General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

[Jersey77]

Really need a good commitment soon. Looks like all our top prospects are going in a different direction now

I don't think it is urgent now. We currently only have 1 spot open, even though there will probably be more.

Many recruits will wait for the spring signing period, plus there will always be the transfer portal.

At this point, I am not too concerned.

[Ramulous]

Welcome to the new world of mid major , Triple A, NIL, free transfer era!

[NYGFan_Section208]

Recruiting.....yaaaawwwnnnnn......
All about that portal...

[Billyboy78]

Recruiting.....yaaaawwwnnnnn......
All about that portal...

Yeah, but that means constant gelling problems...

[NYGFan_Section208]

Recruiting.....yaaaawwwnnnnn......
All about that portal...

Yeah, but that means constant gelling problems...

When we "made the hire to keep the recruits"...did we gel then?

[steveystuds06]

So we didn't have a shot to land Ty Rodgers and Skillings. The "priority clearly shifted" on Chris Watson. Are we in the hunt for anyone that has some good programs going after them? I don't buy that the only way to get talent here is by the transfer portal. Then again I guess none of this matters until we see that Cox can improve his coaching ability.

[CamsRams]

Is it the Nate Brafford kid or bust?

[Billyboy78]

Either we start getting good recruits and develop them, or continue getting transfers and complain that it takes time to gel. Which is it?

[Jersey77]

Is it the Nate Brafford kid or bust?

There was strong interest, our staff has been to many of his games.
Not sure now, been very quiet and haven't heard if he will take an official to Kingston.
I have a feeling his recruitment will heat up and he probably isn't ready to pull the trigger yet. He might end up being a spring signee.

[RhowdyRam02]

Really need a good commitment soon. Looks like all our top prospects are going in a different direction now

I don't think it is urgent now. We currently only have 1 spot open, even though there will probably be more.

Many recruits will wait for the spring signing period, plus there will always be the transfer portal.

At this point, I am not too concerned.

"Ahh yes, the spring signing period, that's always the best time to land recruits," Jim Baron

[ramster]

Really need a good commitment soon. Looks like all our top prospects are going in a different direction now

I don't think it is urgent now. We currently only have 1 spot open, even though there will probably be more.

Many recruits will wait for the spring signing period, plus there will always be the transfer portal.

At this point, I am not too concerned.

"Ahh yes, the spring signing period, that's always the best time to land recruits," Jim Baron

Actually RR2,
Baron loved to sign kids in the late Spring - like in May when he would sign players you would have to search for info on. They were always described as under the radar, high potential types. Right.

[SGreenwell]

I don't think it is urgent now. We currently only have 1 spot open, even though there will probably be more.

Many recruits will wait for the spring signing period, plus there will always be the transfer portal.

At this point, I am not too concerned.

"Ahh yes, the spring signing period, that's always the best time to land recruits," Jim Baron

Actually RR2,
Baron loved to sign kids in the late Spring - like in May when he would sign players you would have to search for info on. They were always described as under the radar, high potential types. Right.

I believe that's the joke he's making.

[Jersey77]

"Ahh yes, the spring signing period, that's always the best time to land recruits," Jim Baron

Actually RR2,
Baron loved to sign kids in the late Spring - like in May when he would sign players you would have to search for info on. They were always described as under the radar, high potential types. Right.

I believe that's the joke he's making.

Again it isn't like Cox is signing an entire class this spring.
Chance is already committed and Sebastian reclassified, enrolled this fall and redshirting.
Only 1 spot open so far. Yes it would of been nice to get one of those 4*, but it didn't happen.
I still like the foundation we have going into 22-23.

[ramster]

"Ahh yes, the spring signing period, that's always the best time to land recruits," Jim Baron

Actually RR2,
Baron loved to sign kids in the late Spring - like in May when he would sign players you would have to search for info on. They were always described as under the radar, high potential types. Right.

I believe that's the joke he's making.

exactly

[Jersey77]

SLU gets commitment from '22 All -Star Juco wing Sincere Parker
https://rockfordsportscoalition.org/for ... t-d1-juco/

[rhodyblue12]

Actually RR2,
Baron loved to sign kids in the late Spring - like in May when he would sign players you would have to search for info on. They were always described as under the radar, high potential types. Right.

I believe that's the joke he's making.

Again it isn't like Cox is signing an entire class this spring.
Chance is already committed and Sebastian reclassified, enrolled this fall and redshirting.
Only 1 spot open so far. Yes it would of been nice to get one of those 4*, but it didn't happen.
I still like the foundation we have going into 22-23.

In 22-23, we will have one legit shooter (unproven at the college level) and two players over 6'8".
We have zero bigs that can shoot and draw folks out of the key.
We are moving forward with the same roster composition as last year for the foreseeable future, as far as I can tell.
Not sure that formula works in today's game. Just my 2 cents.
Nate Brafford would be a step in the right direction. Need him and another shooter.

If kids are thinking they need a $$ package and will leave on a whim, we should have no ties to them either.
Produce or get cut. The NCAA killed program loyalty. The rules of the game have changed. Adjust or perish.

[Jersey77]

I believe that's the joke he's making.

Again it isn't like Cox is signing an entire class this spring.
Chance is already committed and Sebastian reclassified, enrolled this fall and redshirting.
Only 1 spot open so far. Yes it would of been nice to get one of those 4*, but it didn't happen.
I still like the foundation we have going into 22-23.

In 22-23, we will have one legit shooter (unproven at the college level) and two players over 6'8".
We have zero bigs that can shoot and draw folks out of the key.
We are moving forward with the same roster composition as last year for the foreseeable future, as far as I can tell.
Not sure that formula works in today's game. Just my 2 cents.
Nate Brafford would be a step in the right direction. Need him and another shooter.

If kids are thinking they need a $$ package and will leave on a whim, we should have no ties to them either.
Produce or get cut. The NCAA killed program loyalty. The rules of the game have changed. Adjust or perish.

Rhodyblue 12, not sure what you mean by only 2 bigs (implied).
If no transfers we have the twins, Samb, Ileri, and possibly Walker if he returns.
Also Martin can play the 3 or 4. Our entire frontcourt could be back, they would all have eligibility.

However, I do think Cox will add another big or wing with the additional scholarship. Brafford may fit the bill at 6'8"/6'9" who can shoot and also score in the paint.

I also think Makhi can play inside and out, stretching the floor a little. He was sorely missed last season.
Ish had the best 3pt% on the team last season at 42%
Cox had also mentioned that AB was our best outside threat, let's see what he is capable of in 22-23.

[CamsRams]

[Jersey77]

Ryan Prather is a 6'5" SG from NC.
https://ncpreps.rivals.com/news/is-ryan ... ina-hoops-

[ramster]

Ryan Prather is a 6'5" SG from NC.
https://ncpreps.rivals.com/news/is-ryan ... ina-hoops-

He is really from Maryland. Just moved to school in NC

https://www.dmvelite.com/news_article/show/1140502

[Jersey77]

Ryan Prather is a 6'5" SG from NC.
https://ncpreps.rivals.com/news/is-ryan ... ina-hoops-

He is really from Maryland. Just moved to school in NC

https://www.dmvelite.com/news_article/show/1140502

Yes you are correct, good catch.

[ramster]

[ramster]

[Billyboy78]

We need a thread for this guy.

[Jersey77]

[DC_Rams]

[Jersey77]

Yes, not surprised to see his recruitment heating up. Probably will be the same with Nate Brafford.
Haven't heard anything yet on any official visits here.
At this point Chance will probably be our lone early signing, which is okay with only 1 opening so far and the portal being what it is.

[ramster]

[ramster]

Picks Marquette

URI offered in June 2021

[LoveThoseRams]

Cooley grabs another commitment....(smh)

[Jersey77]

Cooley grabs another commitment....(smh)

Had many P6 offers

[Jersey77]

Nice addition for the Bonnies "22 recruit Barry Evans good size wing (6'8") and very athletic.

[CamsRams]

[Jersey77]

Thanks for posting CamRams some positive recruiting news.
If we get a commitment from him, we will certainly be deep at the SG position and you can't have enough good shooters.

[CamsRams]

Has Prather arrived?

Should we have a thread going for him?

[theblueram]

LOL. we have a recruit visiting and there isn't even a thread on him.

[SGreenwell]

Ask, and ye shall receive: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=8958

It looks like URIRecruitingInfo hasn't been active in about two months, so... Feel free to start getting into the game, anyone else! If I have time after dinner tonight, I might do a couple. Looks like there are some fresh faces on Rivals.

[ramster]

Prather was at the scrimmage today

[Jersey77]

Huge pickup for Kyle Neptune at Fordham, he is already starting to make an impact.

[ramster]

Huge pickup for Kyle Neptune at Fordham, he is already starting to make an impact.

Nice list of offers he had

[Jersey77]

Huge pickup for Kyle Neptune at Fordham, he is already starting to make an impact.

Nice list of offers he had

Yes Ramster,
St. John's, SLU, Penn State, and Texas A&M had also offered.

[ramster]

Huge pickup for Kyle Neptune at Fordham, he is already starting to make an impact.

Nice list of offers he had

Yes Ramster,
St. John's, SLU, Penn State, and Texas A&M had also offered.

Plus……..
Xavier
Seton Hall
Marquette
Vanderbilt
TCU
Wichita State
Stanford
Umass
Columbia

[JimSidd]

Nice list of offers he had

Yes Ramster,
St. John's, SLU, Penn State, and Texas A&M had also offered.

Plus……..
Xavier
Seton Hall
Marquette
Vanderbilt
TCU
Wichita State
Stanford
Umass
Columbia

If he produces, the question will become how long does he stay?

[ramster]

Yes Ramster,
St. John's, SLU, Penn State, and Texas A&M had also offered.

Plus……..
Xavier
Seton Hall
Marquette
Vanderbilt
TCU
Wichita State
Stanford
Umass
Columbia

If he produces, the question will become how long does he stay?

You can now say that about any player on any low to mid major.

But a good coach gets good players from other programs and retains players - look no further than Tammi Reiss.

[reef]

Ugh Fordham got a 4 star over those schools ?? Come on URI we got to start beating out the big boys for a blue chipper

[SandorClegane]

I hope Fordham kills it this year. Would be nice to see them slide into 2nd place behind the keaney blue..

A girl can dream…

[McRam]

Ugh Fordham got a 4 star over those schools ?? Come on URI we got to start beating out the big boys for a blue chipper

..."start beating out the big boys---" how about we just beat out Fordham? Kyle Neptune will make some noise at Fordham---

[rambone 78]

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.

[Jersey77]

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.

[DC_Rams]

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.