Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Who cares about Jonathan Holton?
He doesn't play here, and he's got problems.
All he wanted to do was shoot 30 footers like
Kevin Durant and Dirk.
He must've thought that was the road to the NBA.
Plus, he had a coach, who did nothing to stop this.

Mostly I care about him with regards to how his leaving affects/affected Rhode Island's APR, and if his enrollment somewhere else changes that (retention point). It sounds like it all depends on his academic standing when he left.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Ace, I get that.
I'm talking about the debate over his game, and if he can shoot
in practice or juco, but stunk in D-1.......
WHO CARES?

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Ace, I get that.
I'm talking about the debate over his game, and if he can shoot
in practice or juco, but stunk in D-1.......
WHO CARES?

To be fair, this is the topic all about former players, and what they're doing now. If you're not interested, it's pretty easy to just skip. If you want to make a separate thread for alums, to suss out what players like Jimmy Baron and Orion Outerbridge are up to professionally now, I'm cool with that, or I can do it for y'all.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

I get what this thread is about." Where are they now". Right?
Where guys are is interesting, as is how they're playing, if active.
I was just pointing to the debate over Holton's shooting.
He's gone. Who cares if he shoots well in practice or juco?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

Well, I do care about how Holton does. Most posters here never liked the guy even when he was here so it is certainly understandable that they don't care about him now. I get that.
SG,
there are players/coaches who are bound to get a lot of discussion, Billy Baron, Jimmy Baron, Lamar Odom, Jonathan Holton, Al Skinner.............why not create a section for where are they now so that there can be more discussion about players without a thread becoming 9 pages long? These threads get so long that we lose track of what has been said about who and what has not been said.

There are a lot of messages in this 8 page listing (and growing) who I don't care much about either - so it they had their own thread in its own section ie, Recruiting, then it would be better for all. People who don't care about a guy can chose to never open that thread, people who do want to talk about a guy can talk at length about them without pissing people off and then have a bunch of pissed off comments crowing out the subject
just a thought

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

It sure willb e interesting to see how Sponge does at WVU

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

SGreenwell wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:Ace, I get that.
I'm talking about the debate over his game, and if he can shoot
in practice or juco, but stunk in D-1.......
WHO CARES?
To be fair, this is the topic all about former players, and what they're doing now. If you're not interested, it's pretty easy to just skip. If you want to make a separate thread for alums, to suss out what players like Jimmy Baron and Orion Outerbridge are up to professionally now, I'm cool with that, or I can do it for y'all.

The other thing is that the list of players who couldn't shoot as freshman but blossomed is pretty long. He's an NBA guy if he shoots anywhere near 40% from three. It's a long way from JUCO to the Big 12, though. Time will tell.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

TruePoint wrote:
ElmCityRhody wrote:http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/stor ... picion-dui
Maybe the best thing for him. He won't do serious time for a DUI, but hopefully they held him for long enough to detox him and let him get his composure.

more on Lamar ...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nba/ne ... z2eD186eXr

Andrew · Unread post by **Andrew** » 10 years ago

Another good Odom article from late last week - http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/stor ... oncern-him

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

http://nesn.com/2013/09/report-lamar-od ... t-him-off/

Rhody4324 · Unread post by **Rhody4324** » 10 years ago

So I was cruising around YouTube and happened upon this video. That guy in the pink shirt looks awfully familiar.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

Rhody4324 wrote:So I was cruising around YouTube and happened upon this video. That guy in the pink shirt looks awfully familiar.

Good find Rhody. He must be working out with the guy from RI who does the training for the NBA Players and used to work with Jimmy.
July 3 of this summer in Santa Monica.

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

They had an article about Rob McClanaghan in Sports Illustrated last week.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

That idiot must've been at Oklahoma State last week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

pretty sure we know the guy in yellow too

TexRam · Unread post by **TexRam** » 10 years ago

URIGONZO wrote:They had an article about Rob McClanaghan in Sports Illustrated last week.

Rob used to be an assistant coach and a phys ed guy at hendricken.

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

He's done quite well for himself with NBA guys. It seems the best players in the league are using him to train.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

The Pride of Cansius trains with the best!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Here's a FB message from Kenny Green, today:

Kenny Green @Scott Brand, man i appreciate that i just enjoyed being able to entertain guys like yourself and @Rod Carri. Rod i was just happy i was able to lace em up each night and play. I appreciate your confidence in me.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

For those of you who never saw Kenny Green play, and
wonder why those of us who did, loved him, he's number 11 on this short video:

Kenny Green @Scott Brand @Rod Carri one of my point guards from spain sent this to me thought i would share with you guys..... http://acbtv.acb.com/...

Verano Vintage: Kenny Green, un matador insaciable | ACBTV
acbtv.acb.com

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

This from Lamar:

"Won't continue 2 speak on this but I have got 2 let this out real quick. I have let this man and many others get away with a lot of shit. He wasn't there 2 raise me. He was absent ALL of my life due to his own demons. My mother and grandmother raised me. Queens raised me. For the first time since they left, came a blessing of a FAMILY that I married into. FAMILY. That man wasn't even invited to my wedding. He has never met my mother in law and some of my other family. How can a man who has NOT once called me to check on my well being have the nerve to talk so recklessly about his own "son". He is my downfall! His own demons may be the ONLY thing he gave 2 me. He disrespecting the ONLY FAMILY that has loved me without expecting anything in return. They are the ONLY ones that have been here consistently 4 me during this dark time. Only person 2 blame is myself. Say what you want about me but leave the ones who have done nothing but protect and love me out of this! This goes to out to everyone!"

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

Really pulling for Lamar. Say whatever you will about him, the guy has a kind soul.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

I recall the episode on Khloe and Lamar when Khloe cooked a meal for his dad, seemed like Lamar and him were bonding but I guess Lamar could never really trust him

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/stor ... ant-vs-dad

ElmCityRhody · Unread post by **ElmCityRhody** » 10 years ago

http://pagesix.com/2013/09/26/lamar-odo ... two-women/

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 10 years ago

i'm speechless

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

IRVING, Texas - East Carolina senior and Southern Lee High School alum Akeem Richmond has been named to the Conference USA preseason watch list, which was selected by the league's coaches.

The 16-player list features nine all-conference performers, eight with postseason experience and a number of all-region selections and chart climbers. The watch list includes eight seniors, five juniors and three sophomores.

Richmond is the Pirates' leading returning scorer this season after averaging 10.6 points in 20 minutes per game as a reserve in 2012-13. A transfer from Rhode Island, he hit a school-record 105 3-pointers last season. He led Conference USA in 3-point field goals made per game (3.0), a number that ranked 16th nationally.

The Sanford native has already scored more than 1,000 points in his career, and he ranks second among all active Division I players with 261 career 3-pointers. Oakland's Travis Bader has made 357.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Delroy James (pictured right) is beginning his first season for Enel Brindisi in the Italian SerieA league.
While the SerieA play has not yet begun, the former Rhody standout wing helped guide his team to the Citta di Sassari Championship on Oct. 8.

Other former Rhody standouts playing overseas in 2013-14:
Jimmy Baron - Virtus Rome (Italy SerieA)
Parfait Bitee - Atletico Petroleos de Luanda (Angola-Division I)
Keith Cothran - Atletico Petroleos de Luanda (Angola-Division I)
Will Daniels - Nanterre (France-ProA)
Darrell Harris - AZS Koszalin (Poland-TBL)
Marcel Momplaisir - S.C. Lusitania Expert (Portugal-LPB)
Dawan Robinson - Fraport Skyliners Frankfurt (Germany-BBL)
Lamonte Ulmer - BCM U Pitesti (Romania-Liga Nationala)

http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/ ... 1009ow63x0

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Last time I saw Marcel was 4 yrs ago at Harborside in East Greenwich where he was working as a bouncer. Had a nice chat with him.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Dawan is 31, wonder how long he'll keep playing.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Does it shock anyone else that Darrell Harris is playing professionally?

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 10 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote:Does it shock anyone else that Darrell Harris is playing professionally?

I played with him a few years ago, he's gotten a lot better since college. He's done very well overseas, makes solid money.

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

Keaney.Blue wrote:
SmartyBarrett wrote:Does it shock anyone else that Darrell Harris is playing professionally?
I played with him a few years ago, he's gotten a lot better since college. He's done very well overseas, makes solid money.

Keep in mind, while he was here, he had only been playing for 3-4 years. He grew up playing football I believe. He is much improved, and fits in perfectly over seas. He is a hard worker, so it doesn't surprise me to see him so successful over there.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Yeah, good for Darrell. Happy for him.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Happy 46th birthday, to Ram great, Kenny Green!
How time flies!

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

Brad Winton ‏@JucoRecruiting 40m
Trashon Burrell (6-7/G/F/2014) of Lee College has committed to Memphis.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

In other news, there is one Canisius Golden Griffin among the 46 nominees for the 2014 Cousy Award that is given to the nations top point guard. I was more surprised (to say the least) when I misread the article and thought it was for the Naismith Award given to the top player. If it's just PGs, I can't really quibble with BB being included in the top 46.

http://collegechalktalk.com/2013/10/22/ ... announced/

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

http://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/P ... Wroclaw/57

URIGONZO · Unread post by **URIGONZO** » 10 years ago

I wonder if they call Nik "The Fist" or "Iron Fist" over in Poland?

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 10 years ago

Speaking of Billy Baron, Canisus opened exhibition part of season last night with a 102-84 romp over D-2 Daemon College. Billy played 32 minutes, was game high scorer with 23 points on 7-10 FG, 3-5 on three pointers.

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 10 years ago

attached is the article about Holton from WV newspaper. Huggins is a joke. He says upon signing Holton that he will be on the team if he clears up his legal position and fullfills his academic requirements at Palm Beach State. Obviously, the fact that the NCAA has to rule on his eligibility means that he likely did not fulfill his academic requirements eg (graduate from Palm Beach State), yet he is still on the team and practicing. It is really straight forward, if the deal is you have to graduate, and you did not, you do not have a scholorship. Huggins is exactly what is wrong with college basketball.

Anyone want to wager what the chances are that Holton will be around for a year and be eligible next year if they red shirt him?

On another piece of news for our more senior members, just read that Wes Bialsuknia ex UConn (from the 60's)passed away. http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/201310080291

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Really sorry to hear about Wes Bialosuknia's passing.
He might have been the best pure shooter I've ever seen.
He averaged 28.0 PPG in his senior season and is UConn's
all time career average leader at 23.6 PPG.
Amazing performer.

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Really sorry to hear about Wes Bialosuknia's passing.
He might have been the best pure shooter I've ever seen.
He averaged 28.0 PPG in his senior season and is UConn's
all time career average leader at 23.6 PPG.
Amazing performer.

Rod, how do you remember all of these details? 45? years ago? UGH!!

A great shooter, imagine what he would have scored if there was a three point line?

did he ever play in the pro's

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

From Wiki "He played for the Oakland Oaks (1967–68) for 70 games and was variously nicknamed "The Mad Bomber" or "The Typographical Terror"; Bialosuknia finished 2nd in the league in 3-point shooting percentage, and his 9 consecutive 3-pointers made is tied for the most in ABA history."
No clue why he only played one year with stats like that.
By the way, he was a teammate at UConn with Tom Penders.

McRam · Unread post by **McRam** » 10 years ago

was that the same year that Steve Chubin played for the Anaheim Amigoes?

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

Orion Outerbridge was drafted in the third round of the D-League Draft.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Holton is still listed on the WVU roster but has not played yet. Eligibility issues remain.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Dominique McKoy: 11 points, 6 rebounds in 22 minutes in Duquesne debut. Had 20 points and 10 boards in exhibition game. Will be in Ryan Center on Feb. 15.

EZBuckets · Unread post by **EZBuckets** » 10 years ago

Looks like Billy just hit a 3 at the buzzer to win the game by 1.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 10 years ago

EZBuckets wrote:Looks like Billy just hit a 3 at the buzzer to win the game by 1.

Against ranked team?