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Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:11 pm
by Ramfan22
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
Ramfan22 wrote: 1 month ago
DevRam wrote: 1 month ago
Rhode Island lock per Vault
Is he saying that now? Or did he say that last time we were after him? Since Vault blocked me, I can't see his posts.
I’m just making fun of what he said last year

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:25 pm
by Rhodyg
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago For those poo pooing the possible loss of Kenny Johnson, I think it's a big deal. He is known as one of the top recruiters in the country. The DMV is producing some of the best talent in the country. If we finally get the money to be able to get high end talent from that area, he's the one who will do it for us. If he gets a P5 job, watch the players he gets. He got us Ben Hammond when Ben could have gone to GMU, VCU or Richmond. If we lose him, we better find another strong presence in the DMV area, especially since we've been getting no kids from New England.
Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loyalty in the selfish world of college (professional?) sports. But I really cant blame the guy $$$. Of course I hope my prediction is wrong

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:26 pm
by Billyboy78
Ramfan22 wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
Ramfan22 wrote: 1 month ago

Rhode Island lock per Vault
Is he saying that now? Or did he say that last time we were after him? Since Vault blocked me, I can't see his posts.
I’m just making fun of what he said last year
He hasn't blocked you yet?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:30 pm
by section(105)
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago For those poo pooing the possible loss of Kenny Johnson, I think it's a big deal. He is known as one of the top recruiters in the country. The DMV is producing some of the best talent in the country. If we finally get the money to be able to get high end talent from that area, he's the one who will do it for us. If he gets a P5 job, watch the players he gets. He got us Ben Hammond when Ben could have gone to GMU, VCU or Richmond. If we lose him, we better find another strong presence in the DMV area, especially since we've been getting no kids from New England.
Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loyalty in the selfish world of college (professional?) sports. But I really cant blame the guy $$$. Of course I hope my prediction is wrong
Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:34 pm
by Rhodyg
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago For those poo pooing the possible loss of Kenny Johnson, I think it's a big deal. He is known as one of the top recruiters in the country. The DMV is producing some of the best talent in the country. If we finally get the money to be able to get high end talent from that area, he's the one who will do it for us. If he gets a P5 job, watch the players he gets. He got us Ben Hammond when Ben could have gone to GMU, VCU or Richmond. If we lose him, we better find another strong presence in the DMV area, especially since we've been getting no kids from New England.
Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loyalty in the selfish world of college (professional?) sports. But I really cant blame the guy $$$. Of course I hope my prediction is wrong
Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..
Please name me 2-3 other coaches/players that have left that have had as much of a negative effect as KJ leaving would have. Especially in our state of the program. We are on the edge of a cliff here. I originally typed a disclaimer that I’m confident many of you would disagree with this.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:39 pm
by theblueram
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago

Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loyalty in the selfish world of college (professional?) sports. But I really cant blame the guy $$$. Of course I hope my prediction is wrong
Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..
Please name me 2-3 other coaches/players that have left that have had as much of a negative effect as KJ leaving would have. Especially in our state of the program. We are on the edge of a cliff here. I originally typed a disclaimer that I’m confident many of you would disagree with this.
Tom Penders and Jim Harrick. Can also add Preston Murphy.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:43 pm
by Rhody15
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago

Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loyalty in the selfish world of college (professional?) sports. But I really cant blame the guy $$$. Of course I hope my prediction is wrong
Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..
Please name me 2-3 other coaches/players that have left that have had as much of a negative effect as KJ leaving would have. Especially in our state of the program. We are on the edge of a cliff here. I originally typed a disclaimer that I’m confident many of you would disagree with this.
We had two future NBA players transfer to bluebloods in the same off season.

Also had an Elite 8 and A10 championship head coach bolt for Georgia.

But sure, an assistant coach who hasn’t brought in anyone worthwhile (TBD on Hammond) is the biggest loss ever.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:50 pm
by Rhodyg
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago

Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..
Please name me 2-3 other coaches/players that have left that have had as much of a negative effect as KJ leaving would have. Especially in our state of the program. We are on the edge of a cliff here. I originally typed a disclaimer that I’m confident many of you would disagree with this.
Tom Penders and Jim Harrick. Can also add Preston Murphy.
To my knowledge, the program was in no where near the predicament we’re in currently when they each left. Please correct me otherwise. Yes - they were massive for the program, but you cant compare losing them in their college hoops eras of kids hanging around 3-4 years to the shit storm that we’re in now. Keeping KJ is detrimental to ensuring that we’re not in the bottom half of the A-10 for years to come. Keeping Kenny is more massive than you can imagine, clearly. I’m absolutely willing to agree to disagree.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:52 pm
by Billyboy78
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago

Aside from losing Dan Hurley, Kenny Johnson moving out would be the worst loss in URI athletics history. The implications would be drastic. They really would be. Realistically, he is all but gone, and so is Hammond (as if he’d stay for more than two years anyway). There is just this sad lack of loyalty in the selfish world of college (professional?) sports. But I really cant blame the guy $$$. Of course I hope my prediction is wrong
Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..
Please name me 2-3 other coaches/players that have left that have had as much of a negative effect as KJ leaving would have. Especially in our state of the program. We are on the edge of a cliff here. I originally typed a disclaimer that I’m confident many of you would disagree with this.
Jack Kraft, Tom Penders, Jim Harrick.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:54 pm
by Rhodyg
Rhody15 wrote: 1 month ago
Rhodyg wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago

Come on now, although important as lead recruiter, and contacts in the industry etc, in our history “the worst loss”……..
Please name me 2-3 other coaches/players that have left that have had as much of a negative effect as KJ leaving would have. Especially in our state of the program. We are on the edge of a cliff here. I originally typed a disclaimer that I’m confident many of you would disagree with this.
We had two future NBA players transfer to bluebloods in the same off season.

Also had an Elite 8 and A10 championship head coach bolt for Georgia.

But sure, an assistant coach who hasn’t brought in anyone worthwhile (TBD on Hammond) is the biggest loss ever.
It’s pretty funny that you consider losing Tyrese Martin and Jacob Toppin comparable to losing Kenny Johnson in this state of the program

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:58 pm
by rambone 78
How good are things now with KJ?

I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss.

What has Archie done to this point?

As far as I'm concerned, we're at or very near the bottom as a program right now.

It can't get much worse no matter what happens,really.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:04 pm
by Rhodyg
rambone 78 wrote: 1 month ago
I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss.
This I agree with. My argument was based on the implication that he takes Hammond with him and brings elite DMV players in wherever he goes to - yes, elite players that could play here. That’s the power that he has if he can hang on here and Hammond is successful in year 1- and hangs around, himself.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:27 pm
by PeterRamTime
Oh wait Kenny is still leaving!?

Hold phone everyone! He's just needed two and a half weeks to iron out his deal with G-Town! He's gonna bring Hammond in to beat out the two blue chip PG's that are alreadt there! You know how long these coaching moves take...they take ages I tell you!

Doom and gloom!

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:28 pm
by section(105)
Me thinks KJs rep here, or else where will be based on his employers ability to pay his touted recruits. No?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:32 pm
by Billyboy78
PeterRamTime wrote: 1 month ago Oh wait Kenny is still leaving!?

Hold phone everyone! He's just needed two and a half weeks to iron out his deal with G-Town! He's gonna bring Hammond in to beat out the two blue chip PG's that are alreadt there! You know how long these coaching moves take...they take ages I tell you!

Doom and gloom!
I've said it before. Ben will not go to Georgetown. But if Kenny goes to Georgetown, I think Ben goes to George Mason. Hope I'm wrong.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:34 pm
by Billyboy78
rambone 78 wrote: 1 month ago How good are things now with KJ?

I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss.

What has Archie done to this point?

As far as I'm concerned, we're at or very near the bottom as a program right now.

It can't get much worse no matter what happens,really.
If Kenny does leave, we need to replace him with a coach with strong ties to the DMV. That market has been very good to us for the past decade or so. We need to still have a presence there.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:35 pm
by McRam
PeterRamTime wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago
Bos8 wrote: 1 month ago Recruiting the portal is significantly different then recruiting high schoolers when it comes to "stealth" mode.

Probably the biggest thing is the expedited timeline. In previous recruiting cycles, players may have been in contact with a staff for 1 year + which gives them plenty of time to speak to reporters, websites etc regarding their recruitment. They may be among the top 150/250 kids in their class, so they receive plenty of attention.

With the portal, everything needs to be done in a relatively quick period. So players are focused on narrowing down their list from those 20+ schools that may initially reach out, to the ones actually offering a scholarship, to the ones that meet what they are looking for. All while 1500+ other players are doing the same thing.
Yes, not exactly a newsflash in that Archie has referred few times that the portal recruitment is more like speed dating. I wonder if Archie and staff are doing anything different this time around in the process in addition to finding players defense history, capabilities, and speed? Among other needs between the ears. See PMM post above.
Well it should be easier for them this time around.

It's why brining back a core group of players is so important.

Instead of putting together an entirely new team, they can build off the strengths and weaknesses of the group coming back.

We also have more NIL money to work with.

The staff is dealing with 5 open spots instead of 11. Easier to focus on how to distribute NIL to a smaller group of newcomers.

We SHOULD be able to acquire more talented players considering all those factors. We can also dive back into the high school ranks to fill the final spots.

Imo we need to get a PG, Wing and a center. After that, they can use the last two spots on depth. Not dismissing that we could still have more guys depart.
Not sure about a point guard, or at least a quality point guard. I am assuming that any solid point guard will look at Hammond and the experience side covered with Luis and conclude playing time would be an issue. I’d rather go for two center types and three shooting guard or wings.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:35 pm
by rambone 78
I'll bet we've offered Ben 6 figures to stay.

No doubt about it.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:37 pm
by section(105)
Where was/is Archie’s hot area for any of his former players?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:42 pm
by theblueram
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
rambone 78 wrote: 1 month ago How good are things now with KJ?

I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss.

What has Archie done to this point?

As far as I'm concerned, we're at or very near the bottom as a program right now.

It can't get much worse no matter what happens,really.
If Kenny does leave, we need to replace him with a coach with strong ties to the DMV. That market has been very good to us for the past decade or so. We need to still have a presence there.
Besides JD, who came from the DMV?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:50 pm
by McRam
rambone 78 wrote: 1 month ago I'll bet we've offered Ben 6 figures to stay.

No doubt about it.
Do we really know what we have in the bank?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:52 pm
by Rams99
Money and playing time = Commitment

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 7:59 pm
by Billyboy78
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
rambone 78 wrote: 1 month ago How good are things now with KJ?

I would agree if he leaves and takes Hammond with him, but if he leaves and Ben stays, dont see it as a big loss.

What has Archie done to this point?

As far as I'm concerned, we're at or very near the bottom as a program right now.

It can't get much worse no matter what happens,really.
If Kenny does leave, we need to replace him with a coach with strong ties to the DMV. That market has been very good to us for the past decade or so. We need to still have a presence there.
Besides JD, who came from the DMV?
We've had some hits with Jeremy Sheppard, Stan Robinson, Antwan Walker, Ish Leggett and Jaden House. We've had questionable ones like the Mitchell twins and Brayon Freeman. We've had misses like Jermaine Harris, Mekhi Long, Louis Hutchinson, Abdou Samb, Connor Dubsky and Tyson Brown. And we had the most mysterious of all, Anthony Harris. That's a lots of players the past few years. Some good. Some bad. Some indifferent. One invisible.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:03 pm
by theblueram
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago

If Kenny does leave, we need to replace him with a coach with strong ties to the DMV. That market has been very good to us for the past decade or so. We need to still have a presence there.
Besides JD, who came from the DMV?
We've had some hits with Jeremy Sheppard, Stan Robinson, Antwan Walker, Ish Leggett and Jaden House. We've had questionable ones like the Mitchell twins and Brayon Freeman. We've had misses like Jermaine Harris, Mekhi Long, Abdou Samb, Connor Dubsky and Tyson Brown. And we had the most mysterious of all, Anthony Harris. That's a lots of players the past few years. Some good. Some bad. Some indifferent. One invisible.
Billyboy, doesn't sound like the DMV has been good to us.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:10 pm
by Rhody15
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago

Besides JD, who came from the DMV?
We've had some hits with Jeremy Sheppard, Stan Robinson, Antwan Walker, Ish Leggett and Jaden House. We've had questionable ones like the Mitchell twins and Brayon Freeman. We've had misses like Jermaine Harris, Mekhi Long, Abdou Samb, Connor Dubsky and Tyson Brown. And we had the most mysterious of all, Anthony Harris. That's a lots of players the past few years. Some good. Some bad. Some indifferent. One invisible.
Billyboy, doesn't sound like the DMV has been good to us.
Not good to us? Do you ever know what you’re talking about? (No)

Jeff Dowtin and Stan Robinson. It can stop after that. Doesn’t matter who the others are.

DMV has been GREAT to us.

Without those two, we have no A10 titles or tournament wins during that era.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:14 pm
by Billyboy78
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
theblueram wrote: 1 month ago

Besides JD, who came from the DMV?
We've had some hits with Jeremy Sheppard, Stan Robinson, Antwan Walker, Ish Leggett and Jaden House. We've had questionable ones like the Mitchell twins and Brayon Freeman. We've had misses like Jermaine Harris, Mekhi Long, Abdou Samb, Connor Dubsky and Tyson Brown. And we had the most mysterious of all, Anthony Harris. That's a lots of players the past few years. Some good. Some bad. Some indifferent. One invisible.
Billyboy, doesn't sound like the DMV has been good to us.
Well, we've been pretty bad for a few years now, so no area has really been good to us lately. But with Jeff, Ish, Shep, Antwan, Stan and Jaden, it's easily been our best from Jeff Dowtin on.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:18 pm
by sevegny7
KJ on his IG just reposted a story that included A tweet that read "Rhode Island commit Ben Hammond finished with 20 points 13 assists zero turnovers in Paul VI win over IMG".

Story reposts like this just seem weird to me if KJ really was leaving and had intentions of going to GTown in a matter of a week or two.

His post on IG yesterday had his first picture of him as the Rhode island coach dapping up house with DG in the background

Small things like that just make me lean towards him not leaving. You could never be fore certain but one can always hope.


Or at the very least a sign hammond would stay if KJ would leave.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:31 pm
by section(105)
Shepard was a “hit” ? I must have missed that.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:38 pm
by reef
Agree losing Kenny would sting a lot but I wouldn’t put it in the devastating territory

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:45 pm
by Billyboy78
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago Shepard was a “hit” ? I must have missed that.
He was one of the better players on the team in Cox's last 2 years. Bad team. I think he would have been better on a good team. He was a pretty good player, IMO.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:59 pm
by Dino611
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago
section(105) wrote: 1 month ago Shepard was a “hit” ? I must have missed that.
He was one of the better players on the team in Cox's last 2 years. Bad team. I think he would have been better on a good team. He was a pretty good player, IMO.
He was a better Robin to a Batman, his last year he really couldn’t be the team leader

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:41 am
by steviep123
DevRam wrote: 1 month ago
How does he have eligibility left? He's done 5 seasons, even with a covid year he should be done, no?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 9:56 am
by Jersey77
steviep123 wrote: 1 month ago
DevRam wrote: 1 month ago
How does he have eligibility left? He's done 5 seasons, even with a covid year he should be done, no?
In 21-22 he received a medical hardship waiver, only played 7 games (broke his foot).

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:21 pm
by BobfromMatunuck
I ran into an old friend at gansett wraps earlier today. We couldn’t stop talking about next season when the rams have a facelift!! In the atlantic 10, were always just one offseason away

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:29 pm
by PeterRamTime
BobfromMatunuck wrote: 1 month ago I ran into an old friend at gansett wraps earlier today. We couldn’t stop talking about next season when the rams have a facelift!! In the atlantic 10, were always just one offseason away
Hell yeah!

Did he watch Ben Hammond yesterday too?? 😂

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:41 pm
by SGreenwell
BobfromMatunuck wrote: 1 month ago I ran into an old friend at gansett wraps earlier today. We couldn’t stop talking about next season when the rams have a facelift!! In the atlantic 10, were always just one offseason away
Was it Pat Riley? #oldkeaneybluereferences

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:23 pm
by Jersey77

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:23 pm
by Ramfan22
Jersey77 wrote: 1 month ago
They’ll be getting Gavin Griffiths from Rutgers too

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:30 pm
by SGreenwell
Jersey77 wrote: 1 month ago
Seems kind of underwhelming, from his stat line - doesn't get to the line, shoots OK but not great, not a huge amount of assists or steals. Unless they see something on his scouting tape they like, he seems more like a depth piece than someone that starts on a good team.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:38 pm
by Jersey77
Ramfan22 wrote: 1 month ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 month ago
They’ll be getting Gavin Griffiths from Rutgers too
Hearing that also, but not a done deal yet.
In '23 he was upgraded to a 5* recruit (247) ranked #20.
Had a decent freshman season and good size at wing 6'8".

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:16 pm
by McRam
Hearing that Bassy is high on Fordham’s radar.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:18 pm
by reef
Ramfan22 wrote: 1 month ago
Jersey77 wrote: 1 month ago
They’ll be getting Gavin Griffiths from Rutgers too
Damn you Kim English

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:46 pm
by Billyboy78
We recruited Joseph out of high school. He's from Mass. and played for PSA and Cushing in CT.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:48 pm
by Ramfan22
Billyboy78 wrote: 1 month ago We recruited Joseph out of high school. He's from Mass. and played for PSA in CT.
I believe he unofficially visited URI during the 2019 URI/PC game

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 4:49 pm
by SGreenwell
McRam wrote: 1 month ago Hearing that Bassy is high on Fordham’s radar.
That would be perfect. He can go there, average 20 a game, and the team will win 10 games a year - but two of those will be against us when he goes off for 40 each time. It would be the absolutely perfect storm of frustration for us.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:07 pm
by rambone 78
If he does it's just another great decision by Archie.

Can it get worse?

Sure as shit!

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:13 pm
by DeanDome88
SGreenwell wrote: 1 month ago
McRam wrote: 1 month ago Hearing that Bassy is high on Fordham’s radar.
That would be perfect. He can go there, average 20 a game, and the team will win 10 games a year - but two of those will be against us when he goes off for 40 each time. It would be the absolutely perfect storm of frustration for us.
If so Blue Man can yell at him to "keep shooting"! :lol:

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:31 pm
by PeterRamTime
rambone 78 wrote: 1 month ago If he does it's just another great decision by Archie.

Can it get worse?

Sure as shit!
Who cares if he goes to Fordham?

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:39 pm
by DuneClub
"underwhelming"
Yeah I'd agree with that. Never saw him play -that I can remember- but I don't think he can hurt you offensively and as long as he doesn't fire up 10-15 shots you are probably ok with what you get. If he is playing good D. Don't think he's much of a distributor. Some price tags say 500k. Is he worth that? No.

Re: Men's Basketball Transfer Carousel and Portal - 2024-25

Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:31 pm
by rambone 78
If a player like Joseph commands 500k we are screwed.

I seriously doubt that number though.

100k tops.

It's like everyone has a price tag attached to them.

It's gotten beyond ridiculous.