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adam914 wrote: ↑1 month ago Bottom line, in my opinion, is we have zero D1 point guards on the roster right now so I think we need two (I don't consider Kortright a true PG even if he does come back). How we end up getting there is anyone's guess!

I'd go as far to say having Hammond + either of those portal PG's makes us a significantly better team. Changes everything.

Luis and Ways are just two incomplete PG's. Luis is too slow, won't push the pace. Ways does push the pace, but has no offense. All year it would be nice to have Luis offense, but he couldn't stay in front of anyone on defense, especially the PG's he guarded and Ways would push the ball the way we want, but just refused to even try and score.

Hammond/transfer PG will push the pace, be a threat to score and play better defense.

Not sure how much better it makes us, but there's no question it will be significant.

Hope Luis stays and agrees to play off the ball. He would be so much better for us in that role. Maybe even a 6th man and emergency PG.

Instead of him never pushing the ball, you have someone passing it to him on a fast break and he's good at getting to the basket and finishing. He's pretty big too. He'd be better off defending bigger slower guards night in and night out.

Either way, PG is being addressed in a big way and that's nothing but a good thing.

Luis and Ways - yawn... they didnt make my cut

I wonder if we will kick the tires on Georgetown transfer guard Dontrez Styles ? He entered the portal today, I believe.

Good size, averaged 12/gm. Downside: Some of the GU fans said he disappeared when the conf scheduled rolled around.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 month ago I wonder if we will kick the tires on Georgetown transfer guard Dontrez Styles ? He entered the portal today, I believe.

Good size, averaged 12/gm. Downside: Some of the GU fans said he disappeared when the conf scheduled rolled around.

That said, my priorities are still an experienced PG to match with Hammond and 2 bigs (one starter quality and one of backup quality).

Let’s just load up the roster best we can and worry about this year only , can’t look ahead to 25-26 anymore in this college hoops landscape

Ohio State forward transfer Zed Key

That's a really good get for Dayton.

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑1 month ago Luis and Ways - yawn... they didnt make my cut

Luis was the most clutch player on our team. He was a leader and had some great games. I don't think he's a starter on a top-four A10 team, but having a guy who can run the point and play off the ball is great.

bigappleram wrote: ↑1 month ago That's a really good get for Dayton.

My brother graduated from Ohio State, so I root for them after Rhody. Zed had a bad year this season, but I think he'll be great at Dayton. Great get.

I hope we land someone soon!!

I hope we sign someone soon, too, Stevey. It’s too quiet around these parts and it sucks.

section(105) wrote: ↑1 month ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Life’s a portal.

I've decided, after much consideration, I'm entering the Fan Portal. Any College team can reach out to me and provide NIL offers. Free tickets, free beer and concessions would put them at the top of my fan list. Willing to make official visits as well. Please have a lot of swag available for me. (c/s)

You got lowlight video for posting?

105, I've been reading this response for a day and still have no idea what you are talking about lol. Please inform me....

edit: damn I'm slow. I finally got what 105 was saying Video and lowlight reels to follow

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 month ago

ElmCityRhody wrote: ↑1 month ago Luis and Ways - yawn... they didnt make my cut

Luis was the most clutch player on our team. He was a leader and had some great games. I don't think he's a starter on a top-four A10 team, but having a guy who can run the point and play off the ball is great.

Ok - good point - bench is fine but I prefer another starter

I’m thinking we get someone by Saturday ! who the hell knows !

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Because he sees his playing greatly reduced? For 2 years?

78, I am starting not to think 2 years ahead and the potential implications. Which is a change for me.

In year 2, If we have a traffic jam at a position and the younger player is as good as the vet then, I think we release the vet and put most or some of his money towards another need and fill the vets spot with a less expensive backup.

Note: I am assuming the experienced vets are a higher NIL cost than freshman.

Teams definitely need to hire a GM. I have a headache thinking about all this crap.

Speaking of...you could sign a guy, pay him $200K and he turns out to suck. And the next year, no one wants him, including you...does that mean the player could stay on the team and play for 'no nil'? Or a significant pay cut? You can't just yank a scholarship, can you? Or are those just 1 year jobs now?

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

section(105) wrote: ↑1 month ago

theblueram wrote: ↑1 month ago

I've decided, after much consideration, I'm entering the Fan Portal. Any College team can reach out to me and provide NIL offers. Free tickets, free beer and concessions would put them at the top of my fan list. Willing to make official visits as well. Please have a lot of swag available for me. (c/s)

You got lowlight video for posting?

105, I've been reading this response for a day and still have no idea what you are talking about lol. Please inform me....

edit: damn I'm slow. I finally got what 105 was saying Video and lowlight reels to follow

I’m sure there’s lots to pick from……….

Tough loss for Dayton

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 month ago Tough loss for Dayton

And that's how it works now. You sign someone then shortly after you lose someone to the portal.

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

So,where does this leave us? Probably outside looking in.

Brea should have real good demand for his services with those 3 pt. stats.

St. Bonaventure grad transfer and All-A10 2nd-Team Selection Chad Venning has committed to Boston College.

The 6’10” forward started 33/33 games for the Bonnies, averaging 13.4 points on 53% FG, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks.

McRam wrote: ↑1 month ago

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

So,where does this leave us? Probably outside looking in.

Hard for me to tell because sometimes our visits are secret.

I stopped checking for any Rhody news on On3 for now.

McRam wrote: ↑1 month ago

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

So,where does this leave us? Probably outside looking in.

I have a feeling we were never seriously involved with him. We were all desperate for news and the only thing everyone found was Cunningham was following him.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 month ago Brea should have real good demand for his services with those 3 pt. stats.

Agree ! Thinking some P5 school for sure !

Ouch.. We can't compete with those programs

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Ouch.. We can't compete with those programs

Quick, get him on the cliff walk!


Yeah....

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Ouch.. We can't compete with those programs

Thought we would be included on the list too if we’re still showing interest.

Maybe signing commitment today? Feelin it!

RamAttitude wrote: ↑1 month ago No screenshots to Twitter.

PC is 3rd.

RamAttitude wrote: ↑1 month ago They’d rather be cryptic

I’d thought that the info being shared was because of having an inside source or having seen visitors on campus on the given weekend. Guess this trilly discord was the “inside source”

I just find it pathetic/funny in a said way/hopeless all we’ve had this offseason are multiple players leaving, coach leaving, and ZERO incoming transfers.

Looks like a good addition for Davidson.
Many top Div.2 players had success in Div.1 even at the high-major level.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago I just find it pathetic/funny in a said way/hopeless all we’ve had this offseason are multiple players leaving, coach leaving, and ZERO incoming transfers.

…..”good things come to those that wait…….?”

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago I just find it pathetic/funny in a said way/hopeless all we’ve had this offseason are multiple players leaving, coach leaving, and ZERO incoming transfers.

Archie is not doing things on fans' timeline. Lets see what the staff and roster looks like when it's done.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑1 month ago I just find it pathetic/funny in a said way/hopeless all we’ve had this offseason are multiple players leaving, coach leaving, and ZERO incoming transfers.

Archie is not doing things on fans' timeline. Lets see what the staff and roster looks like when it's done.

Yeah, still early and plenty of good players out there.

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

Didn’t someone bring his name up as a potential transfer last year?

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 month ago

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

Didn’t someone bring his name up as a potential transfer last year?

Yeah Steveystuds06 did

Matt Cross of UMASS is transferring. This will be his 4th school is 5 seasons. Has to be a head case no?

Could be a good PG replacement for Skinn and GM.

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 month ago Matt Cross of UMASS is transferring. This will be his 4th school is 5 seasons. Has to be a head case no?

oh my how these rule changes really benefit the "student" athlete...

well done NCAA

really looking out for the students and their education...

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 month ago Could be a good PG replacement for Skinn and GM.

I hope they get him. I still worry about Ben and GMU.

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 month ago Matt Cross of UMASS is transferring. This will be his 4th school is 5 seasons. Has to be a head case no?

Cohen is gone too, so what's the reason he would stick with UMass? They don't really seem poised for a tournament run, the type of team that needs a fifth year player. They're probably rebuilding this year and transferring down in conference starting with 2025-26. Also, he seems like a guy that would have gone pro before the NIL, but now the financial incentives are about even for him to just play college ball another year. That can be a positive or negative thing, depending on your perspective.

It just bothers me that he will likely have a post that says “100% committed” for the fourth time lol. There’s always a reason to leave it seems these days.

Rhodymob05 wrote: ↑1 month ago It just bothers me that he will likely have a post that says “100% committed” for the fourth time lol. There’s always a reason to leave it seems these days.

I just saw Zek's post from around this time last year. He was 110% committed to us.

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑1 month ago

Does Duane Woodward have a good relationship with J Sanders ?

I've been thinking lately

If we had gotten our shit together this year and had more success, we probably don't return the core players we return. They were just inconsistent enough we can add solid pieces to compliment them and have a decent team next year.

UMass had a decent year and they lost some of their best players, where we actually kept ours lol.

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 month ago I've been thinking lately

If we had gotten our shit together this year and had more success, we probably don't return the core players we return. They were just inconsistent enough we can add solid pieces to compliment them and have a decent team next year.

UMass had a decent year and they lost some of their best players, where we actually kept ours lol.

Is that our goal? Decent?

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago

PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 month ago I've been thinking lately

If we had gotten our shit together this year and had more success, we probably don't return the core players we return. They were just inconsistent enough we can add solid pieces to compliment them and have a decent team next year.

UMass had a decent year and they lost some of their best players, where we actually kept ours lol.

Is that our goal? Decent?

Feels like if our players were more consistent more would have been enticed to portal, so it almost feels like a blessing in disguise, because we were able to keep all our best players. Makes building a roster easier for next year. UMass has lost I think their 3 best players.

We just need to add a PG, wing, another big and two depths pieces to a solid core group.

Looks like he just committed to GW.