General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

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

I think you guys are right.

It will be those guys here this weekend. Unofficials.

Schools are getting commits from '16's already. Let's be one of them.....

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

You aren't going to get a commit on an unofficial visit.

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

TruePoint wrote:So who throws that "stick" to him?

You can bet it wasn't me. Actually, it's not a stick. It's what's left of a tree he was nibbling on.

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

This guy is 6'11", looks like he's visiting. https://mobile.twitter.com/baelane

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

Billyboy78 wrote:This guy is 6'11", looks like he's visiting. https://mobile.twitter.com/baelane

JUCO from Lee College: http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014 ... maneba3lc3

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

Well, according to Max Prep, he played prep for Monteverde in FL.
Was rated 1,508 nationally and 55 in Florida.
At Lee College, he averaged 6.9 MINUTES a game, 3.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg., and was a 50% free throw
shooter, in 2013-14.
Can't find anything else on what he did this year.
I'm so excited!

Not!

Shaolin Swat · Unread post by **Shaolin Swat** » 9 years ago

BFC wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:This guy is 6'11", looks like he's visiting. https://mobile.twitter.com/baelane
JUCO from Lee College: http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014 ... maneba3lc3

Took a look at the stats and wonder if they're 100% accurate. For example, there was a game listed where he played 1 minute, but had 12 rebounds. I wonder if only the minutes are unaccounted for properly or if all of the stats are off a little bit.

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

Shaolin Swat wrote:
BFC wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:This guy is 6'11", looks like he's visiting. https://mobile.twitter.com/baelane
JUCO from Lee College: http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014 ... maneba3lc3

Took a look at the stats and wonder if they're 100% accurate. For example, there was a game listed where he played 1 minute, but had 12 rebounds. I wonder if only the minutes are unaccounted for properly or if all of the stats are off a little bit.

All of the 1 minute games means they don't have the minutes for those games, that's common on the juco site. So I think we can disregard his minutes per game stats.

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

Or he really did have 12 rebounds in one minute, making him like the best rebounder ever!!!

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

RhowdyRam02 wrote:Or he really did have 12 rebounds in one minute, making him like the best rebounder ever!!!

I'm picturing a guy missing 12 straight lay-ups and tip-ins but getting his own rebound each time, powering through and finally making it on that 13th attempt!

Shaolin Swat · Unread post by **Shaolin Swat** » 9 years ago

Ah, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification BFC!

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

"I'm picturing a guy missing 12 straight lay-ups and tip-ins but getting his own rebound each time, powering through and finally making it on that 13th attempt!"

Was it like him?

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

I did a search on Ousmane Ba and didn't find much in terms of playing profile or stats, other than what Rod already found. He's from the Congo and some sites list him as 7'. It seems he played for The Rock High School of Gainesville, Florida, not Monteverde.

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

My guess is, he played for both.
Monteverde's site even had a picture of him.
Said he was from Mail.

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

Where's our Shavon Thompson???

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

I'd rather this 6'11 kids than nobody.

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

You must've loved Blake Vetter. He was 7'4".
I'd rather have a talented 6'8" guy than a tall useless stiff.

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 9 years ago

Ditto. No more Vedders.

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

Yeah don't want a guy who will just get pushed around and who's hands are a foot away from the basket, but can't make a damn layup.
Those guys are infuriating to watch.
How long does it take you to figure out how to make a lay up?? Or learn a hook shot?

bacarlson21 · Unread post by **bacarlson21** » 9 years ago

According to Alex Kline:

@TheRecruitScoop: Rhode Island is hosting JUCO PF Andre Berry on an official visit this weekend.

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

PeterRamTime wrote:Yeah don't want a guy who will just get pushed around and who's hands are a foot away from the basket, but can't make a damn layup.
Those guys are infuriating to watch.
How long does it take you to figure out how to make a lay up?? Or learn a hook shot?

If you have zero coordination, a very long time.

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

RAM67 wrote:Ditto. No more Vedders.

Unless you're in Pearl Jam.

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

Two official visits tomorrow.

Bill Koch @BillKoch25
· 5m 5 minutes ago
#URI hosting pair of JUCO front court players on official visits this weekend -- Lee C Ousmane Ba, New Mexico Military PF Andre Berry. #Rams

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

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014 ... eberry0jtd

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

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2014 ... ew=gamelog

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

Yes to Berry, Bah! to Ba.

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

If we get Ba, at least they won't need too many letters for his uniform.

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

While none of these guys seem to be world-beaters, I trust Dan and the staff that they are at least worth a look. At least there's some activity.

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

Billyboy78 wrote:If we get Ba, at least they won't need too many letters for his uniform.

Or space on the scorer's sheet.

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

Should I mention, Butler was a spring signing?
Or Iffy only playing 7 games all year.
Just saying you trust anyone they bring in, is
saying they can't miss on judging talent.

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

I will be shocked if we sign someone worth getting excited over.

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

Remember that anyone we bring in is a bench guy to fill a role anyhow - how much excitement is there going to be over a role player? Not everyone can avg double-figure scoring, rebounds, etc. We need to replace or slightly improve on the production we received from Reischel, Butler, and Biggie. Solving for Reischel and Butler's missing numbers isn't that difficult, frankly. Looks like a JUCO with a short stay (2 years) or 5th year will be a perfect fit.

There's guys being added to the transfer list every day that we don't know about - only a matter of time before we have at least 2 of these scholarships filled. I'd think if we can't get a 1 year rental for the final spot, then we don't fill it, and load up for 2016.

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

I think people what to know who replaces Gil & Biggie. Four replaces Butler, and I assume Iverson replaces Reischel at playing the 3/4.

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

I think from a scoring perspective, Iverson replaces Reischel, Biggie and Butler in total who combined scored 8.4 points per game. I expect Iverson to total more than 8 ppg.Gil and TJ combined for 14 ppg. That's a gap. But we have Thompson, Butts to help.

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

Butts will be a deep bench player.

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Butts will be a deep bench player.

Curious as to why you said that??

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

RIFan wrote:I think people what to know who replaces Gil & Biggie. Four replaces Butler, and I assume Iverson replaces Reischel at playing the 3/4.

Four replaces Matt? As what, the guy who dances in the middle of the circle? That's not a knock on Matt- he's a quality guy, but Four is going to play.

In: McGlynn, Iverson, Thompson, Butts, big man TBD (there's going to be one)
Out: Buchanan, Biruta (sigh), Butler, Reischel, Minnis
Staying: 58% of the minutes and 65% of the scoring in 14-15 in Matthews, Martin, Garrett, and Terrell plus Watson and Onyekaba

Plus, two more spots, one of which will likely be a transfer. Now, we know that they can't just equal the lost production with the new guys and improvement of the holdovers. The expectations are raised, and they must exceed it.

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

Four replaces Matt? As what, the guy who dances in the middle of the circle? That's not a knock on Matt- he's a quality guy, but Four is going to play.

Yes...can't a replacement be an upgrade? He will be, what we hoped Matt would be. Would he be TJs replacement? He was an important jack of all trades; I don't think that is Fours reputation/game.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Butts will be a deep bench player.

Even better, then Iverson should make up for Jarelle and Minnis plus 2 on Gil and TJ. Butts can cover Butler at 1.7.

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

Billyboy78 wrote:Two official visits tomorrow.

Bill Koch @BillKoch25
· 5m 5 minutes ago
#URI hosting pair of JUCO front court players on official visits this weekend -- Lee C Ousmane Ba, New Mexico Military PF Andre Berry. #Rams

well, well well. Someone is missing.....

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

ace wrote:
RIFan wrote:I think people what to know who replaces Gil & Biggie. Four replaces Butler, and I assume Iverson replaces Reischel at playing the 3/4.
Four replaces Matt? As what, the guy who dances in the middle of the circle? That's not a knock on Matt- he's a quality guy, but Four is going to play.

In: McGlynn, Iverson, Thompson, Butts, big man TBD (there's going to be one)
Out: Buchanan, Biruta (sigh), Butler, Reischel, Minnis
Staying: 58% of the minutes and 65% of the scoring in 14-15 in Matthews, Martin, Garrett, and Terrell plus Watson and Onyekaba

Plus, two more spots, one of which will likely be a transfer. Now, we know that they can't just equal the lost production with the new guys and improvement of the holdovers. The expectations are raised, and they must exceed it.

Wow, Ace, I'm surprised. For someone who is always very analytical of the team effort and doesn't demean anyone, if that's not a knock, I guess I don't know one anymore.

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

It's not a knock on him at all or demeaning, which I said. We are talking about replacing production. RIFan was talking numbers, and there's practically nothing to replace there. Matt is a good guy to have around, especially for a guy like EC, but we were talking about numbers. It's logic, not sentiment, to reference a previously mentioned dichotomy. Matt rarely played, Four is expected to.

Although I will say, no one should want to be the guy that has an unexpectedly monster first game of the season next year.

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

Interesting quote from Coach in the Projo Article this week..........
“You’ve got to get the proper fit for what we need,” Hurley said. “We have very specific needs right now. We’re not building a fantasy basketball team. You’re putting together an actual basketball team.”

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

UPDATE: im on campus volunteering at the road race which is just starting. but coach cox is walking around with Ba, hes huge, 6'11 very old in the face. his shoe is the size of my left arm. id say he has a red backpack on with Lee College printed on it but trust me when I say, you will not miss this guy.

Coach murray is walking around with berry. he looks to be a legit 6-8 and thick. all the rest of the team is volunteering, like the rest of you should be doing on this gorgeous Saturday morning. hahaha jk enjoy youre weekend.

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

Ramsey wrote:UPDATE: im on campus volunteering at the road race which is just starting. but coach cox is walking around with Ba, hes huge, 6'11 very old in the face. his shoe is the size of my left arm. id say he has a red backpack on with Lee College printed on it but trust me when I say, you will not miss this guy.

Coach murray is walking around with berry. he looks to be a legit 6-8 and thick. all the rest of the team is volunteering, like the rest of you should be doing on this gorgeous Saturday morning. hahaha jk enjoy youre weekend.

Berry looked to be very "chunky" from his St. Andrew's video. Does he appear to be better conditioned now?

DeanDome88 · Unread post by **DeanDome88** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:It's not a knock on him at all or demeaning, which I said. We are talking about replacing production. RIFan was talking numbers, and there's practically nothing to replace there. Matt is a good guy to have around, especially for a guy like EC, but we were talking about numbers. It's logic, not sentiment, to reference a previously mentioned dichotomy. Matt rarely played, Four is expected to.

Although I will say, no one should want to be the guy that has an unexpectedly monster first game of the season next year.

Ace, did you recently lose the ability to write clearly? Not to knock you, I normally enjoy your contributions to the message board.

I am still not sure what "dancing in the center circle" has to do with "talking numbers". You are correct that comment was not a knock, it was clearly a Slam. Nothing personal, I am just being a wise guy.

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

I think it is obvious that ace's point was that Butler did not contribute much on the floor, and therefore McGlynn will do more than "replace" him from a production standpoint. How anyone could take issue with that or be confused by it is a mystery to me.

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

DeanDome88 wrote:
ace wrote:It's not a knock on him at all or demeaning, which I said. We are talking about replacing production. RIFan was talking numbers, and there's practically nothing to replace there. Matt is a good guy to have around, especially for a guy like EC, but we were talking about numbers. It's logic, not sentiment, to reference a previously mentioned dichotomy. Matt rarely played, Four is expected to.

Although I will say, no one should want to be the guy that has an unexpectedly monster first game of the season next year.
Ace, did you recently lose the ability to write clearly? Not to knock you, I normally enjoy your contributions to the message board.

I am still not sure what "dancing in the center circle" has to do with "talking numbers". You are correct that comment was not a knock, it was clearly a Slam. Nothing personal, I am just being a wise guy.

Because when you're talking about Butler's "contributions," the only "there" there is the ephemeral, like being a good teammate... Which, to me, is what's expected of all players anyway. I don't think it's a slam. There is nothing you can analyze when it comes to Butler's stat line in the proper context and construe into a positive, really.

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

DeanDome88 wrote:
ace wrote:It's not a knock on him at all or demeaning, which I said. We are talking about replacing production. RIFan was talking numbers, and there's practically nothing to replace there. Matt is a good guy to have around, especially for a guy like EC, but we were talking about numbers. It's logic, not sentiment, to reference a previously mentioned dichotomy. Matt rarely played, Four is expected to.

Although I will say, no one should want to be the guy that has an unexpectedly monster first game of the season next year.
Ace, did you recently lose the ability to write clearly? Not to knock you, I normally enjoy your contributions to the message board.

I am still not sure what "dancing in the center circle" has to do with "talking numbers". You are correct that comment was not a knock, it was clearly a Slam. Nothing personal, I am just being a wise guy.

I'd be happy to clarify. Which part is unclear?

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

ace wrote:
DeanDome88 wrote:
ace wrote:It's not a knock on him at all or demeaning, which I said. We are talking about replacing production. RIFan was talking numbers, and there's practically nothing to replace there. Matt is a good guy to have around, especially for a guy like EC, but we were talking about numbers. It's logic, not sentiment, to reference a previously mentioned dichotomy. Matt rarely played, Four is expected to.

Although I will say, no one should want to be the guy that has an unexpectedly monster first game of the season next year.
Ace, did you recently lose the ability to write clearly? Not to knock you, I normally enjoy your contributions to the message board.

I am still not sure what "dancing in the center circle" has to do with "talking numbers". You are correct that comment was not a knock, it was clearly a Slam. Nothing personal, I am just being a wise guy.
Four replaces Matt? As what, the guy who dances in the middle of the circle?
I'd be happy to clarify. Which part is unclear?

What's the stat-line from in your eyes, Ace? Dancin' With the Stars?

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