DeAndre' Bembry hires agent, declares for NBA Draft

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

DeAndre' Bembry has announced he has declared for the draft and signed with an agent, so his St. Joe's career is officially over.

http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/spor ... draft.html

With Bembry leaving, St. Joe's loses their top three scorers from this past year and don't return a player that averaged in double figures. Have to figure they won't be serious contenders for the league title now.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Not great for the A10, but good for us.

yay.

Let's see if EC does the same thing, if he has a great year and URI makes the Dance.

I would think he might stay though. URI could be even better the following year.

He might show Dan the same loyalty that DH showed by not taking the Rutgers job. As long as Dan stays after next season too of course.....

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

As expected, kids good.

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

Is it bad for the A10, yes. But it's mostly bad for St. Joe's, and after their garbage this past season I really can't bring myself to feel bad. And after Bembry's dangerous fouls against us in the senior day game last year I won't miss him next season. Couldn't have happened to a nicer coach or better program and this just gives room at the top for a different program to step up.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

RR2, just means that if we play them twice, that should be two wins.

NO excuses. Again.

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

We'll probably find out the end of May if we get them once or twice.

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

I irrationally hated him this season ever since I saw him, in person, score his 1000th point right after EC got hurt. Hope he gets drafted and makes and stays with an NBA team. Brown, you were fine. Miles, good riddance to you and your elbows.

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

I think it is good for the Atlantic 10. One of the hits it takes is that as a conference it doesn't produce many nba players or first round picks.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:RR2, just means that if we play them twice, that should be two wins.

NO excuses. Again.

Great minds think alike!

2 wins vs Hawks!

Having not seen next years schedule yet am I out of line thinking 25 regular season wins are needed for me not to be disappointed?

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

The headline here made me think he was transferring not going pro....a decision I fully expected....he was a great college player with a chance to be a good pro....

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

I think Bembry could end up being a solid player in the NBA... I hate his coach and his team. Let's murder them next year!!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

57, if you are expecting 25 regular season wins, then I think you will be disappointed.

I just don't see it. Talent or not, are we all of a sudden going to win 75% of our close games?

Because that's what I think it will take to reach that number.

Out of 31 regular season games, my guess is we are involved in about 12 games that are decided by 5-6 points or less.

How many of those will be against good teams? Most of them.

So, 9-3 is 75%. Good luck with that. Both the players and Dan will have to be a lot better at the end of games. I see an improvement over last year, there HAS to be, but not enough to reach that percentage.

If I'm wrong, then I will be happily surprised. And admit I was wrong.

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

rambone 78 wrote:57, if you are expecting 25 regular season wins, then I think you will be disappointed.

I just don't see it. Talent or not, are we all of a sudden going to win 75% of our close games?

Because that's what I think it will take to reach that number.

Out of 31 regular season games, my guess is we are involved in about 12 games that are decided by 5-6 points or less.

How many of those will be against good teams? Most of them.

So, 9-3 is 75%. Good luck with that. Both the players and Dan will have to be a lot better at the end of games. I see an improvement over last year, there HAS to be, but not enough to reach that percentage.

If I'm wrong, then I will be happily surprised. And admit I was wrong.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2 ... smart.aspx

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 8 years ago

Bad for the A10. That's two chances for very good wins.

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

rambone 78 wrote:57, if you are expecting 25 regular season wins, then I think you will be disappointed.

I just don't see it. Talent or not, are we all of a sudden going to win 75% of our close games?

Because that's what I think it will take to reach that number.

Out of 31 regular season games, my guess is we are involved in about 12 games that are decided by 5-6 points or less.

How many of those will be against good teams? Most of them.

So, 9-3 is 75%. Good luck with that. Both the players and Dan will have to be a lot better at the end of games. I see an improvement over last year, there HAS to be, but not enough to reach that percentage.

If I'm wrong, then I will be happily surprised. And admit I was wrong.

I couldn't agree more. We are at the point now where this team needs to prove to us that they can win the close ones. Do we have the talent for 25 wins? Yup... We can no longer use the excuse that our leaders are young guys. Our starting 5 are now juniors and seniors...NO EXCUSES

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

studs, there's some here that think we're just going to roll the balls out and dominate everybody next season.

All of our issues will magically disappear...POOF!!!!

It's not going to do any good to be wildly optimistic, or deeply pessimistic either......

Whatever happens, happens, and we've already seen what can happen when you assume anything....

I can't wait for the prediction contest for next season.

I'll bet we get some who predict 27, 28 wins. Most will be in the 24-26 range.

And some will be in the low twenties. Like me.

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

Current draft projections have Bembry going early to mid 2nd round.

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

I think it is the norm for kids to complete a 4 year degree in 3 years as a varsity athlete. Because they can take classes before the freshman year starts and then each summer.

This is great for him. I hope it works out. In todays basketball world there is no reason for him not to go pro. He was obviously the best player in every A10 game and then arguably the best in each of their OOCs.

There should be a correlation in the draft or at least I think so from the idea that the league is a shooters league. Skill league. If it is indeed that shooter/skilled league then the more mature players will be more valued than the past 20 years.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 8 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:57, if you are expecting 25 regular season wins, then I think you will be disappointed.

I just don't see it. Talent or not, are we all of a sudden going to win 75% of our close games?

Because that's what I think it will take to reach that number.

Out of 31 regular season games, my guess is we are involved in about 12 games that are decided by 5-6 points or less.

How many of those will be against good teams? Most of them.

So, 9-3 is 75%. Good luck with that. Both the players and Dan will have to be a lot better at the end of games. I see an improvement over last year, there HAS to be, but not enough to reach that percentage.

If I'm wrong, then I will be happily surprised. And admit I was wrong.

http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2 ... smart.aspx

Okay, okay, already -- UNDEFEATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Optimistic enough????
Jazoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

50 wins!

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

It is good for Bembry in that he won't ever have to again deal with Phil Martelli or any of the many obnoxious Hawks fans.

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

Thanks for the title change!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Way too early predictions for 2016-17 regular season:

Best case scenario: 25-26 wins, 5 seed

Worst case scenario: 20-21 wins, NIT land

Most likely scenario [my prediction] about 23 regular season wins, 1 or 2 more in conf. tourney, 10 seed

Assuming no major changes from what the roster is currently projected to be, with general good health for all.

Take it with a grain of salt, or whatever your medicine of choice......

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 8 years ago

IMO, the A10 tourney teams next year: URI, DAY, VCU, LAS. I was thinking St. Joes would make it, but no Bembry=no tournament.
Next year will be a big year - we'll finally beat them in Philly. We'll beat Zoomass in Amherst, and we'll beat PC at the Dump.

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

I think Bembry is low first round. Why would he come out otherwise with no guaranteed contract? RF1., I doubt he minds Martell I and the fans. They're on his side.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

LaSalle?

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:LaSalle?

They have numerous transfers from P5 schools, along with Price coming back.

However, automatically saying they will be a tourney team is jumping the gun.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Rhody15 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:LaSalle?
They have numerous transfers from P5 schools, along with Price coming back.

However, automatically saying they will be a tourney team is jumping the gun.

Just like saying we will be a tourney team next year is jumping the gun........

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 8 years ago

Interesting article on Yahoo this morning about guarantees coming into the draft. I would think some team likely told Bembry that if he was there when they picked they will take him.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/front-offi ... 24059.html

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

rambone 78 wrote:
Rhody15 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:LaSalle?
They have numerous transfers from P5 schools, along with Price coming back.

However, automatically saying they will be a tourney team is jumping the gun.
Just like saying we will be a tourney team next year is jumping the gun........

Well played...."No excuses" and "jumping the gun". Way to hedge!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

Correctomundo 208....

I'm in that camp of "hoping" but not really "expecting".......I THINK we'll make it, but don't sell the farm yet.....

Surprise me for once......in a good way.......

There have been hardly ANY times in their history when URI has been "expected" to make the Dance.

So if somehow we don't get there.....the letdown isn't as big.....

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:
So if somehow we don't get there.....the letdown isn't as big.....

Nope disagree would be huge letdown. The 16/17 Rams should blow through the A10.

I'm sticking with no excuses.....

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

57, you're right about one thing:

If we don't make it, DH's ceiling isn't what we all thought it was when he was hired.

That much will be very clear.

That's why I'm hedging.

Dan has to prove he can win the close ones against good teams.

If he doesn't next season, he never will imo. And some of us at least, will wish he had gone to Rutgers.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

All the lessons he needed to learn were taught last season.

I fully expect with the repairs made we will have an absolute monster season.

Truly, I believe it!

Hoooooo waaaaaa 25 Regular season wins, A10 title, deep tourney run!!!!!

Yes!!!!

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 8 years ago

All I can say, is I hope you're right.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

Let's just stay healthy through the first half of the first game before we start talking about 25 regular season wins...

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

Rhody15 wrote:Let's just stay healthy through the first half of the first game before we start talking about 25 regular season wins...

+1...--> see what the roster/rotation looks like when conference play starts.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

As a Red Sox fan, I don't do no stupid sports curses.

(About to unload the Panda hopefully)

16/17 Rams are loaded like we haven't been in many, many years.

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

I'm struggling to understand the connection between Bembry entering the draft and Hurley winning close games?

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

adam914 wrote:I'm struggling to understand the connection between Bembry entering the draft and Hurley winning close games?

There has to be some Rule of the Internet that dictates that all topics must eventually circle back to Hurley and close games.

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

The baseball chat has been moved here: http://keaneyblue.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5937

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

SGreenwell wrote:The baseball chat has been moved here: http://keaneyblue.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5937

Gator, (see what I did there, #39?

)...the Bembry string was played, other than the clear connection b/w Bembry and Hurley's "0 and infinity" record in close games. The Red Sox chatter was far more interesting....regardless (maybe because of) of the thread title.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 8 years ago

I nominate myself for best thread poach ever.......

Yep ol hrstrat57 gettin it done.

Oh and crush the Hawks and bring back the inner tube too.

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

hrstrat57 wrote:I nominate myself for best thread poach ever.......

Yep ol hrstrat57 gettin it done.

Oh and crush the Hawks and bring back the inner tube too.

Kudos.
You think Bembry could play 3B?

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

NYGFan_Section208 wrote:
SGreenwell wrote:The baseball chat has been moved here: http://keaneyblue.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=5937
Gator, (see what I did there, #39? )...the Bembry string was played, other than the clear connection b/w Bembry and Hurley's "0 and infinity" record in close games. The Red Sox chatter was far more interesting....regardless (maybe because of) of the thread title.

I didn't lock the thread - You can still post there. And, this is a thread that people will probably revisit in the future, depending on where he gets drafted, so I imagine they might appreciate not seeing 15 random posts about the Sawx in there.

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

Fire Baron!

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 7 years ago

His high school (The Patrick School) is reporting that DeAndre's brother was killed last night. Terribly sad, condolences to him and his family.

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 7 years ago

Wow that is awful!

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 7 years ago

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/col ... olina.html

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 7 years ago

Tough news to hear. I also read that Bembry has looked good in the pre draft camps

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