2023 CBB Post Season All Things NCAA/NIT

[Backroads]

Holy shit

[ATPTourFan]

Dan Hurley is two wins from a National Championship.

[KevanBoyles]

Dan Hurley is two wins from a National Championship.

That’s something that can help our rep. He wouldn’t be there today but for his 6 years at Rhody.

[KevanBoyles]

Just saw Andre Berry on the floor celebrating the UConn win.

[RI_Bred]

I'm happy and sad about the UConn win. Happy for Dan, sad that URI couldn't hold on to him. Hope they win it.

[reef]

Just saw Andre Berry on the floor celebrating the UConn win.

I was just going to post that Kev !

[adam914]

Just saw Andre Berry on the floor celebrating the UConn win.

Just came to say this! Looks like he’s a grad assistant there. I either never knew that or totally forgot.

[reef]

How bout Tommy Moore on the court celebrating?? You guys remember him of course

[steviep123]

How bout Tommy Moore on the court celebrating?? You guys remember him of course

F him

[Rhodymob05]

Feels like yesterday I saw Dan walk into the URI library with boxes of pizza. Now he’s in the Final four with UConn. Life’s a trip.

[Blue Man]

Great Great coach!
He get it done...Wagner, URI and UConn.
Most respect for his accomplishment.
Final 4 WOW
I hope he wins national championship

Not for nothing - he gets a reputation for his sideline demeanor, but I never hear any other P6 coach talk as much about his family and mean it as Dan. He’s a genuinely good person unlike a lot of others in his position - former local guys especially included.

He deserves every bit of this success.

Happy that we realized where we fucked up with Dan and made the changes so we can get the right guy to get us back and keep us there.

[reef]

Great Great coach!
He get it done...Wagner, URI and UConn.
Most respect for his accomplishment.
Final 4 WOW
I hope he wins national championship

Not for nothing - he gets a reputation for his sideline demeanor, but I never hear any other P6 coach talk as much about his family and mean it as Dan. He’s a genuinely good person unlike a lot of others in his position - former local guys especially included.

He deserves every bit of this success.

Happy that we realized where we fucked up with Dan and made the changes so we can get the right guy to get us back and keep us there.

Well said Blue , I think he also calmed down a lot from his URI days doesn’t get as animated as he used too,

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy very happy for him and his family

[KeaneyTheChemist]

Hurley's getting hit with a lot less technical fouls than he used to, which has also helped the team's composure. Kudos to the progress he has made with what looks like the best squad left in the tourney.

[reef]

I think he has a really good staff too , DH really never been a great offensive coach now look how good it is

[rhodysurf]

I think he has a really good staff too , DH really never been a great offensive coach now look how good it is

Haha some of that is selection bias. He never had anywhere close to this level of offensive talent before. Last years UCONN team was unrecognizable from this one. Whatever he’s doing it’s all around working.

He has the perfect personnel for playing the modern spread Offense.

[KeaneyTheChemist]

Does anyone know how much Hurley's bonus from UConn would be if he wins the title?

[KingstonLane]

My favorite part of Dan Hurley is he’s as humble as they come. Didn’t forget the grind to get to the top.

In a postgame interview with John Fanta he talked about winning the A10 tourney with URI and going to the big dance. How wins like that and then tonight, getting to cut down the nets, are on a different level.

[steviep123]

Of course. Winning a conference title is great. Winning the regional final is another level.

[rambone 78]

Would be something if UConn plays Creighton in the final.
Might be the only team that could beat them.

[Rhody15]

Would be something if UConn plays Creighton in the final.
Might be the only team that could beat them.

But I thought the Big East was overrated?

[NYGFan_Section208]

Dan Hurley is two wins from a National Championship.

Go Hurls!

[skwalk47]

I’m still bitter AF.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I think he has a really good staff too , DH really never been a great offensive coach now look how good it is

Haha some of that is selection bias. He never had anywhere close to this level of offensive talent before. Last years UCONN team was unrecognizable from this one. Whatever he’s doing it’s all around working.

He has the perfect personnel for playing the modern spread Offense.

Like the bias that allows you to select guys that can reliably stick 3s and guys with skills that can't be physically overmatched underneath? That's a good kind of selection bias

[RI_Bred]

Guy can recruit.

[RF1]

Having followed Rhody hoops going back to the 1970's, I have long hated UConn and could care less if they advance. As for their coach, he is now just somebody that I used to know. As he likely doesn't give much thought to URI basketball these days, I myself don't give much thought to him.

[Blue Man]

As he likely doesn't give much thought to URI basketball these days, I myself don't give much thought to him.

You’d be incorrect there. Especially someone who brings up his time here positively while being asked about the biggest win of his career.

[bigappleram]

Having followed Rhody hoops going back to the 1970's, I have long hated UConn and could care less if they advance. As for their coach, he is now just somebody that I used to know. As he likely doesn't give much thought to URI basketball these days, I myself don't give much thought to him.

You’re really wrong about that but if it makes it easier to care less keep saying it. And he literally likened cutting down the nets yesterday to the first time he did it at Rhody in an interview after the game.

[ATPTourFan]

Very sad to see a certain cross section of Rhody fans who can't be happy for a good guy who delivered on every one of his Day 1 promises here and who continues to speak fondly about his very successful time here on the biggest public stage.

[scine20]

Not sure if anyone else said this in this thread but Nowell is exactly what Fatts Russell should have been.

[bigappleram]

Very sad to see a certain cross section of Rhody fans who can't be happy for a good guy who delivered on every one of his Day 1 promises here and who continues to speak fondly about his very successful time here on the biggest public stage.

Can you only imagine if we got Cooley’d?

[bigappleram]

Not sure if anyone else said this in this thread but Nowell is exactly what Fatts Russell should have been.

But Fatts was a scorer. Newell is a playmaker. He’s looking pass first in his attack; Fatts is shoot first. Newell gave me Kemba vibes maybe even a little Tyson at times. Dominant with the rock.

[Rhody15]

Not sure if anyone else said this in this thread but Nowell is exactly what Fatts Russell should have been.

But Fatts was a scorer. Newell is a playmaker. He’s looking pass first in his attack; Fatts is shoot first. Newell gave me Kemba vibes maybe even a little Tyson at times. Dominant with the rock.

Got a little too cocky after the MSU game though.

Last night: Multiple 3s from the logo he didn’t need to take, 25 second dribble with no pass and a terrible shot, trying to go up against the 7 footer and failing every time, careless passes leading to turnovers.

He was great against FAU yes, but his head might have gotten a little too big before the game.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Not sure if anyone else said this in this thread but Nowell is exactly what Fatts Russell should have been.

But Fatts was a scorer. Newell is a playmaker. He’s looking pass first in his attack; Fatts is shoot first. Newell gave me Kemba vibes maybe even a little Tyson at times. Dominant with the rock.

Got a little too cocky after the MSU game though.

Last night: Multiple 3s from the logo he didn’t need to take, 25 second dribble with no pass and a terrible shot, trying to go up against the 7 footer and failing every time, careless passes leading to turnovers.

He was great against FAU yes, but his head might have gotten a little too big before the game.

Yeah, last couple games he has been almost totally shoot first.

[ace]

UConn has three players, including Adama Sanogo, who are fasting for Ramadan. I’m not religious at all, but I admire their commitment.

I’m very happy for Jalen Gaffney and FAU, too. What a great run for them.

Still so happy for Jalen and his family!

[Billyboy78]

Great Great coach!
He get it done...Wagner, URI and UConn.
Most respect for his accomplishment.
Final 4 WOW
I hope he wins national championship

Not for nothing - he gets a reputation for his sideline demeanor, but I never hear any other P6 coach talk as much about his family and mean it as Dan. He’s a genuinely good person unlike a lot of others in his position - former local guys especially included.

He deserves every bit of this success.

Happy that we realized where we fucked up with Dan and made the changes so we can get the right guy to get us back and keep us there.

Well said Blue , I think he also calmed down a lot from his URI days doesn’t get as animated as he used too,

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy very happy for him and his family

Easy to do when you're winning every game by 20+ points.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Very sad to see a certain cross section of Rhody fans who can't be happy for a good guy who delivered on every one of his Day 1 promises here and who continues to speak fondly about his very successful time here on the biggest public stage.

It's called Italian Alzheimer's. You forget everything but the grudges.

[ace]

Just saw Andre Berry on the floor celebrating the UConn win.

Just came to say this! Looks like he’s a grad assistant there. I either never knew that or totally forgot.

Absolutely devastated that you don’t commit all my posts to memory

(from the former player thread. I deleted the link to the ig picture because its huge)

Can you spot the Rhody grad?

Andre’s been on the UConn staff for a couple weeks now. I will always appreciate how hard he worked to make himself into a solid college player.

[ace]

These clips the tournament media team puts together are always so good. Jordan Hawkins is an easy guy to root for. He’ll be drafted, and it will be well-earned.

[Billyboy78]

These clips the tournament media team puts together are always so good. Jordan Hawkins is an easy guy to root for. He’ll be drafted, and it will be well-earned.

I love Dan's quote, " I'm never getting a text message from his dad blaming me for anything". Bray's dad should take notice.

[adam914]

Just saw Andre Berry on the floor celebrating the UConn win.

Just came to say this! Looks like he’s a grad assistant there. I either never knew that or totally forgot.

Absolutely devastated that you don’t commit all my posts to memory

(from the former player thread. I deleted the link to the ig picture because its huge)

Can you spot the Rhody grad?

Andre’s been on the UConn staff for a couple weeks now. I will always appreciate how hard he worked to make himself into a solid college player.

Haha, I sincerely apologize. I'm going to start printing them out and studying them!

[bigappleram]

But Fatts was a scorer. Newell is a playmaker. He’s looking pass first in his attack; Fatts is shoot first. Newell gave me Kemba vibes maybe even a little Tyson at times. Dominant with the rock.

Got a little too cocky after the MSU game though.

Last night: Multiple 3s from the logo he didn’t need to take, 25 second dribble with no pass and a terrible shot, trying to go up against the 7 footer and failing every time, careless passes leading to turnovers.

He was great against FAU yes, but his head might have gotten a little too big before the game.

Yeah, last couple games he has been almost totally shoot first.

He had 31 assists in the last two games so not sure that squares with your assessment. He got sticky with it in the last 3-4 minutes of the game last night. Nyc kid trying to win it on his own in MSG but they aren’t in that position if he didn’t play out of his mind the entire tourney. He was phenomenal.

[reef]

These clips the tournament media team puts together are always so good. Jordan Hawkins is an easy guy to root for. He’ll be drafted, and it will be well-earned.

I love Dan's quote, " I'm never getting a text message from his dad blaming me for anything". Bray's dad should take notice.

I saw this feature yesterday was great

[steviep123]

This was a class move - KSUs coach Tang going into FAUs locker room to congratulate them and tell the team to stay focused etc.



https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... ite-eight/

[theblueram]

SDSU baby!!!!

[Jdrums#3]

SDSU!! Yes!

2 Mid-majors in the FF! Suck on it P5!

[PeterRamTime]

SDSU!! Yes!

2 Mid-majors in the FF! Suck on it P5!

Really happy for them!

They've had so many good teams and they finally broke through!

Mid major pride!

[theblueram]

That Kelkenbrenner dude is a punk and I'm glad he got punked.

[theblueram]

MId major guaranteed into the Final game.

[Jdrums#3]

SDSU!! Yes!

2 Mid-majors in the FF! Suck on it P5!

Really happy for them!

They've had so many good teams and they finally broke through!

Mid major pride!

Both SD and FAU are excellent examples of adapting to and overcoming the new reality of CBB. I like it because, with the right strategy and some tourney W’s and L’s that brake our way, I believe we can follow their model and paths.

Tough odds, but it isn’t hopeless or impossible, imho.

Go Rhody!

[steviep123]

MId major guaranteed into the Final game.

First time since 2011 - VCU vs. Butler. Winner met UConn…