General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

[theblueram]

If all goes well with no major injuries, I don’t see the freshman playin that much at all.

Would be nice to have a freshman that deserves a spot though.

[Rhody83]

Adding Toppin sets up a possible red shirt for one of the four freshman. My intuition tells me it would be Madding but he joined the team second semester of last year. Did he red shirt last semester? If so, how would that work going forward?

I don’t see any of the Fr redshirting.

[DC_Rams]

Adding Toppin sets up a possible red shirt for one of the four freshman. My intuition tells me it would be Madding but he joined the team second semester of last year. Did he red shirt last semester? If so, how would that work going forward?

I don’t see any of the Fr redshirting.

No RS.

[ramster]

Adding Toppin sets up a possible red shirt for one of the four freshman. My intuition tells me it would be Madding but he joined the team second semester of last year. Did he red shirt last semester? If so, how would that work going forward?

I don’t see any of the Fr redshirting.

No RS.

None of these players came to URI with any intention of red shirting
I don’t see this happening

[rhodylaw]

We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.

[KevanBoyles]

We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.

Walker and Shepard are also proven players and should be part of the rotation. I think we had more of a 6 1/2 man rotation last year because of Harris’ limited minutes. I didn’t consider Omar and Preston part of the rotation although Preston played more before the end of the season which I think helped the team. If you include Walker and Shepard that’s eight and I’ve got to believe one or two of the four freshmen will get some significant playing time. I think it’s going to be Long and Toppin but only time will tell. If so, I still think it sets up a redshirt year for someone more likely now that we are four players in the freshman and sophomore classes.

[Rhody83]

We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.

Walker and Shepard are also proven players and should be part of the rotation. I think we had more of a 6 1/2 man rotation last year because of Harris’ limited minutes. I didn’t consider Omar and Preston part of the rotation although Preston played more before the end of the season which I think helped the team. If you include Walker and Shepard that’s eight and I’ve got to believe one or two of the four freshmen will get some significant playing time. I think it’s going to be Long and Toppin but only time will tell. If so, I still think it sets up a redshirt year for someone more likely now that we are four players in the freshman and sophomore classes.

I guess it depends on what you consider part of the rotation (avg mins per game). There are very few college teams that have a 10 man rotation where the 10 players avg at least 10 minutes. You only have 200 mins to go around and Jeff and Cyril will avg 30 each.
Try listing the players and avg mins to see how deep your rotation goes. URI will probably have 8 players with 10 mins or more per game.

[RamStock]

We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.

Walker and Shepard are also proven players and should be part of the rotation. I think we had more of a 6 1/2 man rotation last year because of Harris’ limited minutes. I didn’t consider Omar and Preston part of the rotation although Preston played more before the end of the season which I think helped the team. If you include Walker and Shepard that’s eight and I’ve got to believe one or two of the four freshmen will get some significant playing time. I think it’s going to be Long and Toppin but only time will tell. If so, I still think it sets up a redshirt year for someone more likely now that we are four players in the freshman and sophomore classes.

I would not say Walker is proven at all! He may end up being a good player which I think he will, but he has done less than both Martin and even Harris. He wasn’t a top 150 recruit. I have more confidence in the experience from Sheppard, but do think Walker will be a solid contributor. Not a guarantee though.

[CT Rhody]

Honestly I think we all know how this is probably going to work out.. Starting 5 will be Downtin, Fatts, Martin, Harris, Langevine. The biggest jump players make is between their Freshmen and Sophmore years so expect both Martin and Harris to increase their rate of production this upcoming season.

Rotation players will be Walker, Tate, and Sheppard.

Unknowns, the four freshmen all with great upside potential but no sure fire contributor from the jump. The rotation will go 8 with Hammond because of position being the most likely to extend the rotation to 9. Not many teams play a ten man rotation so don’t expect Cox would unless foul trouble occurs.

[Rhody83]

[Rhody83]

[ace]

For reference, given all the comings and goings-

Dowtin
Langevine

Russell
Sheppard

Harris
Martin
Tate
Walker

Hammond
Long
Toppin

(open)
(open)

[Rhody83]

For reference, given all the comings and goings-

Dowtin
Langevine

Russell
Sheppard

Harris
Martin
Tate
Walker

Hammond
Long
Toppin

(open)
(open)

Looks pretty balanced.
They would probably take a player for any class accept Soph. No need to have a graduating class of five if you can avoid it.

[bkoeppen]

we also have another a scholarship to fill this year or next with mading leaving to get us to 12

[Rhody83]

we also have another a scholarship to fill this year or next with mading leaving to get us to 12

That is why Ace had two “open” spots.

[bkoeppen]

i thought the two open spots are for CL and Jeff graduating?

[ace]

i thought the two open spots are for CL and Jeff graduating?

No, I just put them there because we don’t know which class the two hypothetical signings will be in- could join the ‘19s or be a transfer- but they represent the 12th and 13th roster spots.

[bkoeppen]

i thought the two open spots are for CL and Jeff graduating?

No, I just put them there because we don’t know which class the two hypothetical signings will be in- could join the ‘19s or be a transfer- but they represent the 12th and 13th roster spots.

Gotcha - I'm tracking now

[reef]

Looks like a pretty talented 11 don’t see many weak spots ??

[Rhody83]

[bigappleram]

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.

[Rhody83]

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.

He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s.

[Rhody83]

Some have raised concern about Rhody’s size upfront after Cyril leaves. I believe they will recruit a PF/C in the ‘20 recruiting class.
I know this is way way too early but take a look how the potential size of the rotation in two years. This shows size throughout the lineup. Team rebounding and switching on D.
PG Wood 6’5”, open
SG Miles 6’7”, Hammond 6’5”
SF Martin 6’6, Long 6’7”
PF Harris 6’9, Tate 6’7
C Walker 6’8”, 20’ recruit 6’8-9”

[Rhodymob05]

It’s certainly shows good length especially for a back court but we got dominated by St Bonn last A10 tourney and by Duke the season before. I’m worried about the front court.

[Billyboy78]

I don't imagine we have any shot at Dickinson. I know we were recruiting him, but he seems to be out of our league now.

[Iggy1979]

Some have raised concern about Rhody’s size upfront after Cyril leaves. I believe they will recruit a PF/C in the ‘20 recruiting class.
I know this is way way too early but take a look how the potential size of the rotation in two years. This shows size throughout the lineup. Team rebounding and switching on D.
PG Wood 6’5”, open
SG Miles 6’7”, Hammond 6’5”
SF Martin 6’6, Long 6’7”
PF Harris 6’9, Tate 6’7
C Walker 6’8”, 20’ recruit 6’8-9”

Toppin?

[Rhody83]

I missed Toppin - 6’7” SF. Hoping he is still growing. 6’9” would be nice.

[bigappleram]

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.

He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s.

As he should, he is a 2021 that should be a 2019 based on age. He's a really old sophomore.

[ace]

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.

He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s.

As he should, he is a 2021 that should be a 2019 based on age. He's a really old sophomore.

So his birthday isn’t 10/6/02?

His brother just committed to Texas Tech.

[Rhody83]

[LoveThoseRams]

So the Wood recruitment has me wondering a bit about how much the encouragement on social media from fans actually plays into the thought process of the recruits. I have seen posters on KB criticize fans for interacting with recruits while they are deciding, saying fans should stay out of it. But if we are to believe Wood, he seemingly was loving all the love he was getting from RHODY fans.

[URI96]

So the Wood recruitment has me wondering a bit about how much the encouragement on social media from fans actually plays into the thought process of the recruits. I have seen posters on KB criticize fans for interacting with recruits while they are deciding, saying fans should stay out of it. But if we are to believe Wood, he seemingly was loving all the love he was getting from RHODY fans.

Fans should stay out of it because it's technically a NCAA violation

[ramster]

And the winner of the RJ Hampton announcement today is................nobody

https://sports.yahoo.com/top-high-schoo ... 40580.html

[Iggy1979]

My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!

[Shaolin Swat]

My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!

I'm assuming that contact also includes responding to a player's tweet, right?

[Iggy1979]

My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!

I'm assuming that contact also includes responding to a player's tweet, right?

Right

[LoveThoseRams]

My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!

I'm assuming that contact also includes responding to a player's tweet, right?

Right

I think it’s an interesting question...if you look at most of the social media posts when a player gets an offer, the comments are “you will love X school” “X school would be a great choice” etc. Does the NCAA really monitor and take action against overzealous fans, when so much other behind the scenes crap is going on??

[rhodylaw]

If I place a message in a feed and the NCAA cares about that they can go screw. If Tom Ryan or some booster with really deep pockets makes a comment, I could see the issue.

[DeanDome88]

I did not expect so much roster turnover. I am generally a fan of continuity but the new players seem to have decent talent. I was hoping that Mading would against the odds become URI's version of Kelly OLYNYK not by position played but former guard with a huge late growth spurt.

[ace]

So they’re still in a recruiting quiet period this weekend?

Looking ahead, I still hate this new recruiting calendar and regulations.

[rambone 78]

This is the "whisper behind your back" period.

Period The End.

[Rhody83]

So they’re still in a recruiting quiet period this weekend?

Looking ahead, I still hate this new recruiting calendar and regulations.

Yes, Quiet Period thru June 12th. Then two day Evaluation Period at the NBPA Top 100 Camp (June 13 & 14).
Then Quiet Periods June 15-20 and 24-27. Evaluation Periods Fri-Sun at sanctioned events run by High School Coaches (June 21-23 & 28-30).

Quiz later on this It sucks.

[rambone 78]

The whole thing is ridiculous.

[reckless jake]

Per his Instagram, Coach Boswell is in Los Angeles.

[Rhody83]

Per his Instagram, Coach Boswell is in Los Angeles.

He isn’t recruiting. Probably vacation.
The team practices Mon-Thurs.

[reckless jake]

Too bad, I thought he might be meeting with J'Raan Brooks, the 6-9 transfer from Southern Cal who hasn't commited anywhere as of yet.

What's a vacation?

[ace]

[Rhody83]

Interesting list. Not sure how it is selected but definitely not the top 123 players for ‘20s & ‘21s. Expressions has at least 6 players there including Alexis Reyes who plays on the 16U team.

[ramster]

Always interesting to see who rises above the group and plays in the Top 25 game on Sunday.

[ramster]

Per his Instagram, Coach Boswell is in Los Angeles.

He isn’t recruiting. Probably vacation.
The team practices Mon-Thurs.

Pangos All American Camp is this Fri,Sat,Sun in LA
Top 100+ HS Players Invitation Only
Excellent networking environment too
Loaded with Pro Basketball Scouts as well