Biggie, Jarelle, and Matthew

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

Thanks for your time, guys.

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

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

Thanks to all of them for their time here and wish them the best in the future.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

So the Four McGlynn move looks good as a one year replacement for Butler and now we could probably use a PG to back up Garrett. Pretty surprised about Biggie moving on.

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

ace wrote:Thanks for your time, guys.

Indeed. All three played a part in what has become a rebirth of championship level basketball at Rhode Island.

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Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

Surprised Iffy isn't among them.

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

All great kids and wish them luck in the future. The Biggie transfer has me a little surprised as well. Although, with the abundance of guards we have this was somewhat expected.

Maybe this means there is another big man in the works?? Interested to see what they do with these 3 openings.

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

Biggie hurts. turned himself into a solid backup as the year went on.

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

Regarding Iffy- remember that his overall eligibility situation, especially with the inconsistencies of the NCAA, is not completely certain.

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

Reischel hurts too. Had a definite nose for the offensive board. good spark plug type of guy

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

Shocked at Biggie. He clearly had a defined role here.
Reischel, no loss. Weak with the ball, and bad decision maker.
I though Oneykaba would be numero uno to go.
Wow!
OK, lots of room for .........guess what?
Oh, now we need a backup PG, too.

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

My understanding was that staff had to this season consider Biggie's sensitivity to losing the starting role and overall playing time.

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

ace wrote:Regarding Iffy- remember that his overall eligibility situation, especially with the inconsistencies of the NCAA, is not completely certain.

Yeah, glad to see Iffy stay if he wants to play his limited role on this improving team. He always seems happy and I've never heard anything less than positive about his effort and attitude. Maybe a free education on a winning team is what some guys appreciate more than straight playing time.

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

Let's see if Reischel to Maine materializes.
Wonder where Biggie will land?
If he graduates, he can play next year, as can Reischel.
Both 5 year players.

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

Decisions were made with the expectation that both Biggie and Jarelle will graduate and be eligible next season.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

Koch said they were both on schedule to graduate

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

The ideal allocation for these three scholarships is probably a point guard and two bigs. Let's see if the marketplace allows us to do that.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 9 years ago

Gotta get at least two more guys, hopefully a PG and big man. Very surprised about Biggie too.

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

ATPTourFan wrote:
ace wrote:Regarding Iffy- remember that his overall eligibility situation, especially with the inconsistencies of the NCAA, is not completely certain.
Yeah, glad to see Iffy stay if he wants to play his limited role on this improving team. He always seems happy and I've never heard anything less than positive about his effort and attitude. Maybe a free education on a winning team is what some guys appreciate more than straight playing time.

True. I would also think that our oft-noted lack of frontcourt depth and APR issues both played a role in his being kept around (Keep in mind that JR and Biggie are graduating). People may not be overly impressed with what they've seen from Iffy so far, but at least he is a big body if nothing else. I also wonder about his value as a transfer, since he would have to sit out a year and technically only has one year of eligibility left.

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

Wow with the biggy/iffy thing.

They will replace biggie, GIL, TJ, JR in the minutes department! It's sort of a new team.

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 9 years ago

Thanks to all three for their contributions. They all helped in one way or another the last couple of years and we never heard of any of them being a distraction in any way. I wish them well in their next endeavors.

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

I liked the idea of Biggie being the back up PG next year. He has improved every year he's been here and I figured he'd be better next year too. Hope they kick ass wherever they go! Love all former Rhody Rams! Maybe this is when Dan has EC and JT start to run the point?? Maybe get another PG
Send Iffy to a big man camp!

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

Jarvis is the point.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 9 years ago

Kind of surprised to see three guys be released, but thanks for your time here and helping with the rebuild!

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

So now we have three scholarships open and barring unforseen circumstances we have three after next year with Iffy, McGlynn and Watson moving on.

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

I am very appreciative of all of the guys that came here and were a member of our family. But I am not sad to see Biggie go. He flashed a few times, but overall not a big fan of his game. I am more than comfortable going forward without him, even if they have to cobble 10 PG minutes per game between the other three guards when Jarvis needs to sit.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

Thanks so much to all of them. I know I've bitched at times about all 3, and some more than others - but it takes huge stones to jump onto a sunken ship and try to revive it. We should all be grateful.

They should be commended for marching themselves to the slaughter for the betterment of this program. Hats off to all of them.

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 9 years ago

I guess this answers the question of why we have been looking at guards.

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

Please excuse me, I'm going to gush a minute about Biggie, even while acknowledging that what ATP said above has some merit to it. Even so, Biggie's a guy who lost his starting job twice and was still never a disruption. The talk about the incredible chemistry on this season's team was absolutely true, and every single guy contributed. Academically, Biggie was the latest of qualifiers before his freshmen year and is now on track to be a college graduate in four years. That's a tremendous credit to the staff here and, most importantly, Biggie himself.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

I will say that for coming onto a team that was in such a bad place, it is sad that Biggie and Jarelle won't have their Senior Day moments here.

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

I know Jarvis is point blue ram. I'm saying maybe Dan will start to use EC and JT in PG situations now.
The five guards we have are enough I think.
It seems totally up in the air in regards to who else might be brought in.

I second that Rowdy Ram

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

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

ATPTourFan wrote:My understanding was that staff had to this season consider Biggie's sensitivity to losing the starting role and overall playing time.

ATP, apologies if I'm misunderstanding, but I'm not sure what you're saying here, haha.

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

Agreed, Ace. As it played out this year, the point guard transition was executed very well. Congratulations to Biggie for his expected graduation and eligibility for the grad-transfer provision next season.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 9 years ago

Why would they need to keep Hare on scholarship next year? The guy bailed on the team twice. It shouldn't have to hurt us.

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

I'm not sure they're keeping him on scholarship. But there has been no official announcement on his status, that's all.

bwerner10 · Unread post by **bwerner10** » 9 years ago

The Biggie announcement is a surprise, remember when Preston missed a bunch of games his senior year and we were void a backup PG?

Hare was thrown of the team, I would believe he is out of the picture.

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

Do these guys open up Keaney blue accts now that they are off campus??

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

I'm betting Jarvis leads the team in minutes next year. If you look at minutes played down the stretch this year, he was playing close to 35 every game that he wasn't in foul trouble. I think there was one he played 38. Yes, we need a backup, but Jarvis is capable of playing major minutes. In the last half of the season, he and Biggie were on the floor at the same time quite a bit. I think Jarvis is one of the leaders next year.

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sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 9 years ago

In all seriousness, surprised by Biggie and Jarelle leaving. Butler, less of a surprise, but I have nothing but good wishes for all three and sincere thanks for their work in moving the program forward.

I am now more than ever interested in the possibilities for what is to come this Spring in terms of recruiting. Four was a good appetizer. I can't wait to see what comes next.

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

Well, I have to say, that all three of the players leaving,
always were into each game, cheering their teammates on.
I wish them well, on their next journey.
While we may have criticized their play on occasion,
it was surely never personal.

The Reischel to Maine rumor has been around for weeks.
Yes with Watson,Oneykaba and Glynn as seniors, plus the three
more this year, Dan can really play with bringing in a transfer to sit out,
or whoever they feel can help right away.
One thing you don't want, is all six being open next year.
That leads to unbalanced classes, and messes up recruiting.

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

Thank you and good luck to you all !!!

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

As of right now, expect Biggie to come closer to home if a match can be worked out.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

Rod, you've mentioned a couple times a rumor about Jarelle to Maine. Any particular reason that you've heard that he's looking there?

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

Somehow coach Walsh seems familiar with him from
his time at RIC.

RIhoopz14 · Unread post by **RIhoopz14** » 9 years ago

I hate to bring this up, but is there realistically a chance that they are considering Hare coming back? If not, then wouldn't this situation have been put to rest officially and his scholarship opened up officially? Just looking for a clarification.

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