Blue & White Tip-off

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

This is simply a great opportunity to see the team up close before the season starts (regardless of the format or how it was messaged). Go and enjoy. Many of us do not have that luxury.

Looking forward to all the posts from those who attend.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 4 years ago

NC_Ram wrote: ↑4 years ago This is simply a great opportunity to see the team up close before the season starts (regardless of the format or how it was messaged). Go and enjoy. Many of us do not have that luxury.

Looking forward to all the posts from those who attend.

........we need an official, unofficial on-the-scene, in the field KB reporter........

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

There will be a number of us on hand to report on both the MBB and the WBB teams

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

I'll be there. Just confused on what this is, and why it was announced so late. Is it a big event, or just a low key practice?

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

Low key. Just a little extra thing they’re doing for fans. There’s an old saying that I like - “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” I think that’s applicable here.

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

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago I'll be there. Just confused on what this is, and why it was announced so late. Is it a big event, or just a low key practice?

This describes the event. Will be a fun night.

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

Remember the days when the Men’s team all wore the same shoes = unity. I miss that.

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 4 years ago

I have to work Tuesday night so I won’t be able to make it. So bummed.

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

RhodyRams916 · Unread post by **RhodyRams916** » 4 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago I'll be there. Just confused on what this is, and why it was announced so late. Is it a big event, or just a low key practice?

Judging by how much the players are hyping it up on instagram I feel like it's gonna be like rhody madness without the concert. I know there are gonna be player introductions and probably some sort of competition like a slam dunk contest. I do know they are definitely doing a "blue vs white" scrimmage. That could be fun to watch!

Also I'm aware that they announced this just last week but I bet a lot of students show up. It's at 6:00 pm on a tuesday. Why

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

Just to clarify, this is not streamed or televised in any way right?

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

Taylor Swift · Unread post by **Taylor Swift** » 4 years ago

I am so bummed I can't go

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

Team practiced at 1:00 today. Recruits Tahron Allen (‘21) and Jahmere Tripp (‘23) in attendance watching practice.

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

DJ went to Brooklyn Collegiate no?

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

TruePoint wrote: ↑4 years ago DJ went to Brooklyn Collegiate no?

Anyone streaming this?

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

TruePoint wrote: ↑4 years ago DJ went to Brooklyn Collegiate no?

Yes

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

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago
TruePoint wrote: ↑4 years ago DJ went to Brooklyn Collegiate no?
Anyone streaming this?

RhodyMBB insta page is Live right now from the event. Not sure how long that will last

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

Dowtin 10 for 12 in 3 point shooting contest

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

Do that in games and then it will matter lol.

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

Running drills. Dowtin doesn’t miss.

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

Harris participated in the drills but didn’t play in the scrimmage.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 4 years ago

....Cyril dressed, did not participate in anything......oh, the women’s style of play is push the ball attack, they got some shooters, like the way they drilled offense; pick and rolls, making pass to the open player, lots of motion......got me further interested......crowd size was almost filled the lower 100’s on team bench side and end zones.....no one up stairs......entertaining event for the students that were there.....

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

Fun time. Good to get a first peek at the team. Cyril said he was resting his ankle.

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Harris participated in the drills but didn’t play in the scrimmage.

I saw when he was sitting on the bench during the scrimmage that he had his right thumb taped. I don't know if he the tape on during the drills or if he did something to it during the drills.

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

Initial thoughts (emphasis on initial):
Dowtin will have a big year.
Martin could be the leading scorer (if he stays healthy)
The best 6 players are the 6 returnees. The three transfers aren’t moving ahead of them.
Sheppard has a much better outside shot than Fatts.
Walker should be a good sub for Cyril and Harris. I wouldn’t expect much offense outside the paint.
Long doesn’t have an outside shot.
I liked Hammond’s shot and play.
Toppin is going to have a great career at URI.

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

Good summary. It sounds like DJ and Long will not contribute much unless we have injury problems. Walker and Sheppard sound like they will provide nice depth. I think Toppin is going to be very good next year also with a year to adjust to the college level.

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

So would you say we can go 8 deep and we wont miss a beat?

Plus maybe Devale?

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

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

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago So would you say we can go 8 deep and we wont miss a beat?

Plus maybe Devale?

I don’t think there is any drop off with Sheppard and Tate. Need to see Walker in a real game against bigs to determine his impact.

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
PeterRamTime wrote: ↑4 years ago So would you say we can go 8 deep and we wont miss a beat?

Plus maybe Devale?
I don’t think there is any drop off with Sheppard and Tate. Need to see Walker in a real game against bigs to determine his impact.

Okay, I would've been surprised if Sheppard didnt look good up to par.

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

How tall does Walker look?

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 4 years ago

.......he looks 6-9ish.......I see him getting the Harris minutes off the bench early and often if Harris shows the picking up foul habits again or any nagging injuries......for me, either Harris or Walker will need major breakout play for the rest of the A-10 to take notice that a Rhody is gonna be serious contenders for the top......I know some free throw shooting would have been a yawner last nite, but would have loved to see the Walker stroke......hopefully Walker can defend without picking up fouls.....for me, he is key to getting us to post season....Jeff and Cyril will have big years.......get Fatts going again, the rest of rotation hold there own, get one of Tate/Martin with take notice solid stats.......and were we come A-10......Go Rhody

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

section(105) wrote: ↑4 years ago .......he looks 6-9ish.......I see him getting the Harris minutes off the bench early and often if Harris shows the picking up foul habits again or any nagging injuries......for me, either Harris or Walker will need major breakout play for the rest of the A-10 to take notice that a Rhody is gonna be serious contenders for the top......I know some free throw shooting would have been a yawner last nite, but would have loved to see the Walker stroke......hopefully Walker can defend without picking up fouls.....for me, he is key to getting us to post season....Jeff and Cyril will have big years.......get Fatts going again, the rest of rotation hold there own, get one of Tate/Martin with take notice solid stats.......and were we come A-10......Go Rhody

The continuous height question.
It goes like this
Harris
Toppin
Cyril & Walker. I woukd put Cyril & Walker at 6’7 or 6’8”

I would disagree that Harris or Walker need a major breakout for Rhody to be a serious A10 contender.
I think the top three players will be Jeff, Martin & Cyril. Don’t be surprised if Martin is the leading scorer.
It will be important for Fatts to improve his offensive efficiency.
Sheppard will be important particularly if Fatts struggles.
Jeff needs to takeover this year - he needs to take more shots. He is most likely the best shooter on the team in game action.

I do think Walker comes in for Harris and Cyril. He needs to be solid defensively and rebounding. His points will come inside the paint like Cyril’s Soph year. I don’t think he is a strong offensive player.

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

The great thing about this season is that we don't have to solely depend on Cyril with the inside game.

Much more help now....where would we have been without Cyril last season?

And yes, if Martin stays healthy I see him leading the team in scoring. All A10 potential.

I think he's the key for us to reach the next level.

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

With respect to height, Doesn’t the team do a combine day? Don’t they literally measure everything those days?

Perhaps one of those things is a correct accurate height measurement? Would it be too much to ask to have that accurate height measurement posted to the team roster webpage and media guide?

RamIt! · Unread post by **RamIt!** » 4 years ago

My initial observation is the feeling of the team, and how these kids are getting along, could be the best locker room Rhody has ever seen. New kids looking tight with veterans and transfers and JUCO's looking like they've been there all along.

My second observation... Toppin can FLY! Simple dunks and oops and his shoulders were well above the rim.

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

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

I agree with 83 and others that generally the 8 man rotation is set (5 starters plus Tate, Walker, Sheppard) and that DJ could get some situational minutes. What I’m hearing the general vibe on the Frosh is...

Long- most ready to compete now
Hammond- by mid season/A10 play could get some burn
Toppin- long term has the most upside

That said I wouldn’t expect much if anything from these guys this year moreso due to the depth ahead of them.

Agree with what Koch said yesterday, that unless they are elite prospects A10 Frosh aren’t going to be significant pieces of good A10 teams. So I don’t think anything should be deduced about their long term prospects if they don’t see a lot of time this year, it means our experienced guys are performing to expectation.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 4 years ago

I'm more comfortable knowing we don't need freshman this season.

section(105) · Unread post by **section(105)** » 4 years ago

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑4 years ago I'm more comfortable knowing we don't need freshman this season.

........for sure, I am also comforted by this being year two of the Cox era, so that the bumps in the road in year one are behind him, especially the way the season ended, except for the tired legs. With this years senior leadership, and others in the rotation being in year two......good things ahead......Go Rhody......

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 4 years ago

Toppin can absolutely fly. Routinely his eyes were at the rim. May be crazy but I think he could be the best dunker in college once he puts on some strength.

Bill Koch · Unread post by **Bill Koch** » 4 years ago