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Posted: **Thu May 18, 2023 11:02 am**

Yes, assistants have other duties, but the #1 job of an assistant is ALWAYS recruiting. As has been said many times, recruiting is the life blood of college basketball.

Posted: **Thu May 18, 2023 12:03 pm**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Someone here mentioned that we should hire the coach at Brewster or some other New England prep school. Well, the Bonnies just did.

Smart move by Bona. They are utilizing all the golf clubs in their recruiting bag. Props to them.

Thanks for posting the news, 78.

Posted: **Thu May 18, 2023 1:28 pm**

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago
Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago
adam914 wrote: ↑1 year ago Wasn't really sure where to put this, but it looks like we have a new Director of Basketball Performance. At Holy Cross previously.

I bet you he gets more recruits than Austin Carroll
You sure have it in for Austin Carroll.
So why doesn't Archie Miller see what you see? Why doesn't he move on the position and fix this situation that concerns you?
Assistant Coaches at URI operate on 1 year contracts that I believe expire in June. Send Archie a note?

Idk I just feel like he’s lost every recruiting battle he’s been in since Cox was here, Bassy was his last recruit, as Kingston Lane said he might have more responsibilities during the year versus the offseason, but there’s so much talent on the plate in New England that we leave for granted since that is Austin’s region I feel like we can do better and that’s why I brought up hiring Jason Smith as an assistant

Posted: **Thu May 18, 2023 1:36 pm**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Yes, assistants have other duties, but the #1 job of an assistant is ALWAYS recruiting. As has been said many times, recruiting is the life blood of college basketball.

While I agree, and admittedly have no idea if this is the case, there’s something to be said about letting your best assistant at recruiting recruit more, and have the assistant who’s worse at it, recruit less.

Posted: **Thu May 18, 2023 1:40 pm**

Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago
ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago
Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago

I bet you he gets more recruits than Austin Carroll
You sure have it in for Austin Carroll.
So why doesn't Archie Miller see what you see? Why doesn't he move on the position and fix this situation that concerns you?
Assistant Coaches at URI operate on 1 year contracts that I believe expire in June. Send Archie a note?
Idk I just feel like he’s lost every recruiting battle he’s been in since Cox was here, Bassy was his last recruit, as Kingston Lane said he might have more responsibilities during the year versus the offseason, but there’s so much talent on the plate in New England that we leave for granted since that is Austin’s region I feel like we can do better and that’s why I brought up hiring Jason Smith as an assistant

Don't be so negative, Carroll just landed us a STUD preferred walk on!

Seriously though, what is the case for keeping Carroll on staff? This a bottom line business and URI is shelling out big bucks for this staff, no room for dead weight.

Posted: **Thu May 18, 2023 1:59 pm**

KingstonLane wrote: ↑1 year ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago Yes, assistants have other duties, but the #1 job of an assistant is ALWAYS recruiting. As has been said many times, recruiting is the life blood of college basketball.
While I agree, and admittedly have no idea if this is the case, there’s something to be said about letting your best assistant at recruiting recruit more, and have the assistant who’s worse at it, recruit less.

One is recruiting the DMV(for the most part) while the other is recruiting New England. One is obviously a LOT better at it than the other. The DMV is a hotbed for talent, but so are New England prep schools.

Posted: **Mon May 22, 2023 1:22 pm**

Former Rhody coach.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:04 am**

Former Grad assistant ANDREW CHRABASCZ (had to copy his name from our website to ensure proper spelling!) will be hired at Army as an assistant. Their new head coach, Kevin Kuwik is a former Butler assistant and DOBO. Although his time didn't cross with Andrew, Andrew is a Butler grad.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:50 am**

I wonder if Mazzulla will get a job with mazzulla. The Celtic are losing all assistant coaches...

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 11:10 am**

Posted: **Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:26 pm**

Since the end of the season:

Grad Assistant Justin Mazzulla went to Utah Jazz as an Assistant Coach and Video Coordinator

Grad Assistant Andrew Chrabascz went to Army as Assistant Coach

Malik Martin went to UCONN as a Grad Assistant

Time to announce replacement hires soon?
Maybe get a Rhody Grad? Need a good big man Grad Assistant with so many new faces.

Posted: **Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:24 pm**

ramster wrote: ↑9 months ago Since the end of the season:
Grad Assistant Justin Mazzulla went to Utah Jazz as an Assistant Coach and Video Coordinator

Grad Assistant Andrew Chrabascz went to Army as Assistant Coach

Malik Martin went to UCONN as a Grad Assistant
Time to announce replacement hires soon?
Maybe get a Rhody Grad? Need a good big man Grad Assistant with so many new faces.

Kevin McHale? Just get him in for a week. pay him a full year assistant coach salary for it, and it'll be beyond worth it.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 10:04 am**

Is this some existential Albert Camus novel. Are the rats all leaving the ship?

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 1:57 pm**

Rhody72 wrote: ↑9 months ago Is this some existential Albert Camus novel. Are the rats all leaving the ship?

No. We had 2 grad assistants. Their positions are only for 1 year. It's a tribute to the team that both guys landed solid Assistant Coaching Jobs upon completion of their Grad Assistantships. Good for them.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 1:58 pm**

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑9 months ago
ramster wrote: ↑9 months ago Since the end of the season:
Grad Assistant Justin Mazzulla went to Utah Jazz as an Assistant Coach and Video Coordinator

Grad Assistant Andrew Chrabascz went to Army as Assistant Coach

Malik Martin went to UCONN as a Grad Assistant
Time to announce replacement hires soon?
Maybe get a Rhody Grad? Need a good big man Grad Assistant with so many new faces.
Kevin McHale? Just get him in for a week. pay him a full year assistant coach salary for it, and it'll be beyond worth it.

I think one KB contributor over the years could end up being very happy.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 2:21 pm**

Grad assistants are always coming and going at every school. Anyone implying otherwise knows little about college hoops.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 2:28 pm**

RF1 wrote: ↑9 months ago Grad assistants are always coming and going at every school. Anyone implying otherwise knows little about college hoops.

It was a good thing they moved up to Assistant Coaching slots for Utah Jazz and for Army. Not bad at all and a credit to URI, this coaching staff and especially to the Grad Assistants themselves.

It's also a big positive and selling point for bringing in promising new Grad Assistants. Wait and see.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:45 pm**

My son was at Archie's bball camp today which was an amazing time. Archie, all his assistants, and most of the players were on hand and put on a great event! Anyway, old friend Gil Biruta was on hand and Archie announced he will be joining the team as a grad assistant as Gil is interested in learning the ropes to be a future coach one day.... I think it's a solid pickup so he can work with our bigs....

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:52 pm**

dave11to28 wrote: ↑9 months ago My son was at Archie's bball camp today which was an amazing time. Archie, all his assistants, and most of the players were on hand and put on a great event! Anyway, old friend Gil Biruta was on hand and Archie announced he will be joining the team as a grad assistant as Gil is interested in learning the ropes to be a future coach one day.... I think it's a solid pickup so he can work with our bigs....

Thanks for sharing, I like.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:56 pm**

dave11to28 wrote: ↑9 months ago My son was at Archie's bball camp today which was an amazing time. Archie, all his assistants, and most of the players were on hand and put on a great event! Anyway, old friend Gil Biruta was on hand and Archie announced he will be joining the team as a grad assistant as Gil is interested in learning the ropes to be a future coach one day.... I think it's a solid pickup so he can work with our bigs....

That's what I was hinting at above
"I think one KB contributor over the years could end up being very happy."

I'm thinking Ace will be happy about this new Grad Assistant.

Love that Archie opted for a past player who played hard, had solid fundamentals and was well respected.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 6:09 pm**

Yes he even gave a nice introduction re gil and mentioned he was a good player for hurley's teams in the early years. Arch is a class guy. Love him.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 6:12 pm**

dave11to28 wrote: ↑9 months ago Yes he even gave a nice introduction re gil and mentioned he was a good player for hurley's teams in the early years. Arch is a class guy. Love him.

Gil is a great addition. Perfect for our big men development.
I heard last week he was possibly coming on board and was excited, now even more excited that it's been announced.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:23 pm**

My nephew went as well and Gil was running a station/segment on post moves. He’s got a new baby and I’m pretty sure his wife/gf is a Rhode Islander. Was playing somewhere in Eastern Europe. He’s a great dude and I love the addition.

Posted: **Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:24 pm**

Welcome Gil !! Glad to have him !!

Posted: **Sat Aug 05, 2023 12:22 pm**

Great to have a fellow Lithuanian on the staff!

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:07 am**

https://gorhody.com/news/2023/8/7/mens- ... tions.aspx

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:18 am**

Bos8 wrote: ↑9 months ago https://gorhody.com/news/2023/8/7/mens- ... tions.aspx

It doesn't say anything about the new assistants being allowed to recruit. Can all 5 assistants recruit? Or is that staying at 3?

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:28 am**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago
Bos8 wrote: ↑9 months ago https://gorhody.com/news/2023/8/7/mens- ... tions.aspx
It doesn't say anything about the new assistants being allowed to recruit. Can all 5 assistants recruit? Or is that staying at 3?

They cannot recruit off campus. Only 3 can

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:45 am**

KingstonLane wrote: ↑9 months ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago
Bos8 wrote: ↑9 months ago https://gorhody.com/news/2023/8/7/mens- ... tions.aspx
It doesn't say anything about the new assistants being allowed to recruit. Can all 5 assistants recruit? Or is that staying at 3?
They cannot recruit off campus. Only 3 can

So, they have to designate which 3? If Archie feels like Cunningham could recruit better than Carroll, he could do that?

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 10:49 am**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago
KingstonLane wrote: ↑9 months ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago

It doesn't say anything about the new assistants being allowed to recruit. Can all 5 assistants recruit? Or is that staying at 3?
They cannot recruit off campus. Only 3 can
So, they have to designate which 3? If Archie feels like Cunningham could recruit better than Carroll, he could do that?

I suppose in theory, yes. But without knowing any of the details, that’s likely something written into their contracts. Can’t imagine the NCAA would let a staff just randomly switch back and forth monthly on which of the 3 coaches are recruiting.

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:06 am**

From how I read the release, the new assistants can help more at practices.

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:19 am**

The new additions are the result of the recent NCAA changes to program staff sizes:

NCAA to increase number of coaches in multiple sports
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/sto ... ple-sports

The changes will allow Division I baseball, softball and ice hockey teams to have four full-time coaches instead of three. Basketball coaching staffs can increase by two, though the two additional coaches will not be permitted to recruit off-campus.

In football, the council recommended redefining the graduate assistant positions and capping the number of years an individual can serve in the role at three.

I wonder how this works with the URI's men's basketball budget. Miller was assigned a staff pool salary number. Has it been increased to accommodate a larger staff?

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:30 am**

RF1 wrote: ↑9 months ago The new additions are the result of the recent NCAA changes to program staff sizes:

NCAA to increase number of coaches in multiple sports
https://www.espn.com/college-sports/sto ... ple-sports

The changes will allow Division I baseball, softball and ice hockey teams to have four full-time coaches instead of three. Basketball coaching staffs can increase by two, though the two additional coaches will not be permitted to recruit off-campus.

In football, the council recommended redefining the graduate assistant positions and capping the number of years an individual can serve in the role at three.

I wonder how this works with the URI's men's basketball budget. Miller was assigned a staff pool number. Has it been increased to accommodate a larger staff?

Doubtful. Both were already working for the team. I’d like to think of this as more of a promotion, maybe a compensation bump on the margins

Gives a staff the ability to promote and retain talent just like we did. Otherwise you’d eventually lose good talent early if there’s not a natural next step (like this) to promote and develop them

Posted: **Mon Aug 07, 2023 11:33 am**

KingstonLane wrote: ↑9 months ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago
KingstonLane wrote: ↑9 months ago

They cannot recruit off campus. Only 3 can
So, they have to designate which 3? If Archie feels like Cunningham could recruit better than Carroll, he could do that?
I suppose in theory, yes. But without knowing any of the details, that’s likely something written into their contracts. Can’t imagine the NCAA would let a staff just randomly switch back and forth monthly on which of the 3 coaches are recruiting.

Yes, I don't mean monthly. I mean for the basketball calendar year.

Posted: **Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:48 pm**

Announcement of the 2 new grad assistants.

Posted: **Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:35 pm**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑8 months ago Announcement of the 2 new grad assistants.

Happy to have Biruta and his family home in RI!

Posted: **Wed Aug 30, 2023 1:47 pm**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago
KingstonLane wrote: ↑9 months ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago

So, they have to designate which 3? If Archie feels like Cunningham could recruit better than Carroll, he could do that?
I suppose in theory, yes. But without knowing any of the details, that’s likely something written into their contracts. Can’t imagine the NCAA would let a staff just randomly switch back and forth monthly on which of the 3 coaches are recruiting.
Yes, I don't mean monthly. I mean for the basketball calendar year.
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Posted: **Wed Aug 30, 2023 2:09 pm**

LoveThoseRams wrote: ↑8 months ago
Billyboy78 wrote: ↑8 months ago Announcement of the 2 new grad assistants.

Happy to have Biruta and his family home in RI!

Even more happy for him to have the opportunity to work with our inexperienced bigs.

Posted: **Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:34 pm**

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑9 months ago
Yes, I don't mean monthly. I mean for the basketball calendar year.

My recollection is that in the not so distant past URI changed one of their off-campus recruiters during the year. It required prior documentation at the institution. That's all.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:09 am**

Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 year ago

So essentially if he leaves he'll have served half his penalty here and will serve the other half at Georgetown

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:44 am**

Maybe that explains why the transfers that were brought in for this past season by and large sucked.

If he stays not being able to recruit during those 2 periods this year wont help either.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:47 am**

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 months ago Maybe that explains why the transfers that were brought in for this past season by and large sucked.

If he stays not being able to recruit during those 2 periods this year wont help either.

The only thing he couldn’t do was go to the spring/summer live events to watch high schoolers.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:42 pm**

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago
Ramfan22 wrote: ↑1 year ago
So essentially if he leaves he'll have served half his penalty here and will serve the other half at Georgetown

Does this ban just include recruiting high school kids , what about people in the transfer portal ?

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:08 pm**

Kenny is now following several Georgetown recruits and '24 commits. Just waiting for the announcement now.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 5:59 pm**

Archie I'm sure knows he's gone, and with him Hammond and Farrell.

With us openly recruiting PG's, it's now obviousl to me also.

Maybe this will work out for us in the long run, in the short run not so much.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:54 pm**

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 months ago Archie I'm sure knows he's gone, and with him Hammond and Farrell.

With us openly recruiting PG's, it's now obviousl to me also.

Maybe this will work out for us in the long run, in the short run not so much.

This would make me incredibly sad. I was really looking forward to seeing Hammond play. Here's hoping the rumors are false or at the very least Hammond comes here anyway.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:57 pm**

Hard to recruit incoming frosh now !

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:26 pm**

rambone 78 wrote: ↑2 months ago Archie I'm sure knows he's gone, and with him Hammond and Farrell.

With us openly recruiting PG's, it's now obviousl to me also.

Maybe this will work out for us in the long run, in the short run not so much.

Sad but unfortunately I think will be the case too. The portal still has a very long ways to go and get at least we will look different next year. There’s a long way to gooo

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:21 pm**

Second shoe, incoming.

Posted: **Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:22 pm**

This is like watching WWE, and they are building up to the point of the match where Lesner delivers the F5.

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