The 2017-2018 Season

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Billyboy78 wrote:PG rankings including 2 we will face. Jaylen Adams ranked at #3, Kyron Cartwright at #6.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... -the-best/
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Dre3000 wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:PG rankings including 2 we will face. Jaylen Adams ranked at #3, Kyron Cartwright at #6.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... -the-best/
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Impressive having Adams 3 and Cartwright at 6 . I can't wait to see our guards matchup
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Cartwright is a great distributor, and he torched us last year, but like the author inferred the PG position is down this year in college hoops if he is the 6th best nationally.
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It's going to be harder rooting against Jaylen, knowing his brother will be a Ram next year.
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I don't think so....good opportunity to make him wonder why he didn't come here also.... :lol:
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Billyboy78 wrote:Jeff Goodman‏Verified account @GoodmanESPN · 12m12 minutes ago
UMass grad transfer Jaylen Brantley diagnosed w/heart condition. School announces career is over. Will honor scholarship for next 2 years.
Really glad to hear they are honoring his scholorship
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http://gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2017 ... 1010qe6d7x

First time I've seen hard numbers. 2700 season tickets, 1000 miniplans.
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Rhody74 wrote:It's going to be harder rooting against Jaylen, knowing his brother will be a Ram next year.
Although a "Brendan's better" chant would be just fine
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Rhody74 wrote:http://gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2017 ... 1010qe6d7x

First time I've seen hard numbers. 2700 season tickets, 1000 miniplans.
Have to figure that will get north of 4K by the time Nov 1 gets here.
Add 1,000-1,500 students on a good night and walk-ups/individual game tickets and we should be filling the place often this season.

The stretch from Iona (Dec 21) to Lasalle (January 3) when students are on break and the competition is lightest are likely the hardest tickets to sell.

Program would still greatly benefit from a more robust marketing campaign of the program, beyond hocking tickets, more branding the players and Dan. I'd have a billboard on 95 in providence that said "Changing of the Guard" and featured EC, Jared and Dan. Our stars. Just sayin.
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CBS and CBSSports has released their schedule for this upcoming season, and lists URI-PC as a 7:30 start.
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Boooo! The rumored 5 pm start was perfect
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Gorhody.com has 5 where recently it was TBA. My guess is if CBS has 730 gorhody.com will be the one changed
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Rhody15 wrote:CBS and CBSSports has released their schedule for this upcoming season, and lists URI-PC as a 7:30 start.
This is fake news. Uri Providence is 5, Arkansas Houston is 730
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Rhody15 wrote:CBS and CBSSports has released their schedule for this upcoming season, and lists URI-PC as a 7:30 start.
Edit, I read the tweet wrong, the game is at 5.
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Charlie Brown impressed me last season, but I wouldn't compare him to Bembrey just yet.
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Projo Pick & Pop podcast now available:

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Great pub for JD gotta love 2 turnovers in 143 minutes that's fantastic
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RF1 wrote:Projo Pick & Pop podcast now available:


Good listen, enjoyed it. They will do another after they attend the A10 and BE Season Kick Off Meetings coming up next week
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What if anything was said about the status of Holt?
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eli#10 wrote:What if anything was said about the status of Holt?
Very probable out for first semester and possibly the entire year.
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Has anyone heard anything about there being any Open Practice coming up before the season starts? I didn't see anything mentioned on the thread but figured I'd ask.
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Taylor Swift wrote:Has anyone heard anything about there being any Open Practice coming up before the season starts? I didn't see anything mentioned on the thread but figured I'd ask.
Wasn't there already one where there was reportedly 1000+ in attendance?
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Rhody15 wrote:
Taylor Swift wrote:Has anyone heard anything about there being any Open Practice coming up before the season starts? I didn't see anything mentioned on the thread but figured I'd ask.
Wasn't there already one where there was reportedly 1000+ in attendance?

Yes, back in August. That was right before the Bahamas trip. Wanted to see if there was potentially another one later this month as they've done before.
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And that's a big thumb...
Jeff Goodman‏Verified account @GoodmanESPN · 10m10 minutes ago
UMass big man Rashaan Holloway broke his thumb in practice on Wed., Matt McCall told ESPN. Likely out 4-6 weeks, hopeful back for opener.
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Taylor Swift wrote:
Rhody15 wrote:
Taylor Swift wrote:Has anyone heard anything about there being any Open Practice coming up before the season starts? I didn't see anything mentioned on the thread but figured I'd ask.
Wasn't there already one where there was reportedly 1000+ in attendance?

Yes, back in August. That was right before the Bahamas trip. Wanted to see if there was potentially another one later this month as they've done before.
He can still do aerobic exercise; I’m sure they’ll focus on his weight these next few weeks
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I wish they had a video series for the team.

Just someone walking around campus with each of them and discussing their careers and their perspective/experience so far.

Release them every 3 days to keep interest leading into 11/10.
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We got some big returning scorers in our league
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reef wrote:We got some big returning scorers in our league
From a quick glance we will play 16 or 17 (if we play Vandy) of these top 100 scorers. Great schedule put together by our staff.
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I'm so F***ING EXCITED for this season!
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Nice comments about Russell...


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PC #29

For Preseason NIT:
URI #32
Vanderbilt #66
Virginia #28
Seton Hall still to be ranked with the Top 22 Teams still to be announced (one team per day)

http://www.collegesportsmadness.com/men ... 4-previews
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Seton Hall picked by coaches today to finish 2nd in BE.
Villanova 1st
Xavier 3rd
PC 4th
http://www.providencejournal.com/sports ... -hoop-poll
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Single Game tickets on sale today, minus the PC game.
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https://www.fanragsports.com/20-under-t ... eason/amp/

Daron “Fatts” Russell, Rhode Island: 5-10 and shifty, Russell will bring Philadelphia swagger to New England. Dan Hurley is loaded on the perimeter with veterans like Jeff Dowtin, E.C. Matthews, Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell, and Stan Robinson, but there will still be a place in Rhode Island’s rotation for Russell. This kid will have at least one or two games where he makes an Atlantic 10 opponent beyond frustrated.
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Rhody gets 31 votes (31st place). PC next with 21 votes. Seton Hall 23rd, Alabama 25th, Virginia 27th.
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Rhody83 wrote:Rhody gets 31 votes (31st place). PC next with 21 votes. Seton Hall 23rd, Alabama 25th, Virginia 27th.
Seems like a fair ranking for URI to begin the season, yes/no?

Looking at these early rankings makes me appreciate the tough OOC schedule URI has. damn. Also should note, though not surprising, that URI is the only A10 team considered in the rankings. All the more reason why our OOC schedule and hopefully wins vs. those teams will be vital come March.
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31st in the country seems about right and in line with what most others have us.
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Yeah I think its fair.. Fringe top 25 until forwards prove themselves (I think they will)
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bmat07 wrote:
Rhody83 wrote:Rhody gets 31 votes (31st place). PC next with 21 votes. Seton Hall 23rd, Alabama 25th, Virginia 27th.
Seems like a fair ranking for URI to begin the season, yes/no?

Looking at these early rankings makes me appreciate the tough OOC schedule URI has. damn. Also should note, though not surprising, that URI is the only A10 team considered in the rankings. All the more reason why our OOC schedule and hopefully wins vs. those teams will be vital come March.
Also, good chance URI and PC could be ranked come Dec 2.

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SI uses a statistical model to pick Rhody

http://amp.si.com/college-basketball/20 ... -standings
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I'm bullish on the A10 this year.

A lot of turning the page across the league on things that weren't working as well as they would like for teams that weren't doing great. Also injuries and things throwing a wrench in seasons.

But the teams that were doing well return a lot of firepower.

*side not: kind of laughable Mobley from Bonnies gets more press than Jared Terrell, Jared shuts that guy down.
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Seawrightspostgame wrote:I'm bullish on the A10 this year.

A lot of turning the page across the league on things that weren't working as well as they would like for teams that weren't doing great. Also injuries and things throwing a wrench in seasons.

But the teams that were doing well return a lot of firepower.

*side not: kind of laughable Mobley from Bonnies gets more press than Jared Terrell, Jared shuts that guy down.
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And look how 3 of the Top 20 Under the Radar incoming Freshmen are in the A10 for this year PLUS 2018 recruiting for the A10 is looking good too, PLUS some new Head Coaches with potential have joined the A10. It is a good Basketball Conference with upside potential
Jordan Goodwin, Saint Louis: The reclamation project with the Billikens is up and running and Goodwin’s presence is a major reason. Travis Ford was attracted to this 6-4 guard because of his similarities to Marcus Smart and if he winds up being half as good as the former Oklahoma State star then Saint Louis will be one of the top teams in the Atlantic 10 over the next few seasons. Expect this kid to be an instant star at Chafeitz Arena.
Kellan Grady, Davidson: How will Bob McKillop replace Jack Gibbs? Probably not with one man, but there’s a good chance Grady will have a major hand in what the Wildcats do on the perimeter next season and beyond. Many coaches in the Atlantic 10 believe that Davidson could be the conference’s sleeper team next year because of what it returns. If Grady is ready for a major piece of the pie, then things could get really interesting. A big combo guard at 6-4, the Massachusetts native is fluid, smooth, and versatile with his offense.
Daron “Fatts” Russell, Rhode Island: 5-10 and shifty, Russell will bring Philadelphia swagger to New England. Dan Hurley is loaded on the perimeter with veterans like Jeff Dowtin, E.C. Matthews, Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell, and Stan Robinson, but there will still be a place in Rhode Island’s rotation for Russell. This kid will have at least one or two games where he makes an Atlantic 10 opponent beyond frustrated

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Yea I am not so sure that Will Wade was the best thing for VCU.

Then Joes injuries. SLU is going to be something. Many middle of the road teams return their players.

Just across the board it looks like things are going to be up.
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Is Matt Mobley the most overrated player in the league?

Scores a ton of points, yes, but also plays a ton of minutes.

Kid did absolutely nothing against us both games.

He isn't in the same stratosphere as EC and Terrell.
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Rhody15 wrote:Is Matt Mobley the most overrated player in the league?

Scores a ton of points, yes, but also plays a ton of minutes.

Kid did absolutely nothing against us both games.

He isn't in the same stratosphere as EC and Terrell.
Dude's a chucker, or "volume scorer" if you want to put it nicely. He might get 25 points but he'll need 26 shots to do it.
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