2024 NCAA/NIT Post Season Tournaments - All Things

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Timely, in a just landed URI News, Rhody Today weekly Update article about Rhode Island’s University. I cannot cut and paste here.

[rambone 78]

What's done is done.

We've paid the price for the lack of commitment toward the BB program.

At least things seem to be changing for the better, at least off the court.

Hopefully that will result in big improvement on the court.

We will never be at UConn's level, but there's no reason we can't be consistently good at our own level.

We have the right president to affect change. The rest will hopefully come as a result.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Nailed it. Absolute perfection.

UConn made $32.6M in basketball, and that's a drop in the bucket compared to what this revitalized run is getting them in terms of national exposure, enrollment, etc. They get it. URI has started to get it as well. UConn's institutional investments (and subsequent winning) have built a fanbase that also gets it, and continues to contribute.

Dan had fears about how high he could take UConn without the NIL money that some of the other programs, and I think those fears have been quelled.

If he wins a title this year he'll pull in like $7.5M. With Kentucky open I'm sure his agent will use that and it wouldn't shock me if there's a new contract again with a lot more for Luke and Kimani as assistants. Dan has made it a point to gas them up in the pressers.

For a guy who leans on Billy Donovan as a mentor, it would be pretty cool for him to be the first coach since Billy to be a repeat champ if UConn keeps this up. UConn played their C game last night and blew out a Sweet 16 game. I've never seen such a complete basketball team.

Kentucky isn’t open though, don’t see how he could use that for leverage.

Scuttlebutt is that it will be.

And why would it not be opening up? I mean...look at what turrrrbleness they've had to put up with:

The Wildcats have not been to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since 2019, have just one SEC Tournament win since 2019, have not reached the NCAA Tournament Final Four since 2015, or cut down the nets as national champions since 2012.

Fun article about how the other half 1% lives
https://247sports.com/college/kentucky/ ... 229430189/

[Jdrums#3]

Nailed it. Absolute perfection.

UConn made $32.6M in basketball, and that's a drop in the bucket compared to what this revitalized run is getting them in terms of national exposure, enrollment, etc. They get it. URI has started to get it as well. UConn's institutional investments (and subsequent winning) have built a fanbase that also gets it, and continues to contribute.

Dan had fears about how high he could take UConn without the NIL money that some of the other programs, and I think those fears have been quelled.

If he wins a title this year he'll pull in like $7.5M. With Kentucky open I'm sure his agent will use that and it wouldn't shock me if there's a new contract again with a lot more for Luke and Kimani as assistants. Dan has made it a point to gas them up in the pressers.

For a guy who leans on Billy Donovan as a mentor, it would be pretty cool for him to be the first coach since Billy to be a repeat champ if UConn keeps this up. UConn played their C game last night and blew out a Sweet 16 game. I've never seen such a complete basketball team.

Kentucky isn’t open though, don’t see how he could use that for leverage.

Scuttlebutt is that it will be.

Blueman, if I was the Kentucky AD or, President, etc, I am coming at Dan hard and with everything I’ve got. He would be my one and only target. I am handing him the keys to the kingdom.

That said, I believe UConn does what’s needed - because they know they have the best college coach - and Dan stays where he is.

[adam914]

Didn't the AD say Calipari was staying? Not that they can't go back on that at some point I guess.

[PeterRamTime]

Didn't the AD say Calipari was staying? Not that they can't go back on that at some point I guess.

Yeah he is

They can't afford to pay that buyout

[Obadiah]

Bravo to Dan Hurley whose UConn team have dominated in the NCAAs so far, winning by 32, 17, and 30. We can bask in some reflected glory of his achievement knowing he got his most important chops at Rhody. Hurley made the right decision in taking the UConn job and going to a place, not only for a bigger salary, but a place with an extensive resource support system from top to bottom. Over 25 years ago the State of Connecticut realized what a gem they had in UConn and began a massive investment program on all fronts to build UConn into what it is today. Their smart holistic view of their flagship higher ed institution was there for all to see. Too bad the short sighted officials of the State of Rhode Island cannot grasp that to this day.

I recall Dooley speaking that kinda language at a few FL alumni gatherings. It appeared he got it. But not sustained with the necessary mission support in funding from Legislators with that same vision and commitment. Blame the Legislature?

He's full of it. He most certainly did not get it. If he got it, we would've got a few more years of Hurley and a different replacement coach. Dan was ready to leave here when he realized URI didn't want to get to the next level after the 2017 run.

No matter what anyone's knowledge of Dooley's time here relative to athletics, there's a pretty easy comparison to see all the things that have changed under Parlange vs under Dooley.

Especially when it came to lobbying at the state level for athletic facilities. Dooley refused to ask for any state help for athletic facilities. You can't blame the legislature if they were never made aware of the problems with our athletic facilities. It's not a coincidence that there was a major public press campaign from Thorr and Shane that coincided with a massive push for legislators getting tours of our failing buildings. Plus Parlange is committing significantly more university dollars for athletics, it's how we were able to give Archie the contract we did. Dave Dooley was a fraud. Parlange gets it. History would be very different for us if Marc Parlange was president from 2012 to now.

On retrospect I have to agree with BM's assessment of Dooley, who talked a big game and had insight, but didn't delivered any substantive changes. On a side note, I once was at a reception with Dooley and his wife Lynn. After taking with her, my wife was struck by how little she knew about Rhode Island and key locations despite having lived here for over 8 years at the time. I got the impression they both were treading water for a while as they looked forward to moving back to Bozeman, Montana. They never really embraced Rhode Island and the New England lifestyle and seemed to endlessly talk about Montana.

[steviep123]

I can't see DH leaving UConn for any other college team at this point. I know ace in the past has elluded to him only leaving Rhody for a handful of places, UConn being one. Would love to get ace's input on if he'd leave UConn for another college team. If UConn was one of the handful before, is there another place he'd leave UConn for or is this it?

[theblueram]

I recall Dooley speaking that kinda language at a few FL alumni gatherings. It appeared he got it. But not sustained with the necessary mission support in funding from Legislators with that same vision and commitment. Blame the Legislature?

He's full of it. He most certainly did not get it. If he got it, we would've got a few more years of Hurley and a different replacement coach. Dan was ready to leave here when he realized URI didn't want to get to the next level after the 2017 run.

No matter what anyone's knowledge of Dooley's time here relative to athletics, there's a pretty easy comparison to see all the things that have changed under Parlange vs under Dooley.

Especially when it came to lobbying at the state level for athletic facilities. Dooley refused to ask for any state help for athletic facilities. You can't blame the legislature if they were never made aware of the problems with our athletic facilities. It's not a coincidence that there was a major public press campaign from Thorr and Shane that coincided with a massive push for legislators getting tours of our failing buildings. Plus Parlange is committing significantly more university dollars for athletics, it's how we were able to give Archie the contract we did. Dave Dooley was a fraud. Parlange gets it. History would be very different for us if Marc Parlange was president from 2012 to now.

On retrospect I have to agree with BM's assessment of Dooley, who talked a big game and had insight, but didn't delivered any substantive changes. On a side note, I once was at a reception with Dooley and his wife Lynn. After taking with her, my wife was struck by how little she knew about Rhode Island and key locations despite having lived here for over 8 years at the time. I got the impression they both were treading water for a while as they looked forward to moving back to Bozeman, Montana. They never really embraced Rhode Island and the New England lifestyle and seemed to endlessly talk about Montana.

Dooley was not hired to advance URI Athletics. Under Dooley, URI was transformed into a top class campus. New Biology and Chemistry buildings. New Business school updates. New Engineering building. New Welcome Center. New on campus apartments. New freshmen dorm. New Pharmacy building. Just about every dorm was updated. New Fascitelli Student Center. So when I go on campus now, and see all the new buildings I credit Dooley. Maybe he didn't focus on sports, but he transformed this campus like no other President has ever done. Sometimes, sports isn't everything. Ya gotta have a campus that attracts students.

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Amen.

[reef]

Marquette was awful 1h just awful !

[Jdrums#3]

Shocked that NC St. beat Marquette, but they’ve been on a roll.

[Jdrums#3]

Marquette was awful 1h just awful !

Reef, how is Purdue looking tonight. I haven’t been watching but checked on line and saw they were up 16 late.

I expected Zaga to keep it closer.

[Jersey77]

Marquette was awful 1h just awful !

Reef, how is Purdue looking tonight. I haven’t been watching but checked on line and saw they were up 16 late.

I expected Zaga to keep it closer.

Braden Smith from Purdue with 15 assists, almost had a triple double. `

[steveystuds06]

Marquette was awful 1h just awful !

Reef, how is Purdue looking tonight. I haven’t been watching but checked on line and saw they were up 16 late.

I expected Zaga to keep it closer.

Braden Smith from Purdue with 15 assists, almost had a triple double. `

Purdue is legit. Love their team. UConn Purdue would be an epic finals

[Jdrums#3]

Houston came out ready to play. Duke with the early time out to try to recalibrate.

[Jdrums#3]

Man, Houston is quick and they scramble all over the place on D. It’s like helter skelter ball.

Ooph. I would go nuts playing against them if I could still play. Crap, they are wearing me out just watching them.

Coach! I need a time out! Help!

Fun team to watch.

[Jdrums#3]

Big loss for Houston if Shead can’t come back from that turned ankle. Tough break for the young man. He was playing hard. Great college player.

[reef]

Reef, how is Purdue looking tonight. I haven’t been watching but checked on line and saw they were up 16 late.

I expected Zaga to keep it closer.

Braden Smith from Purdue with 15 assists, almost had a triple double. `

Purdue is legit. Love their team. UConn Purdue would be an epic finals

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking UConn v Purdue final !

[PeterRamTime]

Duke got so Lucky Shead got hurt.

Go Vols! Beat up on soft ass crieghton and made shots!

Elite 8 about to be....great

[ramster]

Elite 8 is set……..

ACC - 3 - Duke, Clemson, North Carolina State
SEC - 2 - Alabama, Tennessee
Big 10 - 2 - Purdue, Illinois
NBE - 1 - Connecticut

[adam914]

I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear.

[ramster]

I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear.

Interesting how Clemson and Alabama are playing in Los Angeles for the Western Regional Championship. A long way from “home” for these players and fans for each team.

Great game to attend especially with Preston Murphy in a key role.

[adam914]

I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear.

Interesting how Clemson and Alabama are playing in Los Angeles for the Western Regional Championship. A long way from “home” for these players and fans for each team.

Great game to attend especially with Preston Murphy in a key role.

Yeah I'm looking forward to it! It'll be interesting to see what the crowd is like. I love watching Alabama play.

[sevegny7]

I am headed to the UCONN vs Illinois game today in Boston.


Really was considering wearing my URI gear to the game hahha.

I'm sure Hurley would appreciate the attire hahha and prolly half the UCONN staff.

[adam914]

I am headed to the UCONN vs Illinois game today in Boston.


Really was considering wearing my URI gear to the game hahha.

I'm sure Hurley would appreciate the attire hahha and prolly half the UCONN staff.

They definitely would!

[PeterRamTime]

I am headed to the UCONN vs Illinois game today in Boston.


Really was considering wearing my URI gear to the game hahha.

I'm sure Hurley would appreciate the attire hahha and prolly half the UCONN staff.

Yeah wear your Rhody stuff, people do that. I'd rather see you reppin on TV than another random Duke jersey in attendance.

[PeterRamTime]

I'll be at the Alabama/Clemson game tonight. Look for the guy in the Rhody gear.

Interesting how Clemson and Alabama are playing in Los Angeles for the Western Regional Championship. A long way from “home” for these players and fans for each team.

Great game to attend especially with Preston Murphy in a key role.

Yeah I'm looking forward to it! It'll be interesting to see what the crowd is like. I love watching Alabama play.

If you see open seats behind the benches go sit and and wave

Seriously though

Buy the cheapest tickets possible and go sit somewhere good!

Their fanbases suck at supporting basketball. Shouldn't be that full.

[adam914]

Interesting how Clemson and Alabama are playing in Los Angeles for the Western Regional Championship. A long way from “home” for these players and fans for each team.

Great game to attend especially with Preston Murphy in a key role.

Yeah I'm looking forward to it! It'll be interesting to see what the crowd is like. I love watching Alabama play.

If you see open seats behind the benches go sit and and wave

Seriously though

Buy the cheapest tickets possible and go sit somewhere good!

Their fanbases suck at supporting basketball. Shouldn't be that full.

Got the tickets for free, so not going to find any cheaper than that!

We are in the lower section though, so I'll move over there by the benches if I get a chance.

[PeterRamTime]

Yeah I'm looking forward to it! It'll be interesting to see what the crowd is like. I love watching Alabama play.

If you see open seats behind the benches go sit and and wave

Seriously though

Buy the cheapest tickets possible and go sit somewhere good!

Their fanbases suck at supporting basketball. Shouldn't be that full.

Got the tickets for free, so not going to find any cheaper than that!

We are in the lower section though, so I'll move over there by the benches if I get a chance.

Hell yeah! Have fun! Do some Rhody elite 8 manifesting!

[reef]

Yeah I'm looking forward to it! It'll be interesting to see what the crowd is like. I love watching Alabama play.

If you see open seats behind the benches go sit and and wave

Seriously though

Buy the cheapest tickets possible and go sit somewhere good!

Their fanbases suck at supporting basketball. Shouldn't be that full.

Got the tickets for free, so not going to find any cheaper than that!

We are in the lower section though, so I'll move over there by the benches if I get a chance.

Nice , make sure P Murph sees you in your Rhody gear , he will love it !

[Jdrums#3]

Elite 8 is set……..

ACC - 3 - Duke, Clemson, North Carolina State
SEC - 2 - Alabama, Tennessee
Big 10 - 2 - Purdue, Illinois
NBE - 1 - Connecticut




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Thanks for the post, Ramster.

No Big12 reps. #1 conference per the NET.

[ramster]

Elite 8 is set……..

ACC - 3 - Duke, Clemson, North Carolina State
SEC - 2 - Alabama, Tennessee
Big 10 - 2 - Purdue, Illinois
NBE - 1 - Connecticut




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Thanks for the post, Ramster.

No Big12 reps. #1 conference per the NET.

Unfortunately Jamal Shead got hurt early in the game last night and had to sit out the rest of the game. They said he would have sat out the rest of the tournament had Houston won. A shame to have one if the best players in college basketball get hurt in such a big game. He is important to Houston on offense, defense in a big way and in leadership.

NBE with only UConn advancing - a school likely to move on to a super conference in the future.

[Rhode_Island_Red]

NBE with only UConn advancing - a school likely to move on to a super conference in the future.

Not with that horseshit football program

[ramster]

NBE with only UConn advancing - a school likely to move on to a super conference in the future.

Not with that horseshit football program

Even with the football program. Can’t pass up $50 to $70 million a year being in a P5 Football inclusive conference. NBE gets paid $4 million per team per year - a long way from P5 money. I don’t think there is any way that UConn stays independent in football for the long haul.

[NYGFan_Section208]

A 30 to nothing run...Thirty...to nothing....

[Obadiah]

Awesome domination by UConn to start the second half. This team is a Mad Max machine.

[ramster]

23-23 with a minute or so left in 1st half, then 23-53 about 7 minutes into the 2nd half. Crazy. 30 point run.

[theblueram]

Dan Hurley kicking the crap out of Illinois.

[PeterRamTime]

23-23 with a minute or so left in 1st half, then 23-53 about 7 minutes into the 2nd half. Crazy. 30 point run.

Not sure I've seen anything like it

[NYGFan_Section208]

23-23 with a minute or so left in 1st half, then 23-53 about 7 minutes into the 2nd half. Crazy. 30 point run.

Not sure I've seen anything like it

UNLV was on a pretty dominating run there for a while weren't they?

[rambone 78]

Whoever wins the Alabama Clemson game should just forfeit.

They have no chance.

That's the best second half team I've ever seen.

[Mattrams94]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UConn&#39;s Dan Hurley still has URI star EC Matthews&#39; headband from the night he tore his ACL on his desk. <br><br>&quot;Just as a memory of how I felt that night.&quot;<br><br>The injury happened in the first game of what was supposed to be a breakthrough season.<br><br>He&#39;s broken through at URI and UConn. <a href="https://t.co/5OaAkMUpfs">pic.twitter.co ... </p>&mdash; Ian Steele (@RealianSteele6) <a href=" 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[reef]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UConn&#39;s Dan Hurley still has URI star EC Matthews&#39; headband from the night he tore his ACL on his desk. <br><br>&quot;Just as a memory of how I felt that night.&quot;<br><br>The injury happened in the first game of what was supposed to be a breakthrough season.<br><br>He&#39;s broken through at URI and UConn. <a href="https://t.co/5OaAkMUpfs">pic.twitter.co ... </p>&mdash; Ian Steele (@RealianSteele6) <a href=" 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If it’s Oats v Hurley be a nice URi EC Matthews connection !

[PeterRamTime]

23-23 with a minute or so left in 1st half, then 23-53 about 7 minutes into the 2nd half. Crazy. 30 point run.

Not sure I've seen anything like it

UNLV was on a pretty dominating run there for a while weren't they?

I'm talking bout that 30-0 run they had at the end of the first half into the second half.

[Jdrums#3]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UConn&#39;s Dan Hurley still has URI star EC Matthews&#39; headband from the night he tore his ACL on his desk. <br><br>&quot;Just as a memory of how I felt that night.&quot;<br><br>The injury happened in the first game of what was supposed to be a breakthrough season.<br><br>He&#39;s broken through at URI and UConn. <a href="https://t.co/5OaAkMUpfs">pic.twitter.co ... </p>&mdash; Ian Steele (@RealianSteele6) <a href=" 30, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

If it’s Oats v Hurley be a nice URi EC Matthews connection !

I like how Dan said in the vid above, RI became a Keaney Blue State. Rhody should adopt that and use it.

Make RI a Keaney Blue State, Archie. Let’s goooooooooo

[PeterRamTime]

Come the hell on Clemson!

[Rhode_Island_Red]

NBE with only UConn advancing - a school likely to move on to a super conference in the future.

Not with that horseshit football program

Even with the football program. Can’t pass up $50 to $70 million a year being in a P5 Football inclusive conference. NBE gets paid $4 million per team per year - a long way from P5 money. I don’t think there is any way that UConn stays independent in football for the long haul.

Football -- not basketball -- drives the Cartel. The Leg-humpers have been trying for decades to break into the Cartel, but with that laughingstock of a football program all those national basketball championships have gotten them nowhere.

[BobfromMatunuck]

Have you heard the good news? He is risen.

Happy Easter! Go Rhody!

[NYGFan_Section208]

Have you heard the good news? He is risen.

Happy Easter! Go Rhody!

Hallelujah! He is risen indeed!