of the head coach or anyone else same as the assistant at TCU. I also think if he...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Cyril Langevine
Replies: 151
Views: 12590

Re: Cyril Langevine

Cyril needs to get more crafty around the rim. It can’t be all strength all the time, bc when guys are as big and as strong that won’t work. He needs to work on a pump fake also, I can’t remember him ever faking his man and then finishing.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/5 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 332
Views: 13192

Re: 3/5 | Saint Joseph’s | 7:00PM (CBSSN)

Seems odd in regards to Omar, no clue if he is flying to Philly or back to Kingston. Unless he is injured, and the only place to get the treatment is in the DR this trip seems oddly timed.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI --> Old Dominion)
Replies: 358
Views: 38311

Re: '19 MD SF - Mekhi Long (URI Signed LOI)

I'm willing to take a flyer on anyone that can get their elbow over the rim. That said, I'm hoping for a Lamonte Ulmer type. Similar body type, skill set and athleticism from his tapes. Lamonte was just a jumping jack for his first 2-2.5 seasons and then added some more skill to his game and had a b...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Dayton | 7:00PM (ESPN2)
Replies: 377
Views: 13025

Re: 3/1 | Dayton | 7:00PM (ESPN2)

Criticism of Langevine when he has good games tends to be his FT Shooting and Turnovers Last night was one of his best games ever - Career High 26 points - Amazing 12-14 FG many scored on great inside moves and his uncanny ability to score with both his right and left hand - 2-3 FTs with two made i...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD
Replies: 1350
Views: 133088

Re: All things Dan Hurley/UCONN THREAD

UConn has a mid major roster. He will rebuilt it. Ollie had let things go to an almost criminal degree there, simply didn't pay attention to all the details required to run a Top 25 program. And hence they became a barely Top 100 program. In terms of the American not being the old Big East, its not....
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 3/1 | Dayton | 7:00PM (ESPN2)
Replies: 377
Views: 13025

Re: 3/1 | Dayton | 7:00PM (ESPN2)

Funny they talk about academic standing when they took a kid (Toppin) whose transcript would NEVER have allowed him to get into Rhody. He had something like a 1.0 GPA from what I have heard. We were interested in him but DH knew he couldn't get him into school and called off the chase.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Coaching Carousel
Replies: 5287
Views: 262909

Re: The Coaching Carousel

The total assistant budget should be in the range of 550-650K to put us in line with the top A10 programs. I know we have a first time HC also...but the next coach needs to be offered at least 1 mil a year to start..... This is called putting your money where your mouth is. Thorr talks a good game,...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Your Pick for the next Head Coach (2018)
Replies: 549
Views: 24943

Re: Your Pick for the next Head Coach

Rhoades was assistant there just like Cox was here. Yes both Grant and Rhoades struggled last year.....but neither fell off a cliff like we're doing right now, especially late in the season, when teams usually show improvement. Even Baron's teams, who usually collapsed in February, weren't this bad...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What do we feel is the problem with this year's team?
Replies: 46
Views: 2188

Re: What do we feel is the problem with this year's team?

Dan would lose his mind after a mistake, but also be the first person to congratulate you for making a smart play. From what I can tell DC is just disgruntled on the sideline and doesn't show the positive side of his emotion. These are kids, they need positive and negative reinforcement. I just go b...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: What do we feel is the problem with this year's team?
Replies: 46
Views: 2188

Re: What do we feel is the problem with this year's team?

You can't just chalk it up to inexperience anymore, we are 25 games into the season. Other freshmen around the league, who were much less regarded, look much more comfortable than ours do. Lack of improvement from even 1 player at this point is a major red flag. Regression from numerous guys is a re...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 DC F Antwan Walker (URI Transfer)
Replies: 264
Views: 26979

Re: '16 DC F Antwan Walker (URI Transfer)

Can we have Walker CL and JH on the floor at the same time ?? Walker looks like a true 3. Could definitely see them play together at the same time. To me Walker seems more like a PF/4 in terms of skill set. Very tough to have spacing if you have 3 guys on the floor who aren't outside threats, so th...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #14 - Games of Interest
Replies: 82
Views: 3013

Re: Week#14 - Games of Interest

WVU was ranked based on having Sagobo Konate in the lineup, at full strength he is a shot blocking, dunking, physical specimen. And would be a major difference maker for them, not saying he catapults them from worst to first but they were ranked based on him being in the lineup and he hasn't played ...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Second Semester Begins With Two New MBB Members
Replies: 44
Views: 3080

Re: Second Semester Begins With Two New MBB Members

If Tyrese wanted to play at the next level it would be at the 2. That said, right now he is a natural 3. His ball handling will need to improve for him to slide over to the 2G.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: NET Ratings
Replies: 139
Views: 6937

Re: NET Ratings

The big east and AAC will own the NIT tho I doubt either conference will be that excited about it. They both have a slew of teams between 50 and 80 in the NET, a couple may play themselves in but my guess is many of them end up in the other tournament. PC prob has some work to do to even be in NIT c...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPNU)
Replies: 371
Views: 11462

Re: 2/6 | Davidson | 7:00PM (ESPN2)

I don’t know what exactly Wichita State or Saint Louis did to contain Grady, but I hope URI can replicate it. St Louis put Bess on him. We don’t have a Bess type stopper. Key to beating Davidson is to play physical and try to overpower them with athleticism, grit and toughness. Limit turnovers and ...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Is this a “rebuilding” year for our URI Rams?
Replies: 289
Views: 12469

Re: Is this a “rebuilding” year for our URI Rams?

The best comp, that is close to home, is Dayton. Lost Archie plus Scoochie, Pollars, Cooke and Davis. Brought back Cunningham, Darryl Davis and young guys - look at their performance last season. That is similar to the situation we are in this year, I believe we will finish better than last year’s D...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/2 | St. Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 167
Views: 5103

Re: 2/2 | St. Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

I find it woefully disappointing that the threads following a loss have twice as many posts within 24 hours. Criticizing Cox, freaking out about the team, etc. Pull off a major win and basically nothing from the peanut gallery. Ironic. If it’s any consolation it’s always been that way here and I th...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/2 | St. Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 167
Views: 5103

Re: 2/2 | St. Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

It's still early on Tyrese, but can't help but be impressed. If he continues on this pace it will be the best season for a FR not named Lamar Odom in the last 25+ years IMO. In A10 play his efficiency and production are ridiculous- 55% from the field, 47% from 3, 88% from the line, 13ppg 6 rpg. 50/4...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2/2 | St. Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 167
Views: 5103

Re: 2/2 | St. Louis | 4:00PM (CBSSN)

Death, taxes and Travis Ford.

Tyrese has NBA potential.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

That’s all true, but none of it applies to getting torched off the dribble. Disagree, help side principles, court awareness, situational awareness are all part of effectively defending dribble penetration. One tiny step to help, when it might not have been necessary, is all a shooter like Pierre ne...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: David Cox Coach's Show
Replies: 396
Views: 32403

Re: David Cox Coach's Show

It’s not their fault that they are kicking it out to sub 30% shooters (or sub 20%). I don’t know that I blame them for wanting to finish themselves when the guys around them not name Tyrese can’t buy a bucket. Tell me how many times you have seen Cyril kick the ball back out to a shooter. I can’t r...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

It's funny bc most people think great defense is just solid effort and hustle. So who cares if we have a new roster full of new roles, or we have a bunch of FR playing a lot of minutes, they just need to hustle more and give better effort. Wrong. Reality is it takes as much chemistry, communication ...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

Completely agree with 83's assessment with our keys to winning with this current roster. Great D, limit turnovers, share the ball on O. We aren't going to outshoot anyone, especially not the Davidsons or Daytons of the world. We win on the defensive end, creating live ball turnovers to lead to run o...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

I agree on Harris, but I don’t think Omar is ready for prime time yet. I would give him minutes as a shooting specialist but more extended usage will expose warts. He can’t handle the ball nor defend at the level yet.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

Harris hasn't yet figured out what type of offensive player he wants to be at this level. Not physical enough to be a banger, not fluid/skilled enough to be a stretch 4. I do think his future is as more of a finesse offensive guy, he's more wiry than bulky....compare him to a Hassan French on SLU or...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/30 | Duquesne Dukes | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 388
Views: 11776

Re: 1/30 | Duquesne Dukes | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

A/TO ratio has been a key stat for us this year. Assists are down and TOs are up. Part of the assist situation is the overall shooting inconsistency, but there have been way too many unforced turnovers. Fatts or Jeff trying to force action, Cyril being Cyril, some of these things are correctable. Yo...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 LA SG - Gregory Hammond (URI ---> UMass-Lowell)
Replies: 444
Views: 50326

Re: ‘19 LA SG - Gregory Hammond (URI Signed LOI)

I like his stroke, but man I am leery about Louisiana high school talent based on Layssard and CT. Those highlights also don't paint the picture of a high level game.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/30 | Duquesne Dukes | 7:00PM (ESPN+)
Replies: 388
Views: 11776

Re: 1/30 | Duquesne Dukes | 7:00PM (ESPN+)

Put Umass behind us....the next 4 (Duquesne, St Louis, Davidson, Dayton) will tell us a lot more about where we stack up this year, and in the future.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

Jermaine is like a 4/5 tweener and he will eventually fall into place,but right now he doesnt have a game. Not an athletic freak, not strong enough to bang down low, and not skilled enough to step out and stretch the floor. We are going to have to be patient. But we must must must find a way to brin...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

Feared that exact scenario. Desperate team, they defended like their life was on the line for first 30 minutes...they are not the worst team in the league and were overdue to find their stroke. Pierre hit 3 daggers in 2nd half with guys right in his face. It happens. Wednesday is a bigger one to win...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #12 - Games of Interest
Replies: 88
Views: 3801

Re: Week #12 - Games of Interest

We beat VCU, we get to play them again, we want them to keep on winning.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 MD F Marial Mading (Pacific Commit)
Replies: 825
Views: 78572

Re: '19 MD F Marial Mading (URI Signed LOI)

I hope you are right, Jenkins was close to a 4 star prospect I believe, with offers from Clemson and Tennessee.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #12 - Games of Interest
Replies: 88
Views: 3801

Re: Week #12 - Games of Interest

I have to be honest - ignoring the semantics of a "deserving bid" to the NCAA tournament, I find it hard to believe that anyone can objectively say the A10 is a 3 bid league this year. After this week of games though a 2-bid year seems possible, a 1 bid year seems equally likely. VCU poss...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)
Replies: 424
Views: 13782

Re: 1/27 | UMass Minutemen | 2 PM (Stadium Network)

He hasn't played in the last couple of games, but I can't figure out why. He has had academic, weight and health issues throughout his career so i assume its 1 of those. Only thing I dont like about this game is that UMass isn't the worst team in the league. They are due to have a breakout game. Rea...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Patience with Freshmen
Replies: 77
Views: 4178

Re: Patience with Freshmen

Still early but Tyrese is shooting 53% from the field, 39% from 3 and 82% from the FT line in A10 play (6 games). Averaging 12ppg and 6rpg. Not sure if he can sustain that but if so that would be a remarkable freshmen season.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/23|VCU Rams|7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 303
Views: 9750

Re: 1/23|VCU Rams|7:00PM (CBSSN)

Agree with the call out on adjustments being made by DC and staff. I am very pleased with things we have seen in terms of strategic adjustments game to game, modifying Fatts approach, and personnel moves. All great signs. I will say that another finesse situation that Coach Cox will have to manage i...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Patience with Freshmen
Replies: 77
Views: 4178

Re: Patience with Freshmen

Not sure of the EC comparison, Martin’s game and skill set is quite different.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586540

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

CT gets playing time in games like that because we just don't have a ton of experience, it is tough to roll with 3 freshmen in a high level game like that for the duration of crunch time. They are fatigued, they are nervous, it's their first time in those situations. There is such a clear role for h...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #12 - Games of Interest
Replies: 88
Views: 3801

Re: Week #12 - Games of Interest

Nights like last night are why a 1 bid scenario is a reality. Last night 3 of the 4 teams with the best resume all lost to teams with NET ratings over 100. That will happen more often as the year progresses, road wins even for the top few teams will be hard to come by. I just don't see any teams bui...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Patience with Freshmen
Replies: 77
Views: 4178

Re: Patience with Freshmen

Martin’s athleticism allows him to rebound and finish at the rim at a high major level already. When his shooting gets more consistent look out. In the open court he is smooth.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Patience with Freshmen
Replies: 77
Views: 4178

Re: Patience with Freshmen

26 points and 18 rebounds by the 3 Frosh tonight.
That was the difference maker. They showed toughness and focus in not wilting in such a big game. Bodes well for the future and beyond.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/23|VCU Rams|7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 303
Views: 9750

Re: 1/23|VCU Rams|7:00PM (CBSSN)

If I am VCU, or any opponent, my strategy would be to blitz and double team ball screens and force the ball out of Jeff Dowtin's hands. Basically let anyone else but him beat me off the dribble or in a half court set. I would expect to see a lot of that tonight, he is the stir that stirs the drink i...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Week #12 - Games of Interest
Replies: 88
Views: 3801

Re: Week #12 - Games of Interest

Agree 2, three tough but not impossible But again, many have called this a one bid year, and incredibly some said this after 1 week of play in November and some after only 1 game of A10 play There is no way the A10 gets only 1 bid I think the one major thing to watch for is two-fold ... 1) If the N...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU
Replies: 20
Views: 1086

Re: THE EARLY LINE URI VS VCU

The under feels like such a no brainer, which is probably why it will turn into a shoot out and Vegas will laugh all the way to the bank.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Patience with Freshmen
Replies: 77
Views: 4178

Re: Patience with Freshmen

Our big 3 freshmen are averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds per game. Not bad considering it took them all a bit of time to adjust and find their footing. If just Harris picks up his production that should end up around 20 points and 13-14 rebounds per game when all is said and done, which would be ...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Patience with Freshmen
Replies: 77
Views: 4178

Re: Patience with Freshmen

Our big 3 freshmen are averaging 16 points and 11 rebounds per game. Not bad considering it took them all a bit of time to adjust and find their footing. If just Harris picks up his production that should end up around 20 points and 13-14 rebounds per game when all is said and done, which would be a...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘19 LA SG - Gregory Hammond (URI ---> UMass-Lowell)
Replies: 444
Views: 50326

Re: ‘19 LA SG - Gregory Hammond (URI Signed LOI)

Next year for the first time in a long time we will have a plethora of options at the 3,4,5 position. The opportunity for PT next is in our back court behind Jeff and Fatts. Ideally you would like 4-5 solid back court options, with CT an unknown and Silverio still a work in progress and not much els...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 1/23|VCU Rams|7:00PM (CBSSN)
Replies: 303
Views: 9750

Re: 1/23|VCU Rams|7:00PM (CBSSN)

VCU is a good matchup for us. They can be offensively challenged, aren't a great shooting team and aren't particularly big. Could be a rock fight game played in the 60s as both teams rely on defense. I think Dayton and Davidson will be our most challenging matchups bc they are efficient offenses wit...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586540

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

83, I watched him last week against a NYC high school team that was overmatched vs Our Savior. He is ridiculously good, but crazily he has reclassified twice and I believe is an 18 year old sophomore. He has a HM body and skill set already, I really don't know why he would reclass let alone twice. H...