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steviep123 wrote: 1 week ago
Now let’s land Isaiah Miranda!! :o
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Alright Bassy! Let's go!!
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Archie after Bassy had an excellent season.

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Time now to land some help in the frontcourt, plus a wing.
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DevRam wrote: 1 week ago
steviep123 wrote: 1 week ago
Now let’s land Isaiah Miranda!! :o
Are we talking to him?
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Dino611 wrote: 1 week ago Ways is definitely gone or definitely Redshirting
How about Luis?

Starting backcourt of Bassy, Lawrence, and House.
Plus add Cam.
or...does Cam transfer?
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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Dino611 wrote: 1 week ago Ways is definitely gone or definitely Redshirting
How about Luis?

Starting backcourt of Bassy, Lawrence, and House.
Plus add Cam.
or...does Cam transfer?
Maybe he understands that he will be the future; Luis, House, and Bassy all in their final season, plus Lawrence will be a junior.
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No way Ways stays..

I like the move at this point. Hardworking, chip on the shoulder, has definitely improved while away, knows Archie, and Rhody.
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It’s not still april first, is it?
Coz that’s a good one!!!

Wtf
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No way Bassy came back to be a backup. Starting PG
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If someone asked me a month ago if Bassey would, could, possibly, come back ?

I would have answered, no chance.

Humbling.

Anyway, shows maturity on the young man’s part, I think. Hope this works out well for him and Archie, too, for that matter.
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago

How about Luis?

Starting backcourt of Bassy, Lawrence, and House.
Plus add Cam.
or...does Cam transfer?
Maybe he understands that he will be the future; Luis, House, and Bassy all in their final season, plus Lawrence will be a junior.
I think, for playuhz these days, "maybe I'll be the guy here the year after next"...is not a thought... but, who knows?
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Bassy, Cam, Lawrence, House could be a solid backcourt
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RamStock wrote: 1 week ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 week ago
RamStock wrote: 1 week ago

Cmon. He has averaged 1.5 and 2.1 minutes per game at UConn. You have never seen this play or has anyone else and because he is buried deep on the bench at UConn and plays in 35 point games a few minutes this a major get? I guess we are going to do this game again like we did guys like Tyson Brown, Always Wright and others last year
Dudes been through DH bootcamp and been apart of a championship culture. That in and of itself would be a great get. I don’t care if he’s our water boy.
That’s where this program is at? 😂
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DevRam wrote: 1 week ago
steviep123 wrote: 1 week ago
Now let’s land Isaiah Miranda!! :o
I have no idea what Miranda’s ceiling is at this point. But, we may as well kick the tires on him ?

Maybe some home cooking and playing for the hometown flagship university will wake him up ?

ETA: and playing alongside his friend Bassy, too, of course.
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Everyone here should be expecting WAY more in Archie’s third year than getting a one year rental Sebastian Thomas.

He’s better, but not a needle mover at all.

Disappointing.
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Let’s steal Robbie Avila last minute. Decision at 5 O’clock
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Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago Everyone here should be expecting WAY more in Archie’s third year than getting a one year rental Sebastian Thomas.

He’s better, but not a needle mover at all.

Disappointing.
Actually !5, I am really good with it.
I was very impressed that we were able to land a player like Lawrence who made an impact in the BIG.
Now with Bassy who excelled at Albany and had stepped up his game, we should be solid at guard in our conference.

As I said before, time for frontcourt help now.
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I was and still am a big Bassy fan. I am very happy he is coming home. I agree on another player or two leaving. I hope Cam stays. Bassy will find him on the wing for some spot-up threes
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Jdrums#3 wrote: 1 week ago
DevRam wrote: 1 week ago
steviep123 wrote: 1 week ago
Now let’s land Isaiah Miranda!! :o
I have no idea what Miranda’s ceiling is at this point. But, we may as well kick the tires on him ?

Maybe some home cooking and playing for the hometown flagship university will wake him up ?

ETA: and playing alongside his friend Bassy, too, of course.
I always appreciated Thomas hustle. I'm glad he is back. I like the size of the fight in that dog and it was definitely missing on this team last season from some of the now departed players. Is he a major talent? Not really, but I like rooting for the young guy.
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Ramulous wrote: 1 week ago I was and still am a big Bassy fan. I am very happy he is coming home. I agree on another player or two leaving. I hope Cam stays. Bassy will find him on the wing for some spot-up threes
If we lose Cam over this then that would not be good.

Only want to lose either Ways, Luis or both, if you're losing someone.
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago Everyone here should be expecting WAY more in Archie’s third year than getting a one year rental Sebastian Thomas.

He’s better, but not a needle mover at all.

Disappointing.
Actually !5, I am really good with it.
I was very impressed that we were able to land a player like Lawrence who made an impact in the BIG.
Now with Bassy who excelled at Albany and had stepped up his game, we should be solid at guard in our conference.

As I said before, time for frontcourt help now.
Lawerence is a very good get, but disappointed with Thomas for one season.
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Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago Everyone here should be expecting WAY more in Archie’s third year than getting a one year rental Sebastian Thomas.

He’s better, but not a needle mover at all.

Disappointing.
Actually !5, I am really good with it.
I was very impressed that we were able to land a player like Lawrence who made an impact in the BIG.
Now with Bassy who excelled at Albany and had stepped up his game, we should be solid at guard in our conference.

As I said before, time for frontcourt help now.
Lawerence is a very good get, but disappointed with Thomas for one season.
Look at it as being a 1-year fix.
After being a bottom tier A10 team and limited NIL, not sure we were going to do much better.
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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Bass O Matic

Best ever LOL 😂

Mmmm that’s good Bass.
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Isn’t everything a one year fix these days?

Hammond would have been very exciting to watch for ONE YEAR. It’s not like he was “the future”
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago

Actually !5, I am really good with it.
I was very impressed that we were able to land a player like Lawrence who made an impact in the BIG.
Now with Bassy who excelled at Albany and had stepped up his game, we should be solid at guard in our conference.

As I said before, time for frontcourt help now.
Lawerence is a very good get, but disappointed with Thomas for one season.
Look at it as being a 1-year fix.
After being a bottom tier A10 team and limited NIL, not sure we were going to do much better.
And that’s why I’m disappointed, Archie’s third year and the best we get is a senior Sebastian Thomas.
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Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago
Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago Everyone here should be expecting WAY more in Archie’s third year than getting a one year rental Sebastian Thomas.

He’s better, but not a needle mover at all.

Disappointing.
Actually !5, I am really good with it.
I was very impressed that we were able to land a player like Lawrence who made an impact in the BIG.
Now with Bassy who excelled at Albany and had stepped up his game, we should be solid at guard in our conference.

As I said before, time for frontcourt help now.
Lawerence is a very good get, but disappointed with Thomas for one season.
Everybody is for one season
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A tough day for the Ways is better than Bassy people here.

Bassy is now the best true point guard on the team. When I watched him last year, I saw that he appeared leaner and faster. His handling improved, his finishing improved, his runner improved, his shooting form looked better, and his defensive game showed noticeable improvement. It was evident that he had evolved into a much better player.

Yes, I know he played on a team where he took a million shots. But he always went to the line and still shot 77%. He shot 25% from 3 for us in his second season while only taking 2.5 3s a game. He shot 30% from 3 this year, taking a little under 6. No, that's not a good number, but if he can take 3-4 3s a game and take good shots, I think he can be a 32-34% 3-point shooter this year.

Last year, defenses focused on him, and he still got his. Having a player who had the freedom to develop various scoring techniques at the D1 level will undoubtedly benefit our team. With legitimate scorers like House, Lawrence, Luis, and Green surrounding him, Bassy has a strong supporting cast compared to Albany..

Regardless of any criticisms, it is a FACT that Bassy has shown improvement every single season. If he continues to progress and becomes a more efficient player within Archie's system, he has the potential to significantly contribute to the team's success.

I'm mainly excited because it's a kid that's from RI who loves RI. He's the type of player that used to grow and develop in our program. Something we have sorely missed in the portal era. I like our backcourt rotation.

Now we need a wing and some size. However, this may push Luis to the 3. Luis couldn't hang with A10 point guards. But if you put him on a wing, he's certainly undersized but very strong and tough. I think he can hold his own.

Let's see who else we land. I never wanted Bassy to leave so I'm pumped.
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Blue Man, are you okay?

You had posted many times that KJ wasn't leaving, and you would have the last laugh.
You also said that Hammond was staying because of Archie.

Now we bring back your favorite Rhody player, Bassy.

Just want to make sure you are all good.

Of course, you realize this is just some friendly razzing.
Hang in there.
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DeanDome88 wrote: 1 week ago
Jdrums#3 wrote: 1 week ago
DevRam wrote: 1 week ago

Now let’s land Isaiah Miranda!! :o
I have no idea what Miranda’s ceiling is at this point. But, we may as well kick the tires on him ?

Maybe some home cooking and playing for the hometown flagship university will wake him up ?

ETA: and playing alongside his friend Bassy, too, of course.
I always appreciated Thomas hustle. I'm glad he is back. I like the size of the fight in that dog and it was definitely missing on this team last season from some of the now departed players. Is he a major talent? Not really, but I like rooting for the young guy.
I think if Cam does leave, and I hope he doesn't, that will be an indicator of the size of the fight in the CamDog.
If Cam doesn't think he can compete with Bassy....that would be telling...and sad.
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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Dino611 wrote: 1 week ago Someone check on Blue Man, his blood pressure is definitely rising
This is spectacular.....spec- freeking - tacular. I want to hear the Bassy hating NIL pimps in full throat, please...trying to convince US to donate so they can afford to waste money on players that THEY have already thoroughly t-rashed! :lol:

This is the best thing that's happened this off season so far!
I put this in another thread too -

I have been mentally preparing myself for this the past 36 hours since I heard.

Even 3 years ago with David Cox, we said the kid was a good, fast, pure PG with good court vision and great ball handling. He just lacked the size or offensive capabilities to be a bona fide all-around player at the A10 level. If the kid doesn't need to shoot, he's certainly an upgrade at PG from a tempo perspective alone. Archie wants to play fast. Bassy can definitely play fast, the dude just can't shoot and his defense was/is suspect.

HOWEVER - on this current team, he's literally the 5th offensive option on the floor at any given time. Lawrence, Green, House, Estevez, Fuchs, Kortright - all are capable scorers across all 3 levels.

The hope is that with some growth and development he can improve his defense - because him being on the floor makes us a better and faster team in transition. If he doesn't need to shoot, I honestly don't hate the move - even if the plan is to start him.

For all his shortcomings, he's easily the best ball handler on the roster now, and no way is Archie going to let him shoot 16 times a game. If he's playing within his role as a pass-first/pass-only PG, the offense will improve. Let's just hope the defense comes with it.

As with anything, I'd love for him to come in here and show some serious growth and development and prove all of us wrong who didn't think he belonged on an A10 roster. Also wouldn't hate if Isaiah Miranda came with.

If we didn't know the kid, we'd all be creaming because we got a guy who averaged 20ppg. Albeit a really, really, really inefficient 20 ppg. With a negative +/- on the defensive side and a D rtg of 107.7 against some really inferior competition.

My sincere hope, is that Archie's defensive system, which is team-focused, will help Bassy's on-ball defensive lapses. Also, I would assume, him coming back indicates an understanding that he'll be passing much more than shooting.

I'm also assuming growth and development all over the place for him if he's coming back. It's either because he wants to prove Archie wrong, or prove Archie right. But I trust Archie, so let's ride.
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At the end of the day, Blueman wants us to win. If Bassy goes off, he'll be incredibly happy. Also, he's right. Bassy was pretty bad for us, and he took a ton of shots last year. This is definitely a risk, but I think he will be a good player for us. Let's see what happens.
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Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago Blue Man, are you okay?

You had posted many times that KJ wasn't leaving, and you would have the last laugh.
You also said that Hammond was staying because of Archie.

Now we bring back your favorite Rhody player, Bassy.

Just want to make sure you are all good.

Of course, you realize this is just some friendly razzing.
Hang in there.
Lol the KJ stuff was so back and forth on what was actually happening, there were times he was gone and he wasn't. My shots were mainly pointed at Vault who had next to zero insight and just took a guess and was ultimately right weeks after he said it was happening immediately.

Hammond was a surprise to leave, but like anything, give me the experience guy over the developing freshman these days.

Bassy, like Fatts, in the right system with the right coach, can be a good PG. I'm assuming Archie didn't bring him in here to shoot 16 times in a game. I think we'll be fine if he plays within himself.
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Blue Man wrote: 1 week ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Dino611 wrote: 1 week ago Someone check on Blue Man, his blood pressure is definitely rising
This is spectacular.....spec- freeking - tacular. I want to hear the Bassy hating NIL pimps in full throat, please...trying to convince US to donate so they can afford to waste money on players that THEY have already thoroughly t-rashed! :lol:

This is the best thing that's happened this off season so far!
I put this in another thread too -

I have been mentally preparing myself for this the past 36 hours since I heard.

Even 3 years ago with David Cox, we said the kid was a good, fast, pure PG with good court vision and great ball handling. He just lacked the size or offensive capabilities to be a bona fide all-around player at the A10 level. If the kid doesn't need to shoot, he's certainly an upgrade at PG from a tempo perspective alone. Archie wants to play fast. Bassy can definitely play fast, the dude just can't shoot and his defense was/is suspect.

HOWEVER - on this current team, he's literally the 5th offensive option on the floor at any given time. Lawrence, Green, House, Estevez, Fuchs, Kortright - all are capable scorers across all 3 levels.

The hope is that with some growth and development he can improve his defense - because him being on the floor makes us a better and faster team in transition. If he doesn't need to shoot, I honestly don't hate the move - even if the plan is to start him.

For all his shortcomings, he's easily the best ball handler on the roster now, and no way is Archie going to let him shoot 16 times a game. If he's playing within his role as a pass-first/pass-only PG, the offense will improve. Let's just hope the defense comes with it.

As with anything, I'd love for him to come in here and show some serious growth and development and prove all of us wrong who didn't think he belonged on an A10 roster. Also wouldn't hate if Isaiah Miranda came with.

If we didn't know the kid, we'd all be creaming because we got a guy who averaged 20ppg. Albeit a really, really, really inefficient 20 ppg. With a negative +/- on the defensive side and a D rtg of 107.7 against some really inferior competition.

My sincere hope, is that Archie's defensive system, which is team-focused, will help Bassy's on-ball defensive lapses. Also, I would assume, him coming back indicates an understanding that he'll be passing much more than shooting.

I'm also assuming growth and development all over the place for him if he's coming back. It's either because he wants to prove Archie wrong, or prove Archie right. But I trust Archie, so let's ride.
That's cool. All in good fun. No question he'll be much better than he was here the first time. (but, I'm still not paying him :lol: )
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Blue Man wrote: 1 week ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Dino611 wrote: 1 week ago Someone check on Blue Man, his blood pressure is definitely rising
This is spectacular.....spec- freeking - tacular. I want to hear the Bassy hating NIL pimps in full throat, please...trying to convince US to donate so they can afford to waste money on players that THEY have already thoroughly t-rashed! :lol:

This is the best thing that's happened this off season so far!
I put this in another thread too -

I have been mentally preparing myself for this the past 36 hours since I heard.

Even 3 years ago with David Cox, we said the kid was a good, fast, pure PG with good court vision and great ball handling. He just lacked the size or offensive capabilities to be a bona fide all-around player at the A10 level. If the kid doesn't need to shoot, he's certainly an upgrade at PG from a tempo perspective alone. Archie wants to play fast. Bassy can definitely play fast, the dude just can't shoot and his defense was/is suspect.

HOWEVER - on this current team, he's literally the 5th offensive option on the floor at any given time. Lawrence, Green, House, Estevez, Fuchs, Kortright - all are capable scorers across all 3 levels.

The hope is that with some growth and development he can improve his defense - because him being on the floor makes us a better and faster team in transition. If he doesn't need to shoot, I honestly don't hate the move - even if the plan is to start him.

For all his shortcomings, he's easily the best ball handler on the roster now, and no way is Archie going to let him shoot 16 times a game. If he's playing within his role as a pass-first/pass-only PG, the offense will improve. Let's just hope the defense comes with it.

As with anything, I'd love for him to come in here and show some serious growth and development and prove all of us wrong who didn't think he belonged on an A10 roster. Also wouldn't hate if Isaiah Miranda came with.

If we didn't know the kid, we'd all be creaming because we got a guy who averaged 20ppg. Albeit a really, really, really inefficient 20 ppg. With a negative +/- on the defensive side and a D rtg of 107.7 against some really inferior competition.

My sincere hope, is that Archie's defensive system, which is team-focused, will help Bassy's on-ball defensive lapses. Also, I would assume, him coming back indicates an understanding that he'll be passing much more than shooting.

I'm also assuming growth and development all over the place for him if he's coming back. It's either because he wants to prove Archie wrong, or prove Archie right. But I trust Archie, so let's ride.
Regarding Bassy's D I think he did look a lot quicker and stronger when he played. He will be one of our better backcourt defenders, but that's not saying much since we sucked. I think what would happen is Bassy would do so much on the offensive end, but there were times when he caught his breath on the defensive end. The kid had the ball in his hand like 99% of the time and was playing massive minutes. As a 3rd-4th option with a pass-first mentality, I think he can focus more on the defensive end and will do a better job.
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I like having a local kid who wants to play here, have to trust Archie on the role. He will be good for the culture. All of his fg% have improved each year and hopefully will continue next year. His last 6-7 games with Albany were impressive with 2 games over 30 and a game over 40. Plus, the rest of the games were 20 pt games. I didn’t watch him this year but 30 vs VT in the conference tournament is impressive.
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Blue Man wrote: 1 week ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 week ago Blue Man, are you okay?

You had posted many times that KJ wasn't leaving, and you would have the last laugh.
You also said that Hammond was staying because of Archie.

Now we bring back your favorite Rhody player, Bassy.

Just want to make sure you are all good.

Of course, you realize this is just some friendly razzing.
Hang in there.
Lol the KJ stuff was so back and forth on what was actually happening, there were times he was gone and he wasn't. My shots were mainly pointed at Vault who had next to zero insight and just took a guess and was ultimately right weeks after he said it was happening immediately.

Hammond was a surprise to leave, but like anything, give me the experience guy over the developing freshman these days.

Bassy, like Fatts, in the right system with the right coach, can be a good PG. I'm assuming Archie didn't bring him in here to shoot 16 times in a game. I think we'll be fine if he plays within himself.
Blue Man you know we both tease a little and some friendly banter back and forth.

We all want the same results and I think we did well in bringing Bassy back.
I really like our backcourt this season.
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NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Blue Man wrote: 1 week ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago

This is spectacular.....spec- freeking - tacular. I want to hear the Bassy hating NIL pimps in full throat, please...trying to convince US to donate so they can afford to waste money on players that THEY have already thoroughly t-rashed! :lol:

This is the best thing that's happened this off season so far!
I put this in another thread too -

I have been mentally preparing myself for this the past 36 hours since I heard.

Even 3 years ago with David Cox, we said the kid was a good, fast, pure PG with good court vision and great ball handling. He just lacked the size or offensive capabilities to be a bona fide all-around player at the A10 level. If the kid doesn't need to shoot, he's certainly an upgrade at PG from a tempo perspective alone. Archie wants to play fast. Bassy can definitely play fast, the dude just can't shoot and his defense was/is suspect.

HOWEVER - on this current team, he's literally the 5th offensive option on the floor at any given time. Lawrence, Green, House, Estevez, Fuchs, Kortright - all are capable scorers across all 3 levels.

The hope is that with some growth and development he can improve his defense - because him being on the floor makes us a better and faster team in transition. If he doesn't need to shoot, I honestly don't hate the move - even if the plan is to start him.

For all his shortcomings, he's easily the best ball handler on the roster now, and no way is Archie going to let him shoot 16 times a game. If he's playing within his role as a pass-first/pass-only PG, the offense will improve. Let's just hope the defense comes with it.

As with anything, I'd love for him to come in here and show some serious growth and development and prove all of us wrong who didn't think he belonged on an A10 roster. Also wouldn't hate if Isaiah Miranda came with.

If we didn't know the kid, we'd all be creaming because we got a guy who averaged 20ppg. Albeit a really, really, really inefficient 20 ppg. With a negative +/- on the defensive side and a D rtg of 107.7 against some really inferior competition.

My sincere hope, is that Archie's defensive system, which is team-focused, will help Bassy's on-ball defensive lapses. Also, I would assume, him coming back indicates an understanding that he'll be passing much more than shooting.

I'm also assuming growth and development all over the place for him if he's coming back. It's either because he wants to prove Archie wrong, or prove Archie right. But I trust Archie, so let's ride.
That's cool. All in good fun. No question he'll be much better than he was here the first time. (but, I'm still not paying him :lol: )

Can we go one day without you or ELM talking shit about Rhody Excellence? We got it. You won't pay.
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steveystuds06 wrote: 1 week ago
NYGFan_Section208 wrote: 1 week ago
Blue Man wrote: 1 week ago

I put this in another thread too -

I have been mentally preparing myself for this the past 36 hours since I heard.

Even 3 years ago with David Cox, we said the kid was a good, fast, pure PG with good court vision and great ball handling. He just lacked the size or offensive capabilities to be a bona fide all-around player at the A10 level. If the kid doesn't need to shoot, he's certainly an upgrade at PG from a tempo perspective alone. Archie wants to play fast. Bassy can definitely play fast, the dude just can't shoot and his defense was/is suspect.

HOWEVER - on this current team, he's literally the 5th offensive option on the floor at any given time. Lawrence, Green, House, Estevez, Fuchs, Kortright - all are capable scorers across all 3 levels.

The hope is that with some growth and development he can improve his defense - because him being on the floor makes us a better and faster team in transition. If he doesn't need to shoot, I honestly don't hate the move - even if the plan is to start him.

For all his shortcomings, he's easily the best ball handler on the roster now, and no way is Archie going to let him shoot 16 times a game. If he's playing within his role as a pass-first/pass-only PG, the offense will improve. Let's just hope the defense comes with it.

As with anything, I'd love for him to come in here and show some serious growth and development and prove all of us wrong who didn't think he belonged on an A10 roster. Also wouldn't hate if Isaiah Miranda came with.

If we didn't know the kid, we'd all be creaming because we got a guy who averaged 20ppg. Albeit a really, really, really inefficient 20 ppg. With a negative +/- on the defensive side and a D rtg of 107.7 against some really inferior competition.

My sincere hope, is that Archie's defensive system, which is team-focused, will help Bassy's on-ball defensive lapses. Also, I would assume, him coming back indicates an understanding that he'll be passing much more than shooting.

I'm also assuming growth and development all over the place for him if he's coming back. It's either because he wants to prove Archie wrong, or prove Archie right. But I trust Archie, so let's ride.
That's cool. All in good fun. No question he'll be much better than he was here the first time. (but, I'm still not paying him :lol: )

Can we go one day without you or ELM talking shit about Rhody Excellence? We got it. You won't pay.
One of these days maybe. But, that day is not today. Tomorrow is a new one though ;-)
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If he got this much better in a year...who knows!

We really needed a true PG. I was fine with Luis or JLaw running starting, but even watching JLaw this week, he really isn't natural at it and someone like Bassy can put a little more pressure on the defense from the PG position. Especially in regards to driving and kicking.

JLaw would be quick to give up the ball and obviously wasn't comfortable when pressured...even though he started in wins over Purdue.

I think we got ourselves a team coming together...at least in the backcourt!

Now let's get Miranda!!!
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jcru wrote: 1 week ago No way Bassy came back to be a backup. Starting PG
My thoughts exactly, I will be pretty shocked if Bassy doesn’t start
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I guess it didn’t costs us much to send him down to down to single A ball for more seasoning. I guess Ways to a goner, I guess Bassey back is a poster for the strange times we are in. Hope he makes his first shot as a 3 ball.
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Gasps were heard down the hall in many in-patient rooms in Rhody Rehab when the Bassy news broke.
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CamsRams wrote: 1 week ago
Archie really casting a wide net in recruiting!
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Luis and Always have to be leaving.

House, Always, Luis, Thomas, Lawerence, Cam is a logjam.

You’d expect Luis/Always would be getting minimal minutes now.

Lawerence and Thomas didn’t come here to be bench pieces.

House isn’t staying to come off the bench.

That leaves Cam as the 4th guard? He can’t be too happy with that.
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Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago Luis and Always have to be leaving.

House, Always, Luis, Thomas, Lawerence, Cam is a logjam.

You’d expect Luis/Always would be getting minimal minutes now.

Lawerence and Thomas didn’t come here to be bench pieces.

House isn’t staying to come off the bench.

That leaves Cam as the 4th guard? He can’t be too happy with that.
I hope it's not House. That would suck. I love Cam, but I'd get it if he left. It seems like Luis really likes Rhody, so I don't think it's him, but you're right. Someone will leave 100%
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Wild list of schools.
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Rhody15 wrote: 1 week ago Luis and Always have to be leaving.

House, Always, Luis, Thomas, Lawerence, Cam is a logjam.

You’d expect Luis/Always would be getting minimal minutes now.

Lawerence and Thomas didn’t come here to be bench pieces.

House isn’t staying to come off the bench.

That leaves Cam as the 4th guard? He can’t be too happy with that.
Last I heard Cam was very happy to here, things change this time of year tho so who knows.
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