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Cox is exceeding even his biggest supporters expectations, I know as I was sold last year big time.
The recent flash of Zone defense on Saturday was yet another surprise from him.
Coach has his players ready for games, the recent comebacks from 1st half deficits is unusual for RI basketball and typically the mark of a good team.
Would like to see Thor lock up Cox with a multi year contract before we go into post season and look for the offers to come.
next year however we need Harris or somebody to fill the loss of #10. Not many impact freshman big men available anywhere.
2020 is shaping up to be an interesting season with NIT as worst case big dance possible if URI can sweep VCU on the 31st and more important to not get upset by a low level opponent.
A very entertaining team that will go as far as the level of freshmen gaining experience ultimately provides.
Should be a fun ride GO RHODY!
The recent flash of Zone defense on Saturday was yet another surprise from him.
Coach has his players ready for games, the recent comebacks from 1st half deficits is unusual for RI basketball and typically the mark of a good team.
Would like to see Thor lock up Cox with a multi year contract before we go into post season and look for the offers to come.
next year however we need Harris or somebody to fill the loss of #10. Not many impact freshman big men available anywhere.
2020 is shaping up to be an interesting season with NIT as worst case big dance possible if URI can sweep VCU on the 31st and more important to not get upset by a low level opponent.
A very entertaining team that will go as far as the level of freshmen gaining experience ultimately provides.
Should be a fun ride GO RHODY!
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As far as getting a recruit from RI. It is a simple numbers game. Besides Tom Garrick, name RI High Schoolers that went on for a cup of coffee in the NBA? I'm sure I missed one or 2 maybe more so help me out and name some please?
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The ones that come to mind for me are DiGregorio, Barnes, Hassett and Calverly. There probably aren't very many more, but I'm sure there are a few.BostonRhody wrote: ↑4 years ago As far as getting a recruit from RI. It is a simple numbers game. Besides Tom Garrick, name RI High Schoolers that went on for a cup of coffee in the NBA? I'm sure I missed one or 2 maybe more so help me out and name some please?
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“We will be good when we are good.”
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Oh Rothstein. I don't know about ZERO. Having good players tends to help teams be good in my experience.
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I think he is saying it is more important what the coaches think about a player...….not a recruiting service......we have some players who were not top 100 players that are the foundation of our team....
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to quote Jim Harrick..."it's been my experience that the team with the best players usually wins"
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Yeah of course, except thats not what he said. I just think some of the stuff he says is hilarious because of all the hyperbole. To say that having highly rated players has ZERO to do with winning is just so obviously not true.
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Steve Pikkel is doing a great job at Rutgers wasn’t he their 2nd choice behind DH ???
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- Tyson Wheeler
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This is Isaiah Richards’ teammate.
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This was the other offer he got this week
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Other players visiting for the VCU game (in addition to two Official Visits from ‘20s) are:
Alexis Reyes ‘21 SG 6’5” - Cushing Academy, Expressions
Kyle Hicks ‘22 CG 6’3” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Alex Karaban ‘22 SF 6’7” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Desmond Claude ‘22 G 6’3” - St Thomas More, Expressions
Alexis Reyes ‘21 SG 6’5” - Cushing Academy, Expressions
Kyle Hicks ‘22 CG 6’3” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Alex Karaban ‘22 SF 6’7” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Desmond Claude ‘22 G 6’3” - St Thomas More, Expressions
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What is our relationship with Expreesions?
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“We will be good when we are good.”
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The third and last scholly you would think is for some sort of transfer sit out a year type? And hold on to it until the best available?
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Remember Jacob Toppin committed last Spring. There are and will be players out there. My guess would be one scholly goes to a JUCO or regular transfer to avoid overloading a class too much.
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This will be atleast the 3rd game Reyes has been to. Either a top target or enjoys going to games being relatively close by.Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Other players visiting for the VCU game (in addition to two Official Visits from ‘20s) are:
Alexis Reyes ‘21 SG 6’5” - Cushing Academy, Expressions
Kyle Hicks ‘22 CG 6’3” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Alex Karaban ‘22 SF 6’7” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Desmond Claude ‘22 G 6’3” - St Thomas More, Expressions
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Carroll recruit. TOP TARGET.FDshoes wrote: ↑4 years agoThis will be atleast the 3rd game Reyes has been to. Either a top target or enjoys going to games being relatively close by.Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Other players visiting for the VCU game (in addition to two Official Visits from ‘20s) are:
Alexis Reyes ‘21 SG 6’5” - Cushing Academy, Expressions
Kyle Hicks ‘22 CG 6’3” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Alex Karaban ‘22 SF 6’7” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Desmond Claude ‘22 G 6’3” - St Thomas More, Expressions
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I’m sure it’s been more than 3 games. I’m thinking at least 5 that I know ofDC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years agoCarroll recruit. TOP TARGET.FDshoes wrote: ↑4 years agoThis will be atleast the 3rd game Reyes has been to. Either a top target or enjoys going to games being relatively close by.Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago Other players visiting for the VCU game (in addition to two Official Visits from ‘20s) are:
Alexis Reyes ‘21 SG 6’5” - Cushing Academy, Expressions
Kyle Hicks ‘22 CG 6’3” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Alex Karaban ‘22 SF 6’7” - New Hampton School, Expressions
Desmond Claude ‘22 G 6’3” - St Thomas More, Expressions
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Reyes has been here many times. He used to come with Terrance Clark. He would be a great get for the '21 class.
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Commit early along with the 2 20's in attendance tonight.
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Missing is Bensley Joseph from Expressions. He has exploded on the recruiting sene getting offers from some top P5s.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑4 years ago Reyes has been here many times. He used to come with Terrance Clark. He would be a great get for the '21 class.
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Another recruit coming tonight from the New Hampton School, Evan Guillory. He played high school in Joplin, MO.
Now prepping at New Hampton.
Now prepping at New Hampton.
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Just a curiosity, with 7 recruits potentially in the house tonight, who gets the job of wrangling them? I'm sure our coaches are locked into game prep today.
Go Rhody!!!
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- Sly Williams
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They bounce around between the staff all day. Spend time touring facilities with non-essential personnel. The ones on officials will experience the full game day agenda.
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Plus the ones on officials have all day tomorrow to see the campus, see the area, hit the good restaurants, etc.
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If I were a recruit, this would look like fun.
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I didn't see the Expressions players last night. Were they there?
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Yeah they were there I know a few were in 105. A section over from the two officials. Front row right behind score table.
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Cushing vs New Hampton at 2:00. Can see Alexis Reyes and the three recruits from New Hampton that were at the Rhody game last night.
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Are we still in on guys like Belton or Gray at the C position? Or those guys off our radar?
Love how Cox has addressed the G position.
Love how Cox has addressed the G position.
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Just want to take a minute to say thank you to Rhody83 for all he does keeping us informed on all URI basketball, but specifically recruiting news. Its been so consistent, feel like I'm starting to take it for granted, so just wanted to let you know your work is appreciated.
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Ditto 83.............I look for your posts
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Agree the guy is a basketball junkie and it’s great to see
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Haha. The guy has a lot of free time.
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Recruit in the house? Some kid with a purple hat and jean jacket behind the bench
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Looked like Isaiah Richards.
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If he was sitting by himself during the game it probably wasn’t him.
Isaiah was sitting with entire prep school team (SCA).
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this will be a great one to watch. Kid was ridiculously good as a freshman and will probably be a top 50 recruit. Let’s keep the SJC gravy train going!
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Love it! This could be a legitimate chance at getting a very highly ranked recruit. First one to offer, 3 more years to recruit and obviously very strong connections with Cox, Jeff and Ish.
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Wow that would be huge for sure !! Work your magic Boys
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Any recruits rumored to be coming to Saturday’s game? Close to a sell out and should be a good win....
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Potential for 1 or 2 local recruits could be there.
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Great but also sad story about 7’ 2022 Donovan Clingan from Bristol CT and his mother who starred at Maine and about his dad.
Offers so far from:
PC
UCONN
UMASS
Syracuse
Georgetown
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... her-memory
Offers so far from:
PC
UCONN
UMASS
Syracuse
Georgetown
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... her-memory
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Tough decision as a parent but at some point he needs to play against much better competition
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