'13 MD SG Stanford Robinson (URI Commit)

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

I guess we're going to Dance, with who we brought....when it comes to big men....

A lot of question marks. Potential? I guess we'll see soon enough.

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

Hurley played four guards because he had zero depth up front.
He lost Gilvydas, gains Iverson. Depth? Watson and Berry.
Hopefully, ARD can school Oneykaba, for another.
Pretty scary prospects if Martin is in foul trouble or God forbid,
gets hurt.
That they're waiting on Robinson to fill the last scholarship,
says there are no bigs for 2015-16, coming in.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 9 years ago

No bigs, yikes.

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

We have "semi-bigs". 6'7"-6'8" guys who are either swing men, 3's or 4's.

No true centers.

Like I said, it might be enough to win the A10 and/or make the NCAA tourney next season. Beyond that, it would take a Dayton-like, as in favorable matchup type games, for us to make the 2nd weekend of the Dance.

Got to think a couple of 4's and 5's are coming for 2016. Does that help us next season? Of course not. But that's what we've got, and we have to roll with it, like it or not.

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

RhowdyRam02 wrote:
rambone 78 wrote:Isn't Akele eligible immediately? Freshman right?
There was talk in his thread that he might not be academically eligible right away. Not sure if there's any basis for that thought or just speculation due to his international status.

It is the latter and, to me, pretty irresponsible speculation. (Even if there does turn out to be an issue, it would still have been irresponsible because there has not been even a whisper about one to this point as far as I'm aware.)

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

Got him....

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

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

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

Great get!

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

Woo hoo!!

Proud to be firmly in the 50% of the board that is happy Stan chose to be a Rhody Ram! Welcome aboard!

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

Love it! Welcome home Stan!

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

STC wrote:

Wow,
Incredible.
Has to sit out this coming year as a transfer but will be able to practice against this year's team. Will add quality to the practices and also prepare himself well for 2016-2017 Season.
Great news, wonder if this would have happened has Smart not gone to Texas - and so it goes.
The news keeps coming up positive for URI

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

Nice. Guess this closes the book on 2015-16?

Maybe.

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

Nice!!! Welcome, Stan! Nice to beat out VCU, sign of things to come. Time to get to work!

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

I look at this signing as a positive on how far this program has gotten back to normal. We have such a talented backcourt and still landed a transfer from IU. The tipping point on programs is when recruits don't come to your school based on need, they come based on your school and the potential for individual improvement and possibilities.

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

I don't know if this has been answered before, but since Stan isn't eligible until 2016, does he count against the limit of 13 for 2015?

If not, then we could still pick up a 5th year big. Correct?

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

Some on VCU Board thought they had him locked up.

http://forums.vcuramnation.com/threads/ ... 9/page-372

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

rambone 78 wrote:I don't know if this has been answered before, but since Stan isn't eligible until 2016, does he count against the limit of 13 for 2015?

If not, then we could still pick up a 5th year big. Correct?

He will be on scholarship serving his year in residency.

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

These guys will practice against better competition than the A10 comp in games.

We could use a taller better front court but its obviously not in the cards this season.

Dan Hurley has to get the most out of this situation.

Exciting times.

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

theblueram wrote:I look at this signing as a positive on how far this program has gotten back to normal. We have such a talented backcourt and still landed a transfer from IU. The tipping point on programs is when recruits don't come to your school based on need, they come based on your school and the potential for individual improvement and possibilities.

This is a new normal! The guy that pretended to be a coach before Hurley got here couldn't have ever dreamed of this being "normal."

We've gotten so many good-great highly touted guards/players in the last 3 years that 4 star guys from blue blood programs coming in just makes us nod our heads instead of partying them off. WHAT A TIME TO BE A RAM!

I. LOVE. BEING. A. RHODY. RAM.

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

rambone 78 wrote:I don't know if this has been answered before, but since Stan isn't eligible until 2016, does he count against the limit of 13 for 2015?

If not, then we could still pick up a 5th year big. Correct?

No.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 9 years ago

NOT A BIG BUT I LIKE IT!

860_rhody · Unread post by **860_rhody** » 9 years ago

Damn I didn't expect this. I'm more excited though that we beat out VCU. They've been the figurehead of the A10; nice to see that that might be changing.

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

Got my answer. Thanks guys. Robinson counts toward the limit, we're done recruiting for next season.

Staff, now with ARD on board, can now totally focus on 2016's this summer and fall.

Big man hunting will never be more important.....

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

This kid will be giving EC hell with his defense in practice this year. Should make EC a better player.

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

Billyboy78 wrote:This kid will be giving EC hell with his defense in practice this year. Should make EC a better player.

Thats a good point, hadn't considered that aspect.

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

Rambone, I said that all along. This precludes holding a scholarship
for a mid season transfer.
Sorry I'm not popping champagne or drinking Koolaide on this one.
Regardless of ratings, it's not filling any need on the roster, and may actually chase away
some of the 2016 guards we've been involved with for a couple of
years. It also ties up a scholarship for a year, and doesn't provide a player
for next season.
Yes, we beat out VCU. The Shaka-less program that's been bleeding
people leaving them.
It is what it is, and time will tell how this works out.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

Well, now that he's a member of the team, best of luck to you, Mr. Robinson.
And to you, DPS.

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

If a guard is chased away because they think they can't beat out our current backcourt for playing time, do we want them????? Hurley gives playing time based on talent and effort, not seniority. That should entice better players to come here.

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

I had no doubts that we'd get this kid and Berry. I'm not celebrating, either. Hope I'm proven wrong.

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

URI_IEP wrote:
Rhody74 wrote:I'm not sure how to feel about Robinson, given his stats at IU. I'd still rather have an athletic 7-footer.
Captain Obvious quote of the day

Ah .... you outed me. Might as well post my real picture as an avatar.

Sorry if I'm not as excited as some of you. If he achieves the potential he showed as a high schooler, than that'll teach me.

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

Rhody74 wrote:
URI_IEP wrote:
Rhody74 wrote:I'm not sure how to feel about Robinson, given his stats at IU. I'd still rather have an athletic 7-footer.
Captain Obvious quote of the day
Ah .... you outed me. Might as well post my real picture as an avatar.

Sorry if I'm not as excited as some of you. If he achieves the potential he showed as a high schooler, than that'll teach me.

What was the name of that athletic 7-footer again that we turned down in favor of Robinson? I can't seem to remember...

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

We want guards who play lock down defense. That's what this kid does. He has a year to work on his offense. Go back to page one and look at the video I posted. He's very athletic. Dan wants to get out and run a lot more. Seems to me, Robinson is the kind of guard who will excel in that style.

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

As of now, they'll have 3 spots open for '16s. Regardless of what you think of EC and the development of his game, he is not a lock to spend 4 years in Kingston. Robinson is an experienced guard, will have a year to get straightened out, and is the highest ranked (with Iverson) transfer they've gotten. If you don't like the move, that's ok, I'll not argue it with you. I see benefits in it.

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

Assuming my math is right, not only does it close our recruiting for the coming season, but this also closes the door on Jordan Hare's time at URI under scholarship.

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

Yes, we heard Biggie played "lockdown defense", too.
As for guards not coming here, because of the glut of guards....
how many times have we read on the Terrance Mann thread
that maybe he made a mistake, because of all the guys FSU recruited for his position?
So, you don't think players look for where they have a chance to play
and don't have to compete with numerous players who play
the same position?
Nobody says, "Well, they have all kinds of players at SG, but, screw it,
I'm going there anyway." Doubtful.
Advisers and friends will steer them to the path of least resistance. every time.

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

Wait Jordan Hare can't stay on scholarship and continue his education at URI while practicing basketball every summer@!!@@#@#$!@#

Stop the press. Pull somebody's scholarship!!@@!

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

I do as well Ace. I see benefits beyond just the player. But, a 4* who had a down soph year and is going to be with this team for a year with EC, JT, Jarvis and crew........I think his game will come back.

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

RhowdyRam02 wrote:Assuming my math is right, not only does it close our recruiting for the coming season, but this also closes the door on Jordan Hare's time at URI under scholarship.

My only regret is that I did not make enough Hare Jordan/Space Jam references.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:As for guards not coming here, because of the glut of guards....
how many times have we read on the Terrance Mann thread
that maybe he made a mistake, because of all the guys FSU recruited for his position?
So, you don't think players look for where they have a chance to play
and don't have to compete with numerous players who play
the same position?
Nobody says, "Well, they have all kinds of players at SG, but, screw it,
I'm going there anyway." Doubtful.
Advisers and friends will steer them to the path of least resistance. every time.

But in a way, shouldn't that be a positive in your eyes? The glut of guards means anyone coming in should be elite and highly confident that they'll be getting time. Any guard recruit that's not elite and/or isn't that confident will avoid us. And in turn that means that we won't be able to add all but the best of the best when it comes to guards, meaning more bigs will be added.

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

rodfromcranston wrote: So, you don't think players look for where they have a chance to play
and don't have to compete with numerous players who play
the same position?
Nobody says, "Well, they have all kinds of players at SG, but, screw it,
I'm going there anyway." Doubtful.

Rod, I'm sure that's the case. In fact, those are probably the same players who elect for the draft early and hear crickets.

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

http://zagsblog.com/articles/rhode-isla ... -robinson/

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

This is a great pickup--no question. Rod has to accept this and quit his bitching and complaining about another guard joining the fray. I may be naive but I do put Hurley's judgement ahead of Rod's. Obviously there was not a real good "big" out there that was coming here. I have a feeling Hurley thinks Berry will get in shape and that he has the tools to be helpful.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

Nice link Ace thanks.

Unlike most others I think this is a great, great get......Ram havoc is moving north my friends!!

3 years ago we don't even get a sniff on this one.

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

The fact that we're not all ecstatic and pumped about a former Top 60 recruit, who played at INDIANA, just goes to show you how far our program has come and how high our expectations are. I absolutely love it.

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

This signing and the Iverson signing present really great opportunities for Dan and the program. If these guys can approach the level they were viewed at coming out of high school we should be very successful and it gives Hurley a great pitch for future high level transfers. "Come to URI and I can help you unlock the potential you haven't reached at your first program."

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

Some interesting things about Dan here. http://collegebasketball.scout.com/stor ... land?s=196

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

I just take that comment about Dan not being a "recruiting type of coach", as Cox did the bulk of the recruiting of Robinson, and Dan closed the deal at the end. Very common, really.

Dan obviously has a plan on how to make up his team, but I'm sure if pressed for an answer, he wishes he could have gotten another good big for next season.

Now he has to put all of these new pieces together.

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

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

"Rod has to accept this and quit his bitching and complaining "
Hey, when you pay my mortgage, then you might be able to tell me
what I can and can't do.
I've clashed with plenty of differing opinions on here, but not ONCE
have I had the ignorance to try to tell someone that they HAD to do
anything.
This isn't the Supreme Court, it's a goddamned message board.
If you or anyone else doesn't like my opinion or Bressler's, or 74's, or 85's, don't read us.
We've all been around long enough that if we have an opinion,
we have a clue about the basis of that opinion.

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