‘20 NJ C Mounir Hima (Duquesne)

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

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

6’ 11”. 205 pounds

http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/mounir-hima

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

Out of Niger.

That's rare.

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

not sure if we are still involved, but we offered back in the summer. looks pretty raw

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

He is active, aggressive and has good hands.
Reminds me of Bonzie Colson Sr.
Exactly the type of player you use the 13th scholarship on, IMHO.

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

He’s Mike Tertsea redux.

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

I am sure you know more about him than I do as I only watched the highlight above.
However, I never saw Tertsea do even one of the things that this kid does in that video - including just catch a pass cleanly.
But like I said, I defer to other folks here who are more in-tuned with high school talent.

At some point, I'd like to see us develop a big with the anticipation of having him ready as a Junior.

Start with basic requirements: Be big, be able to catch the ball, run the floor, dunk the ball off of dump passes, and block shots.
Use 'serviceable' is a starting point and build them up.
Maybe not even a kid that will play full time in your scheme, but that is useful for certain match-ups.
Target a 10-15 min/game kid that can defend a Soriano type, for instance.
If it doesn't work, find them a new place to play and try again.

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

Raw but way ahead of Tertsea.

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 4 years ago

At 205 lbs, he won't be holding Soriano down.

phipsiGD'11 · Unread post by **phipsiGD'11** » 4 years ago

I hate to say it, but there must be something from keeping this kid off of the recruiting trail.
He is 6'11" and plays for what I believe to be a strong team in NJ (maybe the program has fallen recently that I am unaware of). To have such little interest among programs is a little worrisome. Don't want that to use that logic as the measuring stick, just what comes to mind.
Now having said that, he will end up at VCU and rip us apart when Santos-Silva leaves.

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

I hate to say it, but when you wait until the spring to sign a big, this is what you have to pick from.
And sure, he is 205, but is also 18 yrs old. Again, targeting a contributor as a Junior.
If he is 205 two and a half years from now, then you move on - and also fire your strength and conditioning coach.

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

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago He’s Mike Tertsea redux.

Tertesa could not move, is this kid athletic and can he move?

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

McRam wrote: ↑4 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago He’s Mike Tertsea redux.
Tertesa could not move, is this kid athletic and can he move?

Tertsea in HS was a solid player.

This is not the kid for URI.

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

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago
McRam wrote: ↑4 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago He’s Mike Tertsea redux.
Tertesa could not move, is this kid athletic and can he move?
Tertsea in HS was a solid player.

This is not the kid for URI.

The pickin’s are getting slim for Bigs! Who would you like to see on the roster for next year as a big that has potential? And may still be in the mix for us?

Section104 · Unread post by **Section104** » 4 years ago

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑4 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago
McRam wrote: ↑4 years ago

Tertesa could not move, is this kid athletic and can he move?
Tertsea in HS was a solid player.

This is not the kid for URI.
The pickin’s are getting slim for Bigs! Who would you like to see on the roster for next year as a big that has potential? And may still be in the mix for us?

If the 1 year sit out rule is waived we will have plenty of bigs to choose from with experience.

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

I don’t remember Tertse having anything resembling the turnaround jumper in that video. We can work with that. Also, we are all scarred by the Duke game when we were playing four guards under 6’4” at the same time. We have more length on the wings on this team (and next year)

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

I think we get one of our two targets.

Keep in mind, our staff moves quietly. I guarantee the position will be filled.

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago I think we get one of our two targets.

Keep in mind, our staff moves quietly. I guarantee the position will be filled.

After today, it is apparent that we need more than one big - and the 'bigs' can't be 6'7"
Position-less basketball was over hyped at the college level.
Looking at the Big East, Big 10 and even our own A-10, - big guys are still very much part of the college game.

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

St Louis took a chance on an overweight kid in Jimmy Bell.
They worked with him to get in shape.

He will be a problem for us for the next three years.

We need to find our Jimmy Bell

RIrugger01 · Unread post by **RIrugger01** » 4 years ago

We need at least 1 big that knows he should kick it out to an open man when he is double/triple teamed in the paint

Rhody15 · Unread post by **Rhody15** » 4 years ago

Don’t know a thing about this kid but i bet he could produce more than Jermaine next year.

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

Our opponents coaches aren't stupid....they know Cyril and JH's tendencies.

You would think our staff has tried to teach our bigs to pass the ball out to open shooters.

But Cyril and JH are who they are.....Cyril is awesome on D, but offensively challenged...and we've know that for a long time.

Some guys can be taught to change, and some cannot.

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

rhodyblue12 wrote: ↑4 years ago
DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago I think we get one of our two targets.

Keep in mind, our staff moves quietly. I guarantee the position will be filled.
After today, it is apparent that we need more than one big - and the 'bigs' can't be 6'7"
Position-less basketball was over hyped at the college level.
Looking at the Big East, Big 10 and even our own A-10, - big guys are still very much part of the college game.

The thing is, at the pro level it "works" because everyone can shoot the 3, and spread the floor. If you don't have 4+ shooters, opponents can just play zone, or stick their center / big man-type on the non-shooter. Recruiting that many shooters at the college level is probably just as hard as recruiting a talented big man or two.

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

Mounir will be at the game tonight on an unofficial visit. Should be easy to pick up at 6’11”

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

I’m hoping this isn’t the top big man that we end up with. He seems like a project

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

RamStock wrote: ↑4 years ago I’m hoping this isn’t the top big man that we end up with. He seems like a project

He could be one of two bigs Rhody signs.

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

Rhody83 wrote: ↑4 years ago
RamStock wrote: ↑4 years ago I’m hoping this isn’t the top big man that we end up with. He seems like a project
He could be one of two bigs Rhody signs.

Do we have any shot at Gray or Odusipe still? Both seem to be much more coveted and further along. I haven’t watched this guy that close, but does he have a shot to even see good bench minutes at some point?

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 4 years ago

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

Saw on the VCU board he has a 7’8” wingspan. You can’t teach that! Interesting prospect.

Tjrams91 · Unread post by **Tjrams91** » 4 years ago

He visiting tonight

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

I just watched his video above and would be ok if we land him , definitely see some potential with him and he has that size

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

Saw him at the game. He is one tall boy. A legit 6’10” if not taller

TrevlontRook3 · Unread post by **TrevlontRook3** » 4 years ago

Any thoughts on when he will be pick a school

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

Saw him too. It's getting towards that point where those 3 open schollies need to be filled. And with talent, not bodies.

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

theblueram wrote: ↑4 years ago Saw him too. It's getting towards that point where those 3 open schollies need to be filled. And with talent, not bodies.

We obviously need talent. But getting a little late in recruiting cycle will probably need to settle for atleast a "body" or two. I have been giving Cox a big pass thus far on "roster management" issues that some have brought up over the course of the season. But this is a giant red flag having 3 slots open with so many needs. If you want sustained success as a program this can NOT happen!!

Team prepardness & monumental late season regression combined with what is looking like a botched recruiting class is making me lose faith in Cox rapidly.

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

Cox has to turn it around next year and recruiting the 3 openings is the first indication whether he will or not.

It's not trending in the right direction currently, that's for sure.

If he flops, the calls for his job will increase big time, and rightfully so.

Looking back at his contract, URI made the right decision by not giving him the farm.

But of course, he'll likely be here 2 more years at least....URI just doesn't let coaches go with 2 or more years left on their contracts.

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

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

He looks lost on the few videos I have watched.

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

I hope we can do better than this...

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

He looks, like someone should come out of no where when he is standing on the baseline, and say: "Sonny, are you looking for something?"

"yeah, I'm looking for the bathroom"

"Oh, he's just lost, everyone, he should have taken that second left in the corridor with the sign on the door, I'll just bring him back where he came from. Please, don't let us interrupt your game"

He wasn't even a starter on the team. He was either 2nd or 3rd string and they were getting demolished by the other team.

There is a HUGE divide between that Bacon kid that was missed out on to VCU and this one. Enormous.

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

With the Mitchell twins and Jermaine I don’t see how having him as the 13th man is a bad option. 6’11” big is good to practice against and the hope would be for him to contribute as an upperclassman. With players transferring after two years I don’t think it would be bad to develop a guy that can get experience through 4 years of playing here.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

Hey, I'm 5'9 moderately obese and out of shape, do you think Fatts would like to play against me in practice? I could help show him what not to do in just about every situation you can imagine on the court. But we are the same height, so... yay me

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

rhodyfan3000 wrote: ↑4 years ago Hey, I'm 5'9 moderately obese and out of shape, do you think Fatts would like to play against me in practice? I could help show him what not to do in just about every situation you can imagine on the court. But we are the same height, so... yay me

3000, you’re my guy, but if we can get a guy like Hima to come in and help off the bench for 5-10 minutes, you take him.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

If he could get off the bench.

Hey, thanks for the compliment, btw. I learned a few weeks ago that I'm the same age as Cox and around the same age as Hurley too, I believe, yet we are some of the younger guys on this site.

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

rhodyfan3000 wrote: ↑4 years ago If he could get off the bench.

Hey, thanks for the compliment, btw. I learned a few weeks ago that I'm the same age as Cox and around the same age as Hurley too, I believe, yet we are some of the younger guys on this site.

Yeah, I’m in the 40+ club myself.

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

...and as the old adage goes, you can’t teach 6’11.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

Well, don't forget, he was originally Michael Tertesa. A poor man's Michael Tertesa.

That kid, Bacon, is going to play. VCU doesn't have a choice now. He probably would have been a 10-15 min clean up man here, but at VCU he is likely one of the men now.

Idk, I think with so many good players we are mentioned with, this would be a disappointment, and a roster filler, the twins aren't going to get pushed by this guy. But, if that's what Cox wants, I won't challenge it.

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

We need shooters. That has been our kryptonite lately. Consistent shooters. On the floor, 3pt and at the line.

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

This would be a waste of a scholarship. Anyone that didn’t want Medley-Bacon will not like this project. Just say no

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

They don't even have to be lights out shooters at this point, they just need to hit at a higher percentage than our previous shooters (which isn't that difficult), and it will make a difference on the floor and in the box score card.