URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?

[Rhody15]

Khalif Battle? Yes please.

You guys said you wanted 4star players. This be it. True 2, shooting guard.

It’s a transfer though, doesn’t count for some people here.

[Billyboy78]

Hey, no trashing of Beaver Brown. They were my prom band!

I loved them. They played at Schiller's every Wednesday night when I was in school. I just went to see them last year. They're still good, although Cafferty and Antunes are the only guys still in the band from the old days.

Gary Guitar is still with them too.

Oh, you're right!

[Billyboy78]

RV probably threw that name out there knowing he wasn't coming to URI. Then when he doesn't come, he will blast Archie.

[jcru]

It's not like he wasn't performing at a high level for Temple. He was averaging 25.4 ppg his last five games before he basically got benched and entered the portal.

I mean, yeah, sometimes 4star recruits will go somewhere and fizzle and not see any playing time or completely underperform, but this guy still fits the 4star mold.

[bigappleram]

Aside from a possible Jersey connection to Woodward, why would Battle come to URI?

He is one of the top players in the AAC (averaging 18 pts) and will probably get his choice of the pick of the litter.

Is this just another name RV is throwing out there.

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his recruiting info made public at this time

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

Is he even in the portal?

[Rhodymob05]

From what I've read, the Battle kid is very good. Sort of a Freeman situation with the coach though (at first glance).

[jcru]

According to the Temple 247 board, he is in the portal.

[jcru]

I don't want to compare anyone to Freeman, whether it be Battle or anyone else. It sounds like Archie was working with Freeman all season until that game where his family decided to ambush Archie from behind the bench, and then it was all over.

Freeman is also a man without a true position who has overperformed in certain categories since he was rated. Battle is a 4star well known prospect that is a true 2. The argument here would be, how does he operate with Ish? But there is only going to be a one year overlap, and dare I say it, we don't actually know if Ish is staying yet.

[Rhody15]

According to the Temple 247 board, he is in the portal.

If you check the time stamp on that thread, it’s from years ago.

EDIT: I was looking at the wrong section of posts.

[jcru]

I meant in the comments section, someone said he has entered the portal, after that last game he was active for.

[Rhody15]

RV said we were getting Tre Mitchell.

Anyone who give him any sort of credibility on breaking news is foolish.

[jcru]

fair enough. I don't really know anything about RV, I was just commenting on Battle, hypothetically.

[Billyboy78]

It's probably more BS from RV. For those asking about a connection, Kenny Johnson follows him on twitter as does Brandon Weston. My guess is that Kenny tried to recruit him to LaSalle.

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Battle, sorta like a Freeman situation? I am out.

[Mattrams94]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

[Dino611]

Won’t believe until I hear anything

[Dino611]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Interesting, I’ve hear Sanders is a definite lock but nothing more….

[Rhodymob05]

Battle, sorta like a Freeman situation? I am out.

I'd take that with a grain of salt. Could be a different situation.

[steveystuds06]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Interesting, I’ve hear Sanders is a definite lock but nothing more….

Ya Sanders is the name everyone is talking about. But I’m with Jersey until someone transfers we should stay quiet.

[Rhodymob05]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Interesting, I’ve hear Sanders is a definite lock but nothing more….

Ya Sanders is the name everyone is talking about. But I’m with Jersey until someone transfers we should stay quiet.

Whos is Sanders?

[SGreenwell]

Aside from a possible Jersey connection to Woodward, why would Battle come to URI?

He is one of the top players in the AAC (averaging 18 pts) and will probably get his choice of the pick of the litter.

Is this just another name RV is throwing out there.

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his recruiting info made public at this time

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

[bigappleram]

I know for fact that Fatts was being recruited for at least a year before finally going to Maryland.
His former HS teammate was on the Terps....easy pipeline.

[Backroads]

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his recruiting info made public at this time

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

There might be a subtle difference but isn’t this entire thread about who on our team may enter the portal?

[Jdrums#3]

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his recruiting info made public at this time

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

I am 99.99% confident the P6 are doing it and probably more overtly because there is little accountability on their level.

Therefore, if we - and other similar programs - aren’t doing it, at least covertly after being contacted by rep’s of possible transfers then, shame on us.

[Dino611]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Interesting, I’ve hear Sanders is a definite lock but nothing more….

Also realized if you are correct Mattrams that means his brother could follow as well ( 6’9” Freshman)

[NYGFan_Section208]

Is there a connection I'm missing here? Committed to Butler then went to Temple. Or is there no obvious connection they just think they could be a good player for us?

Aside from a possible Jersey connection to Woodward, why would Battle come to URI?

He is one of the top players in the AAC (averaging 18 pts) and will probably get his choice of the pick of the litter.

Is this just another name RV is throwing out there.

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his potential transfer recruiting info made public at this time

Probably more accurate if you changed "at this time" to "ever"?

[NYGFan_Section208]

Aside from a possible Jersey connection to Woodward, why would Battle come to URI?

He is one of the top players in the AAC (averaging 18 pts) and will probably get his choice of the pick of the litter.

Is this just another name RV is throwing out there.

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his recruiting info made public at this time

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

Ah, so...this is NOT a place for wild, rampant, unchecked speculation. Got it.

[ramster]

Is "recruiting possible transfers" even allowed never mind "being in full swing?"
How does this help URI (or hurt URI) to have this info made public?
Or help or hurt Temple?
Or help or hurt Battle?
With the season still not even to Conference Tournament time yet

I'd be highly doubtful that Miller would want any of his recruiting info made public at this time

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

Sure they do. Rumors fly. Lots of talk going on. But a person in Rhody Vault's role should not be putting info out there like he did today. Sure people know about a Seton Hall guy, been talk for a month or more but nobody here puts it out there because they know they shouldn't.
But here comes RV like he's got this inside info.
And to my knowledge the Temple player is not in the Portal as yet.
He guaranteed Tre Mitchell was coming even giving the Vault Guarantee, also said last year we were closing in on signing Durugordon - another he was wrong on.
He should Leave the recruiting to Miller and staff. I'm sure they prefer it that way. Help out Bryant.

[ramster]

I know for fact that Fatts was being recruited for at least a year before finally going to Maryland.
His former HS teammate was on the Terps....easy pipeline.

I agree. It's Rhody Vault putting info out there while I guy is still part of the Temple Team that's ill advised timing. But it's par for the course with him. He doesn't get it.

[SGreenwell]

Ramster, I think it is a huge mistake to start throwing these names out there, while the season is still going, and they aren't currently in the portal.

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

Sure they do. Rumors fly. Lots of talk going on. But a person in Rhody Vault's role should not be putting info out there like he did today. Sure people know about a Seton Hall guy, been talk for a month or more but nobody here puts it out there because they know they shouldn't.
But here comes RV like he's got this inside info.
And to my knowledge the Temple player is not in the Portal as yet.
He guaranteed Tre Mitchell was coming even giving the Vault Guarantee, also said last year we were closing in on signing Durugordon - another he was wrong on.
He should Leave the recruiting to Miller and staff. I'm sure they prefer it that way. Help out Bryant.

Oh, to be clear - I definitely think there is a big difference between (essentially) assholes on a message board thinking "what if?" about certain players, vs. a Media Entity talking about a player leaving his current team to definitely join another. I think message board posts are more like spitballing, and no one is really keeping track that closely.

[ramster]

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

Sure they do. Rumors fly. Lots of talk going on. But a person in Rhody Vault's role should not be putting info out there like he did today. Sure people know about a Seton Hall guy, been talk for a month or more but nobody here puts it out there because they know they shouldn't.
But here comes RV like he's got this inside info.
And to my knowledge the Temple player is not in the Portal as yet.
He guaranteed Tre Mitchell was coming even giving the Vault Guarantee, also said last year we were closing in on signing Durugordon - another he was wrong on.
He should Leave the recruiting to Miller and staff. I'm sure they prefer it that way. Help out Bryant.

Oh, to be clear - I definitely think there is a big difference between (essentially) assholes on a message board thinking "what if?" about certain players, vs. a Media Entity talking about a player leaving his current team to definitely join another. I think message board posts are more like spitballing, and no one is really keeping track that closely.

Rhody Vault posting inappropriate info with poor timing was my point.

[reef]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Is this the S Hall connection with Woodward and Weston ??

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A 6’6” guard, with those shooting stats is interesting for the A-10 roster, big guards that is. No?

[Blue Man]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Is this the S Hall connection with Woodward and Weston ??

I think any obvious guess at Seton Hall is that Woodward found a job at URI after Holloway got a job at Seton Hall. Any kids he'd have recruited there would've committed to Holloway with Woodward not having a home at the time.

It's a bit different to surmise on a message board things like "the former coach and recruiter at Seton Hall would probably be able to re-recruit his kids that aren't seeing the floor currently" rather than Vault putting things out on Twitter with players that don't have an obvious connection to URI.

His content is great, what he's helped do for URI's past is awesome. It doesn't change that by and large he sucks and is really starting to hamper what URI can do presently on the court and with recruiting. Stay in your lane for the love of God.

[Jersey77]

A 6’6” guard, with those shooting stats is interesting for the A-10 roster, big guards that is. No?

He would be a 2-time transfer and would either need to sit or get a waiver.

The NCAA will make it much more difficult for multi-transfer player to obtain a waiver.
https://247sports.com/Article/NCAA-chan ... 202764033/
https://www.on3.com/transfer-portal/new ... transfers/

[NYGFan_Section208]

FWIW... I think speculation along these lines is like, the lowest of the low value information. There's just zero trustworthy coverage of the transfer market at this point in the season. That being said, I'm positive that recruiting is happening, similar to how professional players still under contract are "recruited." Meaning, no player on an NCAA roster is probably having direct contact with Archie Miller. But, I bet players are talking to their AAU coach, their high school coach, who in turn is talking with Miller or an assistant. And, I doubt this is unique to URI. When players leave from URI, pretty much all of them having a landing spot lined up within a week or so, which seems awfully quick if their recruitment was truly open.

Sure they do. Rumors fly. Lots of talk going on. But a person in Rhody Vault's role should not be putting info out there like he did today. Sure people know about a Seton Hall guy, been talk for a month or more but nobody here puts it out there because they know they shouldn't.
But here comes RV like he's got this inside info.
And to my knowledge the Temple player is not in the Portal as yet.
He guaranteed Tre Mitchell was coming even giving the Vault Guarantee, also said last year we were closing in on signing Durugordon - another he was wrong on.
He should Leave the recruiting to Miller and staff. I'm sure they prefer it that way. Help out Bryant.

Oh, to be clear - I definitely think there is a big difference between (essentially) assholes on a message board thinking "what if?" about certain players, vs. a Media Entity talking about a player leaving his current team to definitely join another. I think message board posts are more like spitballing, and no one is really keeping track that closely.

And...if you are a supposed "Media Entity" talking about a "player leaving his current team to definitely join another"...my guess is, you get lumped in with the spitballers and have similar credibility. Ramster, despite your season predictions, I think you have just as much credibility as RV....I say, let him flail with the same cred as the rest of us

[RhodyRams916]

Khalif Battle? Yes please.

You guys said you wanted 4star players. This be it. True 2, shooting guard.

It’s a transfer though, doesn’t count for some people here.

24 pts vs #3 Houston this season... I'll take that any day.

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We/ll see.

[RhodyRams12]

[Jdrums#3]

Thanks for posting the comments, RR12.

I will be good with whatever Carey decides. Although, my gut tells me that if he decides to play another year, he might consider a team that gives him a high probability to dance next March.

[SGreenwell]

Thanks for posting the comments, RR12.

I will be good with whatever Carey decides. Although, my gut tells me that if he decides to play another year, he might consider a team that gives him a high probability to dance next March.

I'm with you. His performance is obviously up-and-down, but he clearly has value as a player, and we need as many players as we can get right now - even if he's more of an (incredibly erratic) innings-eater vs. anyone you can build around. That being said, if he wants to transfer or go pro or just start a career, I don't think it's a huge blow to the program.

I think with his athletic ability, some higher conference team would probably take a shot on him. I mean, hell, Elijah Wood is still getting looks from teams, apparently. There are far worse options to have near the end of the bench to come in on a second unit, to play defense and attack the defense on fast breaks. But, I kind of doubt he could get starter's minutes on a good team.

[reef]

I think Jalen is gone but I’m less certain than I was the other day

[adam914]

I think Jalen is gone but I’m less certain than I was the other day

Same here reef. The comments today were kind of unexpected.

[Rhody72]

I want the best players available who want to play team basketball. I hope Jalen stays unless we find better players.

[reef]

Yeah I tend to agree if he wants back on the team next year it may not be the worst thing, if we find better players he can be a solid reserve

[Backroads]

News is that URI is likely to get Dre Davis. Junior guard at seton hall has two years of eligibility left. 6'6" guard Averages 10 ppg and 3 rebounds and shooting splits are 49/36/85.

Scorched PC today

[Ramfan22]

Does Rhode Island have any connection to Dre Davis? He just transferred there from Louisville last year, and he’s from Indianapolis. Also his brother is a freshman on Seton Hall.

[steveystuds06]

I don't want Carey back. Nothing personal, but I'd rather watch our incoming freshman or if we were to bring in a transfer as we did with Bray. If we bring back Carey that makes me think we miss out on some of the targets.

As for Dre Davis, he would be an awesome get but I have no idea why he would come to Rhody. He has a great role at a big east program and he's playing with his bro. Who knows though..

[Jersey77]

Does Rhode Island have any connection to Dre Davis? He just transferred there from Louisville last year, and he’s from Indianapolis. Also his brother is a freshman on Seton Hall.

Don't see it happening with Dre Davis, no obvious connection and he is playing with his brother.
Also he would have to sit a year, makes no sense for him to come here.

[RhodyKyle]

Does Rhode Island have any connection to Dre Davis? He just transferred there from Louisville last year, and he’s from Indianapolis. Also his brother is a freshman on Seton Hall.

Don't see it happening with Dre Davis, no obvious connection and he is playing with his brother.
Also he would have to sit a year, makes no sense for him to come here.

Unfortunately I agree. Seems like another Rhody Vault situation where someone hears something from a questionable source and runs with it hoping to be right so they can say they were first on it.