Was part of all-MAAC Freshman team in 2020-21 season
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:34 pm
by Dino611
I also realized on Monday I said he was their sixth man I was wrong I was looking at his stats for his freshman year, my apologies
He started in 10 games last year for Qunnipiac
In those 10 games he averaged
12.9 pts/game, 5.4 boards/game, 4.4 assists/game
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:28 pm
by rhodyram22
I still find it weird that we’re the only team supposedly showing interest.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:34 pm
by giovanni
I agree with the statement that Archie is very high on Estevez and Kourtright will be a mentor or insurance.
For Kortright:
We are a long way from worrying about ratings and how highly ranked a recruit is
Every team needs pieces even on good teams not everyone is a 5 star
Certainly he looks like he continues to improve and impressed with his pure pg skills
Quinnipiac was better than us
6-3 & 200 lbs. Archie Is looking to add length & strength
It seems like he wants to be a Ram
I have no problem at all if he commits & will actually welcome him.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:49 pm
by rhodyram22
giovanni wrote: ↑1 year ago
I agree with the statement that Archie is very high on Estevez and Kourtright will be a mentor or insurance.
For Kortright:
We are a long way from worrying about ratings and how highly ranked a recruit is
Every team needs pieces even on good teams not everyone is a 5 star
Certainly he looks like he continues to improve and impressed with his pure pg skills
Quinnipiac was better than us
6-3 & 200 lbs. Archie Is looking to add length & strength
It seems like he wants to be a Ram
I have no problem at all if he commits & will actually welcome him.
No one is worrying about ratings… we’re just pointing out that he’s an awful shooter. Not much better than Bassy, who a lot of us were really down on.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:08 pm
by jcru
A PG who only shoots 53% from the free throw line is essentially flipping a coin every time they shoot one.
They better have him stand at the half court line, so he doesn't make physical contact with anyone.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:10 pm
by reef
He definitely has decent size
Does anyone know if he’s a good defender or not ??
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:21 pm
by jcru
Maybe a little better than Always Wright. Always Wright has impressive shooting numbers however.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:29 pm
by giovanni
jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago
A PG who only shoots 53% from the free throw line is essentially flipping a coin every time they shoot one.
They better have him stand at the half court line, so he doesn't make physical contact with anyone.
Stats do not lie. I agree absolutely that % is horrible for anyone especially a pg.. Although you do see teams that have 5 great shooters, that can also defend, pass, rebound , its not often though. Even at the power 6 level. URI is building from the ground up.
It's only the 2nd year of this staff, I may be foolish but I totally trust them and their philosophy.
I understand a message board is for conversation, thoughts and disagreement, but when it comes to recruits or incoming players, there seems to be very strong opinions based on stats and 1 minute clips.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Maybe a little better than Always Wright. Always Wright has impressive shooting numbers however.
Perfect example. Let's look at stats and watch a couple of 3 minute clips , that obviously show the best a player has and we have a decision on who is better
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:35 pm
by jcru
It's better than JUST STATS, Johnny. And reef had asked a question. I tried to answer it.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:39 pm
by jcru
Gosh, I'm awfully sorry I'm not waving the pom poms on this one.
Please accept my sincerest apology.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago
A PG who only shoots 53% from the free throw line is essentially flipping a coin every time they shoot one.
They better have him stand at the half court line, so he doesn't make physical contact with anyone.
Stats do not lie. I agree absolutely that % is horrible for anyone especially a pg.. Although you do see teams that have 5 great shooters, that can also defend, pass, rebound , its not often though. Even at the power 6 level. URI is building from the ground up.
It's only the 2nd year of this staff, I may be foolish but I totally trust them and their philosophy.
I understand a message board is for conversation, thoughts and disagreement, but when it comes to recruits or incoming players, there seems to be very strong opinions based on stats and 1 minute clips.
The game has changed from when transfers were few and freshmen were the new faces on a team. Now transfers are dominant. So you get a guy with 3 years of stats for 100 or so games. Pretty reliable indicator of what you are going to get - for a 1 or two (Covid bonus year) rental.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:42 pm
by Jersey77
I am still just lukewarm on him.
I guess he is a decent passer, but nothing really stands out to me.
For a PG his FT% is terrible 55% and his overall shooting isn't very good.
I trust the staff but hope he isn't our best option at PG.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Maybe a little better than Always Wright. Always Wright has impressive shooting numbers however.
I like always as well but looking at always playing defense is like bray 2.0, a liability so to speak
JUCO defense is very different when you play versus some weak teams
Luis also led quinnipiac in steals so that’s a plus so I believe he can defend
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 4:58 pm
by reef
Same with me I trust the staff , they seem to know what they are doing this off-season
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:07 pm
by Dino611
rhodyram22 wrote: ↑1 year ago
I still find it weird that we’re the only team supposedly showing interest.
I don’t think we are
Some kids love getting clout on their social media releasing who’s reaching out to them and some will remain quiet
I’ll do some research & reach out to find some other teams that have reached out to him
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:11 pm
by rhodyblue12
I am sure he is a solid player. However having a PG that can't be on the floor at the end of close games is a cardinal sin.
I could not do that to myself If i were the coach. Not sure I am on board with this one.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:19 pm
by jcru
Well, if you watched that video, and it's not that long because it's only the plays where each team put points on the scoreboard, Quinnipiac fizzled in the second half and barely scored in the closing minutes. They won't show all of the FT misses in a clip like that, so you can only imagine what happened at the end of that game. Basically proves your point exactly, 12.
Kortright, did have two three point shots, and one was at the end when Iona pulled it out of reach. But again, they aren't going to show any misses, including three point attempts and FT attempts.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:42 pm
by Jdrums#3
Are his free throws fixable ?
Can 72 work with him to improve his FT % ?
That’s all I need to know.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:25 pm
by ramster
No they are not. 3 years in you know what you are buying
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:38 pm
by theblueram
Not sure this signing would help us. Sorry.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:39 pm
by steveystuds06
I'm completely fine with Archie bringing on a vet guard like Kortright if he feels Cam can take over by conference play. I agree with others. I worry about his FT shooting. He led Quinnipiac in both steals and assists. He's a good rebounder, defender, and floor general... Although some fans may not appreciate these aspects, coaches recognize their importance.
Also, having a guard that can throw down like this will be fun to watch in person if I finally decide to upgrade my season tickets to floor seats.
I do think Always is a better pure scorer, but Archie may want a true floor general. We do not have that on this team right now.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:48 pm
by Jdrums#3
ramster wrote: ↑1 year ago
No they are not. 3 years in you know what you are buying
Sorry 72, Ramster shot me down just as I was about to call Archie and give you a glowing recommendation.
C’est la vie.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
They should sell that jacket he’s wearing to fans.
They (athletics and marketing) should do a lot of things they don’t.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:15 pm
by reef
Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year ago
Probably being able to play defense compared to our starter last year
Yeah that be ok play 20 minutes of solid defense a night and any offense we get is gravy
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:20 pm
by jcru
This feels too much like a "favor" to someone.
Recruiting is an interesting business. In order to have the kind of connections someone like KJ has, you occassionally have to do someone a favor, like "hey, my boy over here is on the bench at Quinnipiac wasting away. He's much more talented than that. Can you find a place for him over there at Rhode Island?"
Kortright does have some talent, but again, the FT production is a red flag. Because we all know FT production can be improved with a lot of grueling work in the gym, and in 3 years that has not been a priority. What is the point of getting to the free throw line if you can't capitalize on it?
Not to mention he is being billed as a PG, and he's a backup SG.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 9:45 pm
by Dino611
jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago
This feels too much like a "favor" to someone.
Recruiting is an interesting business. In order to have the kind of connections someone like KJ has, you occassionally have to do someone a favor, like "hey, my boy over here is on the bench at Quinnipiac wasting away. He's much more talented than that. Can you find a place for him over there at Rhode Island?"
Kortright does have some talent, but again, the FT production is a red flag. Because we all know FT production can be improved with a lot of grueling work in the gym, and in 3 years that has not been a priority. What is the point of getting to the free throw line if you can't capitalize on it?
Not to mention he is being billed as a PG, and he's a backup SG.
First I don’t even think it’s Kenny’s recruit, I think it’s Duane’s recruit since he’s from NY
Second yes the FT is a red flag, but if he does come here have Archie put him on the same plan he did for the ish, Jalen and even Bassy, did wonders for them
Third I wouldn’t believe that article if anything he was their backup PG cuz if Dezi got subbed out he was their main ballhandler, wouldn’t say he’s a SG based of one article
Fourth of all a “favor” recruit would be like on the same skill level as Aris Tsourgiannis (king of fouls) who couldn’t even play at D-1 level. I get what your trying to say but jcru but I don’t think it’s that
Is Luis the best PG that we could get, no
But is he the worst option that we could end up with, no
Im fine with dealing with this situation for another year, and im praying to god almighty that the plan is have the staff go full court press on Jalen Dunkley-Distant this fall (4* top 75 recruit 6’7” PG who played w Rory & Foumena at orangeville) and have him or Cam run the show
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:04 pm
by jcru
I was just using an example.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:09 pm
by jcru
Well, it wouldn't be for another year, it would be two years.
We've been here before, and not just with Archie after one season. We've had some head scratchers over the years, where the die hard fans on Keaney Blue know the recruit has a certain deficiency to their game, in this case the FT shooting, but the greater fan base doesn't see it until we start playing the games, and then it is like "omg, what were they thinking, this guy is so bad at the line"
My gut says this is one of those. It's not the most horrible situation in the world, but if you want to have a team whose shooting is elevated across the board, you can't really have a weak link in the chain. Hoping someone is going to fix it, you would hope a school on the level of Rhody wouldn't need to take players who need to be "fixed" from the moment they show up.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:12 pm
by steveystuds06
This kid is not a game changer but I don’t get why some of you are acting like he barely saw the floor and made no impact last season.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:15 pm
by jcru
It's the kind of impact where you have to take the bad with the good. I believe we call that a "mixed bag". You'll gain in some areas, but hope it doesn't come back to bite you, in real time game situations.
For instance, we had a guy up until last season who had the tendency to lose the ball bouncing it off of his own foot. So, no matter what kind of exciting memorable moments he gave you, you knew the flip side of that was literally going to cost you a few games.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:18 pm
by Dino611
jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago
Well, it wouldn't be for another year, it would be two years.
We've been here before, and not just with Archie after one season. We've had some head scratchers over the years, where the die hard fans on Keaney Blue know the recruit has a certain deficiency to their game, in this case the FT shooting, but the greater fan base doesn't see it until we start playing the games, and then it is like "omg, what were they thinking, this guy is so bad at the line"
My gut says this is one of those. It's not the most horrible situation in the world, but if you want to have a team whose shooting is elevated across the board, you can't really have a weak link in the chain. Hoping someone is going to fix it, you would hope a school on the level of Rhody wouldn't need to take players who need to be "fixed" from the moment they show up.
Stop acting like we’re with the big boys jcru, we’ve taken on players every year that need fixes and adjustments, yes everyone on the board wants players like that where there all-conference type level that don’t need fixes, but some of you guys need to come to reality and they’ll chase the money and bright lights instead of coming to us
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sat Apr 15, 2023 10:23 pm
by jcru
lol, every year we hope will be the year that we don't, however.
I'll go back to my room without supper, because we are not the "big boys" and we don't deserve to have a team with consistent players.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:39 am
by CamsRams
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 6:40 am
by CamsRams
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:54 am
by rhodyblue12
It would be nice to have a PG with some size. Quick, water bug type lead guards can be fun, but they can also get abused on the defensive end.
If Luis takes care of the ball and plays shut down D, it is a move in the right direction for us.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 7:58 am
by jcru
I knew there was an angle here. It's a favor.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago
This feels too much like a "favor" to someone.
Recruiting is an interesting business. In order to have the kind of connections someone like KJ has, you occassionally have to do someone a favor, like "hey, my boy over here is on the bench at Quinnipiac wasting away. He's much more talented than that. Can you find a place for him over there at Rhode Island?"
Kortright does have some talent, but again, the FT production is a red flag. Because we all know FT production can be improved with a lot of grueling work in the gym, and in 3 years that has not been a priority. What is the point of getting to the free throw line if you can't capitalize on it?
Not to mention he is being billed as a PG, and he's a backup SG.
First I don’t even think it’s Kenny’s recruit, I think it’s Duane’s recruit since he’s from NY
Second yes the FT is a red flag, but if he does come here have Archie put him on the same plan he did for the ish, Jalen and even Bassy, did wonders for them
Third I wouldn’t believe that article if anything he was their backup PG cuz if Dezi got subbed out he was their main ballhandler, wouldn’t say he’s a SG based of one article
Fourth of all a “favor” recruit would be like on the same skill level as Aris Tsourgiannis (king of fouls) who couldn’t even play at D-1 level. I get what your trying to say but jcru but I don’t think it’s that
Is Luis the best PG that we could get, no
But is he the worst option that we could end up with, no
Im fine with dealing with this situation for another year, and im praying to god almighty that the plan is have the staff go full court press on Jalen Dunkley-Distant this fall (4* top 75 recruit 6’7” PG who played w Rory & Foumena at orangeville) and have him or Cam run the show
Dunkley-Distant is not a PG. He is a Small Forward or Wing.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Archie may have liked what he saw in Kortright when Quinnipiac beat us at home.
Led them in scoring with 15 pts/ 5 rebs/ 3 assists/ 5 steals.
Like I said earlier, wouldn't be surprised if he commits along with Wright by next week.
I think their game is very different, as I posted earlier.
Granted neither were my top choices, but if the staff wants them, I trust their judgement.
I feel that both are capable of making a positive impact on our team going forward.
After finishing 14th and the A10 being down, I didn't expect us to get some of the more sought-after players available.
Re: 20 PG’ Luis Kortright (Qunnipiac —> ??) (URI Visit)
Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2023 9:23 am
by jcru
Disappointing to say the least. I thought the whole point of letting half the team go was to get better talent. Not Bassy v2.0
Again, I don’t understand why URI always carries a player like this on the roster. You scoff but I say it’s a favor to someone. Bassy was a favor to someone. In this case, KJ takes Kortright, and then hopefully we get another player down the line from Christ the King or this general area or sphere of influence.
Does Quinnipiac have a fan message board? Is anyone from that program the least bit sorry to see this kid go, or is it like Carey and so many others? ie “good luck”
