Roster 2022-23

[Jersey77]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting from the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting form the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

Hopefully Archie knows that he has to keep recruiting his players for all four years.

[Jersey77]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting from the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

Hopefully Archie knows that he has to keep recruiting his players for all four years.

Maybe with Archie, our players will be more likely to stay.

But I am sure he is well aware of what he needs to do.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting from the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

[Dino611]

Feel like we’re gonna get 2 more commitments out of no where soon (fingers crossed for this weekend), with summer session on the 23rd I believe Archie will go into the summer session with two scholarships for people during next year or to add late (ex. Sebastian Thomas), but I can’t see him going into summer practices starting soon with four open schollies

[Jersey77]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting from the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

[Billyboy78]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting from the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

This is true. But if you count Samb as a freshman, we now have 4 freshman. A little balance in the classes is a good thing too. Maybe we get one more frosh (or a transfer like Brandon Weston with 4 years of eligibility), but the rest of the roster has to be a little older. As the classes balance out, then I could see 3 or 4 frosh per year coming in.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I really like the way Archie is putting together this roster with some intriguing prospects.
Also, building for the future with some nice balance.

It seems Archies's philosophy flies int the face of several posters here, who basically dissed HS/prep recruiting and felt that the portal is the new wave.

However, I still feel he will fill in with some veterans to push and help develop the young guys.
Especially when we are going through this rebuild process.

But his primary focus and emphasis will be on recruiting from the HS/Prep ranks.

Although our success won't be immediate, our program looks to be solid going forward.

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

[Jersey77]

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

Highly doubtful we are dancing this year so you will need to get over it.

But of course in this transition year transfers will play a larger role.

My issue is that many feel that the portal will be the primary source of roster building going forward and I had always argued that we still need to lay the foundation with recruits, which is how Archie feels.

I don't hate using transfers, as a matter a fact I posted many times we need to bring in some experience to help push and develop the young guys.

Although as time moves on, the less impact players will be available in the portal.

[ramster]

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

Highly doubtful we are dancing this year so you will need to get over it.

But of course in this transition year transfers will play a larger role.

My issue is that many feel that the portal will be the primary source of roster building going forward and I had always argued that we still need to lay the foundation with recruits, which is how Archie feels.

I don't hate using transfers, as a matter a fact I posted many times we need to bring in some experience to help push and develop the young guys.

Although as time moves on, the less impact players will be available in the portal

Why as time moves on will there be less impact players available in the portal?

[Jersey77]

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

Highly doubtful we are dancing this year so you will need to get over it.

But of course in this transition year transfers will play a larger role.

My issue is that many feel that the portal will be the primary source of roster building going forward and I had always argued that we still need to lay the foundation with recruits, which is how Archie feels.

I don't hate using transfers, as a matter a fact I posted many times we need to bring in some experience to help push and develop the young guys.

Although as time moves on, the less impact players will be available in the portal

Why at time moves on will there be less impact players available in the portal?

Because every day more and more players in the portal commit while much less at this time are entering it.

The better transfers are generating the most interest and finding landing spots sooner.

Not to say that talent will still be available but getting more difficult.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Post is too long but, exactly ramster. Portal Kombat is a fixture on the landscape. This isn't going to "settle down", this is the new normal, I think. Why wouldn't it be? I'm in high school, thinking how I can rake $ in college, so why wouldn't I move around to/whenever it worked out?

[ramster]

Post is too long but, exactly ramster. Portal Kombat is a fixture on the landscape. This isn't going to "settle down", this is the new normal, I think. Why wouldn't it be? I'm in high school, thinking how I can rake $ in college, so why wouldn't I move around to/whenever it worked out?

1,665 Transfers in the Portal this year. 1800 Transfers last year, BUT they moved the deadline up from July 1 to May 1 this year thereby reducing the window.

I see Transfers at least staying the same, and most likely increasing. The NIL will have a profound impact on Players changing teams. Playing time will remain a major factor in transferring but the idea of more money will drive more and more transfers.

Recruiting Freshmen will always be part of the game but getting older, stronger players who are already proven and at the college level will continue to be a big attraction for College Coaches.

[rhodylaw]

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

This is true. But if you count Samb as a freshman, we now have 4 freshman. A little balance in the classes is a good thing too. Maybe we get one more frosh (or a transfer like Brandon Weston with 4 years of eligibility), but the rest of the roster has to be a little older. As the classes balance out, then I could see 3 or 4 frosh per year coming in.

Sure - but we will also see transfers out and in during that time as well. I agree that we have a solid base of player with 4 years of eligibility on the roster now, I also know the reality that one or more will likely transfer because they have not used up the one-time transfer yet to move (up or down), and I have accepted that. It’s about building from the bottom and filling in a neded.

[Rhody72]

We are getting quality freshmen because of the opportunity for playing time. I'm not interested in older transfers who will start over our better freshmen. URI is a lousy choice for upper-class transfers looking for a place to star and dance. We need younger players, including transfers, who can contribute immediately and commit for the future. This is exactly whom Archie has brought in to date. We need to build a program not become a revolving door.

[rhodylaw]

We are getting quality freshmen because of the opportunity for playing time. I'm not interested in older transfers who will start over our better freshmen. URI is a lousy choice for upper-class transfers looking for a place to star and dance. We need younger players, including transfers, who can contribute immediately and commit for the future. This is exactly whom Archie has brought in to date. We need to build a program not become a revolving door.

72 - I agree with you but I think we need at least one experienced big for next year. Relying only on freshmen bigs probably is not going to turn out well. I hope 1 or 2 of the guys to be ready to contribute right away, but that will leave some minutes for a guy who has some experience. Also would help for developing the younger guys to go against someone who has played college basketball.

[steveystuds06]

I believe our success will be immediate and primarily the result of transfer work. That there is some HS/prep recruiting, I don't think flies in the face of anything.

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

We have 4 slots left. Guys like Ant Harris and Weston won’t come in and instantly lead us to a bid. They are loaded with upside, but they need time. I’m lost on who you think we are going to land that leads us to a bid next year. Archie has said countless times this is not going to be a quick fix. Who he’s been recruiting fits that narrative.

[Jersey77]

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

We have 4 slots left. Guys like Ant Harris and Weston won’t come in and instantly lead us to a bid. They are loaded with upside, but they need time. I’m lost on who you think we are going to land that leads us to a bid next year. Archie has said countless times this is not going to be a quick fix. Who he’s been recruiting fits that narrative.

Yes Stevey, agree 100%. Makes total sense on how he is building this roster.

[NYGFan_Section208]

It absolutely flies in the face, because Archie has said on several occasions that HS/Prep recruiting will be his primary focus and only use the portal to fill in.

Many posters here felt that the transfer portal will be the future direction of building a roster.

My idea of true success is being in the NCAAT discussion.
I don't believe that will happen 22-23.

But I think Archie will get on us on the right path, it will just take some time.

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

We have 4 slots left. Guys like Ant Harris and Weston won’t come in and instantly lead us to a bid. They are loaded with upside, but they need time. I’m lost on who you think we are going to land that leads us to a bid next year. Archie has said countless times this is not going to be a quick fix. Who he’s been recruiting fits that narrative.

That's part of the beauty of this re-tool...no one knows who....not even the KB Insiders. It's awesome to (confidently) know nothing, and have that be as much as anyone else knows

[steveystuds06]

Wrong...this year's NCAAT run will be fueled by transfers. People seem to not be down with that here, but it is what it is. Can he build up the traditional way, too? Sure...but we're dancing with transfers this year. Stop hating it.

We have 4 slots left. Guys like Ant Harris and Weston won’t come in and instantly lead us to a bid. They are loaded with upside, but they need time. I’m lost on who you think we are going to land that leads us to a bid next year. Archie has said countless times this is not going to be a quick fix. Who he’s been recruiting fits that narrative.

That's part of the beauty of this re-tool...no one knows who....not even the KB Insiders. It's awesome to (confidently) know nothing, and have that be as much as anyone else knows

I agree but a lot of the big names have been taken. Plenty of talented players left but most have question marks and will need some time. Like I think an Ant Harris and Weston could be starters on an NCAA tournament team but not right away. I’d love an NCAA tournament berth next year but I think it’s unrealistic

[Rhody72]

We are getting quality freshmen because of the opportunity for playing time. I'm not interested in older transfers who will start over our better freshmen. URI is a lousy choice for upper-class transfers looking for a place to star and dance. We need younger players, including transfers, who can contribute immediately and commit for the future. This is exactly whom Archie has brought in to date. We need to build a program not become a revolving door.

72 - I agree with you but I think we need at least one experienced big for next year. Relying only on freshmen bigs probably is not going to turn out well. I hope 1 or 2 of the guys to be ready to contribute right away, but that will leave some minutes for a guy who has some experience. Also would help for developing the younger guys to go against someone who has played college basketball.

The younger players that Archie has recruited are not going to play 40 minutes. There are minutes for an experienced big reserve. It will be difficult to find an experienced big player with much ability who wants to come here as a reserve. I prefer a freshman big man who is a project. But, I have no problem with an experienced big man who can accept a role as a reserve.

[RoadyJay]

If we are going to compete at the top of the league next year we will need to get much older. In the A10, age and experience wins. We aren't landing Freshman phenoms like Duke and Kentucky does. Providence won this past season with a bunch of 23 and 24 year olds.

Based on the recruiting so far, I don't believe the goal is to compete at the top of the league next year. It's to establish the foundation and a culture of winning. It will be telling how we fill out the rest of this roster. If we go older, then it means Archie thinks we have a chance to compete at the top of the league. If we bring in more Freshmen/younger transfers, then we will know it's going to be a few years before we are raising banners again.

There are many paths we can take. I think we can all be patient, as long as the end result is sustained success.

[Rhody72]

I have not heard much lately from the crowd who thought that hiring Archie Miller would bring us immediate success. Are they just being silent or has reality set in?

[Billyboy78]

I have not heard much lately from the crowd who thought that hiring Archie Miller would bring us immediate success. Are they just being silent or has reality set in?

Wow, I can't believe I missed all of those games that we lost. Where was I?

[Jdrums#3]

We are getting quality freshmen because of the opportunity for playing time. I'm not interested in older transfers who will start over our better freshmen. URI is a lousy choice for upper-class transfers looking for a place to star and dance. We need younger players, including transfers, who can contribute immediately and commit for the future. This is exactly whom Archie has brought in to date. We need to build a program not become a revolving door.

72 - I agree with you but I think we need at least one experienced big for next year. Relying only on freshmen bigs probably is not going to turn out well. I hope 1 or 2 of the guys to be ready to contribute right away, but that will leave some minutes for a guy who has some experience. Also would help for developing the younger guys to go against someone who has played college basketball.

The younger players that Archie has recruited are not going to play 40 minutes. There are minutes for an experienced big reserve. It will be difficult to find an experienced big player with much ability who wants to come here as a reserve. I prefer a freshman big man who is a project. But, I have no problem with an experienced big man who can accept a role as a reserve.

I agree with your point above, 72, regarding freshman playing 40 minutes a game. Imho, the majority of freshman coming into A10 level college bb do not have the strength, stamina, conditioning to play 30-40 minutes a game at a high level from day one.

With just a few young bigs on the roster currently, there is room for an experienced big to start initially and play significant minutes here for a year or two. It would have to be a big willing to come here with the understanding that playing to win the league and play in the tourney may not happen until the 23-24 season unless circumstances break very favorably in our favor.

[Jersey77]

I have not heard much lately from the crowd who thought that hiring Archie Miller would bring us immediate success. Are they just being silent or has reality set in?

Didn't Archie say when asked "we will be good when we are good"

His emphasis on building a roster will be with HS/Prep players and only using the portal to fill in.
So, we must be patient, it may take a little time.

[Rhody72]

I have not heard much lately from the crowd who thought that hiring Archie Miller would bring us immediate success. Are they just being silent or has reality set in?

Didn't Archie say when asked "we will be good when we are good"

His emphasis on building a roster will be with HS/Prep players and only using the portal to fill in.
So, we must be patient, it may take a little time.

Some of us get it!

[rhodylaw]

72 - I agree with you but I think we need at least one experienced big for next year. Relying only on freshmen bigs probably is not going to turn out well. I hope 1 or 2 of the guys to be ready to contribute right away, but that will leave some minutes for a guy who has some experience. Also would help for developing the younger guys to go against someone who has played college basketball.

The younger players that Archie has recruited are not going to play 40 minutes. There are minutes for an experienced big reserve. It will be difficult to find an experienced big player with much ability who wants to come here as a reserve. I prefer a freshman big man who is a project. But, I have no problem with an experienced big man who can accept a role as a reserve.

I agree with your point above, 72, regarding freshman playing 40 minutes a game. Imho, the majority of freshman coming into A10 level college bb do not have the strength, stamina, conditioning to play 30-40 minutes a game at a high level from day one.

With just a few young bigs on the roster currently, there is room for an experienced big to start initially and play significant minutes here for a year or two. It would have to be a big willing to come here with the understanding that playing to win the league and play in the tourney may not happen until the 23-24 season unless circumstances break very favorably in our favor.

Depends, David N’Guessan and Harris and I think we run it next year. Those two guys could immediately contribute with Brayon, Ish, Martin, Carey I think we have an immediately ready roster with pieces to grow long term.

[Jersey77]

The younger players that Archie has recruited are not going to play 40 minutes. There are minutes for an experienced big reserve. It will be difficult to find an experienced big player with much ability who wants to come here as a reserve. I prefer a freshman big man who is a project. But, I have no problem with an experienced big man who can accept a role as a reserve.

I agree with your point above, 72, regarding freshman playing 40 minutes a game. Imho, the majority of freshman coming into A10 level college bb do not have the strength, stamina, conditioning to play 30-40 minutes a game at a high level from day one.

With just a few young bigs on the roster currently, there is room for an experienced big to start initially and play significant minutes here for a year or two. It would have to be a big willing to come here with the understanding that playing to win the league and play in the tourney may not happen until the 23-24 season unless circumstances break very favorably in our favor.

Depends, David N’Guessan and Harris and I think we run it next year. Those two guys could immediately contribute with Brayon, Ish, Martin, Carey I think we have an immediately ready roster with pieces to grow long term.

I think David N’Guessan is visiting UMass this weekend.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

I have not heard much lately from the crowd who thought that hiring Archie Miller would bring us immediate success. Are they just being silent or has reality set in?

Didn't Archie say when asked "we will be good when we are good"

His emphasis on building a roster will be with HS/Prep players and only using the portal to fill in.
So, we must be patient, it may take a little time.

In Archie we trust.

[Rhody72]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

[Rhody74]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

Omg, it’s been almost two months and he has yet to win a game! Fire Arch now!

[steviep123]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

You literally suggested Thor give Cox an extension.

[ramster]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

You literally suggested Thor give Cox an extension.

And a significant pay increase along with the extension.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

You literally suggested Thor give Cox an extension.

And a significant pay increase along with the extension.

Yeah, but I think that was just an attempt to add to the hilarity of it

[ramster]

You literally suggested Thor give Cox an extension.

And a significant pay increase along with the extension.

Yeah, but I think that was just an attempt to add to the hilarity of it

Let’s hope so.

[steveystuds06]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

Post by Rhody72 » 1 year ago

It has been a long time since I have started a new thread, but I feel that we need to discuss the future of David Cox as our basketball coach NOW. I truly believe that David Cox will become a great college basketball coach and now is the time to secure him as URI's coach when a more lucrative contract from URI would interest him and stabilize program leadership. Don't wait until David is a hot commodity and other schools outbid us for his services. Also, I believe that now is the time that a mutually beneficial contract can be reached that will keep him as URI's coach when he becomes successful, something that has plagued URI for decades. David possesses the characteristics of great basketball coaches. He is smart, a leader, a role model with terrific interpersonal skills, a proven recruiter and a person that I project will develop players and build a strong program. The players he has recruited are high quality individuals. Now is the time for us to get behind David and push the administration to support URI basketball.

[phipsiGD'11]

not fair stevey, you are fighting fiction with facts. you know thats not allowed.

[Blue Man]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

Dude are you even trying any more? It's tough to watch you limp out here without your best stuff.

You used to be a big league troll. You created the perfect caricature of a south county fan who hasn't been north of the tower in 2 decades, and doesn't have cable so he can't watch anything that isn't URI sports.

But now you're just straight gaslighting when anyone can just pull a receipt. It's too obvious my man.

Just hang it up. I promise we'll remember you for the brilliant troll you were, and not the has been that you've become. It was fun while it lasted.

[RhodyKyle]

In Archie we trust.

I was not in favor of hiring David Cox but I gave him every chance to succeed. I would have replaced him a year before Thorr did. I was in favor of hiring Archie Miller and I will give him every chance to succeed. But, my "trust" for Archie has its limits as it did with David. If it becomes apparent that we will not be dancing in 3-4 years, I will be ready to move on. I am not in favor of paying our head basketball coach $2M+ per year for mediocre results. The clock is ticking.

Dude are you even trying any more? It's tough to watch you limp out here without your best stuff.

You used to be a big league troll. You created the perfect caricature of a south county fan who hasn't been north of the tower in 2 decades, and doesn't have cable so he can't watch anything that isn't URI sports.

But now you're just straight gaslighting when anyone can just pull a receipt. It's too obvious my man.

Just hang it up. I promise we'll remember you for the brilliant troll you were, and not the has been that you've become. It was fun while it lasted.

He went from Bulls Jordan to Wizards Jordan - you just hate to see it

[NYGFan_Section208]

Mets Willie Mays?

[Dino611]

I agree with your point above, 72, regarding freshman playing 40 minutes a game. Imho, the majority of freshman coming into A10 level college bb do not have the strength, stamina, conditioning to play 30-40 minutes a game at a high level from day one.

With just a few young bigs on the roster currently, there is room for an experienced big to start initially and play significant minutes here for a year or two. It would have to be a big willing to come here with the understanding that playing to win the league and play in the tourney may not happen until the 23-24 season unless circumstances break very favorably in our favor.

Depends, David N’Guessan and Harris and I think we run it next year. Those two guys could immediately contribute with Brayon, Ish, Martin, Carey I think we have an immediately ready roster with pieces to grow long term.

I think David N’Guessan is visiting UMass this weekend.

Interesting he’s considering them since he’d be riding there bench with Leveque and Cross most likely there starters as well as Dominguez and two other transfers coming in

[Jersey77]

Depends, David N’Guessan and Harris and I think we run it next year. Those two guys could immediately contribute with Brayon, Ish, Martin, Carey I think we have an immediately ready roster with pieces to grow long term.

I think David N’Guessan is visiting UMass this weekend.

Interesting he’s considering them since he’d be riding there bench with Leveque and Cross most likely there starters as well as Dominguez and two other transfers coming in

Yes, in reading the UMass board some say he is another version of BC transfer Gianni Thompson.
Not an immediate need for them.

[KingstonLane]

We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Louis Hutchinson. G. Fr
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8. Jeremy Foumena, F, Fr.
9. Rory Stewart, F, Fr.
10. Brandon Weston. SF, soph
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

With the Weston commit, interested to see how many more slots we fill.

My guess as it stands right now you have Malik, Ish, Carey, Bray, and Weston “guaranteed” minutes, and then everyone else competing to see the floor. Likely Foumena almost guaranteed a spot in the rotation due to lack of other size. Could change if we bring in a ready to play big

[PeterRamTime]

Yep need a big boy.

[Rhody72]

The portal, JUCOs and freshman recruits have been picked over at this point. I don't see URI adding much quality at this point for next year. What we have is likely to be the top of our roster. While the coaches are always looking for 22-23, we need to develop what we have and make connections for 23-24.

[steveystuds06]

The portal, JUCOs and freshman recruits have been picked over at this point. I don't see URI adding much quality at this point for next year. What we have is likely to be the top of our roster. While the coaches are always looking for 22-23, we need to develop what we have and make connections for 23-24.

We literally just landed our best recruit a few days ago. We are still in the mix for Ant Harris and N'Guessan. We are also speaking to Amadou Traore, who’s a physical specimen. Nevermind that this staff keeps everything quiet on who’s visiting.

Plenty of talent left.

[Rhody72]

We literally just landed our best recruit a few days ago. We are still in the mix for Ant Harris and N'Guessan. We are also speaking to Amadou Traore, who’s a physical specimen. Nevermind that this staff keeps everything quiet on who’s visiting.

Plenty of talent left.

It is getting late. Archie wants players who want to be here. If these players wanted to be here, they would have committed by now. Maybe they will fall to us and learn to love us!

[steveystuds06]

We literally just landed our best recruit a few days ago. We are still in the mix for Ant Harris and N'Guessan. We are also speaking to Amadou Traore, who’s a physical specimen. Nevermind that this staff keeps everything quiet on who’s visiting.

Plenty of talent left.

It is getting late. Archie wants players who want to be here. If these players wanted to be here, they would have committed by now. Maybe they will fall to us and learn to love us!

Nguessan gave his final 8 schools 3 days ago. Do you even do research on these kids or do you just assume to know what they are thinking because you have experience hiring people?

[Billyboy78]

We could get an impact mid-season transfer who would be eligible before the A10 schedule starts. Who knows? Maybe a highly rated frosh who doesn't get a lot of playing time in his school's OOC schedule. Anything is possible these days.