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Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 10:42 am
by adam914
Blue Man wrote:Do we take it if he verbals and deal with 5 in this class if we're fortunate enough to lock in Harris and Adams/another guard?
I think this will probably be what it comes down to right here. Unless Dan knows for sure Harris is going to commit, I think you deal with the unbalanced classes again if things happen to fall this way.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:13 pm
by RhowdyRam02
Blue Man wrote:I do wonder in situations like this - Harris is clearly our #1 target at this position, and we want another guard for sure - that's a given.

We do have 5 schollys but I know Dan wants to space out the classes and not have to recruit 5 every 4 years (great sign for a coach planning to be here for a while), so I believe we're only going to take 4.

However, while waiting for Harris to decide - what do we do about a kid like Doherty? I think he's going to be a stud as well, and you always want good players no matter how it lines up.

Do we slow the recruiting of him down? Do we take it if he verbals and deal with 5 in this class if we're fortunate enough to lock in Harris and Adams/another guard?
Not sure if anything's changed, but Doherty said he wants to make his decision January 5th. That's his grandfather's birthday and they're very close.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 12:51 pm
by Billyboy78
RhowdyRam02 wrote:
Blue Man wrote:I do wonder in situations like this - Harris is clearly our #1 target at this position, and we want another guard for sure - that's a given.

We do have 5 schollys but I know Dan wants to space out the classes and not have to recruit 5 every 4 years (great sign for a coach planning to be here for a while), so I believe we're only going to take 4.

However, while waiting for Harris to decide - what do we do about a kid like Doherty? I think he's going to be a stud as well, and you always want good players no matter how it lines up.

Do we slow the recruiting of him down? Do we take it if he verbals and deal with 5 in this class if we're fortunate enough to lock in Harris and Adams/another guard?
Not sure if anything's changed, but Doherty said he wants to make his decision January 5th. That's his grandfather's birthday and they're very close.
So, that's even better, well, depending on if we get J. Harris. If we get J.Harris, we use the 4 schollies. Then if Doherty picks ud, we use the 5th one on him. If not, we have that 5th for a transfer/grad transfer/JC. If we don't get J. Harris, that complicates things with Doherty. I guess what I'm saying is that I want both of them. We would still have 5 guards but would have to play a more traditional lineup.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:04 pm
by Seawrightspostgame
Which is ideal. Traditionally, traditional lineups have the tradition of raising the traditional trophy.

I agree it is probably a quality thing. Take a freshman they are high on or not waste that 5 ship and play the long game for a high end transfer.

At this point the staff has some great contacts in basketball. DH regime didn't have the contacts it has now when they started.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 1:32 am
by reef
It wouldn't bother me if we get both . I am sure we can find minutes for Doherty too

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:40 am
by ElmCityRhody
we back in the hunt for doherty now ?

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:23 am
by Iggy1979
I don't think URI ever shut this door.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 10:37 am
by thatRamBand
Would still love the chance to get this guy. If he's not making his decision until January, there's a lot of time for the staff to regroup and possibly work towards a commitment.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:26 pm
by reef
That would be sweet I hope this happens

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 12:49 pm
by DC_Rams
I think like Koch said, they will hold the last scholly open.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:35 pm
by CT Rhody
Any potential since Doherty is so young for his grade that he would commit and prep a year? I've never seen him play but obviously a lot of people are extremely impressed by him.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:36 am
by NorthernRamFan
Don’t be surprised if this kid does a PG year... just saying...

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:39 am
by CT Rhody
NorthernRamFan wrote:Don’t be surprised if this kid does a PG year... just saying...
He is number ten in New England in this current class, if he drops a class you would have to think he might crack New englands top 5 with more development. If he takes a PG year, this would be a huge score for us.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 8:04 am
by Seawrightspostgame
I'm all about the PG year. Key is with these guys is keeping them in the fold. They can blow up.

Need deep ties at a New England Prep where you can stash guys. Create that relationship.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:00 am
by Ramulous
I don't think a PG year helps us......he is already on our radar.....he goes prep....blows up.....and then we are just part of a bigger group chasing him....I would prefer he comes in and redshirts here.....kind of like a PG year but he works with our staff and players for that year....

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:02 am
by ramster
DC_Rams wrote:I think like Koch said, they will hold the last scholly open.
Doherty needs a profile on 1st page

URI will hold this Scholarship open for a strong player - could be a 5th year, a transfer, possibly high ranked player who de-commits (and there are a lot of those now with the FBI investigations going on now) or a high caliber player who is still available. Having such a strong 4 player class intact URI can be very selective with this last Scholarship - gives some very nice flexibility

Doherty is not listed in the Top 450 in 247/CBS Sports Class of 2018

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:45 am
by Seawrightspostgame
ramster wrote:
DC_Rams wrote:I think like Koch said, they will hold the last scholly open.
Doherty needs a profile on 1st page

URI will hold this Scholarship open for a strong player - could be a 5th year, a transfer, possibly high ranked player who de-commits (and there are a lot of those now with the FBI investigations going on now) or a high caliber player who is still available. Having such a strong 4 player class intact URI can be very selective with this last Scholarship - gives some very nice flexibility

Doherty is not listed in the Top 450 in 247/CBS Sports Class of 2018
Also no glaring hole in the frontcourt or in the backcourt. Either or.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 9:51 am
by jro44
CT Rhody wrote:Any potential since Doherty is so young for his grade that he would commit and prep a year? I've never seen him play but obviously a lot of people are extremely impressed by him.
Young for his grade? The kid is like 19. He is a great Massachusetts D2 HS player, not sure he will be a contributor on the level URI wants to be, would have been a solid addition to a CFL coached Rhody squad

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 11:28 am
by NorthernRamFan
jro44 wrote:
CT Rhody wrote:Any potential since Doherty is so young for his grade that he would commit and prep a year? I've never seen him play but obviously a lot of people are extremely impressed by him.
Young for his grade? The kid is like 19. He is a great Massachusetts D2 HS player, not sure he will be a contributor on the level URI wants to be, would have been a solid addition to a CFL coached Rhody squad
This post is short sighted at best, check put his Adidas uprising stars going against some of the best bigs in that country. Also he’s never stayed back from my knowledge so I doubt that he’s 19

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:41 pm
by rhodywins
The reason that he is not on the top 450 list is that he is considered a 2019 recruit that is able to grad in 18. Good chance he waits till 19 to improve his chances at top level schools. Hopefully that will be us.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:50 pm
by ramster
rhodywins wrote:The reason that he is not on the top 450 list is that he is considered a 2019 recruit that is able to grad in 18. Good chance he waits till 19 to improve his chances at top level schools. Hopefully that will be us.
How old is he?

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:06 pm
by CT Rhody
ramster wrote:
rhodywins wrote:The reason that he is not on the top 450 list is that he is considered a 2019 recruit that is able to grad in 18. Good chance he waits till 19 to improve his chances at top level schools. Hopefully that will be us.
How old is he?
I read somewhere he is 17 and on the young side of his class.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:16 pm
by Billyboy78
CT Rhody wrote:
ramster wrote:
rhodywins wrote:The reason that he is not on the top 450 list is that he is considered a 2019 recruit that is able to grad in 18. Good chance he waits till 19 to improve his chances at top level schools. Hopefully that will be us.
How old is he?
I read somewhere he is 17 and on the young side of his class.
and still growing.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:46 pm
by ramster
rhodywins wrote:The reason that he is not on the top 450 list is that he is considered a 2019 recruit that is able to grad in 18. Good chance he waits till 19 to improve his chances at top level schools. Hopefully that will be us.
nope.
I searched him in the 247 database and he is listed 2018. He just is not in the Top 450

He is also listed 2018 in the NERR rankings

https://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Doherty-46047604

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 4:59 pm
by CT Rhody
Top ten New England usually translates to a top 150 type national prospect for reference. I think him changing class so much has messed up his naruonal ranking or lack there of on these sites.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 8:02 am
by thatRamBand
Doherty is #10 in New England, behind Anthony Nelson and one spot ahead of Tate.

http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... 8-rankings

"South Kent's Anthony Nelson and Marlborough's Chris Doherty round out the top-10, after sensational summers using entirely different skillsets but eerily similar no-nonsense attitudes, rugged demeanors and swag for days. Each plays with a refreshing edge, refusing to accept failure and fearlessly willing to mix it up with their opponent's alleged tough guy. As you can already tell, I'm a big fan of both of these cats. They both own the necessary mentality to compete at the highest level.

Doherty, a 6'7" big with the requisite athleticism to defend opposing wings and a developing offensive repertoire that will eventually allow him to play with the ball in his hand at the other end as well, is far and away the youngest player in the current 2018 top 10. Having just turned 17 years old in April, Doherty could reclassify to 2019 and still play his entire freshman season in college at age-19. With an offer from Rutgers and a number of other high-major programs expressing interest in recent weeks, Doherty will also have options if he plans on heading to college at a 'young' 18."

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2017 9:56 am
by Rhodymob05
Love how they mention Rutgers over us. The report sounds promising though, but we'll see if he reclassifys.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 10:51 am
by jro44
Wow! My sources are horrendous and will be fired immediately! I stand corrected on Doherty

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2017 2:44 pm
by Billyboy78
Starting his officials...
2018 F Chris Doherty (@cpd_chris) will take his first official visit to:

Notre Dame from November 3rd-5th https://t.co/iU7OXGB88M

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 7:43 pm
by NorthernRamFan
Kid just committed to Notre Dame while on a visit this past weekend...

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:19 pm
by Rhody83

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 10:29 am
by RF1
His surname seems to be a fit for Notre Dame.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:30 pm
by PlayMikeMotenMore
The next Jack Cooley.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:03 pm
by Smokinjimit
What happened to waiting for his grandfathers birthday? lol This young man will have a nice career.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 7:12 am
by ramster

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:42 am
by bkoeppen
Interesting article. reading the slew of comments from ND fans sounds like they thought he was mismanaged by brey, but also was a bit homesick, which may have impacted his ability to fit in.

Since the 2nd Semester has already started, even if transferred today, should we assume he would have to sit out the full year next year? Would be awesome if we could get him for the 2nd semester. - This is all assuming he was the kid at the game yesterday.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:42 am
by Urifan91
Reading the comments at ND insider people are not happy with Brey and thought Doherty deserved more playing time. At 6’8” 235, with 2.5 years left he could be a nice addition if Cox can convince him playing in A10 and close to home would benefit him. Go get him!

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:50 am
by Billyboy78
bkoeppen wrote: 4 years ago
Interesting article. reading the slew of comments from ND fans sounds like they thought he was mismanaged by brey, but also was a bit homesick, which may have impacted his ability to fit in.

Since the 2nd Semester has already started, even if transferred today, should we assume he would have to sit out the full year next year? Would be awesome if we could get him for the 2nd semester. - This is all assuming he was the kid at the game yesterday.
What was the date the 2nd semester started? I think finals for 1st semester just finished up a couple of days ago and classes don't start for almost a month.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:53 am
by Rhody83
bkoeppen wrote: 4 years ago
Interesting article. reading the slew of comments from ND fans sounds like they thought he was mismanaged by brey, but also was a bit homesick, which may have impacted his ability to fit in.

Since the 2nd Semester has already started, even if transferred today, should we assume he would have to sit out the full year next year? Would be awesome if we could get him for the 2nd semester. - This is all assuming he was the kid at the game yesterday.
The 2nd semester has not started. It doesn’t start until Jan 22nd. Any transfer that enrolls in January in the Spring 2020 semester would be eligible to play after the completion of the Fall 2020 semester (end of Dec). Just like Walker they would play as soon as final exams were completed next December.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:55 am
by bkoeppen
Billyboy78 wrote: 4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: 4 years ago
Interesting article. reading the slew of comments from ND fans sounds like they thought he was mismanaged by brey, but also was a bit homesick, which may have impacted his ability to fit in.

Since the 2nd Semester has already started, even if transferred today, should we assume he would have to sit out the full year next year? Would be awesome if we could get him for the 2nd semester. - This is all assuming he was the kid at the game yesterday.
What was the date the 2nd semester started? I think finals for 1st semester just finished up a couple of days ago and classes don't start for almost a month.
Said better, the 2nd semester hasn't started - thanks for catching that. this would be a great if we could get him, even if it's for only one semester next year.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:57 am
by Rhody83
I would think John Carroll (and possibly Austin) would know Doherty from when Carroll was involved in NE Playaz AAU.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:59 am
by Rhody83
bkoeppen wrote: 4 years ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: 4 years ago

Interesting article. reading the slew of comments from ND fans sounds like they thought he was mismanaged by brey, but also was a bit homesick, which may have impacted his ability to fit in.

Since the 2nd Semester has already started, even if transferred today, should we assume he would have to sit out the full year next year? Would be awesome if we could get him for the 2nd semester. - This is all assuming he was the kid at the game yesterday.
What was the date the 2nd semester started? I think finals for 1st semester just finished up a couple of days ago and classes don't start for almost a month.
Said better, the 2nd semester hasn't started - thanks for catching that. this would be a great if we could get him, even if it's for only one semester next year.
You post are getting more unusual by the minute. He has 2 1/2 years of eligibility left. Why would we get him for only one semester?????

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 8:59 am
by bkoeppen
Rhody83 wrote: 4 years ago I would think John Carroll (and possibly Austin) would know Doherty from when Carroll was involved in NE Playaz AAU.
Imagine Tate might know him as well

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:00 am
by bkoeppen
Rhody83 wrote: 4 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: 4 years ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 4 years ago

What was the date the 2nd semester started? I think finals for 1st semester just finished up a couple of days ago and classes don't start for almost a month.
Said better, the 2nd semester hasn't started - thanks for catching that. this would be a great if we could get him, even if it's for only one semester next year.
You post are getting more unusual by the minute. He has 2 1/2 years of eligibility left. Why would we get him for only one semester?????
One semester next year

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:06 am
by rambone 78
Why not, if they want him it would be the same deal as Antwan....

play 2nd semester next year and then have 2 more years eligibility.

Nice thing about 2nd semester, you get to play two thirds of the season plus conference tourney plus postseason.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:15 am
by rhodyfan3000
I wonder if he is related to The Duke of Dorchester, Pete Doherty? (famous local ham & egger for the WWF in the 80's)


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Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:32 am
by TruePoint
I know we got burned by it with Walker, but don’t dismiss the idea of a waiver that would allow him to play from the jump next season. He’d be returning closer to home and Brey would have no reason to block him - we don’t typically battle for recruits and Doherty didn’t do anything wrong at ND or leave on bad terms.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:35 am
by rhodyfan3000
Hey we all saw what a 2nd good PF could do for this team yesterday. I'll all of another PF, the more the merrier.

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:37 am
by bigappleram
TruePoint wrote: 4 years ago I know we got burned by it with Walker, but don’t dismiss the idea of a waiver that would allow him to play from the jump next season. He’d be returning closer to home and Brey would have no reason to block him - we don’t typically battle for recruits and Doherty didn’t do anything wrong at ND or leave on bad terms.
The most NCAA thing to do ever would be to consider "home sickness" a legit medical condition and grant him a waiver...maybe get him a service dog as well :)

Re: '18 MA PF Chris Doherty (Notre Dame verbal)

Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2019 9:40 am
by TruePoint
I agree it is weird, but anecdotally they do seem to factor it into granting waivers.