2016 offseason odds and ends

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

I believe the players are back on campus. But really this thread is just an excuse to post the following tweet and other things like it that don't fit conveniently into another thread.

https://twitter.com/COOLKID_GARRETT/sta ... 8883668992

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Love Jarvis!!!

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Posted mainly because I appreciate the not so subtle shade thrown at SJU ("ALSO due to a flagrant foul...")

http://gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2015 ... letter.pdf

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 8 years ago

I know Akele is on campus. Saw him in the Athletes academic center yesterday afternoon. Thought I saw Thompson walking on campus as well but I could have been mistaken.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

1st summer session started on May 23rd. I don't imagine any of the frosh are here yet.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Session 2 starts on June 27th.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 8 years ago

This is random. But it just dawned on me that, if not for a knee, E.C. Matthews could be in the Ben Bentil position right now.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

Ramblinrose wrote:This is random. But it just dawned on me that, if not for a knee, E.C. Matthews could be in the Ben Bentil position right now.

If he were...maybe URI would have been an NCAA at-large selection...?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 8 years ago

Love it! Greatness begins now!

Joe · Unread post by **Joe** » 8 years ago

I like that workout! Looks like a great way to practice absorbing contact for the AND 1

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 8 years ago

Was that EC who went 2nd in the 2nd video? Just curious of his status right now and how hard he can, or cannot go...didnt see him in the first video.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

bigappleram wrote:Was that EC who went 2nd in the 2nd video? Just curious of his status right now and how hard he can, or cannot go...didnt see him in the first video.

On my phone so it's small, but I think that's Christion and that EC has the knee brace on in the first one, hits a shot and then walks to under the basket.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 8 years ago

Joe wrote:I like that workout! Looks like a great way to practice absorbing contact for the AND 1

Pure genius, Joe. URI is the only team that does that drill.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 8 years ago

Great stuff good to see us putting in the work at this time of year

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

http://static.psbin.com/z/k/9l7evewfrre ... letter.pdf

Included are nice interviews with Biruta and Iverson, updates on Munford and Watson, and notes on 3 players possibly reaching 1000 points this season.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Good stuff in there.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Since we rarely have to deal with the possibility of someone leaving early for the NBA, how is that handled as far as recruiting goes? Obviously for schools like Duke and Kentucky, when someone declares, they just go sign a 4 or 5 star recruit to replace them That being said, I have no idea how EC will look this year and if he'll still be considered a first round prospect. But the possibility does exist . Also, Robinson has the option to transfer as a 5th year guy. So, I guess what I'm asking is how the staff plans for this, especially for the early signing period when it could be anywhere between 2 and 4 spots to fill.

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 8 years ago

In Chad Ford's latest Top 100, he has EC ranked 95th.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Since we rarely have to deal with the possibility of someone leaving early for the NBA, how is that handled as far as recruiting goes? Obviously for schools like Duke and Kentucky, when someone declares, they just go sign a 4 or 5 star recruit to replace them That being said, I have no idea how EC will look this year and if he'll still be considered a first round prospect. But the possibility does exist . Also, Robinson has the option to transfer as a 5th year guy. So, I guess what I'm asking is how the staff plans for this, especially for the early signing period when it could be anywhere between 2 and 4 spots to fill.

I meant for this to go in the Recruiting section. Sorry. They won't let me delete it now.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:

Ah shit. I was running errands today (with my Rhody hat on), and 100% could have and would have popped in if I had seen this. Any video?

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 8 years ago

Just improved my Tuesday

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

So glad our program HAS a court resurfacing process now! That old court went downhill fast. Many millions of eyes will see our court this year in HD, in addition to the 90,000+ who will see it in person on game days.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 8 years ago

What a beautiful court <3
It looks soooo so so much better than the previous court.
Looking at a picture or a video of that old court just makes me seriously question whoever designed that.
I liked the big ram in the middle, but the blue on the court was not a school color! Wasn't Keaney, wasn't Navy blue!
I don't thinks the seats are the right color either.

GansettSummer · Unread post by **GansettSummer** » 8 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:So glad our program HAS a court resurfacing process now! That old court went downhill fast. Many millions of eyes will see our court this year in HD, in addition to the 90,000+ who will see it in person on game days.

The Ryan Center has always resurfaced the court in August, even with the old court.

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 8 years ago

I know it's the August "dead period" (in more ways than one) but I don't think things have been this quiet, quiet, quiet around the basketball program in awhile....

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 8 years ago

I need to sneak into a practice, just wanna see the boys run.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

http://m.providencejournal.com/sports/2 ... oops-in-ri

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 8 years ago

Nice article can't wait for the season

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Some clips from a lifting/conditioning session earlier in the summer in case you missed it- EC, Jarvis, Christion, Nicola

There's music if you want to adjust the volume, but doesn't everybody need a little DJ Khaled in their lives?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 8 years ago

Top Newcomers to the A10 this year.......

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basket ... -2016-2017

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

From Chris, a few comments that didn't make it into the Bkue Ribbon preview:

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 8 years ago

Is Blue Ribbon out?

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 8 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:Is Blue Ribbon out?

I think I heard beginning of October.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 8 years ago

I read that the digital edition is normally out in October. Not sure about print, but I'd imagine it would be after the digital.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

Digi edition worked great for me and let me read it and reference easily on my phone.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

Not even sure where to put this, but this is embarrassingly awful-

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 8 years ago

pretty sure none of those players have ever put a foot on Rutgers' campus

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 8 years ago

What the hell!

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 8 years ago

If you add in any players that have driven through New Jersey, I bet it's even more.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote:If you add in any players that have driven through New Jersey, I bet it's even more.

I own a Rutgers t-shirt. I hope they remembered to add my salary to that total.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

I'm a big fan of Devin McCourty.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 8 years ago

lolwut is that

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 8 years ago

The August newsletter-

http://static.psbin.com/0/f/13qp1y2hbh1 ... letter.pdf

Information about Adidas Nations, the schedule, some assorted rankings information, interviews with Four McGlynn and Andre Berry, and more.

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:
SmartyBarrett wrote:If you add in any players that have driven through New Jersey, I bet it's even more.
I own a Rutgers t-shirt. I hope they remembered to add my salary to that total.

I should be in, too...changed planes in Newark a few weeks ago....

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 8 years ago

I used to watch Jersey Shore. (No, I didn't!)

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 8 years ago

I've seen Jersey Boys...twice

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 8 years ago

ace wrote:Not even sure where to put this, but this is embarrassingly awful-

What was this before it was deleted by Rutgers?

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 8 years ago

Here ya go ATP...

http://deadspin.com/rutgers-basketball- ... 1786003094