Game 13: St. Louis Friday Dec 30 @7:00pm ESPNU Chaifetz Arena

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

St. Louis completed the non-conference schedule with a 4-8 record.

There has been much talk about offense on the board lately. Well, if you were hoping to see a really bad offense you will see one tomorrow night. Per kenpom they are the 341st ranked offense in the country. That's 341st out of 351 teams playing D1.

Our defense usually comes to play and we should have a goal to hold them to under 60 points. They have been held to under 60 points in 6 of their 12 games and held to 45 points twice.

Their leading scorer and point guard, Jermaine Bishop, has been sidelined for the last 3 games with an ankle injury. From what I've read he will likely return against us tomorrow night.

Likely Starters:
Davell Roby 6'4 Junior G
Reggie Agbeko 6'7 Senior F
Jermaine Bishop 6'1 Sophomore G
Mike Crawford 6'4 Senior G
Elliott Welmer 6'9 Redshirt Freshman F

Stats:

Oh and.....

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

......I would like to see something different, different in the starting lineup that I feel can ignite the offense, get us going and give us a different look; we know changes in the starters are not easy for DH.....assume HM is out for this game; option 1) sit KI and start SR, play a shortened bench......for me the anticipated spark here is SR, maybe create some offense from defense, let's get him going with some major minutes to see what he can deliver......no?

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 7 years ago

Thank holy christ we have basketball to talk about. Let's go get this road monkey off our back...no matter who the other team is.

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

section(105) wrote:......I would like to see something different, different in the starting lineup that I feel can ignite the offense, get us going and give us a different look; we know changes in the starters are not easy for DH.....assume HM is out for this game; option 1) sit KI and start SR, play a shortened bench......for me the anticipated spark here is SR, maybe create some offense from defense, let's get him going with some major minutes to see what he can deliver......no?

105, the issue I see with sitting KI and starting SR instead is that they start a 6'9 guy with perimeter skills in Welmer and a 6'7 post player/rebounding machine in Agbeko. If we start 4 guards we would put ourselves at a disadvantage. I think we need KI (to cover Welmer) and Langevine (to cover Agbeko) to start the game.

SR will get his minutes but I don't see it at the expense of sitting KI.

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

RoadyJay wrote:
section(105) wrote:......I would like to see something different, different in the starting lineup that I feel can ignite the offense, get us going and give us a different look; we know changes in the starters are not easy for DH.....assume HM is out for this game; option 1) sit KI and start SR, play a shortened bench......for me the anticipated spark here is SR, maybe create some offense from defense, let's get him going with some major minutes to see what he can deliver......no?
105, the issue I see with sitting KI and starting SR instead is that they start a 6'9 guy with perimeter skills in Welmer and a 6'7 post player/rebounding machine in Agbeko. If we start 4 guards we would put ourselves at a disadvantage. I think we need KI (to cover Welmer) and Langevine (to cover Agbeko) to start the game.

SR will get his minutes but I don't see it at the expense of sitting KI.

http://920whjj.iheart.com/media/play/27575308/

105 and RJ,
In the Coaches Show towards the end of the roughly 1 hour discussion, there is a segment on strategy for SLU.
DH said many teams are now playing 3-4 guards or a quick forward and 3 guards. He said SLU does not play like William & Mary or Holy Cross or others we have seen this year. Therefore he said Andre Berry could see more action Friday night vs SLU. His defense is a challenge with smaller, quicker guys, but SLU fits Berry.
He also said Robinson's minutes could increase up to 25 or so and that Robinson was the most energetic player at practice that day.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

......for me bringing in SR he was intended to be on the floor in the deep bench rotations that apparently has not panned out as expected......and coming with some ready to go skills ahead of the freshmen.....just don't think he has been given enough minutes to get him going......(no clue what his per game minutes are).....would like him to get the 25+ even off the bench.....let's really see what he can deliver now......KI apparent funk/foul trouble concerns me.....No??

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

Reminder - This game is on ESPNU at 7pm

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

section(105) wrote:......for me bringing in SR he was intended to be on the floor in the deep bench rotations that apparently has not panned out as expected......and coming with some ready to go skills ahead of the freshmen.....just don't think he has been given enough minutes to get him going......(no clue what his per game minutes are).....would like him to get the 25+ even off the bench.....let's really see what he can deliver now......KI apparent funk/foul trouble concerns me.....No??

That's basically what DH said in the show, Robinson to see 25 minutes plus.

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

section(105) wrote:......for me bringing in SR he was intended to be on the floor in the deep bench rotations that apparently has not panned out as expected......and coming with some ready to go skills ahead of the freshmen.....just don't think he has been given enough minutes to get him going......(no clue what his per game minutes are).....would like him to get the 25+ even off the bench.....let's really see what he can deliver now......KI apparent funk/foul trouble concerns me.....No??

I agree on more minutes for SR and per Coach Hurley it appears that will happen. I also agree with you on concerns about KI, but I still think he gets the start tomorrow. I think the opportunity for KI to come off the bench would be when Hass comes back and we potentially start both Hass and Langevine together.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

......and maybe some increased PT for Andre "Sweet Juice" Berry.....

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

One interesting note to this game, Jared Terrell goes up against Travis Ford, who he initially committed to while Ford was at OK State.

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

From the Game Notes posted on GoRhody.com:

TODAY'S RHODE ISLAND FACTS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

The Super Mario Brothers - E.C. Matthews and Hassan Martin - have played together in 72 career games.
Rhode Island is 42-30 in those games, including a 28-13 mark over their last 41 games on the floor together.
After a season-high three turnovers at Valpo on Nov. 29, Stanford Robinson has gone the last five games (105 minutes) without a TO.
Rhody has two wins (three total) this season when shooting less than 40.0%. URI won three such games (nine total) in 2015-16.

A subtle hint that Hass is playing tomorrow night?

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

This is not good news for them:

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

RoadyJay wrote:From the Game Notes posted on GoRhody.com:

TODAY'S RHODE ISLAND FACTS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT

The Super Mario Brothers - E.C. Matthews and Hassan Martin - have played together in 72 career games.
Rhode Island is 42-30 in those games, including a 28-13 mark over their last 41 games on the floor together.
After a season-high three turnovers at Valpo on Nov. 29, Stanford Robinson has gone the last five games (105 minutes) without a TO.
Rhody has two wins (three total) this season when shooting less than 40.0%. URI won three such games (nine total) in 2015-16.

A subtle hint that Hass is playing tomorrow night?

RJ,
Good stat on Stanford Robinson
Went back to the last 5 games in which he has had the Zero TO's for his other ball control stats
- Minutes have been 13,22,18,26,26 with the last 2 games being 26 mpg
- 10 Assists
- 20 Rebounds
- 7 Steals
- 3 Blocks

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

It's going to be very interesting when Hass and CT are back and we are at full-strength. Also, with Langevine's and Stan's emergence they have earned the right for extended minutes.. Good problem to have but it will be interesting to see how the minutes are spread around.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

......those Stanford stats indicate to me, plus my eyes tell me he needs more minutes, either starting or off the bench before someone's foul trouble....

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

SLU Game Day Update from their Site. Interesting to get the other teams site perspective

http://www.slubillikens.com/ViewArticle ... =211377999

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

http://www.providencejournal.com/sports ... t-st-louis

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

I will go URI 70-55

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 7 years ago

Rams 62 SLU 51

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 7 years ago

Rams 75 Creepy Billekins 60

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 7 years ago

Is it possible for us to win a road game and look good doing it?

That's what I want to see.......

We'll win, but it won't be easy......could we score 70 points?

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 7 years ago

First of several "must win" games over the next couple months.

UCH21377 · Unread post by **UCH21377** » 7 years ago

rambone 78 wrote:Is it possible for us to win a road game and look good doing it?

That's what I want to see.......

We'll win, but it won't be easy......could we score 70 points?

Rambone I don't think we need style points in conference away games, IMO. They are always tough, any win is a good one, just be happy and move on.

I think we may stay in the 60's. 68-58 something like that.

brady1 · Unread post by **brady1** » 7 years ago

Road conference game.
No Hass
I'll have a Happy New Year with just a W here.
REVERSE THE CURSE!

GO RHODY!

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

Gimme some Hass!

brady1 · Unread post by **brady1** » 7 years ago

WOW if those two are back in action soon.
LOOK OUT!
REVERSE THE CURSE!
GO RHODY!

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

......even the if Hass is ready, keep him on bench, we should be able to beat them with a high scorer of theirs out....I wanna see SR have big nite....

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

section(105) wrote:......even the if Hass is ready, keep him on bench, we should be able to beat them with a high scorer of theirs out....

Players play if they are healthy

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 7 years ago

RoadyJay wrote:
section(105) wrote:......even the if Hass is ready, keep him on bench, we should be able to beat them with a high scorer of theirs out....
Players play if they are healthy

Except Layssard

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

What about a line up of Hassan, Langevine, Layssard, Terrell and Jarvis?

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

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

theblueram wrote:What about a line up of Hassan, Langevine, Layssard, Terrell and Jarvis?

It's against Hurley's religion to play less than 3 guards.
Three actual frontcourt types?
NEVER!

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 7 years ago

We do not need Martin in this game.....

Cupcake.

Sit prepare for Flyers.....

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

rodfromcranston wrote:
theblueram wrote:What about a line up of Hassan, Langevine, Layssard, Terrell and Jarvis?
It's against Hurley's religion to play less than 3 guards.
Three actual frontcourt types?
NEVER!

That line up would be awesome. In a guard oriented league? 3 Big Men and two fast guards? Well, It sounds nice.

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

hrstrat57 wrote:We do not need Martin in this game.....

Cupcake.

Sit prepare for Flyers.....

Again, I disagree. What gives us the right to call any team a cupcake. This is a conference game on the road. If he is ready, he plays. Simple as that.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

......layssard has about as much chance starting as RoadyJay does....

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

section(105) wrote: ......layssard has about as much chance starting as RoadyJay does....

The only thing we have in common is our weight. I'm a much more polished player. I have what they call 'old man's game'.

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

I didn't say start. But when have we seen a "big" team on court? Never. Just would like to see how it would play out.

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

3 guys who can't put the ball on the floor, score from perimeter or pass well - yes sounds like that would fix our offensive ills

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

Doesn't sound much different than what we got. No?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 7 years ago

.....even with HM dressed on floor, radio guys do not see him playing much, unless break in case of emergency....

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

Will Hassy go ???

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 7 years ago

I think having him only play if things are going south is the worst thing to do with that injury. So he gets warmed up pregame, then he gets cold, then he has to come in late in a tight situation without proper time to loosen the muscle? I hope the radio guys are wrong.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 7 years ago

So...this team, to be as successful as possible, needs KI to be a force...let's see it happen.

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

Good start! CL looks strong! Who is this iverson guy? Lol

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 7 years ago

Running something other than motion in 1/2 court set.

Team has been working hard!

Like it!!!

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 7 years ago

"Really good crowd" huh?

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 7 years ago

JT you got a 6'9" trailer uncovered you gotta pass the ball!!!!!!

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

KI looks really good so far.

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