Jordan Hare

[Rammgr]

I wouldn't give up on Jordan just yet. Given all the hype, I too was a little disappointed in his play this yr. I believe he was a pre-season all-rookie selection but that means nothing if you're not an end of season all-rookie selection. But I still go back to Michael Anderson. He was horrible his 1st 2 yrs. should have been red-shirted his freshman yr but we need a big man so bad they had to play him. He turned out to be quite a serviceable big man & made some money in Europe afterward. Jordan is athletically much superior to Mike. Mike has the body tho & was tough to move out of the middle. Different styles but I still think Jordan is ahead at this stage of the game. With good coaching and more important, desire to improve, Jordan still has the potential to make his mark over the next 3 yrs.

[RIFan]

I don't think there is anyone on this board that doesn't want Jordan to succeed, and I would be surprised if we don't see a big improvement next season. BTW, I don't think last season was a complete loss, he had some nice games and showed that there is talent. He can improve his hands...I remember Damont Collins was a lousy free throw shooter early in his career and he became a reliable clutch free throw shooter later on. In fact, I think he hit some very important late free throws to help us beat a nationally ranked UMass team at the civic center and Purdue in the NCAA tourney. I know not exactly the same issues but it just shows how you can improve your deficiencies with hard work.

[3wisemen]

Rod, what exactly do you define as a 'physical specimen?' Drummond, just because he's 6-10, 270?
Consider the following three players and their freshman year numbers.
Player A -- 5.3 minutes, 1.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.2 blocks
Player B -- 21.7 minutes, 7.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 0.4 blocks
Player C -- 19.6 minutes, 5.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.8 blocks
Player A is Jack Cooley. Player B is Kadeem Batts. Player C is Jordan Hare.
Look at the leaps Cooley and Batts made from sophomore to junior year (Cooley 3.7 to 12.5 points and 3.1 to 8.9 rebounds, Batts 6.2 to 14.8 points and 4.2 to 7.2 rebounds). Would you have taken either one of those guys into URI's program? With additional development under this staff -- which we all know you love, Rod -- the same could happen for Hare. Why are you so quick to dismiss this?

[rodfromcranston]

Understand, I would love for Jordan to become everything
some here feel he can be.
That would mean an even better URI team, and we'd all be happy.
I sure as hell wouldn't mind being wrong.

[seanmc94]

There isn't anything that hare can do that Drummond can't. Kid is a genetic freak

[3wisemen]

Hard to get 270 that far off the floor, Sean. Move along.

[seanmc94]

Yeah, you're right...Hare is WAY better. So much more athletic. He doesn't start for An 8 win URI team and AD is the rookie of the year.

[3wisemen]

Did I say that Sean? That PC education clearly didn't teach you to read.

[rodfromcranston]

Sean, you can see he can't get off the floor and has no athleticism.
Hare is light years more developed.
Geez, Drummond even gets into the passing lanes and takes it in from midcourt.
Wonder who Wiseman is watching? Can't be Drummond.

[3wisemen]

This from the same Rod who rips Hare for being all flash and no substance, who wants the dunk outlawed, etc. You're a hypocrite and it's not the first time.
I've never said Hare was a lottery pick. But he's also not a guy who you should brizz after one season. To suggest as much -- which you have done -- is idiocy.

[bressler3south]

Hey, SeanMc86….Don't you have some automotive work to take care of at Larry Ketvertis Hall or something??? Either that or go keep playing with yourself in private.
P.S. J.H. reminds you to turn off your gadget….
P.P.S. That's Holton, Not Hare.

[seanmc94]

You said Hare was "more athletic"; direct quote. Watch the video. Show me Hare doing any of that....
Just admit you had a brain fart and weren't comparing a future NBA star to Jordan Hare.

[rodfromcranston]

Hey you know what Wiseman, I don't like you, and you don't like me.
You're a smug as it gets.
Take your sanctimony somewhere else.
When the hell did I ever say I wanted the dunk outlawed smart guy?

[bressler3south]

By the way: Nearly 5,000 views ABOUT THIS?!?!?!!?!? 160 replies?!?!?!?!!??!? Can't wait for pre-Italy practices!!!!!!

[3wisemen]

Sean, why don't you tell us about what a star Vincent Council will be in the NBA? What about Ricky Ledo? Get lost.

[TruePoint]

Hey you know what Wiseman, I don't like you, and you don't like me.
You're a smug as it gets.
Take your sanctimony somewhere else.
When the hell did I ever say I wanted the dunk outlawed smart guy?

There aren't enough of us to not like each other. Do we disagree? Of course. But lets be real.

[rodfromcranston]

This guy always has some dig to make.
You can disagree without using words like hypocrite.
I'll dislike who I want.

[seanmc94]

Don't change the subject; defend your position.
You said it, I refuted it. Step up or shut up

[3wisemen]

Sorry Sean. I'll just continue on with my life instead.

[reef]

Drummond is a certifiable beast, Hare will still be a solid contributor at URI off the bench

[seanmc94]

Sorry Sean. I'll just continue on with my life instead.

Translate: I have no defense for my argument; so ill claim to have a life, while i post on a message board.

[3wisemen]

Sorry Sean. I'll just continue on with my life instead.

Translate: I have no defense for my argument; so ill claim to have a life, while i post on a message board.

Said the guy who posted on two different college basketball message boards before 8 a.m. on a Friday.
Move it along, Sean. Tell us all how the Friars are a top 25 team next year with the patron saint of the West End leaving the school without playing a game.

[bressler3south]

Remember the days when people dropped nickels and then dimes in a telephone????? Wrote letters???? Put a little thought into their comments???? This has turned into the most abused "party line" of all-effin'-time!!!!!

[Keaney.Blue]

A bunch of homers in this thread arguing on a message board. Keep to the discussion.

[seanmc94]

Apparently you didn't pick up on the sarcasm. Next time ill use an emoticon. So you have zero to back up your joke of an argument. Nicely played.

[3wisemen]

Apparently you didn't pick up on the sarcasm. Next time ill use an emoticon. So you have zero to back up your joke of an argument. Nicely played.

I didn't pick up on anything because I really don't give a f... what you think of me or anything else. Bottom line -- Jordan Hare is a great athlete. He has three years to develop into a basketball player.

[seanmc94]

No one said he isn't a great athlete; or wouldn't develop. Check the posts, I've preached patience since day 1 with this kid. However, claiming that he is more athletic than Andre Drummond; an NBA rookie phenom; makes you look like a boob.

Childishly attacking PC and Ricky Ledo Bc you have nothing else to bring to the table makes you look like an even bigger BOOB.

[ATPTourFan]

OK kids. Settle down.

[Billyboy78]

I didn't know this thread was about boobs. Shouldn't we have pictures?

[Rhody74]

I think it's about time we spiked this topic .... Jordan's back. He'll answer all the questions one way or another this season.

[ramfan85]

I didn't know this thread was about boobs. Shouldn't we have pictures?

I thought we already had a thread here about boobs: "Show Us You're RAK."