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DeanDome88

I was a Buru guy. Thought he'd bring some excitement to the Ryan Center. Staff - please sign one more 6'9"-6'11" guy that can defend, rebound and has decent enough hands to score off drop offs. At this point, a Hunter Dean level big via the portal is my adjusted expectation. Yes RB12, I w...

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Why do I feel like there must be more to the story? Who screwed this up? We don't pull out the red carpet, wine and dine, and make foolish Rhody signs with silver Hershey kisses on his bed in a Newport Hotel, if we don't really want this recruit. Maybe Buru screwed this up? People do not always mak...

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It is a bummer our staff did not close the deal. He seemed like a good fit for our 4 spot. I like Rory off the bench but not as the starter next season.

DeanDome88

I would be very surprised if Always started over Kortright to start the year. I also don't see how Weston isn't starting this year. Too talented, and he should be a focal point on the offense. We shall see how the rest of the roster shakes out. Weston starting? Is it the hitch in his shot you like ...

DeanDome88

I would be very surprised if Always started over Kortright to start the year. I also don't see how Weston isn't starting this year. Too talented, and he should be a focal point on the offense. We shall see how the rest of the roster shakes out. Weston starting? Is it the hitch in his shot you like ...

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PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago
SandorClegane wrote: ↑1 year ago This kid really a SF? Looks like a solid kid at 6’8 235. Is that a typo?
He an athlete

I like his footwork. I would not be surprised if he has played a lot of soccer.

DeanDome88

Also - I know I tend to check out in the offseason, but what's this obsession with Pride? He averaged 14 points on an average to bad underperforming Bryant team in a really bad conference. He's not super efficient as a scorer. For what people are making him out to be you'd think they'd be burning d...

DeanDome88

If Buru comes to Rhody he is probably looking at 25+ minutes a night. If he plays well we could actually have a good team. We have players who should at least be average at all the other spots and Rory Stewart should be a decent back up. I hope this plan is coming together and we hear from him soon.

DeanDome88

I'm a yes. Option #2.

DeanDome88

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...

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My only question is if he can defend. He might be the best shooter we have had on the team in years.

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Ima pass He'd be playing the 5 at 6'7 in the A-10 I don't know how serious the mutual interest is. But I feel the staff is set with Brown, Foumena, and Bilau(when he returns) at the 5. Hudson has a stronger mid-range game than Brown and think they would put him at the 4 at 6'7"/230. I just sco...

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If it's Pride... cue the top-5 A-10 Predictions. Do you see Top 5 with Pride? He played 4 years at Bryant. This would be his 5th and Final College year. Will likely play 35+ minutes per game which would be 35 minutes that won't go to guys on the current roster. Someone will drop from the starting l...

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If it's Pride... cue the top-5 A-10 Predictions. And deservedly so. If we add Pride then I'd be happy to see Jalen Carey return to solidify our back court. We would already have enough reliable shooting so retaining an experienced guy who is a plus defender, very good on the boards, and very good f...

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When analyzing the transfers coming in this year, don't forget that we were very excited about Alex. Go back and read. He is athletic, tall, and coordinated. Hopefully he finds a good landing spot where he can play facing the basket. Banging bodies in the post was foreign to him. He was making an e...

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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago
rhodysurf wrote: ↑1 year ago Archie was not kidding about blowing it up lol
If we suck again next year, does he blow it up again?

We will never know.

DeanDome88

Current roster spots to start the season: PG- Luis K/ Cam CG- House/ Dubs SF/Wing - Weston/ Zek PF - Rory/ Alex C - Brown/ Foumena IR- Bilau (C) Can go smaller with both Weston and Zek starting at forward. Maybe freshmen Cam and Foumena really impress and eventually start. Hopefully with the remain...

DeanDome88

Yeah news of some NIL deals are out there and many more to come. I would think some deal info involving us will leak out at some point. When UMass lost that one player who had signed a LOI with their NIL collective they put his deal right out there for all college basketball players and their fan b...

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rambone 78 wrote: ↑1 year ago If it's true we aren't offering any deals (I dont believe that however) then we will pay the price for sure.

It makes zero sense. We have to add as much talent as possible and soon, or else what's the point?

What do you believe?

DeanDome88

He was in a class by himself last season when it came to winning a loose ball. He'd let the other player worry about any collision. He'll be missed.

DeanDome88

I have a colleague who is a season ticket holder for them. Basically said he had a number of down games, but when he was on his game he was very good This is exactly what I expect. Some good games and bad games. As I said I expect him to have a similar season as Carey. But better on the defensive e...

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If they already had Pride and Buru signed sealed and delivered and they were using their very last scholarship on this kid on may 1, I might have been like, ah screw it, they got the job done, no big deal if they want to take a chance on a player. But taking this kid now and making a big to do abou...

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This guy looks like a serious building block for our program. Hope it gets done.

DeanDome88

I do not think this young man is going to experience being a poor college student.

DeanDome88

I am a big fan of Noah. The only question is if he can avoid injuries. The A-10 has lost a lot of talent to the portal although a significant amount has also transferred into the league.

DeanDome88

Again, just to reiterate the point: Ishmael Leggett avg 16.1 ppg last season. Charles Pride avg 17.7 ppg and 14.6 ppg the past two seasons. That's the kind of production you want out of your starting 2 guard. Zek Montgomery, 8.1 ppg last year, is nice, sounds like what you would expect out of your ...

DeanDome88

Bummer

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I noticed the season ticket renewal date got pushed back.

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Things mustn't be going well in our search for a quality starting PG. We might take two PG's So, someone is going to transfer here to be a backup PG, also knowing that we have a frosh PG coming in? Are there many teams that do not have 3 players who can at least play the position in a pinch?

DeanDome88

I'm guessing he was used mainly as a 3 point shooter off the bench. His 2FG and FT attempts were both down. Perhaps playing against better competition affected his FG% which were both lower than the prior year? Hopefully he can defend at the collegiate level because we can use good shooters off our ...

DeanDome88

Yes give it a few years and there could very well be pro style rules in place for free agency. Salary cap, etc. of course in college basketball rules were always meant to be broken so some teams will still try to cheat and then some of them will end up on probation, etc But if ever there was a time...

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Yeah, could be someone just trying to create unnecessary drama. Lol they both have their sources My question is Was he really plating out of position? Yeah I think so. He was definitely guarding guys way bigger than him. He was not able to take advantage of any mismatches on the offensive end if th...

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I hope the coaching staff is putting a full-court press on this kid.

DeanDome88

I can understand the fans not liking the change to the sport but as far as the NCAA screw them. It made me sick that Jeff Dowtin had to sit out a game his senior year because he had played in a charity basketball game. Hearing coaches complain about it is also funny as they have long collected large...

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RI_Bred wrote: ↑1 year ago Saw something that said SDSU is the most applied-to school in the country...location, location, location?

URI location is pretty cool...minus the cold winter part.

The URI players get to attend summer sessions and take advantage of the beach. It should still be a selling point.

DeanDome88

Could possibly teach Rory a thing or two about adding an inside game. I was thinking he would be an excellent role model for Foumena but having players in the program who can make plays is an excellent example for all of the other players. If we add him and a couple of others there is no reason we ...

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RhodyRams916 wrote: ↑1 year ago
TruePoint wrote: ↑1 year ago I saw the thread title and had absolutely no idea what to expect when I opened it.
I can't wait to hear Yorke shout "ALWAYSSSSSSS WRIGHTTT FOR THREEEEEEEE"

For that reason alone we need to pass on this kid if we don't replace Yorke.

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bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago Plus shooting point guard with 3 years - I like.

A good shooter who shares the ball is exactly what I want at the position. I'd love to add this guy to the team.

DeanDome88

I was not there and do not know what to believe so will let this run its course and hope justice is served.

DeanDome88

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 year ago

April fools?

DeanDome88

I like adding great athletes. I get a bit of a Herb Dixon vibe watching him elevate for the dunk. Dixon was not a great FT shooter either.

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His entire branding is URI themed but misleading considering how much he talks about PC/Brown/Bryant. I wouldn't care for him but he makes himself out to be a "Rhody" content creator even though he shits on them all the time. Come on R15 lol. https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/157964954...

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steviep123 wrote: ↑1 year ago
giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago
Sign him up Arch

If we have NIL money to throw around he would be a good use of said funds.

DeanDome88

https://twitter.com/VerbalCommits/status/1641457762465972226 Yet people here called him a cornerstone, someone we can build around for 4 years, regular rotation player from day 1, etc etc. Reason 58473729392929 why I cannot get excited about recruits anymore. Yeah I mean I was excited to see where ...

DeanDome88

He looks comfortable in the post in those highlights and the rebounding numbers do not lie. I'm glad we added him.

DeanDome88

This kid looks like he could fit nicely into what we are trying to do. I hope we add him to the program.

DeanDome88

I thought Archie wanted highly skilled players? Jaden has not shot well from deep or the free throw line and does not have many assists. He also had 4 technical fouls last season. I am not against adding great athletes but he seems more athletic than highly skilled. Not saying he’s the best we can ...

DeanDome88

I thought Archie wanted highly skilled players? Jaden has not shot well from deep or the free throw line and does not have many assists. He also had 4 technical fouls last season. I am not against adding great athletes but he seems more athletic than highly skilled.

DeanDome88

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 ...

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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago I'd actually prefer that PC does get a good coach like BD or the Rick

They are great coaches. Cooley is a good coach.

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