Second Semester Begins With Two New MBB Members

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 5 years ago

URI's second semester classes begin Wednesday January 23rd. As mentioned in the recruiting sub forum, URI basketball will have two new faces as part of the program. They will not play in games this season but will participate in other program activities. One is a transfer and the other is a previously committed recruit that was initially expected on campus next September.

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 5 years ago

So is Walker 6’9” 230 or 6’7” ? Is he a 3/4 or a 4/5??

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 5 years ago

6'9' with hair and 6'7" with head shaved?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 5 years ago

........welcome aboard gentlemen......

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

CHICO 78 wrote: ↑5 years ago So is Walker 6’9” 230 or 6’7” ? Is he a 3/4 or a 4/5??

He is a 4/5.

RhodysRelevant · Unread post by **RhodysRelevant** » 5 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
CHICO 78 wrote: ↑5 years ago So is Walker 6’9” 230 or 6’7” ? Is he a 3/4 or a 4/5??
He is a 4/5.

that is some awesome news!

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 5 years ago

As far as I’m concerned, this year has been all about prepping for a run next year. This news undoubtedly helps that.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 5 years ago

The Dude wrote: ↑5 years ago 6'9' with hair and 6'7" with head shaved?

For those that remember the movie "Fletch"

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/be7dc6b2-9 ... 9efa5b6997

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 5 years ago

Da_Process_Survivor · Unread post by **Da_Process_Survivor** » 5 years ago

Blue Man wrote: ↑5 years ago As far as I’m concerned, this year has been all about prepping for a run next year. This news undoubtedly helps that.

getting that extra of semester practicing with the team will pay big dividends next season

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

Many benefits:
Learning the offense & defense
Spreading their class workload out (required to take 9 credits to be a full time student)
Nutrition and strength & conditioning - especially for Mading he needs to gain around 15 lbs
On campus an additional two+ months of practice (Jan 22 - Mar)

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 5 years ago

I’m stating the obvious by repeating that this is great news for next season.

I am always about now and having Walker on the practice squad is massive for game prep this year. Assuming he has stayed in close to game shape. Will definitely help the staff in replicating game situations.

Huge right now IMHO!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 5 years ago

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 5 years ago

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 5 years ago

.......sounds great, gives them plenty of time get get adjusted to all things Rhode, off and on the court......lots of time to work on......free throws......

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 5 years ago

Great to have Mading in early and to have Walker back in a program. Not sure I’m completely clear on the scholarship situation and how I feel about that. Regardless, Cox seems to have a good plan for working them in.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 5 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Spreading their class workload out (required to take 9 credits to be a full time student)

Full time is 12 credits

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Spreading their class workload out (required to take 9 credits to be a full time student)
Full time is 12 credits

Edit: you could be correct with 12 credits in season. Some of the players take independent study courses for 3 credits.
They tske 6 credits over the summer.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago Great to have Mading in early and to have Walker back in a program. Not sure I’m completely clear on the scholarship situation and how I feel about that. Regardless, Cox seems to have a good plan for working them in.

Not sure what you mean about the scholarship situation Ace.
Prior to Walker and Mading arriving there were 11 scholarship players. Now there are 13.
Will and Preston graduate which opens two scholarships for Long and Hammond.
Do you mean Aris leaving after the first semester? I think that was mutual. He wanted to go back home.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 5 years ago

It will be good for them to attend tomorrow's game.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 5 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
ace wrote: ↑5 years ago Great to have Mading in early and to have Walker back in a program. Not sure I’m completely clear on the scholarship situation and how I feel about that. Regardless, Cox seems to have a good plan for working them in.
Not sure what you mean about the scholarship situation Ace.
Prior to Walker and Mading arriving there were 11 scholarship players. Now there are 13.
Will and Preston graduate which opens two scholarships for Long and Hammond.
Do you mean Aris leaving after the first semester? I think that was mutual. He wanted to go back home.

Yes, I mean the entire Aris situation, from start to finish.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 5 years ago

URI full time status is/always has been 12 credits.

I always took 18 then coasted to the finish line

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 5 years ago

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago Great to have Mading in early and to have Walker back in a program. Not sure I’m completely clear on the scholarship situation and how I feel about that. Regardless, Cox seems to have a good plan for working them in.

I’m happy about this as I stated above but I’m unclear as well.

Can somebody link to an legit athletic department source where it’s been spelled out.....of course likely I missed it but clarity on our scholarship situation from an official source would be nice!

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 5 years ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑5 years ago
ace wrote: ↑5 years ago Great to have Mading in early and to have Walker back in a program. Not sure I’m completely clear on the scholarship situation and how I feel about that. Regardless, Cox seems to have a good plan for working them in.
I’m happy about this as I stated above but I’m unclear as well.

Can somebody link to an legit athletic department source where it’s been spelled out.....of course likely I missed it but clarity on our scholarship situation from an official source would be nice!

Current Scholarships
Walker
Mading
Silverio
Harris
Martin
Tate
Russell
Tertsea
Langevine
Downtin
Thomspon
Preston (SR)
Leviton (SR)

We lost seven scholarship guys from last year (Matthews/Terrell/Garrett/Berry/Robinson/Akele/Layssard). We only brought in four new guys (Silverio/Harris/Martin/Tate) and gave Will a scholly which left two open for Walker and Mading.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

https://www.providencejournal.com/sport ... -on-things

The Dude · Unread post by **The Dude** » 5 years ago

RF1 wrote: ↑5 years ago

Madding looked taller than Harris when Harris walked by him in the opening line up of the VCU game. Just my opinion. Someone break out the tape measure.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

At the season ticket holder event, I was joking with Cyril that Harris said he was taller. Cyril responded “only by one inch”. Harris is definitely taller yet the Rhody roster has them both at 6’8”.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 5 years ago

Why can’t basketball just list actual heights in a standardized way? NFL combine style.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

Chase laying the foundation with Marial Mading

NC_Ram · Unread post by **NC_Ram** » 5 years ago

I'd be much happier watching him shoot FTs

NYGFan_Section208 · Unread post by **NYGFan_Section208** » 5 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Chase laying the foundation with Marial Mading

"Should I say it louder so the “basketball specific expert guru trainers” in the back can hear me?"

Not sure what Chase is chirping about here...has he discovered the secret recipe for basketball training? As evidenced by.....?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Chase laying the foundation with Marial Mading

"Should I say it louder so the “basketball specific expert guru trainers” in the back can hear me?"

Not sure what Chase is chirping about here...has he discovered the secret recipe for basketball training? As evidenced by.....?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 5 years ago

I kind of get his point- most trainers hate that work with cones and chairs and those masks, but also? Maybe bring it down a notch with that communication style. It reminds me of those super-charged, loud trainers at the gym. Look, buddy, I’m just here to go about 75% on this elliptical, mainly so no one in my house can bother me for the next hour or so. We good.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 5 years ago

If he's the ultimate expert, shouldn't he be training Lebron, Steph, KD, etc.?

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 5 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 years ago If he's the ultimate expert, shouldn't he be training Lebron, Steph, KD, etc.?

He didn’t say he was?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 5 years ago

Looking at the new guys in relation to our current guys, Walker is a little shorter than Dana, so I think he's closer to 6'6". But Mading is a little taller than Tertsea, so he could be a legit 6'11"(and still growing?)

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 5 years ago

That's one of the things that aggravates the crap out of me about H.S./college basketball . How is it 6'6" 200+ becomes 6'9" 230. Absolute bull-shit! They should stand them up inFront of that grid-wall like we saw of Telstra and offer proof!! If that's the case he's a three/ undersized 4 ,not a legit 4 and not what we really needed. We already have Dana and Martin for that slot and Marial unless he gets a lot stronger.

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 5 years ago

I think Mekhi Long is listed as 6’7” and it don’t see him playing the 4. He’s a 3 as well.

SandorClegane · Unread post by **SandorClegane** » 5 years ago

From his tapes, I see Walker as a true 3 with grit. Similar to Long but a little thicker. My preferred line would be to have Dowtin, Fatts and Martin soak up your 1-2 guard minutes (with Martin at the 3 sometimes) and then Walker, Tate, Harris and CL with the majority of the 3-4-5 minutes next year. Sprinkle in CT, Silverio and the frosh were needed.

You can’t have enough bangers like Walker. We have plenty of shoot first guys (which is fine) but you need guys to do the dirty work when CL is on the bench.

Cox and co obviously recognize that they’ll have to go after a legit pg and big man next year after Dowtin and CL graduate. But Walker may very well be the missing piece of hustle, muscle and rebounding they need for a good run next year. Seems like the kid plays with a chip on his shoulder.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑5 years ago Looking at the new guys in relation to our current guys, Walker is a little shorter than Dana, so I think he's closer to 6'6". But Mading is a little taller than Tertsea, so he could be a legit 6'11"(and still growing?)

I am not sure how close you were to make this evaluation but I respectfully disagree. There is no way Walker is 6’6”.
I also think Mading is 6’10”. I talked to him for a few seconds at UMass game when Rhody was warming up and the current Rhody bigmen walked by going to the lockerroom

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 5 years ago

I like the idea of Martin playing more at the 2.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

Martin isn’t going to play the 2. He hasn’t played it this year. Thompson plays the 2 when Jeff is out.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 5 years ago

you Jeff played 39 minutes last game and when he was out for the 1 minute Thompson was not in his spot.
Martin played 37 minutes
I’d prefer Martin over Thompson in the 1,2,3,4 or 5

Seriously Martin is more capable at the 2 or 3 than Thompson as you want shooting capability from the 2 or 3. Thompson is a below average 3 point and FT shooter.
I hope his playing time decrease continues to go to Harris, Tate and/or Silverio.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 5 years ago

If Tyrese wanted to play at the next level it would be at the 2. That said, right now he is a natural 3. His ball handling will need to improve for him to slide over to the 2G.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 5 years ago

ramster wrote: ↑5 years ago you Jeff played 39 minutes last game and when he was out for the 1 minute Thompson was not in his spot.
Martin played 37 minutes
I’d prefer Martin over Thompson in the 1,2,3,4 or 5

Seriously Martin is more capable at the 2 or 3 than Thompson as you want shooting capability from the 2 or 3. Thompson is a below average 3 point and FT shooter.
I hope his playing time decrease continues to go to Harris, Tate and/or Silverio.

Regarding the SLU game, Omar played 5 minutes at the 2. So Jeff, Fatts & Omar played 77 of the 80 minutes for the two G spots.

Thompson’s minutes since he has been coming off the bench - 25, 22, 24, 30, 30, 23 for an avg of 25.7. Season avg is 27.1
Not much of a decrease.

I would like to see Thompson’s minutes decline but I understand Coach Cox feels there is a benefit to Thompson’s experience and defense. The minutes aren’t going to decline much.