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Looks like we're done here!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Louis Hutchinson. G. Fr
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8. Jeremy Foumena, F, Fr.
9. Rory Stewart, F, Fr.
10. Brandon Weston. SF, soph
11. Josaphat Bilau, PF. Soph
12. Alex Tchikou, F, soph
13. Anthony Harris, G. Soph



STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

Archie Mannng! Good one Iggy....haha

I knew someone was going to make that slip up, I'm just glad I wasn't first

Archie certainly can offer playing time!

Can we get Peyton and Eli too?

The connection between brain and fingers isn't what it used to be.

Austin Carroll staying?

SandorClegane wrote: ↑2 years ago Austin Carroll staying?

Rumored, but yes. He was on Sean Miller's staff in Arizona before coming to URI, so it's believed that Archie got a positive recommendation from his brother on retaining him.

Having a team this empty in this day and age with transfers/Covid year is almost a blessing.

Can offer up immediate playing time. At least 3 starting spots open.

That’s tough to find at the A10 level for players looking to shine in their final year.

I'd say 5 starting spots are open. None of these 4 remaining players were starters this year on an 11th place A10 Team.
800+ Players in the Portal available now (and counting) plus Freshmen and JUCO signing possibilities including some who might be available due to 44 D1 Coaching Changes.
This will be Archie Miller's team from the start. Texas Tech had 6 of their 7 top minutes players were Transfers in this year. Transfers are a blessing for rebuilding and can also be a curse. Archie should do great in this recruiting environment.

I'd like to see a good mixture of players coming in...2 or 3 grad transfers, 2 or 3 players with 3 years eligibility left and the rest somewhere in between....balancing out the classes. Or, I'll take any good players regardless of class. LOL

No more building for the future, the future is now. Take it one year at a time. Portal Palooza.

I doubt he’ll fill more than 7 of the spots. He’ll leave a couple for mid season transfers.

WELCOME TO TRANSFER U!!!

PC Elite 8 with 4 starting transfer Grad Students.

The New NCAA!

I wonder where we rank of the 351 schools with only 4 players anyone have less ??

go on verbalcommits.com
can see by school how many players entered portal

rjv wrote: ↑2 years ago PC Elite 8 with 4 starting transfer Grad Students.

The New NCAA!

Look at Texas Tech. Of their 10 leading scorers, 7 are transfers. 6 of those transfers were in their first year there. Santos-Silva was the only transfer in his second year there.

Goes to show you can easily reload your roster.
Conversely we have seen how you can easily lose main pieces to your roster as well like Tyrese & Toppin.

rjv wrote: ↑2 years ago PC Elite 8 with 4 starting transfer Grad Students.

The New NCAA!

PC wasn't Elite 8, they were Sweet 16.

Also, yes you can hurry the process through the portal, but that doesn't mean success will happen overnight.

We aren't a top P6 school like TT where the best transfers will just be drawn to us.
Again be patient, it will take time but I have confidence in Archie that it will happen.

One thing is for sure. Carey ain't leaving.

Right now, he's thinking, I'm gonna get me a real coach, with a real system, with real expectations, and I'm going to parlay this into some real playin time, biotches

jcru wrote: ↑2 years ago One thing is for sure. Carey ain't leaving.

Right now, he's thinking, I'm gonna get me a real coach, with a real system, with real expectations, and I'm going to parlay this into some real playin time, biotches

I am really high on Carey's potential. He was the only player who showed improvement last year from the previous. He had to do it on his own because no one else improved under Cox. Carey's shooting percentage improved, has passing improved, and he rebounded well. He cut down his turnovers too although admittedly he still turned it over too much. I am very optimistic under Miller he could be very good, he certainly has all the physical tools.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Can we get Peyton and Eli too?

Chicken parm, you taste so good!

79RhodyFan wrote: ↑2 years ago

jcru wrote: ↑2 years ago One thing is for sure. Carey ain't leaving.

Right now, he's thinking, I'm gonna get me a real coach, with a real system, with real expectations, and I'm going to parlay this into some real playin time, biotches

I am really high on Carey's potential. He was the only player who showed improvement last year from the previous. He had to do it on his own because no one else improved under Cox. Carey's shooting percentage improved, has passing improved, and he rebounded well. He cut down his turnovers too although admittedly he still turned it over too much. I am very optimistic under Miller he could be very good, he certainly has all the physical tools.

Good take 79. I saw improvement and potential last year too. I’m not all in on him though (not that you are either). I’m cautiously optimistic on the player and if Archie’s coaching can have a big impact on Carey’s game including his basketball IQ. I hope it works out.

Archie on Bassy. He sees something.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie on Bassy. He sees something.

Archie Miller

Number one fan in the Bassy fan club!

Seriously if that dude can put on some muscle he will be a bull driving in the lane and he'll play defense like a demon.

I think he will be Archie's TJ Buchanan

Happy to hear what he says about Bassy. While he’s not a shot first PG a better shooting percentage will help keep opposing defenses honest.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑2 years ago

rjv wrote: ↑2 years ago PC Elite 8 with 4 starting transfer Grad Students.

The New NCAA!

PC wasn't Elite 8, they were Sweet 16.

Also, yes you can hurry the process through the portal, but that doesn't mean success will happen overnight.

We aren't a top P6 school like TT where the best transfers will just be drawn to us.
Again be patient, it will take time but I have confidence in Archie that it will happen.

PC only had two starting grad students Durham and Mineya. Horchler and Bynum were regular transfers

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie on Bassy. He sees something.

Arch seems to think Bassy has good potential that’s awesome

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie on Bassy. He sees something.

Arch seems to think Bassy has good potential that’s awesome

Think so? I kinda read it (maybe hopefully?) as... "Kid has a good 'tude, but he needs to get a lot better this off-season to get any run."

If he plays a lot, I just don't think that's gonna be a good thing...unless he's 3x the player he was last year.

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑2 years ago

reef wrote: ↑2 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Archie on Bassy. He sees something.

Arch seems to think Bassy has good potential that’s awesome

Think so? I kinda read it (maybe hopefully?) as... "Kid has a good 'tude, but he needs to get a lot better this off-season to get any run."

If he plays a lot, I just don't think that's gonna be a good thing...unless he's 3x the player he was last year.

I think both "Reef thinking that Archie thinks Bassy has potential" and what you write can both be true. Archie probably thinks that IF (and only if) Bassy works very hard he'll become a better player and be good enough to be at least serviceable in his system.

I think you are both saying the same things.

Al McGuire used to say that the best thing about freshmen is they become sophomores. If Bassy wants to work -- and we've seen no indication to the contrary -- I have every confidence this coaching staff will help him improve.

Miller's Dayton teams always seemed to play like seniors even when they weren't.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago The connection between brain and fingers isn't what it used to be.

It isn't just fingers!!

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Ileri Ayo-Faleye, F, soph
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll.
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

Thanks for updating this,Iggy.

I didn’t know what else to type after reading McRam’s post above. Great stuff in here.

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Ileri Ayo-Faleye, F, soph
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

At seven players and counting with Freeman in the fold. Who is coming next? Durugordon?

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Ileri Ayo-Faleye, F, soph
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

At seven players and counting with Freeman in the fold. Who is coming next? Durugordon?

Long way to go for a roster.

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Ileri Ayo-Faleye, F, soph
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

At seven players and counting with Freeman in the fold. Who is coming next? Durugordon?

Long way to go for a roster.

We’ve got time. I wouldn’t mind seeing a front court player soon., though.

Agreed, Blueram and 74. Probably will add another 4-5 in the coming months and leave a few open for mid-season transfers?

Maybe Archie lands Durogordon then concentrates on bigs? The coming weeks will be interesting.

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Ileri Ayo-Faleye, F, soph
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

At seven players and counting with Freeman in the fold. Who is coming next? Durugordon?

Long way to go for a roster.

I think he might leave a couple of spots open for mid-season transfers. 11 players would be good now. So 4 more before September (or much sooner).

When did rosters expand to 15?

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 years ago

At seven players and counting with Freeman in the fold. Who is coming next? Durugordon?

Long way to go for a roster.

I think he might leave a couple of spots open for mid-season transfers. 11 players would be good now. So 4 more before September (or much sooner).

Archie isn't going to not take any player he may like just to leave a spot or 2 open.

I would not be surprised if he tries to fill all 13 spots.

Remember we can also lose some players between now and mid-season.

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago When did rosters expand to 15?

7+4=11

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago When did rosters expand to 15?

7+4+11

Mind decay

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago When did rosters expand to 15?

7+4+11

Mind decay

Hah, Billy 7+4+11 = 22.

We will blow through the salary cap!

Is ileri out of the portal?

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

theblueram wrote: ↑2 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago

7+4+11

Mind decay

Hah, Billy 7+4+11 = 22.

Yeah, I'm old too. I corrected it to the = sign.

Sorry if this was posted by someone from here, but I thought it was cool so.....good job.

Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑2 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote: ↑2 years ago We can fill this in as we go!

1. Malik Martin, G, Sr.
2. Sebastian Thomas, G, soph
3. Jalen Carey, G, Jr
4. Abdou Samb, F, Fr.
5. Ishmael Leggett, G, soph
6. Ileri Ayo-Faleye, F, soph
7. Brayon Freeman, G, soph
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

STAFF
1. Head Coach Archie Miller
2. Assistant Kenny Johnson
3. Assistant Duane Woodward
4. Assistant Austin Carroll
5. Ben Sanders
6. Ryan McCloskey
7.

At seven players and counting with Freeman in the fold. Who is coming next? Durugordon?

I am hopeful for both Duru and Femi O would love both and please get @ least 1

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 years ago Sorry if this was posted by someone from here, but I thought it was cool so.....good job.

Very thorough overview. Thank you.
Interesting to see on paper.

Nice workup . Fun to watch the spots being filled.