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by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Offseason Discussion
Replies: 774
Views: 66130

Re: 2019 Offseason Discussion

It has advanced indeed. Although what has also happened is that conditioning and b-ball trainers have made things sound ridiculously complex and invented new vernacular in the social media age to draw attention. Not saying that is what is happening here, but it is a thing.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 JUCO SF - Devale Johnson (URI ---> Kent State)
Replies: 215
Views: 26544

Re: '19 JUCO SF - Devale Johnson (Rhode Island Commit)

PeterRamTime wrote: 4 years ago At the very least it's likely he is better now than both Long and Toppin, so we have improved the roster.
This is a great take PRT
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 JUCO SF - Devale Johnson (URI ---> Kent State)
Replies: 215
Views: 26544

Re: '19 JUCO SF - Devale Johnson

I hear a lot of people saying there is a logjam at his perceived position and we don’t need him...many people said the same thing about Stan Robinson. Yes he had a higher pedigree but plenty of folks were like with EC, Jarvis, Jared, Jeff etc we didn’t need another guard. He then ended up being a v...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '19 JUCO SF - Devale Johnson (URI ---> Kent State)
Replies: 215
Views: 26544

Re: '19 JUCO SF - Devale Johnson

I hear a lot of people saying there is a logjam at his perceived position and we don’t need him...many people said the same thing about Stan Robinson. Yes he had a higher pedigree but plenty of folks were like with EC, Jarvis, Jared, Jeff etc we didn’t need another guard. He then ended up being a ve...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News
Replies: 4018
Views: 442915

Re: Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

He could’ve/should’ve had a better career at Rhody. By his senior year he could step out to 20 feet and hit with consistency, was legit 6’9”/6’10”. Unfortunately played on some bad teams and with a coach who definitely didn’t get his max out of him.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Jamaica Classic - November 22-24
Replies: 97
Views: 12390

Re: 2019 Jamaica Classic - November 22-24

We have plenty of RPI boosters on the schedule already, every team plays a couple cupcakes and really 160 and 220 isn’t all that bad. Fordham, Umass, St Joe’s and maybe others will be bigger RPI killers.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34165

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

CBS just reported at least six schools will receive penalties stemming from the FBI investigation including “2 high profile programs”....also says there are other active investigations still ongoing and the fallout won’t end with this wave of penalties. Said the schools will be notified in next coup...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586792

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

I dont think many will argue that the likelihood of the 50th ranked guy having a better career than the 250th ranked guy is greater...but those are extreme differences. What most coaches have said, and I agree with, is that after the Top 25-30 kids there is a huge margin of error from 30 thru 150-17...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1077
Views: 95409

Re: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)

Getting Dayton, Davidson and VCU would be a god send as it would add likely 3 Q1 road games and 3 Q1/Q2 home games pending where they net out after OOC.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75021

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

Leave well enough alone that’s the most positive thing the guy has said since the invention of the interwebs
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75021

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

That list is also not terribly off from where we stand in terms of attendance, a big factor in generating revenue needed to pay coaches. I believe we ranked 4th in attendance last season? Are are 6th in terms of total budget? Not a huge disparity. Yes with NCAA units, and savings on Cox salary from ...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75021

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

The limitations at URI are nothing new, and we have had some great assistant coaching staffs in the past. Al had some great ones, as did Jim, as did Dan. It can be done. While there are limitations and obstacles to retaining great assistants, there is also an almost infinite pool of quality assistan...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Asst. Coach Posting?
Replies: 882
Views: 75021

Re: Asst. Coach Posting ?

I like the Walsh suggestion for 1 of the roles. He recruited Isaac Vann (VCU starter) amongst at least 2 others that moved on to meaningful roles at higher majors. He is a great X/O guy supposedly, he now has ties to IMG and is very well regarded in the coaching community. I like it a lot. Cox needs...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586792

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Rhody83 wrote: 4 years ago
The Nbpa camp roster is a joke, multiple kids being left off due to nepotism, favors and relationships.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

In more positive news hearing DiSano will have an interview with Wood out in the next few days...maybe he will address the hate he is receiving on KB from slim and ramster 😉
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: Bones Hyland '19 G
Replies: 52
Views: 8139

Re: Bones Hyland '19 G

Went from 300s to Top 75. That’s quite a leap.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

VCU just signed a Top 100 player for 2019.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Offseason Discussion
Replies: 774
Views: 66130

Re: 2019 Offseason Discussion

To get back on topic here,Andy Katz just posted the top 25 players for the Jerry West award. None other than a Fatts Russell checking in at 19. Evans, Grady, Lofton also made the list.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

The most polarizing 4* recruit in the modern Keaney Blue era, by far. And it just continues. I honestly see credence on both sides, the fans who want to hope for the best and let's be honest signing an early 4* is good for the program from PR and perception perspective, regardless if he lives up to ...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

I don’t think it was a coincidence either, I think it was because our best offensive players became Juniors and Seniors (Jared, EC, Jarvis, Kuran, Stan, Hass)
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

There are AAU tourneys all the way through July, run by folks like Hoop group, Zero Gravity, etc. To 83s point most teams keep playing, including if they are a circuit team that didn’t qualify for the finals of their circuit.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1077
Views: 95409

Re: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)

This is great news for both attendance and for the WKU game to be a resume builder.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Rhode Island Commit)

Has there been a more polarizing 4 star recruit ever at Rhody? Will be an interesting social experiment to look back on this thread and see who had it right - KB insiders or our staff. I will admit that a 6'5" PG at our level is very intriguing, however often guys are highly rated purely on ath...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586792

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times. He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s. As he should, he is a 2021 that should be a 2019 based on age. He's a re...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before
Replies: 5865
Views: 586792

Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 MD Elijah Wood (Nebraska)
Replies: 798
Views: 89848

Re: Elijah Wood

We just offered a 6'10 2020 center yesterday. I'm sure there will be more of that
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UConn introduces PSL requirement for season tickets
Replies: 45
Views: 6041

Re: UConn introduces PSL requirement for season tickets

If no improvements were made for The Dunk don't you think PC would eventually desire to build their own arena, make that known, and then be in the same scenario the city of Chicago was in with the Depaul situation? And beyond the NCAA events can you give me 1 more example of more "high profile...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64998

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

The post season narrative thus far for the NBE is Villanova AND a former A10 program (Xavier). Regardless of metrics, the league desperately needs legacy brand name programs like St. John's and Georgetown to regain their national relevance. Until that happens, the likes of Butler, Creighton, Marquet...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64998

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

Even though there are numerous cautionary tales about hiring former star alumni with what Penny is doing and the noise it is getting, coupled with the strong influence of UM alumni on all athletic decisions, it was always going to be Juwan.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UConn introduces PSL requirement for season tickets
Replies: 45
Views: 6041

Re: UConn introduces PSL requirement for season tickets

If no improvements were made for The Dunk don't you think PC would eventually desire to build their own arena, make that known, and then be in the same scenario the city of Chicago was in with the Depaul situation? And beyond the NCAA events can you give me 1 more example of more "high profile ...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UConn introduces PSL requirement for season tickets
Replies: 45
Views: 6041

Re: UConn introduces PSL requirement for season tickets

RJ if you are even hinting that RI cronyism hasn't greatly benefitted PC basketball you need to just stop...beyond the many examples RF1 cited its basically accepted fact that PC owns the statehouse, and the RI statehouse is a house of crooks. Justify it any way you want, or just be a human and call...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Offseason Discussion
Replies: 774
Views: 66130

Re: 2019 Offseason Discussion

I think you nailed it Ace, for this team to dance Sheppard and/or Walker will need to add the missing ingredients to the returning core. That plus meaningful improvement from Martin and Harris are the intangibles to our success this season. Pretty much know what you will get from Jeff, Cyril, Fatts.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64998

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

The NBE has great parity top to bottom, with only 10 teams and all of them besides Depaul having recent or consistent NCAA success the depth of the league is no doubt a huge positive. HOWEVER, the top of the league is light years behind where it was in previous formation, and beyond Nova there isn't...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: All Other College Sports
Topic: UMASS Basketball news
Replies: 161
Views: 24402

Re: UMASS Basketball news

If losing games is interesting they should definitely be a treat this year.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The 2019 Coaching Carousel
Replies: 933
Views: 64998

Re: The 2019 Coaching Carousel

[loudspeaker emoji] https://twitter.com/mid_madness/status/1130570080125898753?s=20 Mid Major Madness nailed it with that description of the majority of PC fans. Delusional doesn't even begin to describe it. I'm guessing they go with Juwan, but will be fun to watch the Fryer faithful squirm for a f...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: 2019 Nike EYBL League and Peach Jam
Replies: 51
Views: 4699

Re: 2019 Nike EYBL League and Peach Jam

You would think it almost has to, in terms of Ty and an Expressions pipeline.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: ‘20 NY PF Kareem Reid(Gardner Webb)
Replies: 63
Views: 7598

Re: ‘20 NY PF Kareem Reid

Money is on him ending up at Bonaventure. Schmidt has a pipeline into Putnam Science.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34165

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

I just do not understand based on what has come out how Sean Miller and Will Wade are still employed...what else do we need to hear about them to justify termination? How can their AD and President look the other way? We are being told by two criminals. What makes them credible? Chris Dawkins is a ...
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34165

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

I just do not understand based on what has come out how Sean Miller and Will Wade are still employed...what else do we need to hear about them to justify termination? How can their AD and President look the other way?
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 DC F Antwan Walker (URI Transfer)
Replies: 264
Views: 26980

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

Yes it's known, and it has been for awhile. He is eligible immediately.
by bigappleram
4 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation
Replies: 424
Views: 34165

Re: Major NCAA Recruiting FBI Investigation

This isn't Murph paying players to go to Creighton, this is Murph taking a payment to steer potential professional players to said financial advisor. Is that even illegal? Could be considered unethical, but not sure if that is necessarily an illegal activity since its no different than a referral fe...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: The Transfer Carousel - 2019
Replies: 591
Views: 48760

Re: The Transfer Carousel - 2019

Bynum commits to PC.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Offseason Discussion
Replies: 774
Views: 66130

Re: 2019 Offseason Discussion

Can people please stop inferring these guys need to take more practice shots. I guarantee these kids live in the gym getting up shots, work with personal trainers all summer on skill development and in general bust their ass to have a chance to play at the next level and achieve their dreams. You do...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1077
Views: 95409

Re: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)

I wonder if giving Jeff a chance to play in Maryland before he graduates played a part here
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)
Replies: 1077
Views: 95409

Re: 2019-20 Schedule (top post is current)

Wow, tough game but I like it in a year where there should be some Q1/Q2 opps in league. Big road test.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Offseason Discussion
Replies: 774
Views: 66130

Re: 2019 Offseason Discussion

Who was the 3rd guy? Didn't look like CT or Tyrese...kinda looked like Preston but have to imagine as a graduate he isn't still working out with the team. Also worth noting was Marial squatting 60% less weight than Fatts, should tell you a bit about how much strength work that kid will need to get ...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: NCAAs or Bust!
Topic: 2019 Offseason Discussion
Replies: 774
Views: 66130

Re: 2019 Offseason Discussion

Who was the 3rd guy? Didn't look like CT or Tyrese...kinda looked like Preston but have to imagine as a graduate he isn't still working out with the team. Also worth noting was Marial squatting 60% less weight than Fatts, should tell you a bit about how much strength work that kid will need to get t...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 279
Views: 32309

Re: '19 JUCO PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)

Agree Ramster. Harris seems to be a potential stretch 4 that can step out from 15-20 feet and knock down shots to create more space for Cyril underneath. He has a nice stroke, and also has some finesse moves in the paint that we only saw glimpses of. Should be a nice 1-2 combo with Cyril next year.
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 279
Views: 32309

Re: '19 JUCO PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)

15 free throws, mostly taken in garbage time given his PT, are not a barometer for how he will perform in more meaningful minutes. Fatts shooting can get better with A.) better shot selection and B.) more chances at catch and shoot opps versus creating his own opportunities off the dribble. I don't ...
by bigappleram
5 years ago
Forum: Recruitment Corner
Topic: '16 PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)
Replies: 279
Views: 32309

Re: '19 JUCO PG - Jeremy Sheppard (URI Signed LOI)

If Harris isn't starting next year something went horribly wrong. We don't get a lot of 4* Power Forwards in Kingston, our best bet is that he plays up to his expectations and is close to a double figure scorer and rebounder next year. It is capable, and quite likely, that he looks like an entirely ...