General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

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

Who sent him the pic of the empty Ryan Center?

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

Probably google. Its like the 4th or 5th picture that comes up if you google Ryan Center.

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

adam914 wrote: ↑5 years ago Probably google. Its like the 4th or 5th picture that comes up if you google Ryan Center.

Isn't there a way to pay so your social media results end up favorably? Does URI not do that?

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Who sent him the pic of the empty Ryan Center?

TJ working...Michigan kid.

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

TJ should’ve sent him a better picture

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 5 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑5 years ago
adam914 wrote: ↑5 years ago Probably google. Its like the 4th or 5th picture that comes up if you google Ryan Center.
Isn't there a way to pay so your social media results end up favorably? Does URI not do that?

Lol... You know the answer to your question. (you know they don't)

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

theblueram wrote: ↑5 years ago
adam914 wrote: ↑5 years ago Probably google. Its like the 4th or 5th picture that comes up if you google Ryan Center.
Isn't there a way to pay so your social media results end up favorably? Does URI not do that?

Doubtful, we cant even hire coaches.

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Reyes #95. I don’t see any other Rhody target in the Top 100. Surprised Bensley Joseph is not there.

Bensley Joseph is ranked 5th in NERR while Reyes is ranked 7th. Joseph starts for 17u Expressions along with Clarke and Cisse all 3 are Class of 2021 playing with majority Class of 2020 players, while Reyes starts for Expressions 16u.

My guess is rankings are not fully considering AAU ball performance this season. Joseph should be in the Top 100.

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

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 5 years ago

Ohio U, VCU, DePaul also offer Bufkin

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

adam914 wrote: ↑5 years ago
theblueram wrote: ↑5 years ago
adam914 wrote: ↑5 years ago Probably google. Its like the 4th or 5th picture that comes up if you google Ryan Center.
Isn't there a way to pay so your social media results end up favorably? Does URI not do that?
Doubtful, we cant even hire coaches.

All part of the plan to pocket those salaries to fund the practice facility!

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago I know URI staff visited Myles Stute at an open practice at his school earlier this year.
Is there any two way interest there?

No idea, but he reportedly picked up offers from Vandy, Iowa, and Texas A&M over the weekend.

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

Following recruiting action this summer is a different kind of challenge with the new rules. There will be a lot of camps like this...

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 5 years ago

Someone is missing.

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

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

I'm happy that URI doesn't have a coach like Jim Crews to follow up a run of success. Cox is young and works hard enough to parlay the success of the past few years into a team/teams worth watching.

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

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago

Actually Dominguez is no longer playing at New Hampton, he is moving to play at Woodstock Academy, making home a more likely candidate for UMASS.
Will be interesting to see how Dominguez, Joseph, Clarke and Cisse play for Expressions in July. URI without Boswell provides UMASS with one less obstacle in recruiting Expressions and New England talent.

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

Nice approach from Juwan and his staff...

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 4 years ago

Penny’s going to have to manage that roster and coach his butt off this season.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

With DJ Johnson committing today Rhody is done recruiting for the 19-20 season. They will play the season with 12 scholarship players.
That gives them three scholarships for next year. Expect those to be filled by Elijah Wood, Leggett, Miles or SG and a big man.
I think they would take a big man as a mid year transfer if they can get someone who could start next year. Otherwise they sign a ‘20 big man (probably in the Spring).

LoveThoseRams · Unread post by **LoveThoseRams** » 4 years ago

So, all in all, how is everyone feeling generally about our recruiting effort? I know there was much discussion about too many guards, positionless basketball, need for a 4 or 5, etc. But let’s talk BIG Picture here??

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 4 years ago

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years ago So, all in all, how is everyone feeling generally about our recruiting effort? I know there was much discussion about too many guards, positionless basketball, need for a 4 or 5, etc. But let’s talk BIG Picture here??

Seems solid to me on paper, but I don't think we'll know how the fit is and the potential of the team until they play the games. (I'm very good at typing obvious things lately.) Obviously, a bit more shooting or a few more big man options would be better, but I like the depth on the wings and the competition and options it provides.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 4 years ago

A 6-10 4-star center would’ve put it over the top but I’m pretty happy. Fatts aside I like having size in the backcourt.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 4 years ago

I like that Cox got a transfer and two jucos. They will play a key role in making this team better. The freshmen are more of a long-term investment.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

A big man for 20 is a must.

I can see us struggle against some power 5 teams this year who have multiple bigs, especially if we still dont shoot well again. Cyril cant do it alone, so hopefully Jermaine and Walker can help him out.

I think we did a good job of addressing the shooting issue.

Sheppard and Devale are both 40 plus percent shooters. Just that should help a tremendous amount.

I dont think the guys on the team from last year are actually as bad as they were last year. If we have better inside out action we should see better shot selection so a higher shooting percentage across the board.

We literally couldn't be worse! So some improvement in any sense is almost inevitable.

We will be older, more experienced and more talented.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 4 years ago

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 4 years ago

I think in the big picture the best news is that this year we may very well not have to rely upon any significant minutes from the freshman. Last year 33% of the time went to freshmen. The year before that 9% (Fatts). The year before that 17.7% (Dowtin and Langevine).

For our non freshman players in terms of experience based upon years of playing college basketball (including JUCO years and excluding red shirt years) at the beginning of this year we have collectively 16 years of experience. Last year we had 10. The year before that we had 21 and the year before that we had 17.

This tells me we are trending in the right direction given our success in the recent past has largely been based on maturity (if we include red shirt years) and our experience.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑4 years ago I think in the big picture the best news is that this year we may very well not have to rely upon any significant minutes from the freshman. Last year 33% of the time went to freshmen. The year before that 9% (Fatts). The year before that 17.7% (Dowtin and Langevine).

For our non freshman players in terms of experience based upon years of playing college basketball (including JUCO years and excluding red shirt years) at the beginning of this year we have collectively 16 years of experience. Last year we had 10. The year before that we had 21 and the year before that we had 17.

This tells me we are trending in the right direction given our success in the recent past has largely been based on maturity (if we include red shirt years) and our experience.

That happens when you graduate 5 seniors that were part of the rotation. And you bring in your best rated recruiting class ever.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 4 years ago

Obviously we would love to land a talented 6'10 center. More often than not guys that size that come here are projects. Give me undersized, strong, and skilled bigs that play bigger than they are. I guess I'm alone here, but I expect Jermaine Harris to be able to play with any big man in the country by his junior year. He's my starting center after Cyril graduates.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 4 years ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑4 years ago Obviously we would love to land a talented 6'10 center. More often than not guys that size that come here are projects. Give me undersized, strong, and skilled bigs that play bigger than they are. I guess I'm alone here, but I expect Jermaine Harris to be able to play with any big man in the country by his junior year. He's my starting center after Cyril graduates.

He’s going to have to bulk up. He has the skills but not the strength at present. I’m anxious to see if he’s been working the weights this off season.

Urifan91 · Unread post by **Urifan91** » 4 years ago

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago For reference, given all the comings and goings-

Dowtin
Langevine

Russell
Sheppard
Johnson

Harris
Martin
Tate
Walker

Hammond
Long
Toppin

(open ‘19)

————————
Wood
(open ‘20)
(open ‘20)

I think I updated ace’s original post (above) correctly.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

The open ‘19 spot and one of the open ‘20 spots are the same spot. Only Jeff and Cyril graduate.
I believe they are done for the 19-20 team.
For 20-21 season:
They will add a big man (either mid season transfer or ‘20 recruit).
They will add a SG - hopefully Leggett or Miles.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

What's up with Miles? Wasn't he supposed to be taking visits in June?

CamsRams · Unread post by **CamsRams** » 4 years ago

From the A10 Scholarship Tree website

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

CamsRams wrote: ↑4 years ago From the A10 Scholarship Tree website

Total scholarships by year are correct but there is an error in the third year. It shows 2 open 2019s (there is only 1 open 2019s) and 2 open 2021s (there are 3 open 2021s).

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

Kid plays for DeMatha. He’s developmental but is getting better. Plays behind Hunter Dickinson right now.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 4 years ago

Any idea of his name?

reckless jake · Unread post by **reckless jake** » 4 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑4 years ago Any idea of his name?

I believe it's Paul Smith, a 6-9 power forward, class of '20 who plays for DeMatha High. His stock is on the rise.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 4 years ago

Looks like URI is his best offer

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

Smith knows Leggett and Jermaine Harris. Leggett could help recruit a DMV big man.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 4 years ago

First we have to sign Leggett......

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

In that pic he looks like he's got a college ready body already.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago In that pic he looks like he's got a college ready body already.

6’9” 205 lbs. In the highlights from this weekend’s games he looks like he will need to add some weight - which makes sense for a 17 year old.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
rambone 78 wrote: ↑4 years ago In that pic he looks like he's got a college ready body already.
6’9” 205 lbs. In the highlights from this weekend’s games he looks like he will need to add some weight - which makes sense for a 17 year old.

Very few kids don’t need to add weight and strength.

Rhody83 · Unread post by **Rhody83** » 4 years ago

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 4 years ago

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago

They were at the NEPSAC event, too.