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The Rhody Rams limp to the finish line of this 3 game homestand to start the season, as they take on the Stony Brook Seawolves. The good news regarding this game is that URI is not playing a Bobcats team as they are 0 for 2 so far against that mascot. Not that I am taking any game for granted this season, playing Stony Brook may be just what the doctor ordered. Led by coach Geno Ford in his fourth season, they are picked to finish 9th out of 13 teams in the CAA. They lose their top three scorers from a year ago. In their opening game, the Seawolves got rolled by Florida by 36 & then won an exhibition game by 20+ against DII Miami-Hamilton. Stony Brook is also missing probably their best played in graduate transfer guard Aaron Clarke. He transferred from Sacred Heart but is out indefinitely with back problems. They also picked up a transfer Keenan Fitzmorris from Stanford, a 7-foot center that could cause some problems downlow. Kenan Sarvan is leading the team in scoring by averaging 18.5 per contest, although much of his damage came against in the exhibition game. He has 5 more made three pointers than the entire Rhode Island team.

As for Rhode Island, well the results have been less than ideal. On the plus side they shot the ball MUCH better from the charity stripe. On the negative side, turnovers are killing this team. Well, that & Brayon Freeman hasn’t hit a shot yet & his attitude so far has been quite off putting. I am desperately hoping that they are able to turn this around before heading down to the Cayman Islands for the Salt Lyfe tournament. Salt Lyfe is an applicably named tournament as the Ram’s fanbase is starting to become a bit salty. I am guessing URI will be favored by about 9 points. My prediction URI 68 – Stony Brook 60. Go Rhody!!

Opponent
Record:
1-1, 0-0 in the CAA
18-13, 10-8 in the CAA (Last Season)

Rankings (URI):
NCAA NET: 232 (142)*
RPI: 90 (258)
KenPom: 303 (165)
BPI: 277 (224)
Sagarin: 248 (155)
Barttovik: 295 (149)
* Denotes last season

Leaders:
Points – Kenan Sarvan 18.5 (Jr., F)
Rebounds – Frankie Policelli 8.0 (Sr., F) & Tyler Stephenson-Moore 8.0 (Sr., G)
Assists – Tony Onyekonwu 4.0 (Fr., G) (2.0 TO per game)

Historical
Series: 2-1
H: 2-1, A: 0-0, N: 0-0
Most Recent Matchup: 11/24/18 68-58 L at URI
Most Recent Win Streak: 1 – Stony Brook
Match-up Predictor: 71.3% Chance of URI Winning

Team Rankings says; their #200 ranked URI, and #12 A-10, has 75% to win against their #294 Stony Brook……

Yes, this is a game we should typically win easily, going away.
We will get our first victory Tuesday night.

They do start a big front court:
Saravan (6'10")- Averaging 18.5 pts
Fitzmorris (7'0") - Averaging 8 pts
Policelli (6'7")- Averaging 12 pts/ 8.5 rebs

Also player of note Stephenson-Moore averaging 10.5pts/8.5 rebs.

I feel like we recruited Policelli for a minute. He ended up at Dayton and then transferred to SBU. This has to be a win and a shot of confidence for some of our struggling guys. I continue to be impressed by Tchikou.

if we start the season 0-3 at home.... yikes. these guys need to get on the road. go do a little more team bonding, team boozing, team something.

I'm certainly not oozing confidence like I should be in this one.

KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 year ago if we start the season 0-3 at home.... yikes. these guys need to get on the road. go do a little more team bonding, team boozing, team something.

I'm certainly not oozing confidence like I should be in this one.

I was going to say the same thing. I feel like a game away from the Ryan would probably be good for the team overall but especially Freeman and Weston.

KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 year ago if we start the season 0-3 at home.... yikes. these guys need to get on the road. go do a little more team bonding, team boozing, team something.

I'm certainly not oozing confidence like I should be in this one.

Cayman Islands anyone?

TruePoint wrote: ↑1 year ago

KeaneyBluBallz wrote: ↑1 year ago if we start the season 0-3 at home.... yikes. these guys need to get on the road. go do a little more team bonding, team boozing, team something.

I'm certainly not oozing confidence like I should be in this one.

I was going to say the same thing. I feel like a game away from the Ryan would probably be good for the team overall but especially Freeman and Weston.

It will give the poor fans a break too.

Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 year ago Yes, this is a game we should typically win easily, going away.
We will get our first victory Tuesday night.

They do start a big front court:
Saravan (6'10")- Averaging 18.5 pts
Fitzmorris (7'0") - Averaging 8 pts
Policelli (6'7")- Averaging 12 pts/ 8.5 rebs

Also player of note Stephenson-Moore averaging 10.5pts/8.5 rebs.

Don't love this for our big man depth. Malik, Hutch and Rory are all going to have contribute valuable minutes at the 4.

Game to game improvement from team - as a whole - and individual players, confidence building and culture building is what I am hoping for. I am not going to get caught up in wins and losses at this time because the team just isn’t good right now and I don’t know if we have hit our floor yet. The wins will follow in time.

It's a bad sign when you lose your warm-up games. On a positive note, I have been an Ish Leggett fan from early on, He has played well.

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑1 year ago

while the transfer portal is nice to add a piece or two, culture and identity don't come from the portal in the form of seniors and covid bonus year guys.

Culture and identity are formed from actual recruits buying into the coaches philosophy and program.

we might be searching for culture and identity all season.

Rhody72 wrote: ↑1 year ago It's a bad sign when you lose your warm-up games. On a positive note, I have been an Ish Leggett fan from early on, He has played well.

Yes you have. Leggett has really stepped up.

Rhody Vault @RhodyVault
Nov 12
🎙 Shocked to see Freeman pulled from the starting lineup after one game.
Nothing like building up confidence for one of the most talented young pieces on the team. Very interesting.


Vault not exactly trusting Archie

Hmmm

Nathan or Arch. Who to trust??

URI is the only A-10 school which has not yet recorded a win.

Archie is 100% correct in his handling o Freeman even if Feeeman leaves URI. Better to lose a player than lose a program. Just ask David Cox.

This team is being chiseled. Once the scraps are removed and the smoke is clear, we will have a basketball team.

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago Rhody Vault @RhodyVault
Nov 12
🎙 Shocked to see Freeman pulled from the starting lineup after one game.
Nothing like building up confidence for one of the most talented young pieces on the team. Very interesting.


Vault not exactly trusting Archie

Vault probably still sore he never got Arch as a guest ??

reef wrote: ↑1 year ago

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago Rhody Vault @RhodyVault
Nov 12
🎙 Shocked to see Freeman pulled from the starting lineup after one game.
Nothing like building up confidence for one of the most talented young pieces on the team. Very interesting.


Vault not exactly trusting Archie

Vault probably still sore he never got Arch as a guest ??

He interviewed him at A10 media day, but I'm guessing Archie was obligated to grant him that one.

I think tonight we run, run, run and run some more. I think we get into the 80s with a lot of fast break points. 81-63 is my prediction.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago

reef wrote: ↑1 year ago

ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago Rhody Vault @RhodyVault
Nov 12
🎙 Shocked to see Freeman pulled from the starting lineup after one game.
Nothing like building up confidence for one of the most talented young pieces on the team. Very interesting.


Vault not exactly trusting Archie

Vault probably still sore he never got Arch as a guest ??

He interviewed him at A10 media day, but I'm guessing Archie was obligated to grant him that one.

And comments like the above are not likely to get him an un-obligated interview anytime soon. Someone forgot to tell him to Trust Archie. Or tell him he could get punched in the face.

92 - 76 we blow them out

Hope you guys are right, a laugher sure would be nice!

Well this isn't particularly great

And the hits just keep on coming....

Carey and Freeman sitting side by side at end line watching warm ups.

Wow this season is super fun so far!

*sad*

Freeman is at least out dancing during warmups. Kudos to Archie. Set the expectations right away. I saw him leave bench Saturday. It actually was right around when Thomas picked up his 4th foul. Is this his come to Jesus moment or the beginning of the end.. he definitely is smiling and dancing a lot. Let's hope for the former rather than the latter.. ps this could be an ugly game..

100% support the decision by Archie here. Not thrilled with where we’re at with Bray but since we’re here the coach can’t just let it fester. It’s sink or swim time for Bray.

TruePoint wrote: ↑1 year ago 100% support the decision by Archie here. Not thrilled with where we’re at with Bray but since we’re here the coach can’t just let it fester. It’s sink or swim time for Bray.

Yeah definitely agree. It sucks, but it sounds like its the right thing to do.

Wasn't able to make the Texas State game so looking to see some improvement from whoever ends up seeing the floor tonight.

Just heard them announce a "Tee's for 3's" promotion, where they're supposed to throw shirts in the crowd after URI makes 3 point shots. They might want to re think that strategy if fan engagement is the goal.

Hopefully tonight changes that trend. I'll predict its Rory based off pre game warm-ups.

Love this Archie for the bray decision

If he walks he walks but love this decision

ONIONS !

No Varsity Network for me tonight. Put it on 30 minutes ago…blank screen with the word advertisement on top and no sound. It went out mid first half for the rest of the Tx St game too.

Damn shame in this day and age that can’t simply listen to a game. I’ll follow along on here and ESPN game summary.

Should be an interesting one without Bray and Carey.

Leaves us with 2 scholarship guards? Martin and Weston are more forwards than ball handlers

Agree also good move Arch !!

How the hell did they get this 7'3 guy?

We lead 13-12 U 12

Ish the big bright spot for us

Bassy can’t shoot !!

Man they cannot hit from outside. Incredible really.

Ish is an absolute stud. I'm so happy for him.

Bassy with some incredible passes.

Hutch with a pretty jumper.

Samb is the biggest surprise on this team.

I LOVE ARCHIE MILLER

We need to establish a big lead.. let guys get a little loose. Get Lou, Rory and Weston into the game groove..

Bray will be fine. Let’s not write him off after two bad games. He’s a player. No worries.

We desperately need someone who can hit a 3. So many open looks, so many misses

We lead 24-19. 609

Ish has 11

This is a team we should beat handily need a big run

I'm all in on the Ish redemption tour!

Also Hutch is way quicker than I realized. Dude has some speed.

Only 4 turnovers so far. Nice!

Hopefully we get some balanced scoring.

29-22

Malik for 3 finally !!