Roster 2020-21

[RamStock]

Shooter Team:

Fatts
Sheppard
Berry
DJ Johnson
Makhi?

Leggett is a better shooter than Berry and Johnson is never seeing the court

[Rhody72]

It will be interesting to see if Fatts and Sheppard are compatible on the court at the same time with only one basketball.

[NYGFan_Section208]

It will be interesting to see if Fatts and Sheppard are compatible on the court at the same time with only one basketball.

I was wondering the same thing! After seeing the Sheppard video, looks like he can shoot the 3 pretty well...then again, I never missed any in my highlight video either

[RhodyRams916]

Shooter Team:

Fatts
Sheppard
Berry
DJ Johnson
Makhi?

Leggett is a better shooter than Berry and Johnson is never seeing the court

Why are you so harsh on Johnson?

[DC_Rams]

Johnson will play

[Running Ram]

Johnson will play

Good. I'd like to see him get a little run.

[RamStock]

Johnson will play

Where? They have a ton of shooting guard and small forward/wings that are better than him

[PeterRamTime]

I want him in there as a zone buster.

Still hard to see where his minutes come.

My guess is that he comes in situationally.

[Billyboy78]

Johnson will play

Where? They have a ton of shooting guard and small forward/wings that are better than him

When's the last time you saw him play?

[hrstrat57]

IMO at this point Johnson remains one of the greatest mystery student athletes in my very long experience following the program.

Don't think I've seem him miss a shot in warmups. A modern Joe Zaranka but he played a bit- never missed in warmups either, deadly.

It is very puzzling indeed.

[RamStock]

Johnson will play

Where? They have a ton of shooting guard and small forward/wings that are better than him

When's the last time you saw him play?

I have two people that are close to the program who have seen him play and know for a fact from speaking with people. He is athletic and has a decent shot. He has played against low level competition and has hardily dominated. People who see him on a regular basis have said he will not play at this level and has trouble on the defensive end. When is the last time you have seen him or someone that claims he will be a factor? I will trust these people just as others have said that they will just coaches over fans on the board. If I am wrong I will take it on the chin. People said that Aris and others were going to be good just because they were signed by URI. He is the number 13 player on the roster.

[DC_Rams]

Where? They have a ton of shooting guard and small forward/wings that are better than him

When's the last time you saw him play?

I have two people that are close to the program who have seen him play and know for a fact from speaking with people. He is athletic and has a decent shot. He has played against low level competition and has hardily dominated. People who see him on a regular basis have said he will not play at this level and has trouble on the defensive end. When is the last time you have seen him or someone that claims he will be a factor? I will trust these people just as others have said that they will just coaches over fans on the board. If I am wrong I will take it on the chin. People said that Aris and others were going to be good just because they were signed by URI. He is the number 13 player on the roster.

He won’t play significant minutes but he will spell something guys for 5-7 minutes. He will be a situational player.

[Billyboy78]

Where? They have a ton of shooting guard and small forward/wings that are better than him

When's the last time you saw him play?

I have two people that are close to the program who have seen him play and know for a fact from speaking with people. He is athletic and has a decent shot. He has played against low level competition and has hardily dominated. People who see him on a regular basis have said he will not play at this level and has trouble on the defensive end. When is the last time you have seen him or someone that claims he will be a factor? I will trust these people just as others have said that they will just coaches over fans on the board. If I am wrong I will take it on the chin. People said that Aris and others were going to be good just because they were signed by URI. He is the number 13 player on the roster.

I have never seen him play. That's why I can't form an opinion.

[RamStock]

When's the last time you saw him play?

I have two people that are close to the program who have seen him play and know for a fact from speaking with people. He is athletic and has a decent shot. He has played against low level competition and has hardily dominated. People who see him on a regular basis have said he will not play at this level and has trouble on the defensive end. When is the last time you have seen him or someone that claims he will be a factor? I will trust these people just as others have said that they will just coaches over fans on the board. If I am wrong I will take it on the chin. People said that Aris and others were going to be good just because they were signed by URI. He is the number 13 player on the roster.

I have never seen him play. That's why I can't form an opinion.

If I said I had watched a lot of his games at junior college I would be a liar. I have seen highlights which are useless and base my opinions on what I have been told from people who know the situation with Johnson and have watched him play. We have a lot of talented players on the roster that will need playing time. Also if he was ready we would have had him on the roster with such a thin team-although this isn’t entirely fair with several players we thought would contribute leaving. Hope I’m wrong and he has somehow improved, but there are a lot of players that are ahead of him.

[rhodyfan3000]

If he makes a cameo each game for 5 mins and knocks down two to three lightning shots from the outside a game, he'll be an instant fan favorite.

[Running Ram]

There are ways to maximize players strengths and mitigate their weakness' especially in spurts.

[Rhody72]

Isn't it great being a URI basketball fan at this time of year?

[reef]

If Johnson really is a knock down shooter like they say get him in there for a few minutes a game when teams zone us

[Billyboy78]

I thought the main reason Johnson was red-shirted was because he was so thin and they wanted to put him in the weight room for a year.

[SandorClegane]

We’ve been fortunate to not be hit by the injury bug the last few years. Depth could play a factor as we move forward in any given year. Although he looks to be the 12th man-ish, he could play a number of positions so he may have a chance to get some minutes.

[The Dude]

Here are a few possible scenarios for minutes:

40 min per game.
12 man rotation:
5 Starters - (say 2 get 28min & 2 get 24min & 1 gets 20min)
7 Bench guys - (say 1 gets 18min, 1 gets 15min, 1 gets 12min, 2 get 10min, 1 get 6min, 1 gets 5min)

11 man rotation:
5 Starters - (say 2 get 28min & 2 get 24min & 1 gets 20min)
6 Bench guys - (say 1 gets 18min, 1 gets 17min, 1 gets 13min, 1 gets 12min, 2 gets 8min)

10 man rotation:
5 Starters - (say 2 get 28min & 2 get 24min & 1 gets 20min)
5 Bench guys - (say 1 gets 18min, 2 gets 17min, 2 gets 12min)

Minutes during 2016-17 season for comparison:

URI Roster Minutes 2016-17.jpeg

[rhodyfan3000]

Toppin gone. Roster updated.

[rhodyfan3000]

April 13, 2020 lineup (starters/backup):

Sheppard/Wood
Fatts/Leggett
Martin/Berry
Makhi/Walker
Harris/Makhel

Walker moves up. DJ moves into the sniper position.

[RamStock]

April 13, 2020 lineup (starters/backup):

Sheppard/Wood
Fatts/Leggett
Martin/Berry
Makhi/Walker
Harris/Makhel

Walker moves up. DJ moves into the sniper position.

Might as well remove Fatts now. Why wait for his big announcement.

[Rhody19/21]

April 13, 2020 lineup (starters/backup):

Sheppard/Wood
Fatts/Leggett
Martin/Berry
Makhi/Walker
Harris/Makhel

Walker moves up. DJ moves into the sniper position.

Might as well remove Fatts now. Why wait for his big announcement.

How do you know?

[RamStock]

April 13, 2020 lineup (starters/backup):

Sheppard/Wood
Fatts/Leggett
Martin/Berry
Makhi/Walker
Harris/Makhel

Walker moves up. DJ moves into the sniper position.

Might as well remove Fatts now. Why wait for his big announcement.

How do you know?

Let’s see. Everyone that was a worthwhile player that was on last years team is gone or will be going (Harris) and he is either going to make money or go win on an NCAA team. This is not an NCAA team. Why would he come back to play we all new guys on a middle of the pack A-10 team

[Billyboy78]

I have no interest in rooting for a pick up team. That's what it's become. What are the odds that Ish Leggett and Tres Berry leave after one year or two now? I'd say that since 7 out of 8 from the last 2 classes are gone (87%), the odds are very high. We just said goodbye to 2 of our greats, Jeff Dowtin and Cyril Langevine. I became a big fan of the two because i watched them grow as players and as men for 4 years. I say the same of all of our greats from the past. If roster turnover is going to be like this every year, I'm out. I'll always hope we do well, because it's my school. But it's hard to become excited about individual players who will only be here for a year or two and that includes incoming transfers. Boy, does this suck.

[ramster]

A bigger question that Rothstein and others should raise it why would you push the NBA Draft back from June to August or later when the NFL just completed its Draft this weekend as originally planned with no delay? And the NFL Season starts sooner than the NBA?

Keeps players who entered the Draft with possibility to return to school in limbo - Russell Impact
Hinders NCAA from making decision on transfer immediate eligibility rule - Mitchell brothers and Martin Impact

[ramster]

Might as well remove Fatts now. Why wait for his big announcement.

How do you know?

Let’s see. Everyone that was a worthwhile player that was on last years team is gone or will be going (Harris) and he is either going to make money or go win on an NCAA team. This is not an NCAA team. Why would he come back to play we all new guys on a middle of the pack A-10 team

Roster for 2020-2021 - As of April 27, 2020
Starters
Russell G - 5’7”
Sheppard G - 6’1”
Leggett G - 6’2”
Harris F - 6’8”
Walker F - 6’7”

Bench
Johnson F - 6’7”
Berry G - 6’3”
Wood G - 6’5”




Transferred In
Makhi Mitchell F - 6’10” Eligible Nov 2021
Makhel Mitchell F - 6’10” Eligible Nov 2021
Martin G - 6’6” Eligible Nov 2021

Transferred Out
Martin G - 6’6”
Toppin F - 6’8”
Long F - 6’7”

[DeanDome88]

Might as well remove Fatts now. Why wait for his big announcement.

How do you know?

Let’s see. Everyone that was a worthwhile player that was on last years team is gone or will be going (Harris) and he is either going to make money or go win on an NCAA team. This is not an NCAA team. Why would he come back to play we all new guys on a middle of the pack A-10 team

I think Fatts has the mentality and self-confidence to be "the guy" much more than any of the guys that have left the program. He will be the unquestioned leader of the team next year. It's also possible that like many college seniors he has made great friendships and is looking forward to another great year of his life. Hopefully the NCAA will come to realize that indecisive is akin to inept and get the change to the transfer rule decided one way or another so Cox can fill out the roster for next year one way or another.

[CHICO 78]

With out the no penalty transfer rule going through , even with Fatts we are
going to be hard pressed to compete with the upper half of the A10.
Teams are going to kill us inside if they get us into foul trouble.
We desperately need another serviceable big who is eligible immediately
next season just in case our transfers aren't eligible. .

[steveystuds06]

With out the no penalty transfer rule going through , even with Fatts we are
going to be hard pressed to compete with the upper half of the A10.
Teams are going to kill us inside if they get us into foul trouble.
We desperately need another serviceable big who is eligible immediately
next season just in case our transfers aren't eligible. .

Yup. We will be in serious trouble if the rule doesn't pass.

[DeanDome88]

With out the no penalty transfer rule going through , even with Fatts we are
going to be hard pressed to compete with the upper half of the A10.
Teams are going to kill us inside if they get us into foul trouble.
We desperately need another serviceable big who is eligible immediately
next season just in case our transfers aren't eligible. .

Yup. We will be in serious trouble if the rule doesn't pass.

If the rule does not pass we will so far be replacing Cyril, Tyrese, Jacob and Long with just DJ as far as frontcourt players for 20-21 season. I expect improvement from Harris and Walker but we would need at least one other impactful big or we would just get abused inside when they are not in the game. The NCAA really needs to get their act together so teams are not flying blind into next season.

[Rhodymob05]

Not sure what this means but seems exciting.

[Rhody19/21]

Not sure what this means but seems exciting.

I'm perplexed. If we signed someone they should release it?

[CamsRams]

New team scheduled for next season?

[Jersey77]

Maybe recruit taking upcoming virtual tour?

[Section104]

Not sure what this means but seems exciting.

Prob just a bio on some of the recent transfers or signings

[Billyboy78]

The Adidas logo is on there, so it might be related to uniforms.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Maybe recruit taking upcoming virtual tour?

beers in seats?

[Dino611]

Not sure what this means but seems exciting.

Prob just a bio on some of the recent transfers or signings

We have a winner

[CamsRams]

I hope this means he’s all set to play next year.

[Rhodyhooopz]

who? for those of us who don't have IG.

[ramster]

Sheppard

[Rhodyhooopz]

he is already on the team. what was the purpose of that?

[rhodylaw]

he is already on the team. what was the purpose of that?

The purpose I think is to brand and Market our guys. I think that was missing since Hurley left. He is the ultimate sales guy to the media. Entire country knew ECs name. This is a start to rebuilding the brand.

[ramster]

he is already on the team. what was the purpose of that?

The purpose I think is to brand and Market our guys. I think that was missing since Hurley left. He is the ultimate sales guy to the media. Entire country knew ECs name. This is a start to rebuilding the brand.

Are you saying this is about Fatts? I thought it was Sheppard.

[rjsuperfly66]

he is already on the team. what was the purpose of that?

The purpose I think is to brand and Market our guys. I think that was missing since Hurley left. He is the ultimate sales guy to the media. Entire country knew ECs name. This is a start to rebuilding the brand.

Did people know EC's name because Dan marketed them and sent out cool Twitter and Instagram videos, or because he was at URI for five impactful seasons and as one of the key players on two NCAA Tournament teams? I don't think people around the country care about no-name (being intentionally facetious) players who have never played a game for URI and are not highly-regarded (Top 25 recruit, potential all-conference/AA, etc.). There may be a bigger picture marketing piece, but I just have a hard time buying that the country knew EC's name because Hurley was "the ultimate sales guy to the media."

[rhodylaw]

EC was barely a top 100 recruit - yet media guys were talking about him before he played a game here.

[rjsuperfly66]

EC was barely a top 100 recruit - yet media guys were talking about him before he played a game here.

I wouldn't use Adam Zagoria as the benchmark for this conversation. Zagoria is a Hurley family media puppet.

Who else besides Adam Zagoria and maybe the local beat guys were pumping EC's tires before stepping on campus?

I guess I'll have to take your word on it.