KeaneyBlue - The URI Basketball Forum

Quarters is my first and still my favorite, it's the king of drinking games. I'll bounce that quarter into a shot glass from 7 feet away. Let's get dirrunck!!!

TruePoint wrote: ↑2 years ago I dont begrudge these kids their social media habits - they’re allowed to be a part of their own generation and participate in whatever the specific norms are to be a part of that. I also don’t enjoy it as content and for that reason I don’t follow it and pretend it doesn’t exist.

TP, good points. I get it.

I used to get turned off by the NC comment. You all make sense and I now see it differently.

As I get older, I notice the generational differences more. It makes me put on my thinking cap to try to understand the context better. I especially notice it between my daughters and me with colloquialisms. Mine are dated but I assume they understand until I get the confused look they give me and I figure I better explain myself.

Colloquialisms and modern day kid aside. These guys are marketing themselves/seeking employment. What advantage is gained by the NC comment? There's money involved, so you'd think, there'd be some thought, while you're trying to git some...to not looking like a dork. If anything, you lose leverage, because the school you JUST visited, gets an NC dropped on them is probably thinking, "ok, whatever, hope you enjoyed the lobster roll, dork." (Btw, had one at Lobster Bar in Newport today. Good, just not $30 good. Thankfully was a vendor invite.)

I don't follow any of it, the only place I see it is here and it seems like flushing money. Are there any good instances of posted "NC"s that eventually committed to the place they dropped the NC on? (Does that happen? HAs it happened here?) And, how do they do that... do they re-post their NC and add "PSYCH!! Kidding! #Totes committed now! Serious!" I say, visit a place, thank 'em if ya want, and let everyone wonder.

Again- They only look like a "dork" to you (ironically still using the word dork?)

Posting the picture along with the "Go Team Name" is a way of acknowledging the team/fan base. It is a way of thanking them for taking the time to provide you with the opportunity to visit and learn more about their program. You are also showing your friends/family/fans that you have visited that school and are considering it. They are showing that they enjoyed the visit, but are wisely not at a point of committing during the visit. Rash commitments are part of the reason the transfer portal is so high. I am shocked at how out of touch you are, and even more amazed that you continue to double down.

Does the Weston commitment stop the pursuit of Harris?

I wouldn't necessarily think so unless there is someone else lined up. In an IDEAL world, I would think we are in a position where we "need" another big, and then a "best available". That would put us at 12.

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago I wouldn't necessarily think so unless there is someone else lined up. In an IDEAL world, I would think we are in a position where we "need" another big, and then a "best available". That would put us at 12.

Agree

I think if Harris joins the Rams, that might "push out" another guard?

I think Harris is worth the risk (health history) and gives us big reward if it works. I am really hoping he is the next to commit. He gives us another big physical guard to pair up with Bray and Brandon. He would give us much needed flexibility being able to play the one and two. A healthy Harris makes us a really good backcourt. He is a defensive menace and plays a strong game. He puts pressure on the defense and can score at three levels.

Don't think this is happening

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Don't think this is happening

Would agree. Running out of minutes for guards

I just hung up with a good friend of mine who has some solid connections/sources at UNC. He told me we are favored to land Harris at the moment. Don't like that Iggy is saying the opposite tho.

KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Don't think this is happening

Would agree. Running out of minutes for guards

Thinking about it more & more we did play with 6 guards last year and it’s good to have depth than less, and with a guard who’s played for a blue blood, but at the same time i am worried about the minutes, am worried that it would probably Louis & Sebastian getting the short end of this stick if he comes

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 years ago

KingstonLane wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago Don't think this is happening

Would agree. Running out of minutes for guards

Thinking about it more & more we did play with 6 guards last year and it’s good to have depth than less, and with a guard who’s played for a blue blood, but at the same time i am worried about the minutes, am worried that it would probably Louis & Sebastian getting the short end of this stick if he comes

Given their respective performances last year, I kind of think Freeman is the only one with a decent lock on a starting job. For everyone else, I think they're going to have to fight for their minutes, because there are so many unknowns on the roster right now. (Meaning - It wouldn't surprise me if Leggett bounces back, or if Thomas improves his shot enough to start, or if Hutchinson's length means he starts day one, etc.) If Harris signs, that makes the competition even more intense.

Bos8 wrote: ↑2 years ago Again- They only look like a "dork" to you (ironically still using the word dork?)

Posting the picture along with the "Go Team Name" is a way of acknowledging the team/fan base. It is a way of thanking them for taking the time to provide you with the opportunity to visit and learn more about their program. You are also showing your friends/family/fans that you have visited that school and are considering it. They are showing that they enjoyed the visit, but are wisely not at a point of committing during the visit. Rash commitments are part of the reason the transfer portal is so high. I am shocked at how out of touch you are, and even more amazed that you continue to double down.

You can just say, yeah, it's stupid and unnecessary and leave it at that. That you are doubling down on it as something of justifiable use or value and are trying to explain that is quite humorous actually.

Visited Central Florida.

https://keepingitheel.com/2022/05/18/un ... ial-visit/

Stevey posted the pics from Harris’ visit to UCF 2-3 days ago.

Wow love it! So much for leaving those scholarships open I guess!

If Harris and Weston are both able to stay healthy and overcome previous injuries our backcourt could be dangerous!

YES!!! That's the one I wanted!

Let's go!!!!!!!!!

Damn!!!!! Way to fill out a roster Coaches!!!!!! Fantastic!!!

72, should I not be excited about this get either?

I love Archie Miller!!!!

Outstanding. Go Rhody!

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑2 years ago 72, should I not be excited about this get either?

I love Archie Miller!!!!

I am pumped.

Hopefully his injuries are behind him, still has 3 years eligibility.

Great upside was a consensus 4* top 75 recruit in 2019.

Wooooooohoooooooooo!

Let’s gooooo!

adam914 wrote: ↑2 years ago Wow love it! So much for leaving those scholarships open I guess!

If Harris and Weston are both able to stay healthy and overcome previous injuries our backcourt could be dangerous!

I think KC reclasses to ‘23.

Very excited with this one! Risk but the reward will be HUGE!

Nice work.

Let’s go!

His only weakness right now is his outside shot. He does everything else EXTREMELY well, on both ends of the court.

woah

spar wrote: ↑2 years ago I just hung up with a good friend of mine who has some solid connections/sources at UNC. He told me we are favored to land Harris at the moment. Don't like that Iggy is saying the opposite tho.

Looks like I owe my source a beer...

Anyone ready to believe we’re going to be good yet?

Besides the person who hires a lot of people and excels at free throw instruction I don’t think there is a person here who doesn’t think Archie will eventually have us back at the top of the league…eventually.

Harris has three years of eligibility remaining, as 2019-20 was a redshirt year, 2020-21 was a COVID year, so he gets it back, and this past season counts as his freshman year.

Our guard play was atrocious last year…

We now have 3 former top 100 guards (Weston, Harris, Carey), an A-10 all freshmen guard (Bray), and very serviceable existing pieces (Ish, Thomas).

Add Malik as a combo G/F and I really like the depth in a guard oriented league. We don’t need our bigs to score more than normal put-backs, layups, and dunks. Defense will be more important.

I think we can surprise some teams next year and don’t think a top 5 A10 finish is out of the question once we get through some growing pains in the OOC.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago Anyone ready to believe we’re going to be good yet?

They will definitely be very good at some point. It feels like next year will be the transition year as the front court is still a complete mystery with guys who will need time to grow and get up to this level of play. Great job on retooling the backcourt for sure with most of the players having 3 years of eligibility or more

You have to walk before you can run, but these Rams are gonna be running on day 1!!!!!

Anthony Harris, welcome to the Running Rams family.

4 guard lineups all year is going to be exciting to watch. Going to run teams right out of the gym.

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago Anyone ready to believe we’re going to be good yet?

i might need more convincing

NO DOUBT !

phipsiGD'11 wrote: ↑2 years ago You have to walk before you can run, but these Rams are gonna be running on day 1!!!!!

Anthony Harris, welcome to the Running Rams family.

4 guard lineups all year is going to be exciting to watch. Going to run teams right out of the gym.

let's goooo

nothing like multiple shooting options !

the RUNNIN' RAMS are back !!!!!

Blue Man wrote: ↑2 years ago Anyone ready to believe we’re going to be good yet?

Most of us believe it - most disagree on the timeline.

And we were worried that we had so many openings a little while ago.

HA!

Somehow I'm more confident that Archie's recruits will turn out better than the previous coach's.

lol

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 years ago And we were worried that we had so many openings a little while ago.

HA!

Somehow I'm more confident that Archie's recruits will turn out better than the previous coach's.

lol

Bone, I have gone through a complete perception flip compared to the previous staff. I’m looking forward to the reality to follow, sooner or later.

Love this pickup!! Tough nosed competitor with very good size. If he returns to health, this may be the best pick up of the off season. As one who was very underwhelmed with our guards last year, we really have improved there tremendously with Harris and Freeman. And I like the additions to the wings as well with Weston and Hutchinson. Health is a concern with both, but if healthy they should both be very good players. The bigs are young, except Bilau so that may take some time which is not unexpected. But basketball today is a guard and wing sport more than ever, and very happy with the improvements made there. Welcome Ant to URI!

4Diffs wrote: ↑2 years ago Love this pickup!! Tough nosed competitor with very good size. If he returns to health, this may be the best pick up of the off season. As one who was very underwhelmed with our guards last year, we really have improved there tremendously with Harris and Freeman. And I like the additions to the wings as well with Weston and Hutchinson. Health is a concern with both, but if healthy they should both be very good players. The bigs are young, except Bilau so that may take some time which is not unexpected. But basketball today is a guard and wing sport more than ever, and very happy with the improvements made there. Welcome Ant to URI!

Good stuff, 4.

Good length at all 3 levels, too (backcourt, wings and front court). The defense will be frustrating to play against. The length could really disrupt passing lanes and opponent 3 point percentage at times.

Do you guys and ladies think the players that are coming in are trying to have a Rhody transition year? Hecks no! They want to be good, they want to win. So we shall see...

Just think we have Arch to coach these kids up too so we could be a bit ahead of schedule also

No one had Davidson or Dayton doing anything this last season and look what happened. #whynotus