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Posted: **Sat May 18, 2019 5:48 pm**

Rhody15 wrote: ↑5 years ago If all goes well with no major injuries, I don’t see the freshman playin that much at all.

Would be nice to have a freshman that deserves a spot though.

Posted: **Sat May 18, 2019 7:51 pm**

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑5 years ago Adding Toppin sets up a possible red shirt for one of the four freshman. My intuition tells me it would be Madding but he joined the team second semester of last year. Did he red shirt last semester? If so, how would that work going forward?

I don’t see any of the Fr redshirting.

Posted: **Sat May 18, 2019 8:10 pm**

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
KevanBoyles wrote: ↑5 years ago Adding Toppin sets up a possible red shirt for one of the four freshman. My intuition tells me it would be Madding but he joined the team second semester of last year. Did he red shirt last semester? If so, how would that work going forward?
I don’t see any of the Fr redshirting.

No RS.

Posted: **Sat May 18, 2019 9:22 pm**

DC_Rams wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
KevanBoyles wrote: ↑5 years ago Adding Toppin sets up a possible red shirt for one of the four freshman. My intuition tells me it would be Madding but he joined the team second semester of last year. Did he red shirt last semester? If so, how would that work going forward?
I don’t see any of the Fr redshirting.
No RS.

None of these players came to URI with any intention of red shirting
I don’t see this happening

Posted: **Sun May 19, 2019 10:17 am**

We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.

Posted: **Sun May 19, 2019 11:26 am**

rhodylaw wrote: ↑5 years ago We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.

Walker and Shepard are also proven players and should be part of the rotation. I think we had more of a 6 1/2 man rotation last year because of Harris’ limited minutes. I didn’t consider Omar and Preston part of the rotation although Preston played more before the end of the season which I think helped the team. If you include Walker and Shepard that’s eight and I’ve got to believe one or two of the four freshmen will get some significant playing time. I think it’s going to be Long and Toppin but only time will tell. If so, I still think it sets up a redshirt year for someone more likely now that we are four players in the freshman and sophomore classes.

Posted: **Sun May 19, 2019 12:03 pm**

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑5 years ago
rhodylaw wrote: ↑5 years ago We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.
Walker and Shepard are also proven players and should be part of the rotation. I think we had more of a 6 1/2 man rotation last year because of Harris’ limited minutes. I didn’t consider Omar and Preston part of the rotation although Preston played more before the end of the season which I think helped the team. If you include Walker and Shepard that’s eight and I’ve got to believe one or two of the four freshmen will get some significant playing time. I think it’s going to be Long and Toppin but only time will tell. If so, I still think it sets up a redshirt year for someone more likely now that we are four players in the freshman and sophomore classes.

I guess it depends on what you consider part of the rotation (avg mins per game). There are very few college teams that have a 10 man rotation where the 10 players avg at least 10 minutes. You only have 200 mins to go around and Jeff and Cyril will avg 30 each.
Try listing the players and avg mins to see how deep your rotation goes. URI will probably have 8 players with 10 mins or more per game.

Posted: **Sun May 19, 2019 1:38 pm**

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑5 years ago
rhodylaw wrote: ↑5 years ago We have three players returning we can count on (Jeff, Fatts,Cyril) we have three players returning that should be at least rotational player (Martin, Harris, Tate). Everyone else is an unknown and there will be plenty of competition. With the goal having an 9-10 player rotation rather than the 7-8 player rotation we had last year it think there will plenty of minutes to go around.

Also would like to see the average minutes of our big 3 guys reduced because there are worthy backups, so we don’t have to play those guy 35+ minutes down the stretch of the season which will also open some minutes.
Walker and Shepard are also proven players and should be part of the rotation. I think we had more of a 6 1/2 man rotation last year because of Harris’ limited minutes. I didn’t consider Omar and Preston part of the rotation although Preston played more before the end of the season which I think helped the team. If you include Walker and Shepard that’s eight and I’ve got to believe one or two of the four freshmen will get some significant playing time. I think it’s going to be Long and Toppin but only time will tell. If so, I still think it sets up a redshirt year for someone more likely now that we are four players in the freshman and sophomore classes.

I would not say Walker is proven at all! He may end up being a good player which I think he will, but he has done less than both Martin and even Harris. He wasn’t a top 150 recruit. I have more confidence in the experience from Sheppard, but do think Walker will be a solid contributor. Not a guarantee though.

Posted: **Sun May 19, 2019 3:15 pm**

Honestly I think we all know how this is probably going to work out.. Starting 5 will be Downtin, Fatts, Martin, Harris, Langevine. The biggest jump players make is between their Freshmen and Sophmore years so expect both Martin and Harris to increase their rate of production this upcoming season.

Rotation players will be Walker, Tate, and Sheppard.

Unknowns, the four freshmen all with great upside potential but no sure fire contributor from the jump. The rotation will go 8 with Hammond because of position being the most likely to extend the rotation to 9. Not many teams play a ten man rotation so don’t expect Cox would unless foul trouble occurs.

Posted: **Tue May 21, 2019 6:00 pm**

Posted: **Wed May 22, 2019 8:03 pm**

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 8:40 pm**

For reference, given all the comings and goings-

Dowtin
Langevine

Russell
Sheppard

Harris
Martin
Tate
Walker

Hammond
Long
Toppin

(open)
(open)

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 9:00 pm**

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago For reference, given all the comings and goings-

Dowtin
Langevine

Russell
Sheppard

Harris
Martin
Tate
Walker

Hammond
Long
Toppin

(open)
(open)

Looks pretty balanced.
They would probably take a player for any class accept Soph. No need to have a graduating class of five if you can avoid it.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 9:49 pm**

we also have another a scholarship to fill this year or next with mading leaving to get us to 12

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 10:11 pm**

bkoeppen wrote: ↑5 years ago we also have another a scholarship to fill this year or next with mading leaving to get us to 12

That is why Ace had two “open” spots.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 10:25 pm**

i thought the two open spots are for CL and Jeff graduating?

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 10:26 pm**

bkoeppen wrote: ↑5 years ago i thought the two open spots are for CL and Jeff graduating?

No, I just put them there because we don’t know which class the two hypothetical signings will be in- could join the ‘19s or be a transfer- but they represent the 12th and 13th roster spots.

Posted: **Thu May 23, 2019 10:33 pm**

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago
bkoeppen wrote: ↑5 years ago i thought the two open spots are for CL and Jeff graduating?
No, I just put them there because we don’t know which class the two hypothetical signings will be in- could join the ‘19s or be a transfer- but they represent the 12th and 13th roster spots.

Gotcha - I'm tracking now

Posted: **Fri May 24, 2019 3:17 am**

Looks like a pretty talented 11 don’t see many weak spots ??

Posted: **Fri May 24, 2019 8:18 pm**

Posted: **Fri May 24, 2019 9:06 pm**

Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.

Posted: **Fri May 24, 2019 9:39 pm**

bigappleram wrote: ↑5 years ago Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.

He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s.

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 8:48 am**

Some have raised concern about Rhody’s size upfront after Cyril leaves. I believe they will recruit a PF/C in the ‘20 recruiting class.
I know this is way way too early but take a look how the potential size of the rotation in two years. This shows size throughout the lineup. Team rebounding and switching on D.
PG Wood 6’5”, open
SG Miles 6’7”, Hammond 6’5”
SF Martin 6’6, Long 6’7”
PF Harris 6’9, Tate 6’7
C Walker 6’8”, 20’ recruit 6’8-9”

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 9:16 am**

It’s certainly shows good length especially for a back court but we got dominated by St Bonn last A10 tourney and by Duke the season before. I’m worried about the front court.

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 9:25 am**

I don't imagine we have any shot at Dickinson. I know we were recruiting him, but he seems to be out of our league now.

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 11:46 am**

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago Some have raised concern about Rhody’s size upfront after Cyril leaves. I believe they will recruit a PF/C in the ‘20 recruiting class.
I know this is way way too early but take a look how the potential size of the rotation in two years. This shows size throughout the lineup. Team rebounding and switching on D.
PG Wood 6’5”, open
SG Miles 6’7”, Hammond 6’5”
SF Martin 6’6, Long 6’7”
PF Harris 6’9, Tate 6’7
C Walker 6’8”, 20’ recruit 6’8-9”

Toppin?

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 1:54 pm**

I missed Toppin - 6’7” SF. Hoping he is still growing. 6’9” would be nice.

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 5:41 pm**

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
bigappleram wrote: ↑5 years ago Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.
He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s.

As he should, he is a 2021 that should be a 2019 based on age. He's a really old sophomore.

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 5:49 pm**

bigappleram wrote: ↑5 years ago
Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
bigappleram wrote: ↑5 years ago Kuminga kid is a beast have seen him play a few times. He’s also an 18 year old sophomore so there’s that. Yes 18. Has reclassed 2 or 3 times. Looks like a man amongst boys at times.
He plays on the oldest team in AAU vs ‘20s.
As he should, he is a 2021 that should be a 2019 based on age. He's a really old sophomore.

So his birthday isn’t 10/6/02?

His brother just committed to Texas Tech.

Posted: **Sun May 26, 2019 6:32 pm**

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 7:00 am**

So the Wood recruitment has me wondering a bit about how much the encouragement on social media from fans actually plays into the thought process of the recruits. I have seen posters on KB criticize fans for interacting with recruits while they are deciding, saying fans should stay out of it. But if we are to believe Wood, he seemingly was loving all the love he was getting from RHODY fans.

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 12:02 pm**

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑5 years ago So the Wood recruitment has me wondering a bit about how much the encouragement on social media from fans actually plays into the thought process of the recruits. I have seen posters on KB criticize fans for interacting with recruits while they are deciding, saying fans should stay out of it. But if we are to believe Wood, he seemingly was loving all the love he was getting from RHODY fans.

Fans should stay out of it because it's technically a NCAA violation

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 1:32 pm**

And the winner of the RJ Hampton announcement today is................nobody

https://sports.yahoo.com/top-high-schoo ... 40580.html

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 4:02 pm**

My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 7:52 pm**

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑5 years ago My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!

I'm assuming that contact also includes responding to a player's tweet, right?

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 8:45 pm**

Shaolin Swat wrote: ↑5 years ago
Iggy1979 wrote: ↑5 years ago My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!
I'm assuming that contact also includes responding to a player's tweet, right?

Right

Posted: **Tue May 28, 2019 9:03 pm**

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑5 years ago
Shaolin Swat wrote: ↑5 years ago
Iggy1979 wrote: ↑5 years ago My understanding, is It's only a violation if you "contact" a recruit. Contact can include using his social media @handle. you can tweet: Elijah Wood would be a great fit for URI!
But you can't tweet: @The301elijah would be a great fit for URI!
I'm assuming that contact also includes responding to a player's tweet, right?
Right

I think it’s an interesting question...if you look at most of the social media posts when a player gets an offer, the comments are “you will love X school” “X school would be a great choice” etc. Does the NCAA really monitor and take action against overzealous fans, when so much other behind the scenes crap is going on??

Posted: **Wed May 29, 2019 5:03 pm**

If I place a message in a feed and the NCAA cares about that they can go screw. If Tom Ryan or some booster with really deep pockets makes a comment, I could see the issue.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 12:24 am**

I did not expect so much roster turnover. I am generally a fan of continuity but the new players seem to have decent talent. I was hoping that Mading would against the odds become URI's version of Kelly OLYNYK not by position played but former guard with a huge late growth spurt.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 6:47 pm**

So they’re still in a recruiting quiet period this weekend?

Looking ahead, I still hate this new recruiting calendar and regulations.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 6:56 pm**

This is the "whisper behind your back" period.

Period The End.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 7:38 pm**

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago So they’re still in a recruiting quiet period this weekend?

Looking ahead, I still hate this new recruiting calendar and regulations.

Yes, Quiet Period thru June 12th. Then two day Evaluation Period at the NBPA Top 100 Camp (June 13 & 14).
Then Quiet Periods June 15-20 and 24-27. Evaluation Periods Fri-Sun at sanctioned events run by High School Coaches (June 21-23 & 28-30).

Quiz later on this

It sucks.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 7:40 pm**

The whole thing is ridiculous.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 7:45 pm**

Per his Instagram, Coach Boswell is in Los Angeles.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 7:58 pm**

reckless jake wrote: ↑5 years ago Per his Instagram, Coach Boswell is in Los Angeles.

He isn’t recruiting. Probably vacation.
The team practices Mon-Thurs.

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 8:11 pm**

Too bad, I thought he might be meeting with J'Raan Brooks, the 6-9 transfer from Southern Cal who hasn't commited anywhere as of yet.

What's a vacation?

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 11:08 pm**

Posted: **Fri May 31, 2019 11:16 pm**

Interesting list. Not sure how it is selected but definitely not the top 123 players for ‘20s & ‘21s. Expressions has at least 6 players there including Alexis Reyes who plays on the 16U team.

Posted: **Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:00 am**

ace wrote: ↑5 years ago

Always interesting to see who rises above the group and plays in the Top 25 game on Sunday.

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Posted: **Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:44 am**

Rhody83 wrote: ↑5 years ago
reckless jake wrote: ↑5 years ago Per his Instagram, Coach Boswell is in Los Angeles.
He isn’t recruiting. Probably vacation.
The team practices Mon-Thurs.

Pangos All American Camp is this Fri,Sat,Sun in LA
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Excellent networking environment too
Loaded with Pro Basketball Scouts as well

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