A-10 Tournament Semifinal - Dayton - Saturday 4pm

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

Smokinjimit wrote:We need a low post player. And an upgrade at the point. I'm not sure why you think
He is going to be a star. He looks good because biggie looks so bad. Can't go left and can't finish at the rim.

Not to replace JG, but someone closer to or above his level. I would like Sina to come here. There is a huge drop off from Garrett to Biggie.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

Sweep The Leg wrote:
scine20 wrote:Is the NIT even a given? There's a chance that nearly half of the field will be regular season champions of one bid leagues who lost in their conference tournament. We already have St. Francis NY, Louisiana Tech, William & Mary, UC Davis, Murray State, Iona, Bucknell, NC Central, South Dakota State and Charleston Southern that have already lost and have an automatic spot in the NIT. Central Michigan, Stephen F. Austin, New Mexico State, Montana and Georgia State could all lose and that would be 15 NIT spots already gone. Is URI among the next 17 who didn't get into the tournament? Maybe, maybe not. But the NIT is definitely not a guarantee at this point.
Did you seriously say we are on the NIT bubble? So, I guess no A-10 teams will be in the NIT this year? Seeing season ticket holders got an email regarding NIT tickets, I think URI officials were given a heads up that we will be in the NIT and most likely host.

Richmond's ahead of URI. I think Richmond's a lock.

By the way with Wyoming's win another potential NIT team will not be in the NIT because Wyoming will knock out a bubble team to the NIT.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

I don't think anybody has mentioned this, but I'm guessing Hassan's knee is bothering him.

He hasn't been himself lately. I think he needs time to rest and heal.

He seems to be moving alright, but something's missing.

josephski's post sums it up quite well for me. This team is good, but not consistent enough, and is missing another scorer and big man, to finally get over the hump.

Our bench has killed us at times, and tonight it didn't help.

Terrell is going to be a lot better next season.

We are what we are, and that's an NIT team. We have a chance to win a few games in that tourney.

Those who think we're not in the NIT, guess again. We're going to be a 3 seed imo.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

He's a freshman!
I'm not the only one who thinks Garrett will be a star.
The guy who recruited him, reiterated to me last night that he
feels Jarvis will be a special player.
Dan Hurley absolutely loves the kid.
I saw him in prep school.
I'll go with Preston and Dan's opinion on Jarvis Garrett.
Sina stinks. He's slow, he can't guard a fire hydrant, can't shoot,
but other than that, he's fine.
Fools gold to think he's anything great. Did anyone watch him play
at Seton Hall?

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

scine20 wrote:
Sweep The Leg wrote:
scine20 wrote:Is the NIT even a given? There's a chance that nearly half of the field will be regular season champions of one bid leagues who lost in their conference tournament. We already have St. Francis NY, Louisiana Tech, William & Mary, UC Davis, Murray State, Iona, Bucknell, NC Central, South Dakota State and Charleston Southern that have already lost and have an automatic spot in the NIT. Central Michigan, Stephen F. Austin, New Mexico State, Montana and Georgia State could all lose and that would be 15 NIT spots already gone. Is URI among the next 17 who didn't get into the tournament? Maybe, maybe not. But the NIT is definitely not a guarantee at this point.
Did you seriously say we are on the NIT bubble? So, I guess no A-10 teams will be in the NIT this year? Seeing season ticket holders got an email regarding NIT tickets, I think URI officials were given a heads up that we will be in the NIT and most likely host.
Richmond's ahead of URI. I think Richmond's a lock.

By the way with Wyoming's win another potential NIT team will not be in the NIT because Wyoming will knock out a bubble team to the NIT.

Richmond? We had a better conference record, got further in A-10 tournament and beat them head to head on their home court. I think we are both safely in. You really don't think we are the next 22 best teams (minus the 10 regular season champs) outside the NCAAs?

The NCAA not only looks at conference, but an attendance draw for NIT games. Smaller school arenas won't get home games and some arenas are already booked. The NIT needs to maximize revenue.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:I don't think anybody has mentioned this, but I'm guessing Hassan's knee is bothering him.

He hasn't been himself lately. I think he needs time to rest and heal.

He seems to be moving alright, but something's missing.

josephski's post sums it up quite well for me. This team is good, but not consistent enough, and is missing another scorer and big man, to finally get over the hump.

Our bench has killed us at times, and tonight it didn't help.

Terrell is going to be a lot better next season.

We are what we are, and that's an NIT team. We have a chance to win a few games in that tourney.

Those who think we're not in the NIT, guess again. We're going to be a 3 seed imo.

A 3 seed means that URI is among the last 12 out. I don't see it. I hope I'm wrong.

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:He's a freshman!
I'm not the only one who thinks Garrett will be a star.
The guy who recruited him, reiterated to me last night that he
feels Jarvis will be a special player.
Dan Hurley absolutely loves the kid.
I saw him in prep school.
I'll go with Preston and Dan's opinion on Jarvis Garrett.
Sina stinks. He's slow, he can't guard a fire hydrant, can't shoot,
but other than that, he's fine.
Fools gold to think he's anything great. Did anyone watch him play
at Seton Hall?

I love Garrett, but we need another PG when he's on the bench. Biggie should be renamed Smalls because he's killing me.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Dan recognizes the need for another PG to back up JG.

After a big man, that might be his top priority right now.

By now, it's become rather evident that EC is not a PG and never will be.

He doesn't have the handle, or the instincts.

We need that PG for next season imo.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

The NIT does not look at attendance and hasn't for years. It's purely based on seeding.

There's 10 automatically in but as I said there's a chance for 5 more. There's a chance for 15 automatic bids for that conference.

I expect URI to get in but it's not the lock that everyone thinks it is.

My guess is they'll be either a 4 or a 5.

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

scine20 wrote:The NIT does not look at attendance and hasn't for years. It's purely based on seeding.

There's 10 automatically in but as I said there's a chance for 5 more. There's a chance for 15 automatic bids for that conference.

I expect URI to get in but it's not the lock that everyone thinks it is.

My guess is they'll be either a 4 or a 5.

And the seeding is factored with arena availability and projected attendance. Not like NCAA seeding as they are neutral sites.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

Smokinjimit wrote:We need a low post player. And an upgrade at the point. I'm not sure why you think
He is going to be a star. He looks good because biggie looks so bad. Can't go left and can't finish at the rim.

Smokinjimit,
You have not been high on Garrett and posted as such after several games now, big gap between your believe and the majority on the board,mincluding based on his own comments - Hurley.
So we've seen Garrett handed the keys for the A10 league games so what do you most appreciate and not appreciate with Garretts game?
What do think of his ability to bring the ball up against pressure?
Ability to dish while driving the lane?
Involve the other 4 guys in the offense?
Shooting accuracy?
Defense?
Leadership?
Upside potential next year, junior and senior years?
Just would like to hear your honest opinion - not start or continue a war.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

scine, we're getting a home game. Lock city.

On espn this afternoon, Lunardi had URI as 5th team out, back on the bubble.

Of course we will drop back off after losing today, but we'll be in that 9-12 range, which means a 3 or at worst a 4 seed.

Fucking UConn did it again. Boatright saved their ass again.

With 4 to go, UConn had 31 points, and was dead, dead, dead.

That that guy starts making everything, Tulsa looks like LaSalle yesterday and chokes it away.

They [UConn] had nothing, but they do have that one guy who can step up and take over a game when they need it.

We don't, as of yet, have that guy. To win big games, we need that guy. Could make up for a lot of the sins that were committed today.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

The problem with EC is, he's really a SF.
He rebounds very well.
His handle isn't even good enough for a SG.
Not a good defensive player or passer.
Doesn't have the best basketball instincts.
I think all that NBA talk was a disservice to the kid.

As for the NCAA, I just can't figure out how Texas, with 13 losses
can be considered a lock for the NCAAs?
Nice to see Iowa State beat Kansas. Three straight
comebacks for the ISU comeback kids.
I think I'll adopt them as my NCAA team this year.

Rambone, any time we had a great team, we had at least one go to guy.
We have EC, and hero ball and nothing else.
Maybe next year we'll have some people who can score,
in addition to Jarvis and Terrell getting a year better.

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:scine, we're getting a home game. Lock city.

On espn this afternoon, Lunardi had URI as 5th team out, back on the bubble.

Of course we will drop back off after losing today, but we'll be in that 9-12 range, which means a 3 or at worst a 4 seed.

Fucking UConn did it again. Boatright saved their ass again.

With 4 to go, UConn had 31 points, and was dead, dead, dead.

That that guy starts making everything, Tulsa looks like LaSalle yesterday and chokes it away.

They [UConn] had nothing, but they do have that one guy who can step up and take over a game when they need it.

We don't, as of yet, have that guy. To win big games, we need that guy. Could make up for a lot of the sins that were committed today.

UCONN is playing home games essentially. I'd be pissed if I had to play at a court that UCONN as played at multiple times.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

I think Martin was hurt.
Biggie had an awful tournament. Garrett had a good tournament.
Terrell needs to take the next step where he's not a bull in a china shop.
I agree with Rod on EC: great and awful.

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:The problem with EC is, he's really a SF.
He rebounds very well.
His handle isn't even good enough for a SG.
Not a good defensive player or passer.
Doesn't have the best basketball instincts.
I think all that NBA talk was a disservice to the kid.

As for the NCAA, I just can't figure out how Texas, with 13 losses
can be considered a lock for the NCAAs?
Nice to see Iowa State beat Kansas. Three straight
comebacks for the ISU comeback kids.
I think I'll adopt them as my NCAA team this year.

Rambone, any time we had a great team, we had at least one go to guy.
We have EC, and hero ball and nothing else.
Maybe next year we'll have some people who can score,
in addition to Jarvis and Terrell getting a year better.

I think the camp itself is a disservice. Teaches the NBA individual game rather than building team basketball skills. Advanced AAU.

Why I love the Spurs of last year. Team ball.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Agree, Iggy. Possibly Hassan needs his knee to be "cleaned out" after the season is over. Arthroscopic surgery?

Having that brace on is cumbersome too. He's definitely not 100%, but Dan isn't going to let an opponent know that.

This isn't the NFL. There's no required injury reports.

Rod, I'm glad you said that. That's what I've been thinking too. EC IS more of a 3.

Could Dan be thinking that too? We could use some more quality guard depth.

Can't rely on Biggie, and TJ is gone.

josephski · Unread post by **josephski** » 9 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:I think Martin was hurt.
Biggie had an awful tournament. Garrett had a good tournament.
Terrell needs to take the next step where he's not a bull in a china shop.
I agree with Rod on EC: great and awful.

Biggie having an awful tournament is a bit harsh. He sucked today, as did most our team, but I thought he played well against GW. If anyone had an awful tournament it was Hassan. I agree with you that Martin looked like he could be battling an injury so hopefully that's why.

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 9 years ago

Buffalo about to win. Good job, BH.
Agree on EC being more of a SF than guard. Now, if someone can only convince him of that.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Rod, ask around if you can, and see if Hassan is indeed having issues with his knee......

Don't know when I'll see Dan again, so...

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

I hope we get a decent crowd for our NIT game or games.
At least we get to see them again, for those of us who put our
money where our mouths are.
It's so surreal. They were so great last night and so putrid today.
Strange game, basketball.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

We're the All Tease Team.

One night, we look like we can beat almost anybody.

The next night, we look like we can't beat anybody.

That consistency eludes us.

Next year though, we have to start proving we can beat the elite of the conference.

We don't belong with the elite, until we beat the elite. Close won't count anymore.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 9 years ago

Sweep The Leg wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:He's a freshman!
I'm not the only one who thinks Garrett will be a star.
The guy who recruited him, reiterated to me last night that he
feels Jarvis will be a special player.
Dan Hurley absolutely loves the kid.
I saw him in prep school.
I'll go with Preston and Dan's opinion on Jarvis Garrett.
Sina stinks. He's slow, he can't guard a fire hydrant, can't shoot,
but other than that, he's fine.
Fools gold to think he's anything great. Did anyone watch him play
at Seton Hall?
I love Garrett, but we need another PG when he's on the bench. Biggie should be renamed Smalls because he's killing me.

I think Garrett is an NCAA tournament caliber PG but let's take DH's slant with a grain of salt. He thought Biggie had NBA upside. It's coachspeak. Garrett does every single thing you want of a big time PG. Actually reminds me of Bobby Hurley. Except Bobby shot over 40% from three. JG is limited unless he improves there. I think he will but you never know. I'm really pumped for next season. Add a big. Add a backup PG. Add a shooter. Maybe KI checks two of those boxes. And we get a late 2015 big. Future is bright.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

I've seen that a few times now, and it's just not true. Dan does not think anything NBA related about Biggie. That came from a Philly hoops person, but it's something that somehow becomes attributed to Hurley when his ability to judge talent is called into question.

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 9 years ago

One of Danny's biggest off season challenges will be to convince EC that he needs to pass the ball out when he takes the ball to the hoop and it looks like he will be double teamed. He also has to convince EC not to try and dribble through double teams 20-25 feet from the basket.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

I'm hoping that JG is the man, starting next season.

As in, the guy we need, that takes the game by the balls and wills us to win, like the guys UConn had [and still has] and Cotton did for PC.

Take charge, win the close ones, no matter what happened for most of the game.

As I said earlier, UConn was beyond putrid today for 36 minutes, yet their PG won the game for them basically by himself. In crunch time of a must win game.

That's what we're missing. That's what will get us finally over the hump....

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Um, UConn's PG is a senior and a starter on an NCAA Championship team.
You're trying to compare him to freshman? Seriously?

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

No, just that I would like to see JG progress toward that type of player starting next season.

He's not going to be on Boatright's level maybe ever, but anything close to that would pay huge dividends for us.

College teams generally only go as far as their PG takes them.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

I think we saw the last two games that Jarvis can shoot, and all he needed was confidence. Small sample size, yes, but 5 for 9 from behind the arc in the A10 tourney.

Optimistic · Unread post by **Optimistic** » 9 years ago

Didn't get to see a second of the game due to work. But looking at the box score, I can't believe we shot 50% from three and 100% from the line and still lost. Guess we have the 21 turnovers to thank for that. Probably easier to say since I didn't see the game but I'm immensely proud of this team. This is a team that stunk out loud last year and is now one of the four best teams in the A10. I think some people on this board have lost sight of the fact that the program is trending in the right direction and will be a force to be reckoned with for the next few years, at the very least.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 9 years ago

1) URI is very tough to officiate. They pretty much mug guys every time down on defense. Playing "physical style" of defense ...define that. Hold grab, bump, etc. That's what's killing college basketball and why scoring was wayyy down this year. So enough of the whining about the refs. That gets so old. I've never heard read anybody come on the board and compliment the officials after a loss. (Hmm, officials only do a good job when Rhody wins? That's odd.) If URI put as much time into their offense as they did their defense, no we would be talking.

2) The halfcourt offense is so "connect-the-dots." EC you stand here, Hasaan you go here, pass ball there, etc. Almost every single possession is based on a high ball screen. The lack of away-from-the ball screening and lack of movement means you're going to have games in the 50's. Not gonna win a lot of big games scoring in the 50's. The really good teams can score more than that. Danny and the staff need to spend a lot (I mean a lot of time) in the offseason being more creative with what they run on offense. It cannot continue.

3) URI seemed to play over-hyped and a warp speed this weekend. Hey, I'm all for playing with emotion and energy. But you've also got keep your game and your psyche under control.

4) No news flash here...but they are so lacking a dead-eye outside shooter. They need a wing who can shoot it (Josh King, Abdul Fox, Mike Brown). Or a pick-and-pop big man (Jeff Kent). It would compliment the current players on the roster who pretty much just like to slash to the bucket. It would unclog the lane. Right now, there are too many guys with the same skill set.

5) I've watched so many of the games this "championship week" and in years past for college basketball. Danny's sideline histrionics are among the worst and embarassing to himself and the university. An administrator needs to talk to him about his sideline behavior. He's fiery and passionate. Most of these coaches are. I get it. But that doesn't mean you get to act like a jag-off. It's a real turnoff and sets a horrible example for the players as to how to stay cool and collected in the heat of competition. I can't stand coaches who draw attention to themselves at every moment. (Bruiser Flint, Steve Massielo, Tom Crean). I'm always saying in my head to the guys "Just sit down and shut up, enough already." Sorry if my opinion on Danny's sideline shtick offends you. His nonsense on the bench offends me.

6) URI is a lock for the NIT.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

PlayMikeMotenMore wrote:1) URI is very tough to officiate. They pretty much mug guys every time down on defense. Playing "physical style" of defense ...define that. Hold grab, bump, etc. That's what's killing college basketball and why scoring was wayyy down this year. So enough of the whining about the refs. That gets so old. I've never heard read anybody come on the board and compliment the officials after a loss. (Hmm, officials only do a good job when Rhody wins? That's odd.) If URI put as much time into their offense as they did their defense, no we would be talking.

I guess the announcers must be huge Rhody fans that were just pissed we were losing, because they were doing alot of talking about how bad some of the calls were.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

There have been lots of comments all tourney on the refs,
by the announcers.
Some very odd calls, like the phantom jump ball in the Lasalle-
Dayton game.
Having seen every one of our games this year, I have to say,
A-10 refs are sub-standard.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Nothing wrong with calling out refs for inconsistency. Many times uri had a play and then Dayton had the same type of play and there was a foul call. Remember when the Davidson guy fell at half court toward the end? Foul call. Jarvis g comes down the other side and falls down and no call.

The contact was similar. Many times I felt the whistle was being blown with anticipation.

The team needs everything it gets from everybody, but hassan martin keys victories. He didn't bring it.

This program needs to break through. Can't continue to promise tomorrow(I'm referring to the last 15 years). Dan is approaching the put up or shut up. Although I like him very much. A college coach that displays emotion????? That's what college basketball is. It's common for them to display emotion.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

Seawrightspostgame wrote: This program needs to break through. Can't continue to promise tomorrow(I'm referring to the last 15 years). Dan is approaching the put up or shut up. Although I like him very much.

15 years? Little did Dan know when he was kicking it at Rutgers that long ago that he was on a path to end up in Rhode Island. I know you all are long suffering here but literally everything in this program is trending up- from APR to facilities to record to recruiting- and at a fairly rapid rate the last three years. Y'all are going to be fine.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 9 years ago

I get the frustration with losing the game. It felt like a game we could win, and it was so close to being the kind of win we've been starved for for so long. The moment that I accepted that we weren't going to win the game felt like I had been punched in the stomach.

But the reality is, to me anyway, that this team is exactly what its record says it is - the fourth best team in the league, an NIT team, a very good but not-quite-great-yet team. So I'm not really let down. I wanted to win this tournament so badly for myself, for all of us that have waited so long, for TJ and Gil, to reward Dan for everything he has done for the program. But I can't be disappointed with a team that exceeded any reasonable expectation and that looks poised to be an absolute force for at least the next two years.

I think I now feel safe saying that if this team doesn't dance next year I will be disappointed. My expectations are now to be a tournament team for the foreseeable future, and it has been a long time since that was a remotely sane (if maybe a bit optimistic) thing for a URI fan to think or say. But this year's team just isn't quite there yet and it isn't fair to anyone to be disappointed in anything they've done this year when you step back and look at the season as a whole. They've really had a very good year, and a really fun and exciting year. Best one around here in a whole.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

I have no problem with where this program is at, or the direction it's going.
This is a young team, a team with flaws, and is a work in progress.
More needed ingredients will be added and improvements will happen.
Everyone was thrilled last night with them, and now it's all doom and gloom.
Guess what? IT'S THE SAME TEAM.
Dan's team won as many games this year than the past two years.
That's not a good thing? Not enough progress for some?
Maybe some perspective is needed here.
Rome wasn't built in a day

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Agree with all.

4 reasons why we lost:

1. TJ picked a bad time for a clunker.

2. Terrell was out of control.

3. Hassan wasn't Hassan. I would be surprised if he wasn't injured.

4. EC tried to force things again.

If only 3 of these things happen, we win that game.

Too much to overcome.

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 9 years ago

I've beat this drum all season
Core starters are 2 sophs and 2 frosh
Team is right where they are supposed to be
Next year is going to be fun to watch

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

Sweep The Leg wrote:
scine20 wrote:The NIT does not look at attendance and hasn't for years. It's purely based on seeding.

There's 10 automatically in but as I said there's a chance for 5 more. There's a chance for 15 automatic bids for that conference.

I expect URI to get in but it's not the lock that everyone thinks it is.

My guess is they'll be either a 4 or a 5.
And the seeding is factored with arena availability and projected attendance. Not like NCAA seeding as they are neutral sites.

No it's not.

I believe it was two years ago Kentucky had the #1 seed and didn't have any arena availability so they had to go to Robert Morris. Another year not that long ago Miami had to travel to Providence even though Miami was the higher seed because Miami's arena was unavailable.

It's not even a consideration.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

Sweep The Leg wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:scine, we're getting a home game. Lock city.

On espn this afternoon, Lunardi had URI as 5th team out, back on the bubble.

Of course we will drop back off after losing today, but we'll be in that 9-12 range, which means a 3 or at worst a 4 seed.

Fucking UConn did it again. Boatright saved their ass again.

With 4 to go, UConn had 31 points, and was dead, dead, dead.

That that guy starts making everything, Tulsa looks like LaSalle yesterday and chokes it away.

They [UConn] had nothing, but they do have that one guy who can step up and take over a game when they need it.

We don't, as of yet, have that guy. To win big games, we need that guy. Could make up for a lot of the sins that were committed today.
UCONN is playing home games essentially. I'd be pissed if I had to play at a court that UCONN as played at multiple times.

Yeah it's ridiculous. It would have been hysterical had UConn lost to see the attendance today for SMU and Tulsa.

urirx · Unread post by **urirx** » 9 years ago

scine20 wrote:
Sweep The Leg wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:scine, we're getting a home game. Lock city.

On espn this afternoon, Lunardi had URI as 5th team out, back on the bubble.

Of course we will drop back off after losing today, but we'll be in that 9-12 range, which means a 3 or at worst a 4 seed.

Fucking UConn did it again. Boatright saved their ass again.

With 4 to go, UConn had 31 points, and was dead, dead, dead.

That that guy starts making everything, Tulsa looks like LaSalle yesterday and chokes it away.

They [UConn] had nothing, but they do have that one guy who can step up and take over a game when they need it.

We don't, as of yet, have that guy. To win big games, we need that guy. Could make up for a lot of the sins that were committed today.
UCONN is playing home games essentially. I'd be pissed if I had to play at a court that UCONN as played at multiple times.
Yeah it's ridiculous. It would have been hysterical had UConn lost to see the attendance today for SMU and Tulsa.

Low major conferences play on a team's home court. Uconn has the XL center as a home court. Just sayin'.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

UConn still should have lost last night. I watched some of that game at work.

They were awful. We would have beaten them by 10 even with our effort yesterday.

Tulsa completely choked that game away. Worse than LaSalle did the other night.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

Jarvis Garrett in 2 Tourney games combined for 20 pts and 10 assists. Not sure why people are beating the drum about recruiting another PG. We have our PG for the future, he is only a FR. Ask Kaleb Joseph, Rysheed Jordan and dozens of others about how difficult that jump is from high school to college for a PG. We are in very capable hands for the next 3 years. Have to agree with Sean, you can nitpick why we lost, the Turnovers being the #1 culprit, but it all comes back to one thing...YOUTH.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 9 years ago

On the train from NY this morning reading all the post. Some thoughts.
Hassan is hurt. I was sitting about 10 rows behind the Rhody bench. He was grabbing his leg on the bench when he came out on several occasions. He didn't have his explosive jump. No way he misses a dunk like that.

Rhody's offense has no flow to it. The only time it seemed to flow was late in the first half.
They are young. There is still a big question with this team. Will these players develop better offensive skills - they could but they could also continue as a weak offensive/strong defensive team. The jury is out until next year. Their half court offense was so bad. In 3 of their last 5 games, they scored in the 50s.

Garrett is a good player.
Terrell needs to learn how to play in control.
Why did Gil sit the last 4+ minutes when he was playing his best. TJ was having a bad game and Dan just went to his end of game/typically best offensive lineup. I felt bad for Gil and disappointed that Dan didn't adjust.

Rhody played great defense. Gil was great underneath.
They did a good job not fouling.

Biggie makes the most lazy passes in college basketball. He doesn't even look to see if there is a defender there.

Rhody needs a big man and an outside shooter. I am hoping one of the three recruits (counting Ivetson) can shoot it.

Time to regroup for the NIT.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

The refs yesterday actually helped URI. Gil could've been called for 8 or 9 fouls but they were allowing the bigs to push and bump. The non-call on TJ was bad but overall this was a good crew for URI.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

83, yeah it's obvious Hassan isn't 100%.

If he was, we win. That's a shame.

My guess is, 2 games on back-to-back days didn't give his knee enough time to recover.

He's going to need either some serious rest, or a procedure to fix whatever the issue is.

At least it's not something that he could make worse by playing, or else he'd be out.

Hopefully the time off between NIT games [I'm assuming we advance] will help.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

Upset about the loss but can't be upset about how the team played all year and down the stretch. We knew after the VCU-UMASS losses that the team would need to win in Brooklyn and help itself by getting a top 4 seed. They finished second in the A10 and got the bye, then a quarterfinal win against GW. Sure I'm upset about not making the Dance this year, but perspective is the team was REALLY close and is very young. The core 4 will return a year older and wiser with this experience.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 9 years ago

Will they return a solid offensive team. For me that is the only question on whether they will make the jump to a good NCAA tournament team next year.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

I think they'll return a better offensive team. Jarvis and Jared are freshman who had freshman years (ups and downs). Jarvis was much more consistent on his shots toward the end of the season. The kid can shoot, and when the game really slows down for him, he's going to really help this team. Jared just needs to keep getting more consistent.

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