General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

[Billyboy78]

I do not like the way things are going on the recruiting front.

Word does get out about coaching issues.......

Cox's rep as a recruiter may be taking a hit.

It has been a little quiet lately on the '22 recruiting front.
We do have Chance committed and expected to sign in Nov.

We only have 1 open scholarship currently available, so I am not overly concerned.
Also the transfer portal continues to play a big role in building a roster.

At this point, I am still confident in Cox's ability to recruit.

Feeding the grumpy troll again, eh?

We don’t have any scholarships or spots to sell the next 2 years since players were given an additional year. The expectation is that other than Shep and El-Amin, the team as constructed will be here for another 2 seasons. The staff is focused on filling up those guards spots. They got a early commitment from a big time shooter (Chance) who stock was starting to rise, and they are looking for another big 1/2 guard who can shoot (Prather). Other than that, the staff has plenty of time to make inroads with 23’ and 24’ kids, and Im pretty sure they have….you all think because Twitter didn’t say so, that the staff is just sitting on their hands, huh? …so naive.

It’s crazy how some folks are so entitled and short sighted they forget to to think before they type.

And it's crazy how one folk in here is such an asshole.

[SGreenwell]

Just as an FYI, since this thread hasn't been updated in a month - Verbal Commits hasn't had any updates on URI in that time frame. With Chance Stephens already committed, I think they only have one spot to fill (El-Amin), assuming no other turnover.

[UCH21377]

Leaving open for a transfer? Would seem to make sense.

[Jersey77]

Leaving open for a transfer? Would seem to make sense.

Unless there is a recruit they are still high on, then take him.
Signing period 4/13 - 5/18 (2022).

There is always a good chance we may end up losing players to the portal, opening up more scholarship space.

[SGreenwell]

Leaving open for a transfer? Would seem to make sense.

Unless there is a recruit they are still high on, then take him.
Signing period 4/13 - 5/18 (2022).

There is always a good chance we may end up losing players to the portal, opening up with more scholarship space.

It would kind of surprise me if we retained everyone on the current roster - It's normal to shed a player or two, because they want to play at a lower level, for example. It's frustrating when we have 5+ players transferring or graduating at once, but the "normal" churn of 2 to 4 players per year is a good thing.

[Jersey77]

Leaving open for a transfer? Would seem to make sense.

Unless there is a recruit they are still high on, then take him.
Signing period 4/13 - 5/18 (2022).

There is always a good chance we may end up losing players to the portal, opening up more scholarship space.

It would kind of surprise me if we retained everyone on the current roster - It's normal to shed a player or two, because they want to play at a lower level, for example. It's frustrating when we have 5+ players transferring or graduating at once, but the "normal" churn of 2 to 4 players per year is a good thing.

I would agree.
Martin and Walker both will graduate and have the additional year, so who knows.
AB will probably come back because of his medical RS.
Not sure if the seldom used young guys decide to move on.

[SGreenwell]

Just as an FYI, since this thread hasn't been updated in a month - Verbal Commits hasn't had any updates on URI in that time frame. With Chance Stephens already committed, I think they only have one spot to fill (El-Amin), assuming no other turnover.

Monthly(-ish) bump - Nothing new on Verbal Commits, although that's probably not surprising with the various Covid-related pauses from the URI and high school basketball ends of the spectrum.

[LoveThoseRams]

Just as an FYI, since this thread hasn't been updated in a month - Verbal Commits hasn't had any updates on URI in that time frame. With Chance Stephens already committed, I think they only have one spot to fill (El-Amin), assuming no other turnover.

Monthly(-ish) bump - Nothing new on Verbal Commits, although that's probably not surprising with the various Covid-related pauses from the URI and high school basketball ends of the spectrum.

Just saw a new offer to Lamin Kinteh?

[SGreenwell]

Just as an FYI, since this thread hasn't been updated in a month - Verbal Commits hasn't had any updates on URI in that time frame. With Chance Stephens already committed, I think they only have one spot to fill (El-Amin), assuming no other turnover.

Monthly(-ish) bump - Nothing new on Verbal Commits, although that's probably not surprising with the various Covid-related pauses from the URI and high school basketball ends of the spectrum.

Just saw a new offer to Lamin Kinteh?

Can you provide a link? Searching on variations of that name, I can't find anything. It's also not on Verbal Commits just yet.

[LoveThoseRams]

Monthly(-ish) bump - Nothing new on Verbal Commits, although that's probably not surprising with the various Covid-related pauses from the URI and high school basketball ends of the spectrum.

Just saw a new offer to Lamin Kinteh?

Can you provide a link? Searching on variations of that name, I can't find anything. It's also not on Verbal Commits just yet.

He posted it on his twitter account. @EliteKinteh
I cannot find any info on him at all, and the twitter account is pretty new.

[SGreenwell]

Just saw a new offer to Lamin Kinteh?

Can you provide a link? Searching on variations of that name, I can't find anything. It's also not on Verbal Commits just yet.

He posted it on his twitter account. @EliteKinteh
I cannot find any info on him at all, and the twitter account is pretty new.

So, unless some more information comes out, I'm kind of assuming this is fake. The only picture of him is dunking on what looks to be an adjustable rim hoop, absolutely nothing comes up for him on Google, and said picture is a retweet from an earlier photo in mid-November. His very first tweet is a RT of this one, so I'm guessing he might be a middle or high school student in the Boston area, idk. Maybe someone else can find a proper bio for him.

[Jersey77]

New Davidson Euro recruit enrolling this semester
He is listed as a 6'7" PG, that can really shoot it.

[ramster]

Big time play in a big game

Rhody Football got a good one in Marquis

[McRam]

Another typical Davidson player. Shoot3. Shoot 3 shoot 3;

[McRam]

New Davidson Euro recruit enrolling this semester
He is listed as a 6'7" PG, that can really shoot it.

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Looks like another typical Davidson player. Slovenia, Iceland, Italy

[LoveThoseRams]

A colleague called me yesterday asking how a High School player from France (her nephew) can get a look by URI. Apparently the kid is shooting lights out as a Junior in High School, and wants to come to RI for college to be near family.

Any insight?

[steveystuds06]

A colleague called me yesterday asking how a High School player from France (her nephew) can get a look by URI. Apparently the kid is shooting lights out as a Junior in High School, and wants to come to RI for college to be near family.

Any insight?

He'll end up at Davidson..

[ramster]

A colleague called me yesterday asking how a High School player from France (her nephew) can get a look by URI. Apparently the kid is shooting lights out as a Junior in High School, and wants to come to RI for college to be near family.

Any insight?

Is he already in the US? Where is he playing?
I would send an email to the URI Coaching Staff as a first step.
Does he only want URI or would he be interested in other RI Schools such as Bryant, RIC, J&W, etc?

[LoveThoseRams]

A colleague called me yesterday asking how a High School player from France (her nephew) can get a look by URI. Apparently the kid is shooting lights out as a Junior in High School, and wants to come to RI for college to be near family.

Any insight?

Is he already in the US? Where is he playing?
I would send an email to the URI Coaching Staff as a first step.
Does he only want URI or would he be interested in other RI Schools such as Bryant, RIC, J&W, etc?

Wants URI or that other school in RI that we hate....no names mentioned.

He is still in France.

[Taylor Swift]

A colleague called me yesterday asking how a High School player from France (her nephew) can get a look by URI. Apparently the kid is shooting lights out as a Junior in High School, and wants to come to RI for college to be near family.

Any insight?

Is he already in the US? Where is he playing?
I would send an email to the URI Coaching Staff as a first step.
Does he only want URI or would he be interested in other RI Schools such as Bryant, RIC, J&W, etc?

Wants URI or that other school in RI that we hate....no names mentioned.

He is still in France.

Tammi and her staff have most certainly had a bunch of luck with European recruits. Worth a shot contacting her too, maybe?

[LoveThoseRams]

We offered Nate Guerengomba....any insight on him?

[ramster]

We offered Nate Guerengomba....any insight on him?

He plays now at South Kent
6’5”
Sophomore Class

Last year played at St Johns College HS (David Cox, Jeff Dowtin, Ishmael Leggett)


https://unit1hoop.com/some-of-the-top-p ... s-of-2024/

[rambone 78]

I don't expect we will land anybody very good, until Cox is either extended or we get a new coach.

Why would a recruit commit now, when Cox could be gone after this season?

[SGreenwell]

We offered Nate Guerengomba....any insight on him?

Great last name. I'm a bit busy with work this morning, so if anyone wants first shot at creating a recruiting profile, go ahead, otherwise I'll make one this afternoon.

[ramster]

Is he already in the US? Where is he playing?
I would send an email to the URI Coaching Staff as a first step.
Does he only want URI or would he be interested in other RI Schools such as Bryant, RIC, J&W, etc?

Wants URI or that other school in RI that we hate....no names mentioned.

He is still in France.

Tammi and her staff have most certainly had a bunch of luck with European recruits. Worth a shot contacting her too, maybe?

This is the email for the head assistant coach for WBB. I think he would be a good place to start and to ask for advice. He is from Paris France. For sure he has a lot of connections in France and in the US. He could provide some good insight.

You could also go to a URI game an hour early and try to catch him before the game, or after the game just to introduce yourself. URI staff is all very nice and helpful.

URI WBB has many international players on the roster:
5-France
1-Israel
1-Portugal
1-Latfia
1-Canada


adeniyiamadou@uri.edu

[reef]

We offered Nate Guerengomba....any insight on him?

Great last name. I'm a bit busy with work this morning, so if anyone wants first shot at creating a recruiting profile, go ahead, otherwise I'll make one this afternoon.

Great last name indeed , Gomba for short !!

[ramster]

Sharavjamts is one of 5 players in this article about players who have improved their ranking. He is now #100 in ESPN Top 100 for 2022

Good news for Dayton combining 2022 Sharavjamts with this year's 2021 Freshmen DeRon Holmes and Malachi Smith who are playing key roles in Dayton's Starting Line Up

SF Mike Sharavjamts
International Sports Academy (OH)
New 2022 ESPN 100 ranking: 100
Previous 2022 ESPN 100 ranking: unranked
Committed to: Dayton

Sharavjamts first appeared on our radar this summer when playing alongside more high-profile prospects like Reed Sheppard and Gabe Cupps on a Midwest Basketball Club that was one of the most collectively skilled and unselfish teams of the summer. This winter though, he has been more of a focal point for ISA and demonstrated a very rare combination of size and passing ability. Simply put, his feel for the game is absolutely off the charts.

Whether he's operating as a big point guard of sorts or playing off the ball, his floor vision and basketball instincts are obvious. As he continues to build up his body, his game is only going to continue to emerge. Projecting out a couple of years, as part of a young and talented Dayton core, he could become a star in the Atlantic 10.https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... s-profiles

[bigappleram]

He's also called Mongolian Mike so there's that.

[rambone 78]

I say shut this thread down for a while lol.

We'll be recruiting totally different players soon.

[NYGFan_Section208]

I say shut this thread down for a while lol.

We'll be recruiting totally different players soon.

Portal, baby!

[rambone 78]

The new coach will need to use the portal for sure.

[ramster]

Classical dismantled Hendricken last night by 25 points led by this guy.
Why can't we get players like this? Oh wait, we did.....for RHODY Football!!!

[Billyboy78]

[reef]

Jeez get him for the hoop team too

[SGreenwell]

Bumping this to note that there's nothing new on Verbal Commits. I'll keep monitoring, but for obvious reasons, it would kind of surprise me if we got a commitment from anyone besides Brafford between now and the end of the season.

[Iggy1979]

I don't see why Berry would stay. Stuck on the end of the bench for 2 years on a mediocre team.

[KingstonLane]

I don't see why Berry would stay. Stuck on the end of the bench for 2 years on a mediocre team.

Yup, would make sense he’s gone.

Graduating two guards, Betrand is back next year and Chance will be here. Not to mention anyone coming in via the portal.

Obviously this is all ignoring what could be major roster turnover if/when Cox is fired

[URI_05]

I can't wait for this section to come back to life!

[MTK4L]

This is going to be fun ! All aboard...CHU.CHU... CHUUU

[Rhody74]

I’m sure Miller has already identified assistants who will scour the transfers and available freshmen.

[SmartyBarrett]

Rhody was in on Tripp.

[theblueram]

Seems we need a step up in the recruiting department pronto. Hoping to hear about some big time recruits soon. Top 100. 4 Star recruits. Get it done Arch!

[Jersey77]

Seems we need a step up in the recruiting department pronto. Hoping to hear about some big time recruits soon. Top 100. 4 Star recruits. Get it done Arch!

Dubs and Cam aren't 4*'s but a great start.

We currently only have those 2 spots open now anyway.
Maybe KC also ends up signing, been quiet about him.

[theblueram]

Seems we need a step up in the recruiting department pronto. Hoping to hear about some big time recruits soon. Top 100. 4 Star recruits. Get it done Arch!

Dubs and Cam aren't 4*'s but a great start.

We currently only have those 2 spots open now anyway.
Maybe KC also ends up signing, been quiet about him.

Jersey, we just hired Archie Miller. I expect big recruits. I'm sure many of us do. DH got us Top 100 recruits which lead to NCAAT's. That is my expectations with Miller.

[Billyboy78]

Seems we need a step up in the recruiting department pronto. Hoping to hear about some big time recruits soon. Top 100. 4 Star recruits. Get it done Arch!

Dubs and Cam aren't 4*'s but a great start.

We currently only have those 2 spots open now anyway.
Maybe KC also ends up signing, been quiet about him.

Jersey, we just hired Archie Miller. I expect big recruits. I'm sure many of us do. DH got us Top 100 recruits which lead to NCAAT's. That is my expectations with Miller.

Dayton wasn't getting a lot of 4 star recruits. He got a lot of 3 stars and coached them up into good players.

[Jersey77]

Dubs and Cam aren't 4*'s but a great start.

We currently only have those 2 spots open now anyway.
Maybe KC also ends up signing, been quiet about him.

Jersey, we just hired Archie Miller. I expect big recruits. I'm sure many of us do. DH got us Top 100 recruits which lead to NCAAT's. That is my expectations with Miller.

Dayton wasn't getting a lot of 4 star recruits. He got a lot of 3 stars and coached them up into good players.

Also, Archie said looking outside the box at foreign players.

Tougher now to compete against the P6 schools with NIL.

[theblueram]

Jersey, we just hired Archie Miller. I expect big recruits. I'm sure many of us do. DH got us Top 100 recruits which lead to NCAAT's. That is my expectations with Miller.

Dayton wasn't getting a lot of 4 star recruits. He got a lot of 3 stars and coached them up into good players.

Also, Archie said looking outside the box at foreign players.

Tougher now to compete against the P6 schools with NIL.

Sure. Either way works. But the group we have on the court is not the answer. I'm sure he's aware of that.

[Jersey77]

Dayton wasn't getting a lot of 4 star recruits. He got a lot of 3 stars and coached them up into good players.

Also, Archie said looking outside the box at foreign players.

Tougher now to compete against the P6 schools with NIL.

Sure. Either way works. But the group we have on the court is not the answer. I'm sure he's aware of that.

We knew this season was going to be a struggle anyway.

But with our young talent, I am excited for the future.

[Jdrums#3]

I like that a healthy portion of our focus being on recruiting foreigners. It’s a big world out there and foreign players have really upped their game since my playing days back in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

[Billyboy78]

Today is NLI day. Hope we get a couple of signatures.