General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

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

eli#10 wrote:FWIW I am losing my patience and would like some news much sooner than later! Does anyone have first hand knowledge as to how Iverson has looked in practice?

I know it's hard, but we have to relax. The signing period starts in about 3 weeks.

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

Speaking of our new connection with Expressions, this is their next projected great player. Can we please get on him now?

http://hoopdreamsmag.com/?p=9213

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

Hah ... " I felt that they would be able to prepare me to play at the highest level, along with a chance to showcase my talents again the best players on the Nike circuit, I'm in the gym every day, preparing for my opportunity."

No high school player talks like that. Probably has his own PR rep already.

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

Yeah, this is where we hire Ty Boswell to bring this guy in.......
As for what is or isn't happening, staff has to react and decide on which, if any, of the deluge of
transfers and 5th year players they want to chase.
Some players are still playing in the various tournaments.
It's not legal to approach players in another program. Of course nothing
can stop their representatives from contacting a school.
It's pretty complicated.
I'm hearing they're just looking for bigs, and not perimeter players.
They also see Iverson as a 3-4.
Supposedly interested in the big guy from Charlotte, who would be a 5th year
player and still keep the scholarship open for 2016 recruiting.

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

Mike Thorne from Charlotte and Shonn Miller from Cornell are exactly what this team needs. Both grad xfers, too. They will have a lot of suitors, though.

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

rodfromcranston wrote: Supposedly interested in the big guy from Charlotte, who would be a 5th year
player and still keep the scholarship open for 2016 recruiting.

I feel like all around this is the best case scenario for sure. Grab a solid big guy who can come in and help right away next year, while still leaving your 2016 options open for a freshman big man.

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

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2015/mar/2 ... er-thorne/

41 schools have inquired on Thorn, Bill Self just visited.
He shot 54% on FTs this season so he should fit in nicely.

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

He'll be a bench player for Kansas.
He could likely start here.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 9 years ago

41 school have inquired....wow

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

We'll have to dazzle him with our big man staff!

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

Well, there's Luke, Carr, and Dan [the one on the right making the face]....

Where's Cox?

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

I don't think there were any black Munchkins.
I'll have to pay better attention the next time my
granddaughters watch Wizard of Oz.
May need to recruit one from The Wiz.

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

Still wondering when this big man announcement is coming.

If it's a 4 year, then it's April 15th or after.

Any other type, could be anytime. There aren't many teams left playing.

With all these transfers, maybe there's a last minute scramble to get one of them?

We should also know who's leaving soon, I would think. Conflicting reports on whether we will have 2 or 3 openings still....

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

Cross him off:
56 minutes ago
6-11 Charlotte transfer Mike Thorne tells @SNYtv he's considering Arizona, Illinois, Pitt, Va Tech, Kansas, South Carolina & maybe NC State 57 minutes ago

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Cross him off:
56 minutes ago
6-11 Charlotte transfer Mike Thorne tells @SNYtv he's considering Arizona, Illinois, Pitt, Va Tech, Kansas, South Carolina & maybe NC State 57 minutes ago

Hopefully, NC State.

runninrams5 · Unread post by **runninrams5** » 9 years ago

Really hoping Marshall takes the Texas job and that Markus McDuffie reopens. St Anthonys kid that would be great at URI

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

We never even offered McDuffie.

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

I would love to see us get a Jr college or grad Big, and a frosh Big, who then has a year to develop (if needed). I know this means someone leaves, and I am assuming that will happen just based on others comments. If everyone stays, we need a JC or Grad Big, since the future is now, starting next season.

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

Well, without more frontcourt help, we aren't that NCAA team yet, especially with the A10 being stronger next season.

This is payoff time. Time to put the money where the mouth is, and bring it home.

Land a couple big ones, Dan.

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

ace wrote:Patrick McGlynn IV, otherwise known as Four. I like it.

Yes!!!!

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

Four McGlynn has committed to URI as a grad transfer

I assume this means someone is leaving since he is a guard and we were supposedly only loking for big men (and we need a big man)

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 9 years ago

Per Jeff Goodman, Four McGlyn is transferring to URI

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

So much for us not taking a perimeter player.

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

Well, maybe there's more leaving than we thought?

This guy is a proven player. He will help for sure. Not sure about his defense, haven't heard if it's good or not. I doubt Dan would bring someone in who can't play defense, although Butler was a flop.

At this point, he is what he is. Maybe he can help the others with his FT shooting technique.

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

Sorry, lower level stats don't impress me. Plus, he doesn't even shoot 40%!
We need to not go into next season with our current front line.
One scholarship assumes one other player.
We need two, not one.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Sorry, lower level stats don't impress me. Plus, he doesn't even shoot 40%!

He did two years ago. Last year was 37%. Either number would have led our beloved Rams last year. FT/3pt percentages have very little fluctuation when a player changes competition levels.

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

Really? So you're saying facing Maryland Eastern Shore is the same as facing
VCU on defense, or Dayton, or Richmond, or UMass? Wow!

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

He scored double figures in a tourney win. That's a level above us.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Really? So you're saying facing Maryland Eastern Shore is the same as facing
VCU on defense, or Dayton, or Richmond, or UMass? Wow!

Not saying that at all. FTs there is literally zero difference. 3ptrs is negligible. The raw-number "counting" stats are obviously greatly affected. Percentages, not so much.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Really? So you're saying facing Maryland Eastern Shore is the same as facing
VCU on defense, or Dayton, or Richmond, or UMass? Wow!

As others have mentioned, when it comes to 3-point percentage from specialists, it tends to stay somewhat similar from level to level because they're usually only shooting when spotting up and open.

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

We might even run a few plays for him.

Would open up things for EC and Terrell.

Less double teams, less turnovers maybe.

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

I know we need a big but I am soooo happy we are bringing in a 3pt shooter. It is such a nerd on this team to stretch defenses and open the lanes for EC and Terrell. When JG was heating up at the end of the season you could see how the offense could be better if only we had guys consistently knocking down shots. Hope the Frosh fill this role as well but I like not relying on a freshman.

For the record - I would not mind if Butler stayed as well just because of his shot. If he works hard enough I still think you could get a good 10 mins a game out of him in his senior year with 40% from 3

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

Butler? Seriously? He's slow and can't defend a fire hydrant.
He's shooter who can't shoot.

Matt Jessen-Howard · Unread post by **Matt Jessen-Howard** » 9 years ago

Heard a Rhode Island assistant inquired about Northwest College forward Chris Boucher. Boucher is an ultra-thin but skilled stretch 4. Great shot blocker.

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

Intriguing player....blew up this year....shot 44.4% on threes....took an average of about 4 per game...varied skill set ....would be eligible immediately since he is a juco

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

More about Boucher .... http://sports.yahoo.com/ccc/basketball/ ... her-161933

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

Um, wow. 22pts, 12rebs, 5blks, 44% from 3pt...

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014 ... ouchertr2f

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

rambone 78 wrote:Well, without more frontcourt help, we aren't that NCAA team yet, especially with the A10 being stronger next season.

This is payoff time. Time to put the money where the mouth is, and bring it home.

Land a couple big ones, Dan.

Sorry, but I gotta raise the BS flag on this. Dayton just made back 2 back NCAA's, had an Elite 8 run and wouldve been Sweet 16 this year if not playing their 6th game in 8 days.

Those 2 teams didnt have anyone over 6'9 playing any significant minutes.

There are just as many examples of top teams without a big as those with.

A really good true center at the college level is a luxury, not an achilles heel

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

Boucher named yesterday to 1st team JC All-American.

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

Baloney. Just look at the Final Four.
Anyone who thinks you don't need size in basketball
is way off base.
You point to one team, out of 64. Plus, they shoot the ball. We don't.
Even U of Portland had three 6'11" guys who have decent
stats.
You can win in the A-10, but you aren't going to do shit in the NCAAs with a 6'7" center,
backed up by a 6'6" guy who couldn't score if he were alone on the court.
You want to be Gonzaga? Well look at Gonzaga. 7', 6'11",6'10, and
Wiltjer can shoot 3s.

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

Matt Jessen-Howard wrote:Heard a Rhode Island assistant inquired about Northwest College forward Chris Boucher. Boucher is an ultra-thin but skilled stretch 4. Great shot blocker.

Seems like we're getting involved late which would mean our big man search is ongoing.

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

I was thinking the same thing about Boucher. Since we're supposedly just getting in on him, does that mean the other big that supposedly was coming here fell through?

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

Makes you wonder what Dan even meant saying we had our big,
after the St. Joe's game?
Something about a "high profile guy".
I don't see URI mentioned anywhere with this Boucher, except
someone saying an assistant coach inquired about him.
Meanwhile, he's visiting elsewhere.
Again, this staff has proven to be able to recruit and develop guards.
Other than Martin's fluke recruiting scenario, almost nothing on
front court players.

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

Maybe we have 2 openings, and one is that mystery big man.

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

rodfromcranston wrote: You can win in the A-10, but you aren't going to do shit in the NCAAs with a 6'7" center,

Let's worry about winning the A10 first. Crawl before you walk, walk before you run - and for us it's been experimental surgery to get our paraplegic program back to being out of a wheelchair.

Let's go win the conference before we worry about our NCAA tournament needs.

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

That's too easy to say.
Some of us remember what the NCAAs and winning games there,
mean.
Nothing like the thrill of your team being in the spotlight and beating
big name teams like Syracuse, Missouri, Purdue and Kansas.
One and done? Doesn't cut it for we who remember and have waited for
so long.
We're not in our 20's. We don't have forever to wait. Time is passing.

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

Blue Man wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote: You can win in the A-10, but you aren't going to do shit in the NCAAs with a 6'7" center,
Let's worry about winning the A10 first. Crawl before you walk, walk before you run - and for us it's been experimental surgery to get our paraplegic program back to being out of a wheelchair.

Let's go win the conference before we worry about our NCAA tournament needs.

NCAA runs are more important than conference titles. You think Duke or Michigan State would trade their FF for the league title? Sure, I'd take both but give me the big time postseason run. You could probably win the A10 without adding a big. It's not a size heavy league anyway and, with a few bounces, URI could have won it this year. But, no way do they make a postseason run with the current roster. Mostly because these "small" teams you see making the occasional run shoot lights out and don't turn the ball over. I am sure I will get killed for this but even a guy like Rokas Gustys would be enough. Rebound, play defense, make the occasional layup/dunk, and don't even think about taking a three pointer.

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

Thank you GBG.
You'll get no argument here.
Agree on every single point you made.

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

I agree. The new big, whoever that is, doesn't have to score. Score 6 or 8 points banging on the offensive glass, give some problems defensively to the opposing big, protect the rim on drives to the hoop and grab a few rebounds. If he does score a little more, it's gravy.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:That's too easy to say.
Some of us remember what the NCAAs and winning games there,
mean.
Nothing like the thrill of your team being in the spotlight and beating
big name teams like Syracuse, Missouri, Purdue and Kansas.
One and done? Doesn't cut it for we who remember and have waited for
so long.
We're not in our 20's. We don't have forever to wait. Time is passing.

One of my favorite memories as a fan of any team was being a senior in high school in 1998. To see other kids wearing shirts and hats from other schools because they were cool or programs that attracted bandwagon fans and I was walking around wearing my URI stuff because I had already decided that's where I was going, and my team was doing better then theirs. So I get what you're saying to an extent, there's nothing like being a URI fan when we're being a giant killer in the tournament. That said, what we've waited so long for, or how much time we believe we have to wait, or our expectations of what we should be, that's not Dan Hurley's fault or problem. All he can do is control the three years he's been here and what happens in the future. And so far so good, though obviously room for improvement. And most important, Dan realizes we need to improve and sees where he can do it, unlike previous coaches.

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