ATPTourFan wrote:We have the ability on this board to post direct links to tweets that allow for full context.
ATP,
My point exactly is that MY quote of "never wanted him" was taken out of context.
I said "pass" on Lane at the very beginning. He worked out for URI the same weekend that Toppin worked out for the team. Reading the thread on Lane it's said he was not going to make the team better basically.
When he chose VCU I said "never wanted him". Taken out of context it can sound like sour grapes and I am simply saying "never wanted him" just because we did not get him. Taken in context you would know I did not want him from the start. But nobody would know that. Context is important.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:47 am
by giovanni
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 11:15 am
by Billyboy78
Who are we watching for that game?
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:26 pm
by ramster
Billyboy78 wrote:Who are we watching for that game?
Not sure. This was the 8am game. The 9:30am game BABC defeated Bradley Beal Elite 83-68 and Swider led with 21 points on 5-9 three pointers
The 11am game is sure to be watched by us as Expressions (Dana Tate, Gebrewhit) plays Team Takeover from DC
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:40 pm
by giovanni
I know Anthony Nelson plays for Lightning. Not sure who else. Malik Martin plays for NY Rens, not sure if they may be there too.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:51 pm
by EGram
Guessing Koch was referring to Juiston as UNLV is a school people often associate with shady stuff. Guessing hat informs the "fans from 6 schools swear he got paid" comment.
Really this comment chain just highlights how awful twitter is as a tool for communication. Why people flocked to an awful generic message board that only allows 140 character posts and spams half page ads is still mind boggling to me.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 1:53 pm
by ramster
Yes, NY Rens are playing Nike EYBL 17U this year. They played their 4 games.
The guy to watch is 2019 Kofi Cockburn who is playing up with the 17 U Team.
In 4 games he had:
21 points 10 rebounds
14 points 15 rebounds
16 points 11 rebounds
10 points 8 rebounds
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 4:40 pm
by Smokinjimit
So when is the early signing period? What are the dates we should expect something on? thanks
Smokinjimit wrote:So when is the early signing period? What are the dates we should expect something on? thanks
Signing period isn't until November. Normally we start getting some visits in June. Hopefully we get verbals shortly after that. I'm not sure when the Europe trip is, but obviously they'll have to schedule visits around that. Hopefully we hear of some scheduled visits soon for June or July.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 7:20 pm
by Seawrightspostgame
Koch is relentless
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 3:48 pm
by Iggy1979
Following up on the geographical recruiting debate, I looked at the URI '18 offers on this board.
URI has offered players in 19 states and Canada.
8 offers (each): New York, North Carolina and Maryland
4 offers: Florida
3 offers: Mass. and Penn
2 offers (each): Georgia, Ohio, DC
My counting could be off a little here and there but interesting just the same.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 4:27 pm
by giovanni
Looks like Bobby is doing a nice job out west
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 4:41 pm
by ace
giovanni wrote:
Looks like Bobby is doing a nice job out west
Overall, yes, but he's learning quickly that building a program is no joke, as he heads into year three. They've had two highly regarded recruits leave, one this past December and another at the end of the season. They also had a 4 star '17 decommit. The resources they have, though, being in the Pac 12 are next level stuff. Remy Martin (great name) and Kimani Lawrence come in this season and have a chance to be really good.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 5:18 pm
by Billyboy78
ace wrote:
giovanni wrote:
Looks like Bobby is doing a nice job out west
Overall, yes, but he's learning quickly that building a program is no joke, as he heads into year three. They've had two highly regarded recruits leave, one this past December and another at the end of the season. They also had a 4 star '17 decommit. The resources they have, though, being in the Pac 12 are next level stuff. Remy Martin (great name) and Kimani Lawrence come in this season and have a chance to be really good.
Ace, does Bobby's connection to Lawrence go back to his time here? That's a long way for a Rhode Island kid to go.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 9:05 pm
by reef
I think Bobby is going to need an NCAA berth after year 5 or his seat may get warm
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 03, 2017 9:15 pm
by rambone 78
I think he'll get there if not this coming season, the season after that.
I like this new head coach for UMass I think he will do well there
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 12:04 pm
by bwerner10
Ten days remaining till signing day I believe and around 90 graduate transfers started the process and nothing still. Is anyone else concerned? Seems like this would have been an easier sell. Alumni need to step up for the program at this stage financially, but continued recruiting momentum would be ideal. I think a grad big-man is key, need rebounding and a little O. It is a shame, the VCU kid Ahmad would be ideal, I liked his game. In Dan we trust.
One would think an immediate trip this summer to London and Paris might help persuade someone.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 5:40 pm
by RIFan
This is puzzling, we had momentum with winning the A10, making it to the second round of the NCAA and our coach being all over the place with interviews after the tourney, as well as his name being mentioned for one of the more prestigious jobs available, and as RF1 mentioned, a European trip this summer...we are also a team that just lost its starting front court (PLAYING TIME...HELLO!), and has a fantastic set of guards returning (and 1 more coming in)...yet it's crickets...what gives? I am assuming that this is Dan not wanting to reach for a player that will not help next season and not that there isn't interest from players. At least that is my hope. But then, with all this momentum you would think/hope he would be able to sign a player that can help next year...
I noticed Boswell followed him on Twitter and went to his profile and noticed that Kiyon follows Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell, Boswell, Jeff Dowtin, Stanford Robinson, Hassan, ARD and most importantly coach Hurley.
Something worth monitoring?
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 9:48 am
by Billyboy78
Section104 wrote:Does anyone know if we're recruiting Kiyon Boyd? He's a top 50ish 2018 G/SF, but I haven't seen a profile on him here.
I noticed Boswell followed him on Twitter and went to his profile and noticed that Kiyon follows Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell, Boswell, Jeff Dowtin, Stanford Robinson, Hassan, ARD and most importantly coach Hurley.
Something worth monitoring?
He's from DC so if we are recruiting him, you would think that Cox would be the guy.
I noticed Boswell followed him on Twitter and went to his profile and noticed that Kiyon follows Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell, Boswell, Jeff Dowtin, Stanford Robinson, Hassan, ARD and most importantly coach Hurley.
Something worth monitoring?
Could be. He plays for Team Loaded - Addidas AAU, out of Virginia. His teammate is Jaelin Llewellyn who URI just offered on May 1st, so you now we are watching Jaelin and Team Loaded so therefore we are watching Boyd too. Boyd is a 4 star. Been offered by PC and a host of others. Jaelin is now a 3 star. http://www.verbalcommits.com/players/kiyon-boyd
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:25 pm
by Billyboy78
Section104 wrote:Does anyone know if we're recruiting Kiyon Boyd? He's a top 50ish 2018 G/SF, but I haven't seen a profile on him here.
I noticed Boswell followed him on Twitter and went to his profile and noticed that Kiyon follows Jarvis Garrett, Jared Terrell, Boswell, Jeff Dowtin, Stanford Robinson, Hassan, ARD and most importantly coach Hurley.
Something worth monitoring?
This has got me wondering now. I wonder if he visited without anyone reporting it. All of a sudden, he recently follows several URI players and 3 URI coaches. How else would he suddenly know all these guys? I get that he might know Dowtin and Stan,being that he's from DC. But all of a sudden he follows all these other guys? I'm intrigued. He'd be quite a get, if we are indeed involved.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 7:38 pm
by Billyboy78
Here's why. These highlights are all from one game.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:04 pm
by theblueram
This would be a nice addition for sure. These next few months are going to give us insight into what kind of team we will be for the four years starting in 18.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 10:25 pm
by Rhodymob05
I've doubted DH before, but never again. I'm sure he'll pull something off.
Barely played at Pitt, who knows how talented he is / how much he would help us.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:24 am
by Rhodymob05
You know something that grinds my gears? When AAU/high school players post that they have been offered by URI, they use outdated pictures of the ryan center showing the old floor. USE A NEW PICTURE! Also, that transfer from Pitt is enormous.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 9:30 am
by rambone 78
We don't need another out of shape player...especially one that would have only a few months to get in shape....if he's been that big his entire college career he isn't getting any lighter here or anywhere else.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 12:45 pm
by Rhody15
Rhodymob05 wrote:You know something that grinds my gears? When AAU/high school players post that they have been offered by URI, they use outdated pictures of the ryan center showing the old floor. USE A NEW PICTURE! Also, that transfer from Pitt is enormous.
I think I hate when people use "Rhode Island University" more than I hate PC.
Zero idea how people still can't get the name of our school right.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 10:05 pm
by Ramulous
Prolific tweeter Birdman reports that Terrance Mann was practicing at Rhody today but has no intention of leaving FSU......but that there was another visitor on campus today.....he wouldn't name names however....
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 10:45 pm
by Tom98
The transfer from Pitt intrigues me. 6"11 wide body.....at least it would provide some interior D/ rebounding. Hopefully we give a workout before we judge
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 12:11 am
by 860_rhody
Why is everybody so excited about some scrub from Pitt? He couldn't get off the bench for them, yet he's supposed to be a big addition for us?
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 12:46 am
by rodfromcranston
We don't need any out of shape bench warmers
eating up a scholarship.
"We treat these scholarships like gold."- Dan Hurley April,2012.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 7:05 am
by Billyboy78
Ramulous wrote:Prolific tweeter Birdman reports that Terrance Mann was practicing at Rhody today but has no intention of leaving FSU......but that there was another visitor on campus today.....he wouldn't name names however....
My guess would be Martin Mann...
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 7:08 am
by giovanni
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 7:09 am
by Billyboy78
Billyboy78 wrote:
Ramulous wrote:Prolific tweeter Birdman reports that Terrance Mann was practicing at Rhody today but has no intention of leaving FSU......but that there was another visitor on campus today.....he wouldn't name names however....
He posted a picture that literally says "University of Rhode Island", yet still tweets "Rhode Island University."
Mind boggling.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:52 am
by Seawrightspostgame
The big heavy guy had a broken foot. I would be more concerned about that than anything.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 8:56 am
by Iggy1979
Billyboy78 wrote:
Ramulous wrote:Prolific tweeter Birdman reports that Terrance Mann was practicing at Rhody today but has no intention of leaving FSU......but that there was another visitor on campus today.....he wouldn't name names however....
My guess would be Martin Mann...
What is Birdman's Twitter handle
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 9:22 am
by Billyboy78
Iggy1979 wrote:
Billyboy78 wrote:
Ramulous wrote:Prolific tweeter Birdman reports that Terrance Mann was practicing at Rhody today but has no intention of leaving FSU......but that there was another visitor on campus today.....he wouldn't name names however....
My guess would be Martin Mann...
What is Birdman's Twitter handle
@TheBirdmanJrJr ....Does anybody know who this is? Someone from here? He tweets a lot about URI basketball.
Re: General Recruiting Discussion/Comments
Posted: Wed May 10, 2017 10:15 am
by Iggy1979
Terance Mann's Twitter page has seemed to disappear.
