Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

X with Vince Carter.
Who woulda thunk it? Myra probably kicking himself

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

Huge win for Memphis tonight against Chicago. They really needed this one considering 2 of their remaining games are against Golden State.
Munford 18 minutes, 3-7 FG, 2-2 3FG, 0 assists, 2 turnovers, 3 rebounds 8 points

Would love to see Memphis be in the Playoffs.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Doesn't Memphis have to make a decision on what to do with Munford now? I think his second ten day contract is up. Unless they have someone coming back from injury, he seems to be a part of their rotation right now.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

Conley is now out for the season, I think he was the reason X was signed originally

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:Doesn't Memphis have to make a decision on what to do with Munford now? I think his second ten day contract is up. Unless they have someone coming back from injury, he seems to be a part of their rotation right now.

Second 10 day contract should be up today

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2016/4/ ... ved-player

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:Doesn't Memphis have to make a decision on what to do with Munford now? I think his second ten day contract is up. Unless they have someone coming back from injury, he seems to be a part of their rotation right now.

agreed. with Conley out and Farmar being a waste, gotta imagine they keep X around for the last handful of games.

If he can keep it up, he's got a strong case for making a team next year as a backup guard

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 8 years ago

X to be signed for the rest of the season which hopefully includes the playoffs. This may also include a contract for the 2016-2017 season and a spot on Memphis' summer league team.
Way to go X!!!!!!!!

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 8 years ago

I've been watching him on NBA league pass he belongs in this league. Great job X!!!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

http://www.grizzlybearblues.com/2016/4/ ... the-season

Justns11 · Unread post by **Justns11** » 8 years ago

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/video/team ... mp4-420758

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

This is awesome, I would think that this gives him a better chance of being signed with a team next season as well. f that happens I might have to get a Munford jersey

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

The road jersey colors are close enough to ours to fit in on gamedays.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

What an improbable run for him. He didn't even start his senior year at St. Benedicts. Went to Miami dade community college, Iowa western, then here in this rebuilding effort, carrying the team for two years. Got snubbed 2 years in a row with he all A-10 teams. Gets in the d-league is a backup at first but then starts. Played on the lakers summer league team last summer but didnt get much playing time. This year he turns into a d league all star gets called up to the grizz and has now earned a sport on the roster. Nevertheless on a playoff team!
Rhody nation is proud Xavier!

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

truly awesome!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 8 years ago

Great job by X. He has certainly paid his dues and EARNED his spot in the league. May he find continued success.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

PeterRamTime wrote:What an improbable run for him. He didn't even start his senior year at St. Benedicts. Went to Miami dade community college, Iowa western, then here in this rebuilding effort, carrying the team for two years. Got snubbed 2 years in a row with he all A-10 teams. Gets in the d-league is a backup at first but then starts. Played on the lakers summer league team last summer but didnt get much playing time. This year he turns into a d league all star gets called up to the grizz and has now earned a sport on the roster. Nevertheless on a playoff team!
Rhody nation is proud Xavier!

Yes to all of this. Also, consider that he wasn't even signed anywhere as of April in his second JUCO year. I think he officially committed to Rhode Island in early May. He had the connection to Hurley, and he was tracking Munford, but to have that much potential and not be picked up by any school at that point is something. Who knows how this ends up, but he's turned down international opportunities to play to chase his dream to be an NBA player. Now he is one, and no one can take that away from him.

There are four games left in the regular season for Memphis, three televised nationally: Friday vs Dallas (NBA TV), Saturday vs Golden State (ESPN), and Tuesday vs LAC (TNT).

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:
PeterRamTime wrote:What an improbable run for him. He didn't even start his senior year at St. Benedicts. Went to Miami dade community college, Iowa western, then here in this rebuilding effort, carrying the team for two years. Got snubbed 2 years in a row with he all A-10 teams. Gets in the d-league is a backup at first but then starts. Played on the lakers summer league team last summer but didnt get much playing time. This year he turns into a d league all star gets called up to the grizz and has now earned a sport on the roster. Nevertheless on a playoff team!
Rhody nation is proud Xavier!
Yes to all of this. Also, consider that he wasn't even signed anywhere as of April in his second JUCO year. I think he officially committed to Rhode Island in early May. He had the connection to Hurley, and he was tracking Munford, but to have that much potential and not be picked up by any school at that point is something. Who knows how this ends up, but he's turned down international opportunities to play to chase his dream to be an NBA player. Now he is one, and no one can take that away from him.

There are four games left in the regular season for Memphis, three televised nationally: Friday vs Dallas (NBA TV), Saturday vs Golden State (ESPN), and Tuesday vs LAC (TNT).

X vs. Curry. That might be fun!

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 8 years ago

I'm so happy to see Xavier in the NBA, great for him. Such a hard worker and from what I hear, a great guy.

Go Rhody

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

don't be surprised if the last game is on ESPN or ABC especially if it's warriors going for win 72/73

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

http://www.nba.com/grizzlies/news/grizz ... ord-160407

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Wow, that's awesome!

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 8 years ago

Awesome I needed a new favorite player since Kobe is retiring!!! Go X!!

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Couldn't be happier for X. Quality kid when he was here in those difficult first few seasons of the Hurley Era.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 8 years ago

He finally did it! Ladies and gents, URI officially has another NBA player. I'm getting this jersey. Great news.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

Munford might soon be the most popular jersey in RI

also their alternate jersey is very URI like. light blue with navy shoulders

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 8 years ago

twisted3829 wrote:don't be surprised if the last game is on ESPN or ABC especially if it's warriors going for win 72/73

Good call.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

Man, what amazing news! Must be such a relief to already know you are set for next season after how hard he has worked bouncing around to get this chance.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

I read one tweet that says next year is an option year for the team, similar to what they did with Jamychal Green.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote:He finally did it! Ladies and gents, URI officially has another NBA player. I'm getting this jersey. Great news.

Is it for sale?

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 8 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:
Rhodymob05 wrote:He finally did it! Ladies and gents, URI officially has another NBA player. I'm getting this jersey. Great news.
Is it for sale?

technically, it is. you can customize a jersey to have the name/number of any roster player. Downside is they're ~ $30 more because they're considered "customized"

Same thing for t-shirts too

http://store.nba.com/Xavier_Munford_Mem ... es_Jerseys

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

He's about to go up against Steph Curry twice in a week and in the playoffs go against either Russell Westbrook or Chris Paul...
That's crazy

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 8 years ago

Congratulations to a great kid,
who followed his dream, and never quit.
He was my favorite Ram in his time here,
from the first time I saw him play.
He's represented himself and URI with class.
He's shown, hard work and determination can pay results.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 8 years ago

What an underdog story. He had a very good short career at URI and then to the D League ... the place of 10 hour bus rides, empty arenas and crap pay. Now his ship has come in.

thatRamBand · Unread post by **thatRamBand** » 8 years ago

http://rhodycigar.com/2016/04/07/former ... ives-back/

Infeanyi Onyekaba doing some good in Nigeria, good to see that he's making the most of his time. Wish nothing but the best for him and his endeavors!

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 8 years ago

XAVIER - what a great role model you are.

Given a chance and working hard and earning your contract - proving yourself.

Proud of you !

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

thatRamBand wrote:http://rhodycigar.com/2016/04/07/former ... ives-back/

Infeanyi Onyekaba doing some good in Nigeria, good to see that he's making the most of his time. Wish nothing but the best for him and his endeavors!

awesome job by Iffy

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Technically counts as former, I guess-

Earl Watson played in the Gotham Hoops Invitational today.

Stop! Rammer Time · Unread post by **Stop! Rammer Time** » 8 years ago

catching the Warriors-Grizzlies game on WatchEspn. Munford with a few nice assists off the pick and roll, and a steal off of Steph Curry as well, great to watch X getting so much playing time

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Stop! Rammer Time wrote:catching the Warriors-Grizzlies game on WatchEspn. Munford with a few nice assists off the pick and roll, and a steal off of Steph Curry as well, great to watch X getting so much playing time

He's struggled with his shot the last couple games but still played almost 15 minutes in the first half. He had a really nice behind the back assist.

DanInAZ · Unread post by **DanInAZ** » 8 years ago

Been watching the GS/Grizz game - Better for X to play good D & assist... Good karma w/ his teammates/coaches more important than his offense at the moment. His shooting will come around.

RhodeIslandRams · Unread post by **RhodeIslandRams** » 8 years ago

This is crazy, Munford knocks the ball out of Curry's hands in a great heads-up hustle play, takes the inbound and drives all the way to the basket faking one player out of his shorts...now listening to the announcers rave about Munford, Hurley etc.

Ranked in the off-season (no haters please)

Nice.

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 8 years ago

X just got taken out of game and Mike Breen said " a terrific performance by the rookie".

X did not do much last night but really stepped it up tonight.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

And they did give X, Rhody and Hurls all a good plug. Nice to hear.

RIFan · Unread post by **RIFan** » 8 years ago

X doing himself and us proud! You can't buy press like this.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

8 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 1 block for X. I didn't see the game, but that's filling up a stat sheet!

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

He's basically the Grizzlies starting PG.
making big plays! That steal on steph was badfuckin ass!!
Seems to be getting more and more comfortable out there.

Paleoguy · Unread post by **Paleoguy** » 8 years ago

The Grizzlies board has a 4 page thread on the signing. Reading it, it's obvious the fans there love the guy. Apparently the contract is not guaranteed for next year, he will need to make the roster, but who would bet against him at this point?

Paleoguy · Unread post by **Paleoguy** » 8 years ago

Some comments by Memphis fans in their game thread last night:

BnaBreaker, on 09 Apr 2016 - 10:47 PM, said:
Unbelievable effort by the Grizz tonight...they deserved that victory, and should have had it. Missed foul calls by the refs, and too much dumping it down into Zbo at the end cost us this one tonight. But still, what an amazing confidence booster this has to be for the guys going into the postseason even if it is an L. Xavier Mumford is impressing the hell out of me.

I agree about Munford. The kid is a competitor. I was watching after the game ended while guys were shaking hands with the opposing team. When Munford shook hands with Curry, there was no smiling and fawning all over him. He didn't even crack a smile; just a quick hand shake, a pat on the back and get out of my face. I think he's ****** about not winning the game.
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CarloJ63, on 09 Apr 2016 - 10:54 PM, said:
I agree about Munford. The kid is a competitor. I was watching after the game ended while guys were shaking hands with the opposing team. When Munford shook hands with Curry, there was no smiling and fawning all over him. He didn't even crack a smile; just a quick hand shake, a pat on the back and get out of my face. I think he's ****** about not winning the game.

Absolutely. He has the winner's mentality for sure. He reminds me A LOT of Jamal Crawford when he first came into the league.
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BnaBreaker, on 10 Apr 2016 - 04:53 AM, said:
Absolutely. He has the winner's mentality for sure. He reminds me A LOT of Jamal Crawford when he first came into the league.
Oh man - excellent comparison.

Got a great feeling about Munny.
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A few of their fans do need to learn how to spell his name, though. It's not Mumford, but they'll learn, lol.....

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