Fatts (Grad Transfer to Maryland)

[Rhody72]

Fatts started and overall played well. Made his first trey, then missed his next few. No bad shots, Turgeon pulled the first unit as a group mid-way n the first half Fatts was inserted with 10 secs to go in the half and immediately drove to the hoop for a layup. He passed well, but I don;t recall any assists. I think he had 10 points or so.

[Jersey77]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

[FDshoes]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

Wow Fatts not taking a single 3 pointer . Shocking how that is such a good idea!! I can't stand the fact that I ultimately hated Fatts by the end of his days wearing Rhody blue. He should have gone down as an absolute legend after his freshman year and the performance against OU in the NCAA tournament. The fact that he is so polarizing to the fan base speaks volumes. Wish the kid the best, I really do, but he did way more to hurt this team then help his last 2 years here!

[KingstonLane]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

Wow Fatts not taking a single 3 pointer . Shocking how that is such a good idea!! I can't stand the fact that I ultimately hated Fatts by the end of his days wearing Rhody blue. He should have gone down as an absolute legend after his freshman year and the performance against OU in the NCAA tournament. The fact that he is so polarizing to the fan base speaks volumes. Wish the kid the best, I really do, but he did way more to hurt this team then help his last 2 years here!

I’d say that’s a personal problem. He is a URI legend. You’ll never forget some of his big moments (especially vs OU).

It’s more just unfortunate he was never able to get back in the tournament. He’s a gamer

[Jersey77]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

Wow Fatts not taking a single 3 pointer . Shocking how that is such a good idea!! I can't stand the fact that I ultimately hated Fatts by the end of his days wearing Rhody blue. He should have gone down as an absolute legend after his freshman year and the performance against OU in the NCAA tournament. The fact that he is so polarizing to the fan base speaks volumes. Wish the kid the best, I really do, but he did way more to hurt this team then help his last 2 years here!

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

[BlackDogRants]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

Noticed this too. Not a single attempted 3. Funny what a gameplan and real coaching can do for a player.

[Rhody15]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

Wow Fatts not taking a single 3 pointer . Shocking how that is such a good idea!! I can't stand the fact that I ultimately hated Fatts by the end of his days wearing Rhody blue. He should have gone down as an absolute legend after his freshman year and the performance against OU in the NCAA tournament. The fact that he is so polarizing to the fan base speaks volumes. Wish the kid the best, I really do, but he did way more to hurt this team then help his last 2 years here!

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

People will just completely disregard facts and just hate the kid because they want to.

[rhodylaw]

Wow Fatts not taking a single 3 pointer . Shocking how that is such a good idea!! I can't stand the fact that I ultimately hated Fatts by the end of his days wearing Rhody blue. He should have gone down as an absolute legend after his freshman year and the performance against OU in the NCAA tournament. The fact that he is so polarizing to the fan base speaks volumes. Wish the kid the best, I really do, but he did way more to hurt this team then help his last 2 years here!

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

People will just completely disregard facts and just hate the kid because they want to.

Please - we don't hate the kid, we are just frustrated that he wasn't used to his potential. Yes, the 19-20 combined stats look "OK" - but those that watched the games know that the 36% final average was mostly built in a 2 week stretch where the kid could not miss. He was moved to the bench mid-season for a game because he was jacking up 3s and missing almost all of them WHILE he he still had Dowtin on the team. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER HERE - whether that is the coach or the kid we will never know, but if he had a role as a distributor first, scorer second he would have been one of the all time greats at URI. Instead he will be remembered for a couple incredible plays, but an average career.

[Rhody15]

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

People will just completely disregard facts and just hate the kid because they want to.

Please - we don't hate the kid, we are just frustrated that he wasn't used to his potential. Yes, the 19-20 combined stats look "OK" - but those that watched the games know that the 36% final average was mostly built in a 2 week stretch where the kid could not miss. He was moved to the bench mid-season for a game because he was jacking up 3s and missing almost all of them WHILE he he still had Dowtin on the team. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER HERE - whether that is the coach or the kid we will never know, but if he had a role as a distributor first, scorer second he would have been one of the all time greats at URI. Instead he will be remembered for a couple incredible plays, but an average career.

LOL at thinking Fatts Russell had an average career here.

For a recent comparison, I would say Marquis Jones and Lamonte Ulmer had average careers here.

You really gonna put Fatts' career on par with those two?

[FDshoes]

Fatts not bad in opener.
25 mins, 12 pts (5-9), 4 assists, and didn't take any 3's.

Wow Fatts not taking a single 3 pointer . Shocking how that is such a good idea!! I can't stand the fact that I ultimately hated Fatts by the end of his days wearing Rhody blue. He should have gone down as an absolute legend after his freshman year and the performance against OU in the NCAA tournament. The fact that he is so polarizing to the fan base speaks volumes. Wish the kid the best, I really do, but he did way more to hurt this team then help his last 2 years here!

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

His junior year he had a few monster games that really helped his season averags. But he was inconsistent all season. And once we hit the grind of the A10 schedule he regressed and did not finish the year well at all.

[FDshoes]

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

People will just completely disregard facts and just hate the kid because they want to.

Please - we don't hate the kid, we are just frustrated that he wasn't used to his potential. Yes, the 19-20 combined stats look "OK" - but those that watched the games know that the 36% final average was mostly built in a 2 week stretch where the kid could not miss. He was moved to the bench mid-season for a game because he was jacking up 3s and missing almost all of them WHILE he he still had Dowtin on the team. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER HERE - whether that is the coach or the kid we will never know, but if he had a role as a distributor first, scorer second he would have been one of the all time greats at URI. Instead he will be remembered for a couple incredible plays, but an average career.

Exactly!!

[Billyboy78]

Once again, he can be really good if he's used properly.

[Rhodymob05]

Fatts was fantastic at times and created legendary moments for Rhody. But he made me nervous every time he got the ball.

[rhodylaw]

People will just completely disregard facts and just hate the kid because they want to.

Please - we don't hate the kid, we are just frustrated that he wasn't used to his potential. Yes, the 19-20 combined stats look "OK" - but those that watched the games know that the 36% final average was mostly built in a 2 week stretch where the kid could not miss. He was moved to the bench mid-season for a game because he was jacking up 3s and missing almost all of them WHILE he he still had Dowtin on the team. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER HERE - whether that is the coach or the kid we will never know, but if he had a role as a distributor first, scorer second he would have been one of the all time greats at URI. Instead he will be remembered for a couple incredible plays, but an average career.

LOL at thinking Fatts Russell had an average career here.

For a recent comparison, I would say Marquis Jones and Lamonte Ulmer had average careers here.

You really gonna put Fatts' career on par with those two?

No. Average is probably an over-statement. However, he could have been a top 5 player in Rhody history, he had that potential. As it stands it is tough to put him the top 20 in my mind. He has one of the all time great moments in Rhody history but the body of his entire career here is not what it could have been.

[Rhody72]

In the BU thread there is a post that says that Thor in the pub talked about team chemistry being much better this year. I took that as a shot at Fatts since his departure is the only major change in the program. Maybe I'm reading something into Thor's comment that supports my feeling about Fatts. Fatts has talent but he wasn't good for URI and URI wasn't good for Fatts.

[KingstonLane]

In the BU thread there is a post that says that Thor in the pub talked about team chemistry being much better this year. I took that as a shot at Fatts since his departure is the only major change in the program. Maybe I'm reading something into Thor's comment that supports my feeling about Fatts. Fatts has talent but he wasn't good for URI and URI wasn't good for Fatts.

I know nothing more than you do. But I’d argue team chemistry would also be much improved due to everyone being a new face last year with so many transfers. Now these guys have spent a season + an offseason together.

[DC_Rams]

In the BU thread there is a post that says that Thor in the pub talked about team chemistry being much better this year. I took that as a shot at Fatts since his departure is the only major change in the program. Maybe I'm reading something into Thor's comment that supports my feeling about Fatts. Fatts has talent but he wasn't good for URI and URI wasn't good for Fatts.

I know nothing more than you do. But I’d argue team chemistry would also be much improved due to everyone being a new face last year with so many transfers. Now these guys have spent a season + an offseason together.

No one wants to hear that.

They’ll use comparisons to other schools to debunk that theory, but only because it works for their argument in this instance.

[GansettSummer]

Highlight of the night from that game might have been for Quinnipiac. Fatts was getting back on defense in transition so not really his fault but got put on a poster

[steveystuds06]

Of course, it takes a good amount of games and practices for guys to gel. Last year it never happened, and things seemed to get worse as the year went on. The "players need time to build chemistry" excuse can only last so long. It's on the coach to figure that out. Not Fatts. I agree Fatts caused a lot of headaches, but I think it's ridiculous that people like 72 want to put all the blame on him... Unlike some of the Cox can do no wrong people here, Cox has admitted that he's been wrong in handling the team the last few seasons. I think he knows he can never coach anyone the way he coached Fatts. Which if he does means he's growing as a coach. That's what we want.

[DC_Rams]

Of course, it takes a good amount of games and practices for guys to gel. Last year it never happened, and things seemed to get worse as the year went on. The "players need time to build chemistry" excuse can only last so long. It's on the coach to figure that out. Not Fatts. I agree Fatts caused a lot of headaches, but I think it's ridiculous that people like 72 want to put all the blame on him... Unlike some of the Cox can do no wrong people here, Cox has admitted that he's been wrong in handling the team the last few seasons. I think he knows he can never coach anyone the way he coached Fatts. Which if he does means he's growing as a coach. That's what we want.

You clearly read what you want to read. The guy can and has does tons of wrong, as he has acknowledged. The proverbial leash I have for the coaching staff is a little longer than most here. I’ve seen how long coaching transitions take, I’m just willing to gamble that the guy will figure it out. That’s all, that’s it.

*waits for the spin*

[Seawrightspostgame]

If Fatts goes to Maryland to lose to GW

[TruePoint]

Is he going to get underneath one of these every game this season or what?

[NYGFan_Section208]

Looks like he just stuck a big 3

[rambone 78]

DC....just how long can and should URI wait for Cox to "figure it out?"

If there is major improvement this season, then I am OK with another year....but there has to be a pattern of major improvement...in other words if we win 20 or so games this season that's fine, but what if he regresses next season?

Baron had seasons where he won 20 games....but never consistently and we strung him along way too long.

This can't happen again.

[adam914]

Nice game for Fatts. Huge step back 3 and a couple FTs to ice the game late. The 3-pointer was the only one he took all night. 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals and 6-7 from the line.

[RhodyRams12]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

[KingstonLane]

URI fans saw that step back 3 coming miles away

[PlayMikeMotenMore]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

Low percentage shot that is missed more than it's made. Just because it went in doesn't make it a good shot. Many on this board have seen that shot clang off the rim often.

[adam914]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

Low percentage shot that is missed more than it's made. Just because it went in doesn't make it a good shot. Many on this board have seen that shot clang off the rim often.

The average 3 point percentage in college basketball is somewhere around 34-37 percent. So aren't all 3 pointers low percentage shots that are missed more than they are made? Do you consider all 3 pointers bad shots?

[Rhody15]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

Low percentage shot that is missed more than it's made. Just because it went in doesn't make it a good shot. Many on this board have seen that shot clang off the rim often.

Absolutely incredible people are still trying to talk shit about Fatts when he hit a dagger to seal the W. Oh and that was also his only 3 he's attempted this season.

Also newsflash, the majority of players take shot that are missed more than made, seeing how many shoot under 50% from the field.

I will NEVER understand how people hate on Fatts more than the other bums we've had on this team over the years.

[steveystuds06]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

Low percentage shot that is missed more than it's made. Just because it went in doesn't make it a good shot. Many on this board have seen that shot clang off the rim often.

Absolutely incredible people are still trying to talk shit about Fatts when he hit a dagger to seal the W. Oh and that was also his only 3 he's attempted this season.

Also newsflash, the majority of players take shot that are missed more than made, seeing how many shoot under 50% from the field.

I will NEVER understand how people hate on Fatts more than the other bums we've had on this team over the years.

Wait guards don't shoot the ball at 80% per game? This is the same person that complained about Fatts's shot against Oklahoma which will go down as one of the best shots in the history of our program

[RhodyRams12]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

Low percentage shot that is missed more than it's made. Just because it went in doesn't make it a good shot. Many on this board have seen that shot clang off the rim often.

Lol…..but…..it went in

[NYGFan_Section208]

Great to see the kid have success. Looks to be healthy, moving well, happy for him.

[Rhody15]

Great to see the kid have success. Looks to be healthy, moving well, happy for him.

Some people HATE seeing him have success and it kills them.

[PeterRamTime]

Fatts hit a dagger step back three

Low percentage shot that is missed more than it's made. Just because it went in doesn't make it a good shot. Many on this board have seen that shot clang off the rim often.

I seem to remember him making most of his step back threes.

And more often then not he makes the clutch ones

But yeah rain on his parade

[Rhody74]

Hitting a third of your three point shots is as efficient as hitting half of two pointers.

[McRam]

FD, Fatts had a pretty strong junior year, he definitely helped us more than hurt us.
In 19-20, he played about 36 mins, averaged 18.8 pts, shot his best from 3pt (36%), 82%FT, and a team high 4.6 assists and 2.87 steals.
Also that year 1st Team All A10 and All Defensive Team

People will just completely disregard facts and just hate the kid because they want to.

Please - we don't hate the kid, we are just frustrated that he wasn't used to his potential. Yes, the 19-20 combined stats look "OK" - but those that watched the games know that the 36% final average was mostly built in a 2 week stretch where the kid could not miss. He was moved to the bench mid-season for a game because he was jacking up 3s and missing almost all of them WHILE he he still had Dowtin on the team. HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER HERE - whether that is the coach or the kid we will never know, but if he had a role as a distributor first, scorer second he would have been one of the all time greats at URI. Instead he will be remembered for a couple incredible plays, but an average career.

I don't agree on the comment that we will never know if it was coach. Yes, we can watch the rest of his career and see what the results are with different coaching
Beyond that, it seems to me we know Cox's strenghts and weaknesses. He is not flexible and a terrible in game bench coach. Interested to see if uses Bozeman for in game advise.

In any event,it seems obvious that when the coach ONLY seems to run his default offense (last year), and Fatts has the ball and a high post screen, it is very easy to defend. Hence, too many acrobatic and poor shots at the end of the clock- that was the major issue.

[PeteRI]

In the BU thread there is a post that says that Thor in the pub talked about team chemistry being much better this year. I took that as a shot at Fatts since his departure is the only major change in the program. Maybe I'm reading something into Thor's comment that supports my feeling about Fatts. Fatts has talent but he wasn't good for URI and URI wasn't good for Fatts.

The level of stupidity in your comment is almost incalculable.

[Ramulous]

Fatts fulfilled his obligation to us. I will always wish him well. Two others who left did not fulfill their obligation to us. I don’t feel the same about their new situations.

[KMar970]

Fatts fulfilled his obligation to us. I will always wish him well. Two others who left did not fulfill their obligation to us. I don’t feel the same about their new situations.

Can’t agree more I’ll be rooting for him all season since every game he plays is on tv n he was a great guy to root for at uri

[PeterRamTime]

Fatts fulfilled his obligation to us. I will always wish him well. Two others who left did not fulfill their obligation to us. I don’t feel the same about their new situations.

Can’t agree more I’ll be rooting for him all season since every game he plays is on tv n he was a great guy to root for at uri

Yeah I love Fatts and I don't love the rest

[DC_Rams]

Fatts having a Fatts day for UMD. 2-9 FG 0-4 3P so far. Let’s see how many more times he shoots.

[bigappleram]

Finished as their leading scorer with 22 on a very respectable 7-16 shooting.

[DC_Rams]

Finished as their leading scorer with 22 on a very respectable 7-16 shooting.

Indeed. Was looking shaky for a bit

[luke]

Glad Fatts is doing well . When he does well it reflects well on both URI and the A10 and I will always root for him to do well . He gave everything
he had while at URI.

[LIRAM]

He will always be our "Savage"! Loved when Dan said that about Fatts his freshman year. Continued success Fatts. Love this young man!

[PeteRI]

Fatts is doing just fine, thank you very much.

[Rhody72]

I saw Fatts going to MD as a win for both programs.

[Dino611]

Fatts turned back the clock to last year with that performance last night for Maryland

[ramster]

Fatts turned back the clock to last year with that performance last night for Maryland

In some of the “way too early” polls this spring and summer Maryland was being ranked in the Top 10. They will be out of the Top 25 now. Maryland didn’t look great in their 1st two games.

Would be something if URI made the NCAA Tourney and Maryland didn’t - would love to see Turgeon not make it ever since the blow up in Cancun with us and Hurley. I can dream.