'21 SG / SF Zek Montgomery (Bradley —> URI —> Bradley)

[ramster]

Experience, good size, and skill. Very solid pick up. 6’6 wing can be a sweet spot. Think taller more athletic better shooting Malik Martin.

Time will tell if he has the rebounding, defense and attitude of Malik . It is too early to tell if this is a positive compared to Malik.

Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'll just have to be good at it. But his numbers as a true sophomore are very similar and more efficient than Malik's as a 5th year senior.

I keep hearing posters here talk about what a terrible shooter Malik Martin is. Some during the season saying how much they looked forward to Malik leaving URI so they would not have to watch his dreadful shooting anymore. Also very down on Thomas as a shooter.

• Malik shot 32.9% on 3 Pointers for 2nd on the team with the 2nd most attempts on the team to Leggett. Stewart was 1st but only 42 total attempts

• Malik was 3rd in FG% with 41.9% behind Tchikou 48.1% and Samb 46.3%

• Malik led the team in Rebounding with 6.4rpg

• Malik had 42 Turnovers which was lower than Leggett 72, Carey 66 and Thomas 53

• Malik led the team in Blocks with 42 and was 2nd in Steals with 32

• In the biggest game of the year in the A10 Tournament vs LaSalle (56-73 loss) in Barclay Center Martin had a Game High 19 points on 6-13 FG, 3-6 3P, 4-6 FT, Team High 7 Rebounds, Game High 2 Blocked Shots

2022-2023 Results
3 Point Shooting
1-Rory Stewart 14-42 = 33.3%
2-Malik Martin 27-89 = 32.9%
3-Ishmael Leggett 48-150 = 32.0%
4-Brandon Weston 9-33 = 27.3%
5-Sebastian Thomas 19-76 = 25.0%
6-Jalen Carey 10-51 = 19.6%

Field Goal Shooting
1-Alex Tchikou 37-77 = 48.1%
2-Abdou Samb 44-95 = 46.3%
3-Malik Martin 96-229 = 41.9%
4-Rory Stewart 23-59 = 39.0%
5-Jalen Carey 86-216 = 39.8%
6-Ishmael Leggett 157-400 = 39.3%
7-Brandon Weston 43-116 = 37.1%
8-Sebastian Thomas 64-188 = 34.0%

Free Throw Shooting
1-Ishmael Leggett 147-174 = 84.5%
2-Jalen Carey 65-78 = 83.3%
3-Brandon Weston 47-58 = 81.0%
4-Abdou Samb 21-28 = 75.0%
5-Sebastian Thomas 35-54 = 64.8%
6-Malik Martin 40-62 = 64.5%
7-Alex Tchikou 41-70 = 58.6%

[reef]

Time will tell if he has the rebounding, defense and attitude of Malik . It is too early to tell if this is a positive compared to Malik.

Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'll just have to be good at it. But his numbers as a true sophomore are very similar and more efficient than Malik's as a 5th year senior.

I keep hearing posters here talk about what a terrible shooter Malik Martin is. Some during the season saying how much they looked forward to Malik leaving URI so they would not have to watch his dreadful shooting anymore. Also very down on Thomas as a shooter.

• Malik shot 32.9% on 3 Pointers for 2nd on the team with the 2nd most attempts on the team to Leggett. Stewart was 1st but only 42 total attempts

• Malik was 3rd in FG% with 41.9% behind Tchikou 48.1% and Samb 46.3%

• Malik led the team in Rebounding with 6.4rpg

• Malik had 42 Turnovers which was lower than Leggett 72, Carey 66 and Thomas 53

• Malik led the team in Blocks with 42 and was 2nd in Steals with 32

• In the biggest game of the year in the A10 Tournament vs LaSalle (56-73 loss) in Barclay Center Martin had a Game High 19 points on 6-13 FG, 3-6 3P, 4-6 FT, Team High 7 Rebounds, Game High 2 Blocked Shots

2022-2023 Results
3 Point Shooting
1-Rory Stewart 14-42 = 33.3%
2-Malik Martin 27-89 = 32.9%
3-Ishmael Leggett 48-150 = 32.0%
4-Brandon Weston 9-33 = 27.3%
5-Sebastian Thomas 19-76 = 25.0%
6-Jalen Carey 10-51 = 19.6%

Field Goal Shooting
1-Alex Tchikou 37-77 = 48.1%
2-Abdou Samb 44-95 = 46.3%
3-Malik Martin 96-229 = 41.9%
4-Rory Stewart 23-59 = 39.0%
5-Jalen Carey 86-216 = 39.8%
6-Ishmael Leggett 157-400 = 39.3%
7-Brandon Weston 43-116 = 37.1%
8-Sebastian Thomas 64-188 = 34.0%

Free Throw Shooting
1-Ishmael Leggett 147-174 = 84.5%
2-Jalen Carey 65-78 = 83.3%
3-Brandon Weston 47-58 = 81.0%
4-Abdou Samb 21-28 = 75.0%
5-Sebastian Thomas 35-54 = 64.8%
6-Malik Martin 40-62 = 64.5%
7-Alex Tchikou 41-70 = 58.6%

I would expect Rory to get in that 38 -40 % too especially surrounded by guys that can shoot it , more open shots can be had

[Rhody4ever]

Found this one - good watch

Zek Montgomery continues to improve

[DevRam]

Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'll just have to be good at it. But his numbers as a true sophomore are very similar and more efficient than Malik's as a 5th year senior.

I keep hearing posters here talk about what a terrible shooter Malik Martin is. Some during the season saying how much they looked forward to Malik leaving URI so they would not have to watch his dreadful shooting anymore. Also very down on Thomas as a shooter.

• Malik shot 32.9% on 3 Pointers for 2nd on the team with the 2nd most attempts on the team to Leggett. Stewart was 1st but only 42 total attempts

• Malik was 3rd in FG% with 41.9% behind Tchikou 48.1% and Samb 46.3%

• Malik led the team in Rebounding with 6.4rpg

• Malik had 42 Turnovers which was lower than Leggett 72, Carey 66 and Thomas 53

• Malik led the team in Blocks with 42 and was 2nd in Steals with 32

• In the biggest game of the year in the A10 Tournament vs LaSalle (56-73 loss) in Barclay Center Martin had a Game High 19 points on 6-13 FG, 3-6 3P, 4-6 FT, Team High 7 Rebounds, Game High 2 Blocked Shots

2022-2023 Results
3 Point Shooting
1-Rory Stewart 14-42 = 33.3%
2-Malik Martin 27-89 = 32.9%
3-Ishmael Leggett 48-150 = 32.0%
4-Brandon Weston 9-33 = 27.3%
5-Sebastian Thomas 19-76 = 25.0%
6-Jalen Carey 10-51 = 19.6%

Field Goal Shooting
1-Alex Tchikou 37-77 = 48.1%
2-Abdou Samb 44-95 = 46.3%
3-Malik Martin 96-229 = 41.9%
4-Rory Stewart 23-59 = 39.0%
5-Jalen Carey 86-216 = 39.8%
6-Ishmael Leggett 157-400 = 39.3%
7-Brandon Weston 43-116 = 37.1%
8-Sebastian Thomas 64-188 = 34.0%

Free Throw Shooting
1-Ishmael Leggett 147-174 = 84.5%
2-Jalen Carey 65-78 = 83.3%
3-Brandon Weston 47-58 = 81.0%
4-Abdou Samb 21-28 = 75.0%
5-Sebastian Thomas 35-54 = 64.8%
6-Malik Martin 40-62 = 64.5%
7-Alex Tchikou 41-70 = 58.6%

I would expect Rory to get in that 38 -40 % too especially surrounded by guys that can shoot it , more open shots can be had

THANK U

[rhodylaw]

Time will tell if he has the rebounding, defense and attitude of Malik . It is too early to tell if this is a positive compared to Malik.

Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'll just have to be good at it. But his numbers as a true sophomore are very similar and more efficient than Malik's as a 5th year senior.

I keep hearing posters here talk about what a terrible shooter Malik Martin is. Some during the season saying how much they looked forward to Malik leaving URI so they would not have to watch his dreadful shooting anymore. Also very down on Thomas as a shooter.

• Malik shot 32.9% on 3 Pointers for 2nd on the team with the 2nd most attempts on the team to Leggett. Stewart was 1st but only 42 total attempts

• Malik was 3rd in FG% with 41.9% behind Tchikou 48.1% and Samb 46.3%

• Malik led the team in Rebounding with 6.4rpg

• Malik had 42 Turnovers which was lower than Leggett 72, Carey 66 and Thomas 53

• Malik led the team in Blocks with 42 and was 2nd in Steals with 32

• In the biggest game of the year in the A10 Tournament vs LaSalle (56-73 loss) in Barclay Center Martin had a Game High 19 points on 6-13 FG, 3-6 3P, 4-6 FT, Team High 7 Rebounds, Game High 2 Blocked Shots

2022-2023 Results
3 Point Shooting
1-Rory Stewart 14-42 = 33.3%
2-Malik Martin 27-89 = 32.9%
3-Ishmael Leggett 48-150 = 32.0%
4-Brandon Weston 9-33 = 27.3%
5-Sebastian Thomas 19-76 = 25.0%
6-Jalen Carey 10-51 = 19.6%

Field Goal Shooting
1-Alex Tchikou 37-77 = 48.1%
2-Abdou Samb 44-95 = 46.3%
3-Malik Martin 96-229 = 41.9%
4-Rory Stewart 23-59 = 39.0%
5-Jalen Carey 86-216 = 39.8%
6-Ishmael Leggett 157-400 = 39.3%
7-Brandon Weston 43-116 = 37.1%
8-Sebastian Thomas 64-188 = 34.0%

Free Throw Shooting
1-Ishmael Leggett 147-174 = 84.5%
2-Jalen Carey 65-78 = 83.3%
3-Brandon Weston 47-58 = 81.0%
4-Abdou Samb 21-28 = 75.0%
5-Sebastian Thomas 35-54 = 64.8%
6-Malik Martin 40-62 = 64.5%
7-Alex Tchikou 41-70 = 58.6%

Now do a team that wasn’t 350th in 3P shooting. I love Malik, he was a warrior and did a lot of good things. On a team full of better shooters you could be ok with what he gave from 3. The issue was not Malik so much as everyone around him just being so poor on the offensive end.

[ramster]

Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'll just have to be good at it. But his numbers as a true sophomore are very similar and more efficient than Malik's as a 5th year senior.

I keep hearing posters here talk about what a terrible shooter Malik Martin is. Some during the season saying how much they looked forward to Malik leaving URI so they would not have to watch his dreadful shooting anymore. Also very down on Thomas as a shooter.

• Malik shot 32.9% on 3 Pointers for 2nd on the team with the 2nd most attempts on the team to Leggett. Stewart was 1st but only 42 total attempts

• Malik was 3rd in FG% with 41.9% behind Tchikou 48.1% and Samb 46.3%

• Malik led the team in Rebounding with 6.4rpg

• Malik had 42 Turnovers which was lower than Leggett 72, Carey 66 and Thomas 53

• Malik led the team in Blocks with 42 and was 2nd in Steals with 32

• In the biggest game of the year in the A10 Tournament vs LaSalle (56-73 loss) in Barclay Center Martin had a Game High 19 points on 6-13 FG, 3-6 3P, 4-6 FT, Team High 7 Rebounds, Game High 2 Blocked Shots

2022-2023 Results
3 Point Shooting
1-Rory Stewart 14-42 = 33.3%
2-Malik Martin 27-89 = 32.9%
3-Ishmael Leggett 48-150 = 32.0%
4-Brandon Weston 9-33 = 27.3%
5-Sebastian Thomas 19-76 = 25.0%
6-Jalen Carey 10-51 = 19.6%

Field Goal Shooting
1-Alex Tchikou 37-77 = 48.1%
2-Abdou Samb 44-95 = 46.3%
3-Malik Martin 96-229 = 41.9%
4-Rory Stewart 23-59 = 39.0%
5-Jalen Carey 86-216 = 39.8%
6-Ishmael Leggett 157-400 = 39.3%
7-Brandon Weston 43-116 = 37.1%
8-Sebastian Thomas 64-188 = 34.0%

Free Throw Shooting
1-Ishmael Leggett 147-174 = 84.5%
2-Jalen Carey 65-78 = 83.3%
3-Brandon Weston 47-58 = 81.0%
4-Abdou Samb 21-28 = 75.0%
5-Sebastian Thomas 35-54 = 64.8%
6-Malik Martin 40-62 = 64.5%
7-Alex Tchikou 41-70 = 58.6%

Now do a team that wasn’t 350th in 3P shooting. I love Malik, he was a warrior and did a lot of good things. On a team full of better shooters you could be ok with what he gave from 3. The issue was not Malik so much as everyone around him just being so poor on the offensive end.

Note I was providing data for the comment that was made above describing Martin as dreadful offensively. Being ranked #333 Nationally was more due 3 players below 30% in Westin, Thomas and especially Carey at only 19.6% 3P.

Malik was just so dreadful offensively it's not going to be hard for him to eclipse the production Malik gave us. He won't have to be as great of a defender, he'll just have to be good at it. But his numbers as a true sophomore are very similar and more efficient than Malik's as a 5th year senior.
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[SGreenwell]

"Dreadful" is definitely hyperbole, but Martin was average at best on the offensive end. He posted those stats despite being left wide open in a lot of circumstances. His per 40 numbers slipped across the board, likely because he played so many minutes and in a role he wasn't especially suited for (second or third option, depending on who else was out there). He was a stellar rebounder, which is where most of his value came from.

[RamStock]

Zek Montgomery didn’t start playing basketball until he was 14 years old. One of our friends lives close to Bradley and follows them. He said he was the guy they thought had the best chance to make another jump next year. The fans are pretty upset he was leaving and said they didn’t get why he did a lateral or downgrade to URI. Bradley thought they might be just outside the top 25 next year and now have lost two players. This looks to be a good pickup with his three point shooting and defense. I think this is Archie’s best pickup of the three this off season and depending upon who else they get will see 20 minutes+ a game. He should be a double digit scorer next year. Still hoping they add another shooter to go with Zek and a point guard

[Jersey77]

Zek Montgomery didn’t start playing basketball until he was 14 years old. One of our friends lives close to Bradley and follows them. He said he was the guy they thought had the best chance to make another jump next year. The fans are pretty upset he was leaving and said they didn’t get why he did a lateral or downgrade to URI. Bradley thought they might be just outside the top 25 next year and now have lost two players. This looks to be a good pickup with his three point shooting and defense. I think this is Archie’s best pickup of the three this off season and depending upon who else they get will see 20 minutes+ a game. He should be a double digit scorer next year. Still hoping they add another shooter to go with Zek and a point guard

Bradley also had another major loss in the portal to Nebraska; (F) Reink Mast (6'9") their top player who averaged 14 pts/ 8 rebs and can also stretch it 35% 3PT.

[ramster]

"Dreadful" is definitely hyperbole, but Martin was average at best on the offensive end. He posted those stats despite being left wide open in a lot of circumstances. His per 40 numbers slipped across the board, likely because he played so many minutes and in a role he wasn't especially suited for (second or third option, depending on who else was out there). He was a stellar rebounder, which is where most of his value came from.

His defense was outstanding and while I'm reading much about Weston having to play out of position at the 4 never a peep I'd heard from Martin who had to play the 5 at times and often took on one of the opponents best players. Never complained.
Dreadful is hyperbole but look back through many game threads where some posters were brutal on Martin, especially on his 3P shooting. The statistics don't show terrible 3P shooting.

And if anyone was left open it was Carey. While shooting 19% his misses were way off. Oftentimes his ball hit the side of the rim and not high enough to be above the rim to even have a chance of going in. Never understood the trashing Martin took during his 5th year.

And look who was out top player in the A10 Tournament - Martin with a game high 19 points and 7 rebounds.

[RhowdyRam02]

"Dreadful" is definitely hyperbole, but Martin was average at best on the offensive end. He posted those stats despite being left wide open in a lot of circumstances. His per 40 numbers slipped across the board, likely because he played so many minutes and in a role he wasn't especially suited for (second or third option, depending on who else was out there). He was a stellar rebounder, which is where most of his value came from.

His defense was outstanding and while I'm reading much about Weston having to play out of position at the 4 never a peep I'd heard from Martin who had to play the 5 at times and often took on one of the opponents best players. Never complained.
Dreadful is hyperbole but look back through many game threads where some posters were brutal on Martin, especially on his 3P shooting. The statistics don't show terrible 3P shooting.

And if anyone was left open it was Carey. While shooting 19% his misses were way off. Oftentimes his ball hit the side of the rim and not high enough to be above the rim to even have a chance of going in. Never understood the trashing Martin took during his 5th year.

And look who was out top player in the A10 Tournament - Martin with a game high 19 points and 7 rebounds.

Martin was a terrible three point shooter, fact not opinion. He was below average even though the opponents left him wide open daring him to shoot

[ramster]

"Dreadful" is definitely hyperbole, but Martin was average at best on the offensive end. He posted those stats despite being left wide open in a lot of circumstances. His per 40 numbers slipped across the board, likely because he played so many minutes and in a role he wasn't especially suited for (second or third option, depending on who else was out there). He was a stellar rebounder, which is where most of his value came from.

His defense was outstanding and while I'm reading much about Weston having to play out of position at the 4 never a peep I'd heard from Martin who had to play the 5 at times and often took on one of the opponents best players. Never complained.
Dreadful is hyperbole but look back through many game threads where some posters were brutal on Martin, especially on his 3P shooting. The statistics don't show terrible 3P shooting.

And if anyone was left open it was Carey. While shooting 19% his misses were way off. Oftentimes his ball hit the side of the rim and not high enough to be above the rim to even have a chance of going in. Never understood the trashing Martin took during his 5th year.

And look who was out top player in the A10 Tournament - Martin with a game high 19 points and 7 rebounds.

Martin was a terrible three point shooter, fact not opinion. He was below average even though the opponents left him wide open daring him to shoot

And he was our best among the starters. Shows how bad the others were.
Teams were backing way off of Carey. He was atrocious.

[steveystuds06]

Why are we talking so much about Martin? He's moved on. He was a nice kid with a ton of heart. He was a good rebounder that could get hot sometimes, as he did in the last game of the year. Our team sucked at shooting last year.

The more I watch Zek, the more excited I get. He has a lot of nice tools to build on. Great pickup by Archie. Let's see if we get a couple more commits this weekend!

[Iggy1979]

Do they keep stats on how many of a player's shots were blocked? I think Martin led the team.

[SmartyBarrett]

Do they keep stats on how many of a player's shots were blocked? I think Martin led the team.

Rhody was 360th-worst (out of 363 D1 teams) in terms of having their shots blocked last season. Was definitely a team-wide issue. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Malik led the way.

[Billyboy78]

Going on tape alone (and I know, I know....), I like this kid the best of the transfers so far.

[Iggy1979]

Do they keep stats on how many of a player's shots were blocked? I think Martin led the team.

Rhody was 360th-worst (out of 363 D1 teams) in terms of having their shots blocked last season. Was definitely a team-wide issue. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Malik led the way.

Maybe they'll do a head fake drill.

[adam914]

Going on tape alone (and I know, I know....), I like this kid the best of the transfers so far.

I think I'm in the same spot. The more I hear about this guy the more I like the move. I've been tricked before but right now I like him and Tyson a lot. The one area I am pumping the brakes on a little with Zek is the three point shooting. The percentage is great, and maybe that will continue with more shots, but for now I am not expecting him to be the shooter we need so I hope a shooter is still on the list.

[McRam]

Do they keep stats on how many of a player's shots were blocked? I think Martin led the team.

Rhody was 360th-worst (out of 363 D1 teams) in terms of having their shots blocked last season. Was definitely a team-wide issue. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Malik led the way.

Maybe, but then again he was playing way out of position most of the time, obviously, a 3 playing against a 4 will get a lot of shots blocked. In any event all of his shots blocked are part of his shooting percentage.

[RamStock]

Going on tape alone (and I know, I know....), I like this kid the best of the transfers so far.

You never know, but I think he is the best of the transfers also. He seems like he is still developing and has the highest ceiling. He will either be a starter or a 6 man with most minutes off the bench.

[PeterRamTime]

Yeah this dude screams high ceiling

Big time mismatch potential in the A-10

Jordan Miller esque to me

[rhodyram22]

Going on tape alone (and I know, I know....), I like this kid the best of the transfers so far.

I think I'm in the same spot. The more I hear about this guy the more I like the move. I've been tricked before but right now I like him and Tyson a lot. The one area I am pumping the brakes on a little with Zek is the three point shooting. The percentage is great, and maybe that will continue with more shots, but for now I am not expecting him to be the shooter we need so I hope a shooter is still on the list.

I like these 3 moves because they're players that have already had an impact on a Juco or D1 team. Last year we got a couple players that "could've been good".

[PeterRamTime]

Going on tape alone (and I know, I know....), I like this kid the best of the transfers so far.

I think I'm in the same spot. The more I hear about this guy the more I like the move. I've been tricked before but right now I like him and Tyson a lot. The one area I am pumping the brakes on a little with Zek is the three point shooting. The percentage is great, and maybe that will continue with more shots, but for now I am not expecting him to be the shooter we need so I hope a shooter is still on the list.

I like these 3 moves because they're players that have already had an impact on a Juco or D1 team. Last year we got a couple players that "could've been good".

Yeah Bray was the only guy that had accomplished anything coming in. Then Bilau at least had starter minutes in JUCO. Everyone else was either a freshman or was a redshirt guy.

House, Brown and Zek are not develmental at all.

[rhodyram22]

I think I'm in the same spot. The more I hear about this guy the more I like the move. I've been tricked before but right now I like him and Tyson a lot. The one area I am pumping the brakes on a little with Zek is the three point shooting. The percentage is great, and maybe that will continue with more shots, but for now I am not expecting him to be the shooter we need so I hope a shooter is still on the list.

I like these 3 moves because they're players that have already had an impact on a Juco or D1 team. Last year we got a couple players that "could've been good".

Yeah Bray was the only guy that had accomplished anything coming in. Then Bilau at least had starter minutes in JUCO. Everyone else was either a freshman or was a redshirt guy.

House, Brown and Zek are not develmental at all.

Exactly. And specifically, Zek made a big jump from freshman to sophomore year. Bradley fans aren't happy he's leaving and they're saying it's a downgrade We'll prove them wrong (hopefully).

[CamsRams]

[Jdrums#3]

Found this one - good watch

Zek Montgomery continues to improve

Good video. Thank you for posting this one.

Zek has the tools to be a good two way player. I like his potential under our coaching staff.

[rhodysurf]

Exactly. And specifically, Zek made a big jump from freshman to sophomore year. Bradley fans aren't happy he's leaving and they're saying it's a downgrade We'll prove them wrong (hopefully).

You weren't kidding hahaha their board cannot fathom Rhode Island being a step up from Bradley

[hrstrat57]

Do they keep stats on how many of a player's shots were blocked? I think Martin led the team.

So many it was almost bizarre - he had no lift at all

I still think he played hurt all season?

[reef]

I like these 3 moves because they're players that have already had an impact on a Juco or D1 team. Last year we got a couple players that "could've been good".

Yeah Bray was the only guy that had accomplished anything coming in. Then Bilau at least had starter minutes in JUCO. Everyone else was either a freshman or was a redshirt guy.

House, Brown and Zek are not develmental at all.

Exactly. And specifically, Zek made a big jump from freshman to sophomore year. Bradley fans aren't happy he's leaving and they're saying it's a downgrade We'll prove them wrong (hopefully).

Yeah I was thinking that too , Bradley fans saying he is making a lateral move going from Bradley to URI ?

[rhodyram22]

Yeah Bray was the only guy that had accomplished anything coming in. Then Bilau at least had starter minutes in JUCO. Everyone else was either a freshman or was a redshirt guy.

House, Brown and Zek are not develmental at all.

Exactly. And specifically, Zek made a big jump from freshman to sophomore year. Bradley fans aren't happy he's leaving and they're saying it's a downgrade We'll prove them wrong (hopefully).

Yeah I was thinking that too , Bradley fans saying he is making a lateral move going from Bradley to URI ?

Yup, so that's at least a good sign that they're unhappy he's leaving lol. Remember the reaction from Maryland fans when we got the twins? They were like "PLEASE take them and don't talk to us"

[Rhodymob05]

That is a good sign. When we got El Amin, Ball state fans were like “good luck”.

[rhodyram22]

for example


"He will not be on a stage where he will get noticed."

Well it seemed to work out for Dowtin, Fatts and Langevine.

[steveystuds06]

for example


"He will not be on a stage where he will get noticed."

Well it seemed to work out for Dowtin, Fatts and Langevine.

They are bitter I get it.

[reef]

That’s a great sign Zek chose us considering he seemed to leave a decent situation, get over it Bradley U !!

[SmartyBarrett]

That is a good sign. When we got El Amin, Ball state fans were like “good luck”.

BC fans are saying the same thing about Damarr Langford... hope Rhody's interest in him isn't serious.

[PeterRamTime]

for example


"He will not be on a stage where he will get noticed."

Well it seemed to work out for Dowtin, Fatts and Langevine.

Makes some sense because they were primed to bring back a NCAA caliber team.

Otherwise they don't seem to understand that the A-10 is a step up and our ceiling is much higher than theirs especially because of the coaches in place.

Most fanbases live in insular bubbles and don't understand the landscape of college basketball very well. Some struggle with that here, but the worst offenders are blueblood fans and P6 fans in general. Surprising a mid-major fanbase seems to have zero awareness of where Rhody's ceiling is and they don't realize how our entire coaching staff is far and away more prestigious than theirs. Bet they don't even have a fancy new practice facility

[theblueram]

Maybe he was just tired of riding on a bus and wanted to be on charter flights to games?

[Rhody72]

Two posts about Zek from Bradley message board.

Originally posted by Da Coach View Post
I think it just for the money. Bradley NIL money just cannot compete with the NIL money at any Power 6 conference school.
Zek is somewhat far from home (Louisville), so it's possible he wants to transfer somewhere closer to home. I guess we'll see.
Maybe Bradley needs to focus less on recruiting kids who are so far from home. I wonder if having kids who are from Illinois might be favorable to keeping them at Bradley so their families can see them play.
It would have been so nice to have Rienk for another year, and Zek for 2 more. I believe Rienk could have been POY next year, and Zek possibly a 1st team, or 2nd team All-MVC. Now it's more rebuilding.
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For what it's worth, Zek was the only other BU player I was worried about. Although nothing is ever guaranteed, I am not hearing that anyone else is considering the portal.

Originally posted by Tommy View Post
If an average player with potential like Zek is leaving for the portal than I am very discouraged by what the future holds. I don't really feel like rooting for an entirely new team every year, so if losing a couple starters to the portal every year becomes a regular occurrence I'm not sure I will continue to follow BU or college basketball at all for that matter.

This is sucking the life out of my only hobby and I don't like it one bit.

[The Dude]

I like this guy! Very efficient shooter. Both FG and 3pt percentages were over 42% last year and shoots ok from the free throw line (64%). He seems to do a lot of little things on the floor. This appears to definitely be the kind of player the team needs.

[sbrand]

[rhodyram22]

Excited to see this guy play.

[bigappleram]

He projects as one of our best players next year

[CamsRams]

[CamsRams]

Interesting read on Charles Cooke transfer recruitment:

https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/ ... sEBD3iBxN/

Cooke averaged 14.8 points per game as a sophomore at James Madison but struggled from 3-point range, shooting 29.8 percent. Last season, he shot 39.6 percent from long range.

“I still remember back to his visit,” Kuwik said, “and Archie showing Charles video and saying, ‘This is what we’re going to do with you physically development-wise, and this is what we’re going to do with you on the court development-wise.’ Probably the biggest knock on Charles and probably why his recruiting wasn’t as high is his 3-point percentage at James Madison was in the mid-20s, and people said he’s not a shooter. Archie took him through what we do shooting wise, and that’s probably the one thing the Miller family takes more pride in than anything: development but especially shooting.”

[NYGFan_Section208]

He projects as one of our best players next year

That...does not inspire hope or enthusiasm... (intentional?)

[Jdrums#3]

Interesting read on Charles Cooke transfer recruitment:

https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/ ... sEBD3iBxN/

Cooke averaged 14.8 points per game as a sophomore at James Madison but struggled from 3-point range, shooting 29.8 percent. Last season, he shot 39.6 percent from long range.

“I still remember back to his visit,” Kuwik said, “and Archie showing Charles video and saying, ‘This is what we’re going to do with you physically development-wise, and this is what we’re going to do with you on the court development-wise.’ Probably the biggest knock on Charles and probably why his recruiting wasn’t as high is his 3-point percentage at James Madison was in the mid-20s, and people said he’s not a shooter. Archie took him through what we do shooting wise, and that’s probably the one thing the Miller family takes more pride in than anything: development but especially shooting.”

Good story CamsRams. Thanks for posting it.

[bigappleram]

He projects as one of our best players next year

That...does not inspire hope or enthusiasm... (intentional?)

Strong disagree there. An Archie type player with good size and ball skills. Could see him making a jump to double figures scorer.

[NYGFan_Section208]

He projects as one of our best players next year

That...does not inspire hope or enthusiasm... (intentional?)

Strong disagree there. An Archie type player with good size and ball skills. Could see him making a jump to double figures scorer.

I'm glad you think he'll be good (seriously). I still think Casual Fan is not going to be enthusiastic or hopeful over a player who couldn't hit double digi for QU of the MAAC being "one of our best players"

[Rhody74]

That...does not inspire hope or enthusiasm... (intentional?)

Strong disagree there. An Archie type player with good size and ball skills. Could see him making a jump to double figures scorer.

I'm glad you think he'll be good (seriously). I still think Casual Fan is not going to be enthusiastic or hopeful over a player who couldn't hit double digi for QU of the MAAC being "one of our best players"

Casual Fan won’t know his old stats. He only cares about the games he’s watching or just watched.

[NYGFan_Section208]

Strong disagree there. An Archie type player with good size and ball skills. Could see him making a jump to double figures scorer.

I'm glad you think he'll be good (seriously). I still think Casual Fan is not going to be enthusiastic or hopeful over a player who couldn't hit double digi for QU of the MAAC being "one of our best players"

Casual Fan won’t know his old stats. He only cares about the games he’s watching or just watched.

I don't know about that...I think at first mention of a transfer, CF (if interested at this point in time) has two questions: Points, assists, rebounds? And, Where did he play?

ETA....Casual Fan doesn't care about PER or other calculated efficiency effectiveness pretend stats ...