'24 VA PG Ben Hammond (URI LOI ---> Virginia Tech)

[Shinze88]

Wow, impressive video, his quickness reminds me a little of Fatts. Hope we get him.

[Billyboy78]

Got a 247 crystal ball to Rhode Island

And the guy who picked it is Colby Giacubeno from Maryland who is very tied in to recruiting in the DMV area. Colby is 100% correct on his picks going 79 for 79. It's looking really good!

[Jersey77]

Got a 247 crystal ball to Rhode Island

And the guy who picked it is Colby Giacubeno from Maryland who is very tied in to recruiting in the DMV area. Colby is 100% correct on his picks going 79 for 79. It's looking really good!

Yes, looking good for us.

If we land Ben, I like our youth in the backcourt with Ways, Cam, and Dubs, hope they become solid contributors.
Wonder if they all stick around.

[CamsRams]

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[SmartyBarrett]

Yep, expecting good news here.

[Billyboy78]

https://novahoops.com/2022-2023-all-nov ... te-school/

[adam914]

Assuming we want him, that's a recruiting battle we really need to win.

We definitely want him. He's the leader of one of the best high school teams in the country. His teammates are all going P6. He would be too if it weren't for his size. He's fast, tough and very talented. The school I'd be most concerned about is Mason since Ben is from Virginia.

Agreed, I definitely think we want him to. I'm pretty excited about this kid.

[Jersey77]

Assuming we want him, that's a recruiting battle we really need to win.

We definitely want him. He's the leader of one of the best high school teams in the country. His teammates are all going P6. He would be too if it weren't for his size. He's fast, tough and very talented. The school I'd be most concerned about is Mason since Ben is from Virginia.

Agreed, I definitely think we want him to. I'm pretty excited about this kid.

I think even Blueram would be excited if he commits.

[Billyboy78]

We definitely want him. He's the leader of one of the best high school teams in the country. His teammates are all going P6. He would be too if it weren't for his size. He's fast, tough and very talented. The school I'd be most concerned about is Mason since Ben is from Virginia.

Agreed, I definitely think we want him to. I'm pretty excited about this kid.

I think even Blueram would be excited if he commits.

Tell him to check ESPN's site. They have him as a 4* .

[theblueram]

We definitely want him. He's the leader of one of the best high school teams in the country. His teammates are all going P6. He would be too if it weren't for his size. He's fast, tough and very talented. The school I'd be most concerned about is Mason since Ben is from Virginia.

Agreed, I definitely think we want him to. I'm pretty excited about this kid.

I think even Blueram would be excited if he commits.

I just said this in a text with Steveystuds

[Jersey77]

Agreed, I definitely think we want him to. I'm pretty excited about this kid.

I think even Blueram would be excited if he commits.

I just said this in a text with Steveystuds

There you go Blueram
It would be a nice way to kick things off.
I think our program is in really good hands.

[Billyboy78]

I've seen him listed anywhere from 5'8" to 5'11". I actually don't care how tall he is. He's a really good player.

[theblueram]

I've seen him listed anywhere from 5'8" to 5'11". I actually don't care how tall he is. He's a really good player.

Sounds good Billyboy. Let's sign him then.

[Dino611]

Agreed, I definitely think we want him to. I'm pretty excited about this kid.

I think even Blueram would be excited if he commits.

I just said this in a text with Steveystuds

I was about to say a lot of sites are starting to list him as a 4* recruit, you must be estatic

[theblueram]

I think even Blueram would be excited if he commits.

I just said this in a text with Steveystuds

I was about to say a lot of sites are starting to list him as a 4* recruit, you must be estatic

It's been awhile so yeah.

[SandorClegane]

If he’s a 4 star, how come so little interest from big name schools? His size?

Regardless, the kid looks great. Quick as lightning. I think someone said this earlier but he reminds me of Fatts.

[Dino611]

If he’s a 4 star, how come so little interest from big name schools? His size?

Regardless, the kid looks great. Quick as lightning. I think someone said this earlier but he reminds me of Fatts.

Recently upgraded to a 4* I think, was a 3* in his junior year but was playing next to all 4*/5* star teammates who are going P6 on the 5th best HS team in the nation.

[Blue Man]

Happy Ben Hammond day

[79RhodyFan]

Happy Ben Hammond day

What time is his announcement scheduled for?

[Billyboy78]

Hoping for great news!

[DevRam]

4PM

[RhowdyRam02]

Happy Ben Hammond day

How does this compare to Rex Manning Day?

[Rhody15]

Got him.

[Ramfan22]

Ben Hammond Is a Rhode Island Ram. Always great getting commitments like this, Hammond made the Wright choice.

[steveystuds06]

Let's go!!

[CamsRams]

[Rhodymob05]

4 star has a nice ring to it.

[CamsRams]

[CamsRams]

[Jdrums#3]

Excellent news!

Great job by Archie and the staff.

[jcru]

Yow-zah!

that's what I'm talkin about!

[RF1]

Welcome to URI Ben!

Hammond appears to be the highest rated recruit to date by Miller to URI from the high school/ prep level. Hopefully we will begin to see more talented players like him commit to Rhody.

[adam914]

Love it! Welcome to Rhody Ben!!! The throne sealed the deal!

[SmartyBarrett]

4PM

Extra props to him for saying a time and the announcement dropped at 4 pm on the dot. Hate when you're left waiting until like 4:38 or something.

[Billyboy78]

He's going to be fun to watch.

[Jersey77]

He's going to be fun to watch.

Yes 78 really look forward to seeing him on the court.
Props to the staff on getting this recruit.

[CamsRams]

[rjv]

Do we have an available scholarship for him?
I assume someone already asked but I missed it.

[Rhody15]

Do we have an available scholarship for him?
I assume someone already asked but I missed it.

Don’t believe we do but can’t stop recruiting.

We’ll most likely have multiple transfers next off season.

House is also listed as as senior, so he may choose to go pro overseas or whatnot.

[theblueram]

Nice pickup. Now let's keep him for awhile so we get the benefit of his skills.

[PeterRamTime]

Boom!!!

[PeterRamTime]

Recruits preferring the keaney blues is also more reason to wear them more than 2 or 3 times a year!

[RIFan]

Great news! Nice work Archie and staff!

[CamsRams]

[rhodyram22]

Wow, great work Rhody staff!!! This off-season has honestly been pretty damn good.

[bigappleram]

I’m disappointed we haven’t heard from blue. Cmon man this one should have passed your muster 3 borderline 4 star from a national powerhouse.

[theblueram]

I’m disappointed we haven’t heard from blue. Cmon man this one should have passed your muster 3 borderline 4 star from a national powerhouse.

Hey BAR, read the thread first

[Jdrums#3]

4PM

Extra props to him for saying a time and the announcement dropped at 4 pm on the dot. Hate when you're left waiting until like 4:38 or something.

Yeah. He’s very punctual.

[Billyboy78]

Can't wait to follow Paul VI this year. I believe they have 4 starters back (including Ben) from a team that was one of the top teams in the country last year. They might be the best team in the country this year. Reminds me of when we got Jiggy Williamson when Wilbur Cross from Connecticut was the #1 high school team in the country in 1974.

[Dino611]

Plenty of their games will be on national television this year