2/21 | George Washington | 11:30AM (NBCSN)

[spookydog]

University of Rhode Island vs George Washington University
Charles E. Smith Center, Washington, DC
Sunday, February 21, 2021
11:30AM

Media
TV: NBCSN
Online: NBCSN
Radio: 101.5 FM (B101) or Tune In Radio App

Previews:
George Washington’s Fan Forum

URI thought after Tuesday night’s double overtime win, they would have some time off until their next (scheduled) game against St Joseph’s. Looks like URI has a game this weekend as they will head to our nation’s capital to take on George Washington. The Colonials have struggled this year, both on the court & even getting to the court. GW has had to postpone multiple games this season for both COVID as well as the insurrection on the Capital. (I am going to have to assume theblueram had something to do with the latter. ) Since January 4th, GW has played only 2 games (both losses at home to VCU & Dayton) so they will be coming into this game a bit rusty. The Colonials are led by two sophomores, guard James Bishop & forward Jamison Battle. In addition, a player to look out for is 6’8” junior Ricky Lindo Jr. Like Betrand, he was sitting until the NCAA granted a blanket waiver for all transfers in a Coronavirus-altered season, he was then allowed to play. The Mitchell twins are familiar with Lindo Jr as he was on the Terrapins the previous two seasons. I am sure he & Makhel have battled in practice before, so will be interesting to see it for real this season. That will only happen if Makhel is healthy enough to play as he was battling injuries towards the end of the Dayton game Tuesday night. This game Sunday may be a good game for both Makhel & Fatts to rest up before heading to Richmond for the A10 tournament. Although Fatts may be salivating after looking at James Bishop’s turnover stats (4 per game) & try to pad his all-time steal numbers. If both Fatts & Makhel do sit on Sunday, look for Martin & (gulp!) Harris jump into the starting lineup. In Rhody’s last game the starting 5 scored 81 of the team's 91 points, so they will need more if a couple starters are seeing reduced minutes. With that being said, Rhody should still have enough to pick up the road win. I for one am looking forward to seeing what Ish can do after his monster clutch performance the other night. URI has won 4 in a row & 6 out of 7 against GW. I predict that trend continues & Rhody wins by 12, 73-61. Wear a Mask & Go Rhody!

Opponent
Record:
3-9, 2-3 in the Atlantic 10
Last season: 12-20, 6-12 in the Atlantic 10

Rankings (URI):
RPI: 270 (130)
KenPom: 209 (76)
NCAA NET: 247 (86)
BPI: 191 (81)
Sagarin: 219 (88)

Leaders:
Points – James Bishop 19.8 (Soph., G)
Rebounds – Matthew Moyer 9.6 (Sr., F)
Assists – James Bishop 5.8 (Soph., G) (3.9 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 30-31
H: 15-11, A: 12-17, N: 3-3
Most Recent Matchup: 2/8/20 82-51 W at URI
Most Recent Win Streak: 4 – URI
Match-up Predictor: 77.0% Chance of URI Winning

[Jersey77]

Interesting year for GW, they already had 3 players transfer out during this season: Maceo Jack, Ace Stallings, and Jameer Nelson Jr.

Total of 10 games postponed or cancelled, 8 games in a row prior to our game with them 2/21, they last played on 1/17.

One of their top scorers Jamison Battle (18 pts) missed their last 2 games due to injury prior to them going on pause. He was also the A10 player of the week, not sure of his status against us.

Unfortunately our previous game against them which was postponed was scheduled at the RC, this makeup game will be in DC.

If we have everyone healthy and able we should win, but again we are also capable of losing to anyone.

[PeterRamTime]

I expect an ugly one.

But if Cox sticks to the same rotation as he used in the last game it could easily become a blow out.

Hoping for a blow out. Get everybody playing time. Everybody feeling good. Get Fatts a little more rest.

[reef]

Anxious to see the line on this game I think URI kills them as they haven’t played in over a month and I think we just had a wake up call in the 2h of the UD game

[rhodyrudder]

Glad you're back spooky, but if the Rams lose this one I will get St Joe!

One of my last trips pre-COVID was the DC game last February.
The Smith Center is really cool, only about three blocks from the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.
Can't wait til it's possible to see games there again.

Go Rhody!

[Rhodymob05]

Max the first line out, get those guys to play every minute they can from now until our last game.

[theblueram]

Touche Spooky, however I would never pretend to be a Michael Collins type.

[ATPTourFan]

Someone please remind me why Yuta is an NBA player?

[reef]

I expect Twan it MM to have a similar poster on the scrubs they have now tomorrow

[NYGFan_Section208]

Someone please remind me why Yuta is an NBA player?

I bet the league would give him a paid week off for humiliation if he asked for it.

[PeterRamTime]

Someone please remind me why Yuta is an NBA player?

Because... he is the chosen one remember?

[ramster]

URI opened favored by 8 points, now up to URI favored by 9 @ George Washington

[RI_Rams]

URI opened favored by 8 points, now up to URI favored by 9 @ George Washington

This seems like a game we really should not lose. Have to stay mentally tough, show up, and take care of business.

[reef]

I saw -9 as well . GW hasn’t played in ages I think URI wins by 12

[PeterRamTime]

We trail GW 30-31 all time.

I dont like that.

Tie it up!

[Rhode_Island_Red]

Perfect timing — I can go to 9:30 Mass and pray we don’t lose.

[section(105)]

....love that floor.....

[Rhodymob05]

Cold out the gate.

[reef]

Not the start we wanted here let’s go Rhody

[KingstonLane]

11:30am starts are brutal. Even more brutal when your open has made a bunch of contested looks

[PeterRamTime]

Yea we cold out the gate and GW playing their best possible game of course.

Leggy with the and1 to get us on track.

They are defending Makhel really well down low. He can't get open.

[Rhody15]

11:30am starts are brutal. Even more brutal when your open has made a bunch of contested looks

No excuses for us to come out like this. GW hasn’t played in over a month.

[Blue Man]

This has nothing to do with anything but Bishop looks like the closest thing to Cro-magnon man that I’ve ever seen on a basketball court.

[RhodyKyle]

This has nothing to do with anything but Bishop looks like the closest thing to Cro-magnon man that I’ve ever seen on a basketball court.

That eyebrow game is STRONG

[Rhodymob05]

They can’t miss

[Rhodymob05]

11:30am starts are brutal. Even more brutal when your open has made a bunch of contested looks

No excuses for us to come out like this. GW hasn’t played in over a month.

We say that in reference to games, but they practice and play plenty.

[RI_Bred]

Harris back to back duffs.

[Rhody15]

11:30am starts are brutal. Even more brutal when your open has made a bunch of contested looks

No excuses for us to come out like this. GW hasn’t played in over a month.

We say that in reference to games, but they practice and play plenty.

When a team is in pause they can’t practice. No clue when they started practicing again, but they haven’t been practicing nonstop for a month.

[kmillr]

Harris & AB in together is like a hockey power play for the other team.

[reef]

Come on URI let’s play defense we can’t stop them

[PeterRamTime]

They are playing really well. We just need to kick it up a notch, smack them in the mouth a bit and I doubt they recover.

[Rhody22]

What lineup is this?

[Rhody15]

Carey AB Martin Harris ALL in together? What are we doing here?

[PeterRamTime]

Finally puts Walker back in.

[URIFIJI]

Nice airball by Betrand again

[Rhody15]

Nice airball by Betrand again

He is so so bad. Doesn’t care about a single thing except chucking up 3s.

[PeterRamTime]

Carey hasn't had a horrible turnover yet yall!

[Shinze88]

Can this season just end? I’m mean this team is just not watchable anymore. Why the f#*^ is Walker not playing 30+ minutes.

[Blue Man]

While on one hand I get that everyone looks like crap except ish, Fatts, and Martin, the whole shorter rotation thing lasted half a game.

[section(105)]

......so very tired of the phrase “ high level “......like Walker is a high level worker, in the word salad of announcers and Coach speak......

[reef]

Yeah all Carey did was make a nice move to the basket and miss an easy shot and he got a defender to commit a foul on him no turnovers yet

[Rhody15]

While on one hand I get that everyone looks like crap except ish, Fatts, and Martin, the whole shorter rotation thing lasted half a game.

Hopefully Cox is asked about that postgame.

[Donrxer79]

So much for shortening the rotation, is this a throw away game already

[Blue Man]

While on one hand I get that everyone looks like crap except ish, Fatts, and Martin, the whole shorter rotation thing lasted half a game.

Hopefully Cox is asked about that postgame.

Would hope the answer is “players weren’t playing well so I made adjustments.” At least showing he’s being less robotic.

[Rhodymob05]

SKYWALKER WOW

[Blue Man]

Fatts Walker with the lob to Antwan Russell for the vicious slam.

[Blue Man]

Credit to Cox - looks like the subs were to send a message to the starters. Guys back in and look like the message was received.

[Not Mike Powell]

“I would love to play with a guy like Fatts Walker.”

[Donrxer79]

Well, well, well, about time.

[PeterRamTime]

......so very tired of the phrase “ high level “......like Walker is a high level worker, in the word salad of announcers and Coach speak......

Tim McCormick is a fool. Pretty sure he just said Dan Hurley liked to go with a big 4 and 5.