Mitchells, Berry, Walker, Ayo-Faleye, Betrand in 2022 portal / transferring

[RamStock]

Twan would dominate in that league. Grasso prob still a year away from getting a major upgrade offer. If URI and Umass didn’t even really consider him that would indicate he’s not on A10 radar yet.

I think dominate is a little bit of a strong word for Walker. I agree that it would be a good fit for both him and Bryant, but don’t think Walker is dominating. He just has never showed himself to be do that and is not a great shooter. He could probably put up 12 to 13 points a game and 6 rebounds which would be a very nice compliment to Kiss, but if Kiss returns he is by far the star player putting up 20 a game.

[RhowdyRam02]

I’m still not over this. 2 year players usually get their degrees from URI. How many of your friends and classmates transferred in from CCRI or another school to finish their degree in Kingston? Are they not alums either?

The donor who’s name will be on our practice facility spent a year at URI.

This is college sports. The biggest tie most of us on here have to the school is our degree.

Yeah obviously their college experience is a bit different with NIL and transfers - but that just allows them to be like every other kid.

If a music major was making CD’s on the side and selling them, that’s not against the rules - but a kid selling his autograph somehow is? What’s the difference?

Playing basketball at a school like URI is a full time job and then some. The amount of money and exposure they can bring to the school is an insane ROI for the University against the scholarship afforded.

1 year, 1 month, 1 game - if those kids sign up to put their bodies on the line in a Keaney Blue jersey, the right way, and wind up with the same degree I proudly hang in my office? The least we can do for them is an extra standing ovation on their way out the door.

Can confirm

So URI allows athletes to graduate with less than 60 credits at URI?

60 credits is the threshold

[NYGFan_Section208]

What the hell?? I hope this is an academic decision.

Certainly doesn't make much sense from a basketball perspective, unless he's just looking to put up numbers while staying in Rhode Island for some reason. Against Bryant in 2021, Walker went 4-for-4 with eight boards and two blocks, and the Mitchells combined for 30 points and 25 rebounds, so I imagine he could do serious damage against that competition.

Putting up numbers is fun. I started a 4th intramural team at our frat, just so I could be the best player. THAT was a blast...

[theblueram]

Can confirm

So URI allows athletes to graduate with less than 60 credits at URI?

60 credits is the threshold

So a 1 year basketball player can't get a degree. Correct?

[LoveThoseRams]

Twan would dominate in that league. Grasso prob still a year away from getting a major upgrade offer. If URI and Umass didn’t even really consider him that would indicate he’s not on A10 radar yet.

I think dominate is a little bit of a strong word for Walker. I agree that it would be a good fit for both him and Bryant, but don’t think Walker is dominating. He just has never showed himself to be do that and is not a great shooter. He could probably put up 12 to 13 points a game and 6 rebounds which would be a very nice compliment to Kiss, but if Kiss returns he is by far the star player putting up 20 a game.

Maybe I’m wrong, but isn’t that a downgrade for Walker?

[ramster]

Yes he did. Kiss declared for the NBA Draft

[NYGFan_Section208]

Yes he did. Kiss declared for the NBA Draft

Will he get picked?

[ramster]

Yes he did. Kiss declared for the NBA Draft

Will he get picked?

No

[JimSidd]

Yes he did. Kiss declared for the NBA Draft

Will he get picked?

No

I can’t believe he would have hired an agent. He’ll go through the evaluation process, be told he will not be drafted and return to Bryant for his SEVENTH year of college.

[ramster]

Will he get picked?

No

I can’t believe he would have hired an agent. He’ll go through the evaluation process, be told he will not be drafted and return to Bryant for his SEVENTH year of college.

He started College in September 2016

[ElmCityRhody]

Twan to Bryant makes me crack up

Way to challenge yourself my goodness

[rambone 78]

If he wants to go to Bryant, good bye and good riddance, sorry.

We need players who want to be here.

[BleedBlue87]

The question with Bryant being....will Grasso be there next year?

Hey, what do I know? Nothing, but maybe the re-recruiting of Walker did not go so good, and Grasso is staying and going for the NEC fences…..no?

I thought I read that Bryant was moving to America East for next season?

[RhodyKyle]

Didn't Peter Kiss declare for the NBA draft forgoing his last year of eligibility?

Only if he also signed with an agent

[RAMFAN]

Didn't Peter Kiss declare for the NBA draft forgoing his last year of eligibility?
[/quote don't know if he did, you can pull out of the draft by a certain date as long as you don't hire an agent. Fatts filed for the draft last year

[steveystuds06]

I respect wherever Twan wants to go. I'd love him back but I think we got the best player to return...Martin was the better player late in the year..In the final 7 games, Martin averaged 10 pts and 6 rebs. Including dropping 20 against Richmond.

I don't think Walker will have a different role next season, and he likely wants to go to a program where he is the focal point like Bryant. I hope we can find more of a stretch 4 to play with one of the twins in the starting 5.

I trust whatever Archie wants to do!!

[PeterRamTime]

I respect wherever Twan wants to go. I'd love him back but I think we got the best player to return...Martin was the better player late in the year..In the final 7 games, Martin averaged 10 pts and 6 rebs. Including dropping 20 against Richmond.

I don't think Walker will have a different role next season, and he likely wants to go to a program where he is the focal point like Bryant. I hope we can find more of a stretch 4 to play with one of the twins in the starting 5.

I trust whatever Archie wants to do!!

Yeah someone a little bigger than Twan maybe.

Gonna need another hig regardless. Can't have just two of them

I guess Abdou Samb is staying? Who knows what he can do though.

[ramster]

No

I can’t believe he would have hired an agent. He’ll go through the evaluation process, be told he will not be drafted and return to Bryant for his SEVENTH year of college.

He started College in September 2016

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From the article by Zagoria…..

He also has the option of returning to campus for another season depending on the feedback he receives from NBA personnel.

https://www.nj.com/rutgers/2022/03/brya ... utType=amp

[reef]

My first reaction for Twan to Bryant was why go there but after thinking about it why not it’s his last year and he probably wants to be the man and put up maybe 20 and 10 in that league if Kiss is gone , he may not want to transfer up and risk a small role

I highly doubt Kiss returns

[DevRam]

For Walker it is everything a 5th year senior would want. A key role on a team that has a good chance to repeat as conference champions and give him a shot at competing on the biggest stage in the NCAA tournament. A big 3 of Kiss, Pride and Walker would be fun to watch.

[Rhody72]

How certain are we that that the twins will stay at URI? Where will it leave URI if they leave?? While they haven't entered the portal, has anyone heard that they are committed to staying? Does Mama Mitchell's tweet mean much??

[RhodyKyle]

How certain are we that that the twins will stay at URI? Where will it leave URI if they leave?? While they haven't entered the portal, has anyone heard that they are committed to staying? Does Mama Mitchell's tweet mean much??

Are you Max Kellerman?

[Bos8]

So URI allows athletes to graduate with less than 60 credits at URI?

60 credits is the threshold

So a 1 year basketball player can't get a degree. Correct?

Why wouldn't their credits from their previous institution transfer over?

[Bos8]

What would the benefit be for Kiss to return for his 7th year? Lets say he has a masters degree... what would a 7th year do? He could average 35ppg, but he'd still essentially be the same player from a professional perspective. May as well sign with an agent, and start grinding out a professional career either in the minors with a goal of making the NBA, or overseas.

[Rhody15]

I love how we praised Walker all season, said he was our best player, needed to play more, etc etc.

Now we're trashing him on his (potential) way out, yet all of us have said this season "can't rely on others teams/ message boards to judge a player, they just have sour grapes...."

....yet some here are doing that same exact thing!

[Blue Man]

I would hate to see walker go, I thought he was our best player most of the year.

But I trust Archie. He’s got a lot more coaching success than anyone on this board.

He knows what a rebuild takes. I’ll trust he has an idea for what he wants to do and how to be successful.

If it means Twan goes elsewhere, I’ll tip my cap to him and thank him for what he did here.

[DeanDome88]

So Kuran and Stan didn’t deserve our admiration for what they did? Fuck outta here with that take.

What about Xavier Munford? Got a guy to buy in to a rebuild. Same with Gil Biruta.

This is probably the worst take I’ve read on a board full of them this time of year.

If you want to wear this jersey and play for this school the right way - I’ll love you. That’s what being a fan is about.

Maybe we should just do away with senior night.

Maybe you should just be a Celtics season ticket holder.

Speaking of the Celtics they are playing at a totally different level lately. It's amazing how good their defense has become when they do not have to cover for a below average on the defensive end point guard. Timelord might be the best team friendly contract in the league beyond rookie deals.

[ram1980]

I would like to see Walker stay. I think he would thrive in an up tempo offense. Very athletic. Can run the floor. High energy player. That being said it has to be a mutual all in agreement between him and Miller. Also, as much as the Mitchells drive me crazy, I think they are athletic enough to thrive in an up tempo offense.. can't wait to see how Archie shakes this all out.

[DeanDome88]

I would like to see Walker stay. I think he would thrive in an up tempo offense. Very athletic. Can run the floor. High energy player. That being said it has to be a mutual all in agreement between him and Miller. Also, as much as the Mitchells drive me crazy, I think they are athletic enough to thrive in an up tempo offense.. can't wait to see how Archie shakes this all out.

Walker has been a decent player for us and probably the best passer among our bigger guys.

[steveystuds06]

I love how we praised Walker all season, said he was our best player, needed to play more, etc etc.

Now we're trashing him on his (potential) way out, yet all of us have said this season "can't rely on others teams/ message boards to judge a player, they just have sour grapes...."

....yet some here are doing that same exact thing!

Who's trashing him? Walker was perfect during the first half of the season. He was awesome... I thought he regressed as the season went on and Martin got better. That's not bashing a player. That's simply how I see it.

Trashing a player is what you did to Jermaine Harris. We are all discussing what we think Twan's role will be here or at other programs, and I see nothing wrong with that. I want him back because I think he'll still make a good impact, but I get if he wants to be a full-time starter somewhere else.

[BlackDogRants]

I would hate to see walker go, I thought he was our best player most of the year.

But I trust Archie. He’s got a lot more coaching success than anyone on this board.

He knows what a rebuild takes. I’ll trust he has an idea for what he wants to do and how to be successful.

If it means Twan goes elsewhere, I’ll tip my cap to him and thank him for what he did here.

...and honor him at the Bryant's Senior Night!

Totally just kidding and shit stirring lolol.

[steviep123]

I would hate to see walker go, I thought he was our best player most of the year.

But I trust Archie. He’s got a lot more coaching success than anyone on this board.

He knows what a rebuild takes. I’ll trust he has an idea for what he wants to do and how to be successful.

If it means Twan goes elsewhere, I’ll tip my cap to him and thank him for what he did here.

Blue Man, you are forgetting the great Rhody72, who is the best coach ever - remember how he taught Jimmy Baron free throw shooting technique.

[steviep123]

I love how we praised Walker all season, said he was our best player, needed to play more, etc etc.

Now we're trashing him on his (potential) way out, yet all of us have said this season "can't rely on others teams/ message boards to judge a player, they just have sour grapes...."

....yet some here are doing that same exact thing!

I agree 100% with your statement - if only you applied this to yourself wish your unending bashing of Jermaine Harris.

[LoveThoseRams]

I love how we praised Walker all season, said he was our best player, needed to play more, etc etc.

Now we're trashing him on his (potential) way out, yet all of us have said this season "can't rely on others teams/ message boards to judge a player, they just have sour grapes...."

....yet some here are doing that same exact thing!

I agree 100% with your statement - if only you applied this to yourself wish your unending bashing of Jermaine Harris.

YUP....to THIS!

[PeteRI]

Yes he did. Kiss declared for the NBA Draft

About time. He's in his 28th year of college.

[Rhody15]

I love how we praised Walker all season, said he was our best player, needed to play more, etc etc.

Now we're trashing him on his (potential) way out, yet all of us have said this season "can't rely on others teams/ message boards to judge a player, they just have sour grapes...."

....yet some here are doing that same exact thing!

I agree 100% with your statement - if only you applied this to yourself wish your unending bashing of Jermaine Harris.

People defended Harris’ play when he was terrible, I was just posting about his true on court performance, and what everyone else should’ve seen. He was awful, putrid, just plain bad for 3 seasons.

Walker was very good this season and last, and deserved more playing time like everyone said. People are basically saying “eh whatever, his loss, god speed, see you later, he was bad for half the season anyways and we don’t need him.”

Two completely different situations.

[theblueram]

60 credits is the threshold

So a 1 year basketball player can't get a degree. Correct?

Why wouldn't their credits from their previous institution transfer over?

For the most part you can only transfer in 60 credits. The more likely scenario would be to transfer URI credits back to the previous school for a degree.

[JimSidd]

I love how we praised Walker all season, said he was our best player, needed to play more, etc etc.

Now we're trashing him on his (potential) way out, yet all of us have said this season "can't rely on others teams/ message boards to judge a player, they just have sour grapes...."

....yet some here are doing that same exact thing!

I agree 100% with your statement - if only you applied this to yourself wish your unending bashing of Jermaine Harris.

People defended Harris’ play when he was terrible, I was just posting about his true on court performance, and what everyone else should’ve seen. He was awful, putrid, just plain bad for 3 seasons.

Walker was very good this season and last, and deserved more playing time like everyone said. People are basically saying “eh whatever, his loss, god speed, see you later, he was bad for half the season anyways and we don’t need him.”

Two completely different situations.

I’d have to reread some of those Harris posts, and my memory fades as I get older, but Dude, I feel you were way too personal with Harris. I seem to recall constant attacking and it went way beyond his play. It was almost like he wronged you in some way.
That said, I find a lot of your content this past year to be well informed. You do your homework.

[steveystuds06]

Walkers Final 7 games
5.3 ppg
4.4 rebs
25% 3PT
50% FT

Martins Final 7 games
10.3 ppg
6.3 rebs
31% 3PT
46% FT


Walker was our best player early on when Cox refused to start him. Martin was a better player late. I tend to want the player that was better later in the season. That doesn't mean I'm bashing Walker. I liked Martin back over him. In a perfect world, both return. I don't see how people have attacked Walker on here. If anything, most have said they want him back..

I hope Archie convinces him to stay!

[Rhody15]

I agree 100% with your statement - if only you applied this to yourself wish your unending bashing of Jermaine Harris.

People defended Harris’ play when he was terrible, I was just posting about his true on court performance, and what everyone else should’ve seen. He was awful, putrid, just plain bad for 3 seasons.

Walker was very good this season and last, and deserved more playing time like everyone said. People are basically saying “eh whatever, his loss, god speed, see you later, he was bad for half the season anyways and we don’t need him.”

Two completely different situations.

I’d have to reread some of those Harris posts, and my memory fades as I get older, but Dude, I feel you were way too personal with Harris. I seem to recall constant attacking and it went way beyond his play. It was almost like he wronged you in some way.
That said, I find a lot of your content this past year to be well informed. You do your homework.

Yea, maybe I did go a little overboard at times. Was absolutely nothing personal at all (never spoken to him), I just know bad basketball when I see it, and was just amazed some here thought he was providing valuable minutes.

And yes, I don’t like the ole hot take/blasphemous posting, always feel like I should back up what I write.

[RhowdyRam02]

Walkers Final 7 games
5.3 ppg
4.4 rebs
25% 3PT
50% FT

Martins Final 7 games
10.3 ppg
6.3 rebs
31% 3PT
46% FT


Walker was our best player early on when Cox refused to start him. Martin was a better player late. I tend to want the player that was better later in the season. That doesn't mean I'm bashing Walker. I liked Martin back over him. In a perfect world, both return. I don't see how people have attacked Walker on here. If anything, most have said they want him back..

I hope Archie convinces him to stay!

Honest question, why are you using 7 for the cutoff? Seems really arbitrary

[steveystuds06]

Walkers Final 7 games
5.3 ppg
4.4 rebs
25% 3PT
50% FT

Martins Final 7 games
10.3 ppg
6.3 rebs
31% 3PT
46% FT


Walker was our best player early on when Cox refused to start him. Martin was a better player late. I tend to want the player that was better later in the season. That doesn't mean I'm bashing Walker. I liked Martin back over him. In a perfect world, both return. I don't see how people have attacked Walker on here. If anything, most have said they want him back..

I hope Archie convinces him to stay!

Honest question, why are you using 7 for the cutoff? Seems really arbitrary

I think that's when Cox made the switch in the lineup but maybe I'm wrong. My point is I felt Martin took advantage of starting more than Walker did. If I'm wrong on when Cox made the switch to the starting lineup fine. I didn't dig deep enough I just guessed and remember it being pretty late in the year...I still think Martin was a better player later in the year regardless if its the final 7 or final 10 games.

[CamsRams]

[CamsRams]

[Rhody74]

This tells you about the conversation they had with Archie.

[JimSidd]

This tells you about the conversation they had with Archie.

Yeah, I guess they didn’t like what they heard.

[Da_Process_Survivor]

This tells you about the conversation they had with Archie.

Yeah, I guess they didn’t like what they heard.

yeah, pretty sure it was when Archie said "accountability"

[sevegny7]

Momma Mitchell also scrubbed her twitter completely clean of anything since December 4th 2021. She also changed her twitter name to no name. And the @luckymeimdone. I wonder if she is not happy with their decision or what. She seemed fully on board with the hire and them staying. So yeah it would seem that meeting did not go well.


They have extreme talent I just do not think they will get out of their own way to reach their full potential. A lot of emotional maturity needs to occur. I do not think Archie wanted that in his program.

[SGreenwell]

Topic title and first post updated.

[adam914]

Damn, really was hoping they'd stick around, but hopefully it works out for the best for everyone. What are we down to 4 players now?