'20 NY C - Isaiah Richards (Louisiana at Lafayette)

[bkoeppen]

NERR updating their prep rankings for kids out of Mass, with Isiah coming in 5th, right behind Josh Ogundele

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/ ... -of-2020b/

A third big man and second Springfield Commonwealth product, Isaiah Richards, rounds out the top five. Another South Shore alum, Richards is an athletic big man who doubles as a vertical spacer offensively and rim protector on the defensive end.

[DeanDome88]

I would have trusted the coaching staff on Josh Ogundele but he really did not look ready to contribute much until he got in better shape. Richards seems ready to go athletically just needing experience and time to develop his offensive game. I think he could contribute on the defensive end sooner rather than later. I 'd be happy if we end up with him.

[reef]

If we don’t get Akeem let’s hope we get Richards

We can’t strike out on both ??

[Rhody83]

URI is still active with Isaiah.

[ElmCityRhody]

who is better ?

[SandorClegane]

I say sign them both if we can. Two guards and two big men would be a great class.
Next year is going to be Fatts vs the world anyways. Let’s start to develop some more young big men.

[CHICO 78]

I'm concerned that Akeem is another Josh Ogundele and we are
going to lose both of them if we wait much longer. On the other hand
if we sign Richard's Akeem might say I'm out and go to one of the other
options. Walking on a razor blade here.

[eli#10]

Welcome to the world of recruiting Chico.

[DevRam]

Was in attendance at tonight’s game vs Dayton

[DeanDome88]

Was in attendance at tonight’s game vs Dayton

official visit?

[DevRam]

Was in attendance at tonight’s game vs Dayton

official visit?

Not sure, was sitting in the same row as Hima but next to a bunch of teammates

[reef]

Please Mr Richards choose URI if you have the talent we will find playing time for you

[Rhody83]

Was in attendance at tonight’s game vs Dayton

official visit?

Not sure, was sitting in the same row as Hima but next to a bunch of teammates

It wasn’t an official visit.

[Rhody83]

Tuesday at 4:15 at CT College
https://www.theseasonticket.com/news_ar ... w/1091916u

[BleedBlue87]

Is this the only kid we have on the radar playing in the tournament? I took a quick glance and looks that way.

[Rhody83]

Is this the only kid we have on the radar playing in the tournament? I took a quick glance and looks that way.

Tres Berry plays for Scotland.

[Rhody76]

I'm new to the recruitment corner, haven't commented in the past, and saw both Richards and Berry play today at Conn College.
Berry is the real deal, hit 3 threes from the corner, is very long and plays with an edge. He'd be a great addition to Rhody.
But Richards showed nothing today. Although he made a few 15' jumpers, he isn't an A10 player. He doesn't have a great motor, and doesn't have soft hands or good foot balance. I would pass on him!
The big we should be pursuing is Berry's teammate on Scotland Campus, #33 Abou Ousmane. He has great feet and soft hands, solid post moves, and hustles up and down the court for a big guy (6'9" ~230). Appears Georgetown just offered him.

[Rhody83]

I'm new to the recruitment corner, haven't commented in the past, and saw both Richards and Berry play today at Conn College.
Berry is the real deal, hit 3 threes from the corner, is very long and plays with an edge. He'd be a great addition to Rhody.
But Richards showed nothing today. Although he made a few 15' jumpers, he isn't an A10 player. He doesn't have a great motor, and doesn't have soft hands or good foot balance. I would pass on him!
The big we should be pursuing is Berry's teammate on Scotland Campus, #33 Abou Ousmane. He has great feet and soft hands, solid post moves, and hustles up and down the court for a big guy (6'9" ~230). Appears Georgetown just offered him.

Was there also 76. I believe Berry hit 5 threes. Not sure if you stayed for the entire game. Only missed one shot (his last one). I was sitting near Austin Carroll and TJ. Was also talking with Todd Quarles (Expressions). Todd kept mentioning to Austin that they should get Ousmane. Todd knows the kid even though he didn’t play for Expressions.

I agree on all of your points. I think URI is well positioned for Akeem Odusipe so they probably will not pursue Ousmane.

[phipsiGD'11]

With 3 schollies, couldn't we offer both big men?
Do they have a similar game?
Would they both we willing to come with the potential of competing for minutes the first 2 years? (Although I see us playing freshman bigs at a solid mpg basis next year if we are only going to have Harris and Walker at 4/5)

[Iggy1979]

I'm new to the recruitment corner, haven't commented in the past, and saw both Richards and Berry play today at Conn College.
Berry is the real deal, hit 3 threes from the corner, is very long and plays with an edge. He'd be a great addition to Rhody.
But Richards showed nothing today. Although he made a few 15' jumpers, he isn't an A10 player. He doesn't have a great motor, and doesn't have soft hands or good foot balance. I would pass on him!
The big we should be pursuing is Berry's teammate on Scotland Campus, #33 Abou Ousmane. He has great feet and soft hands, solid post moves, and hustles up and down the court for a big guy (6'9" ~230). Appears Georgetown just offered him.

Looks like Ousmane committed to Cleveland State last year but then reclassified. If URI has room for a big man project he'd fit the bill.

[rhodyfan3000]

Did you see the length of Ousmane's right arm, he has a 7'3 wing span. His arm is taller than some adult humans

[Rhody83]

Richard’s teammate commits to Pitt. URI Ast should build a strong relationship with Nick Couluris (Head Coach) at Springfield Commonwealth Academy. It could become a nice pipeline for Rhody. This is his first year there and the might end up with five D1 scholarship players.

[Jersey77]

Anybody hear where he landed, or with all the recent moves would we we still have any interest?

[CHICO 78]

I thought I saw he landed at Nevada but now I can’t fine any verification of that.

[DC_Rams]

He’s uncommitted.

[CHICO 78]

Full court press !! We need an eligible big!

[SandorClegane]

We still on this kid?

[URIRecruitingInfo]

[Rhodymob05]

This is pretty surprising. Low-level major program far away from home.

[SGreenwell]

This is pretty surprising. Low-level major program far away from home.

Maybe he loves gumbo.

[DeanDome88]

I was of the mind that Richards would have been good to have on the team if the immediate eligibility for transfers is not passed. I hope the coaching staff has an equal or better option lined up. We look to be in good shape if the rule changes and in need of serious help if it does not.

[Rhody15]

I was of the mind that Richards would have been good to have on the team if the immediate eligibility for transfers is not passed. I hope the coaching staff has an equal or better option lined up. We look to be in good shape if the rule changes and in need of serious help if it does not.

Koch tweeted yesterday that as of now, we have no offers out to anyone in the Class of 2020. Not good!

[URIRecruitingInfo]

I was of the mind that Richards would have been good to have on the team if the immediate eligibility for transfers is not passed. I hope the coaching staff has an equal or better option lined up. We look to be in good shape if the rule changes and in need of serious help if it does not.

Koch tweeted yesterday that as of now, we have no offers out to anyone in the Class of 2020. Not good!

Koch is 100% basing that on Verbal Commits. I like Verbal Commits but I've yet to see anyone give it the credence that Koch does.

[DC_Rams]

I was of the mind that Richards would have been good to have on the team if the immediate eligibility for transfers is not passed. I hope the coaching staff has an equal or better option lined up. We look to be in good shape if the rule changes and in need of serious help if it does not.

Koch tweeted yesterday that as of now, we have no offers out to anyone in the Class of 2020. Not good!

If you believe that, I also have a bridge to sell you.

[Rhody74]

I was of the mind that Richards would have been good to have on the team if the immediate eligibility for transfers is not passed. I hope the coaching staff has an equal or better option lined up. We look to be in good shape if the rule changes and in need of serious help if it does not.

Koch tweeted yesterday that as of now, we have no offers out to anyone in the Class of 2020. Not good!

If you believe that, I also have a bridge to sell you.

Knowing how hard this staff works I can’t imagine this is true.

[Iggy1979]

He’s using verbal commits as a source. He should know better