General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

[ramster]

1 of them is Terrell Brown -- I believe his grandfather played at URI. Or something like that.

Victor Soares 6’9” from East Providence

There are now 9 asking about leaving as former URI target Jared Wilson-Frame has thrown in his name

[reef]

Wow what a mess that Pitt job is right now !!!

[NYGFan_Section208]

Will there be something like an expansion draft for Pitt? Like, every other team will get to protect a certain number...?

[Rhody83]

1 of them is Terrell Brown -- I believe his grandfather played at URI. Or something like that.

Victor Soares 6’9” from East Providence

There are now 9 asking about leaving as former URI target Jared Wilson-Frame has thrown in his name

How good can these transfers be? They went 0-18.

URI doesn’t need a transfer with the last scholly. Either a 5th year Sr or a top JUCO (no more Ryan P level).
I eould prefer a 5th year who has proven he can play D1 in college. Other than the Top 5-10 JUCOs the rest are a major gamble.

[Rhodymob05]

I forget what the deal is with transferring within the conference.

[Rhody83]

I forget what the deal is with transferring within the conference.

I don’t think it applies to 5th year players.

The rule is that you have to sit out an additional year so it never happens.

[Da_Process_Survivor]

I forget what the deal is with transferring within the conference.

I don’t think it applies to 5th year players.

The rule is that you have to sit out an additional year so it never happens.

yeah, for regular transfers within conference pretty sure its 4 semesters

think grad transfers are no penalty, regardless of conference

[giovanni]

Dakich kid did it from Michigan to Ohio St this past year but not sure if he had to get any sort of release. Don't think he had to though

[Rhody74]

So does anybody have any idea whether recruiting is on hold pending the hiring of a new coach? Or is Cox going ahead on the likelihood he’ll get the job?

[RamIt!]

So does anybody have any idea whether recruiting is on hold pending the hiring of a new coach? Or is Cox going ahead on the likelihood he’ll get the job?

I would imagine Cox is just maintaining contact with current recruits... I can't see him spending time on recruiting '19 recruits with everything going on. We're approaching a dead period soon too.

[Billyboy78]

Lots of transfers becoming available though.

[TruePoint]

All of the staff that is still here and is under contract will continue working until they are told to stop. They would under any circumstances because they are being paid, but especially since Cox is a candidate for the head job the work they are doing now will likely impact them going forward. They are not in wait-and-see mode.

[Rhody74]

Lots of transfers becoming available though.

Actually that’s what worries me.

[Rhody83]

Lots of transfers becoming available though.

Actually that’s what worries me.

Why does that worry you?
If URI uses its last scholarship it will probably be on a 5th year Sr or a top juco.
The HC will be in place in 2 weeks.

[Ramulous]

I think 74 is worried that some of our key players might transfer.....

....the new coach will probably have some idea real soon which players and recruits are willing to stay and which want to go....

[Rhody83]

[Iggy1979]

The new coach will need to quickly assess the two bigs who didn't play, and then get involved with some transfers.

[Rhodymob05]

I love a good transfer. It's like an unexpected present from that aunt that you thought would forget about your birthday.

[TruePoint]

The new coach will need to quickly assess the two bigs who didn't play, and then get involved with some transfers.

Assuming the new coach is Cox, it will be interesting to see how he regards Tertsea. He was the recruiter on him. It is possible that a different coach could see a player in a different way. Of course, in the limited time I've seen Tertsea I'm not sure what he can do at a D1 level beyond being tall. That is obviously only based on a very limited sample, though.

[Billyboy78]

The new coach will need to quickly assess the two bigs who didn't play, and then get involved with some transfers.

Assuming the new coach is Cox, it will be interesting to see how he regards Tertsea. He was the recruiter on him. It is possible that a different coach could see a player in a different way. Of course, in the limited time I've seen Tertsea I'm not sure what he can do at a D1 level beyond being tall. That is obviously only based on a very limited sample, though.

Tertsea looks to have zero basketball skills to me. I think Layssard is somebody he could work with, transform his body a little bit. He has some skills.

[DelroyIsMyHero]

Would love to see if we are in on Matthew Moyer, Túlio Da Silva, or Jalek Felton. Any chance on them? Were we in on them before?

[FDshoes]

Dowtin Fatts Cyril Harris, maybe akele to start year, who do we think is 5th starter next year?

[Rhodymob05]

Really haven’t seen enough of Tertsea at all. But as we learned, we need big bodies.

[ramster]

Dowtin Fatts Cyril Harris, maybe akele to start year, who do we think is 5th starter next year?

There is a thread on this in the Main Keaney Blue Section - It was about 3 weeks old so I just bumped it to the top. Better covered there where much has been discussed already that you might find interesting

2018-2019 Rotation

[Billyboy78]

So, with Adams gone, we now have 2 open schollies and if Layssard or Tertsea decide to transfer, we have 3. It'll be interesting to see what Cox decides to do with them.

[giovanni]

So, with Adams gone, we now have 2 open schollies and if Layssard or Tertsea decide to transfer, we have 3. It'll be interesting to see what Cox decides to do with them.

Still a lot of transfers out there. And if no one else decides to leave it will be a very nice roster anyway

[Billyboy78]

So, with Adams gone, we now have 2 open schollies and if Layssard or Tertsea decide to transfer, we have 3. It'll be interesting to see what Cox decides to do with them.

Still a lot of transfers out there. And if no one else decides to leave it will be a very nice roster anyway

I know. I'm excited about the possibilities. Still some 18s out there, JCs, 5th years and transfers....lots of options.

[giovanni]

I think we both agreed on Terrell Brown on seeing him at St Andrews/AAU, and neither of us were extremely high on his ability, but he is 6-10, had a solid year in ACC, even though on a very bad team, and has obvious local ties and ties to URI, wonder if he would be worth a shot if he is interested.

[Rhody74]

First up should be a 5th year wing sharpshooter tho.

[Billyboy78]

I think we both agreed on Terrell Brown on seeing him at St Andrews/AAU, and neither of us were extremely high on his ability, but he is 6-10, had a solid year in ACC, even though on a very bad team, and has obvious local ties and ties to URI, wonder if he would be worth a shot if he is interested.

I haven't seen him play in a couple of years, so it's hard for me to judge. I didn't like him much then though. Yep, Vic's nephew...or grandson?

[giovanni]

grandson. Agree on the 2 years. Did see him a couple times this year, and was impressed more than I thought I would be.

[Billyboy78]

grandson. Agree on the 2 years. Did see him a couple times this year, and was impressed more than I thought I would be.

He just didn't seem very interested when I saw him play...very passive, kinda like Vic...

[RIFan]

Whatever we do we need at least one more guard as we only have 3 on the roster.

[Billyboy78]

Whatever we do we need at least one more guard as we only have 3 on the roster.

Although Martin can play the two and Dana can play the 3. But I agree, we need at least 1 more. We will be a bigger team next year, that's for sure.

[Rhody83]

First up should be a 5th year wing sharpshooter tho.

Agree. Need an experienced scorer that can play right away.

[Rhodymob05]

Trannsfer... trannnnsfer... transfer transfer transfer transfer! let’s gooo

[Rhody83]

I believe Coach Cox said they plan to use the available scholarship this year. That was before Adams was released. I would think now URI will use both scholarships this year. At least one on a 5th year transfer.

[KevanBoyles]

https://www.dmvelite.com/news_article/show/906083


This is interesting. Jermaine Harris MVP, Amir Harris First Team, Brendon Adams Fourth Team.

WOW. I am surprised that Amir was ranked so much higher than Brendon. Matt BaLanc was also ranked higher (Third Team).

[Rhody83]

https://www.dmvelite.com/news_article/show/906083


This is interesting. Jermaine Harris MVP, Amir Harris First Team, Brendon Adams Fourth Team.

WOW. I am surprised that Amir was ranked so much higher than Brendon. Matt BaLanc was also ranked higher (Third Team).

Jermaine beat out two McDonalds All Americans (that are going to Kentucky & Maryland) for POY.

Brendan’s team sucked this year. They lost several players. That probably hurt him a lot.

[giovanni]

Either good or bad, this is a very very accurate statement:

[Iggy1979]

Amir Harris has been so hard to figure out.

[TruePoint]

Keith Dambrot picked up another commitment today, a first-team all Ohio guard (and all-name team nominee), Sincere Carry. Carry is a 3* guard who had received interest from Penn State and West Virginia. They've also signed three 3* big men in 6-11 C Dylan Swingle, 6-9 F Austin Rotroff and 6-11 F Gavin Bizeau. The fifth and sixth commits in the class are 6-2 G Brandon Wade from Ann Arbor, MI and 6-7 F Amari Kelly from Hempstead, NY via Meadowcreek HS in Norcross, GA.

I'm no recruiting expert, but that seems like a formidable class, especially combined with Williams and Lewis, who were their two best players this year as a freshman and sophomore, respectively. Plus they will add transfers in Craig Randall from Memphis who will have two years, Frankie Hughes from Mizzou who has three years, and Marcus Weathers who averaged 10 ppg as a freshman at Miami-Ohio and will have three years left.

[Running Ram]

Hmm, maybe the Dukes are finally going to ascend, interesting...

[reef]

I think being Lebrons coach for a couple years in high school can only help Dambrot from a recruiting standpoint, definitely can't hurt ???

[Billyboy78]

Either good or bad, this is a very very accurate statement:

Was this a response to Tyrese's tweet?
@BATrey
Who you think you ahead of ??

[TruePoint]

Former recruits subtweeting their former would-be classmates? What a world. 2018 is the best.

[rambone 78]

Who was Tyrese referring to in his tweet? Adams?

[rhodylaw]

Assuming no more defections we have a really solid core for two years. I think it is going to be particularly tough in 2019 given the two more years of Dowtin and Cyril. I would consider 1 high level recruit in 2019 to be a win but would not be surprised if there is a role player / 4 year player class like the CT and Akele class.

[Seawrightspostgame]

Who knows how close they are. That tweet could be a rebuke. Or they can be friends and sorta kidding around.

I do think the Adams family has this us against the world thing going on.

[Billyboy78]

Who knows how close they are. That tweet could be a rebuke. Or they can be friends and sorta kidding around.

I do think the Adams family has this us against the world thing going on.

Especially Pugsly.