'14 WI PG - Jarvis Garrett (URI Signed LOI)

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Are we recruiting Devonte Graham?

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Are we recruiting Devonte Graham?

We have offered. He is the kid that signed with Appalachian state and his COach will not release him.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the ... ZJUDMzNF8x

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Oh, yes. I remember him now.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Everybody needs to light a candle for our recruiting team.

We need this guy. Or, another one who staff thinks will be just as good or better, that's under the radar at the moment.

The most important time for the short term future of this program [and longer term too] will be this April.

The spring signing period. So much depends on it.

No pressure, eh????

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

URI hasn’t signed any incoming freshmen for next Fall, but with only 2 open scholarships at the moment (created by Mike Powell’s transfer and Xavier Munford’s graduation) the Rams aren’t in any rush. Their main target is Notre Dame Prep (MA) guard Jarvis Garrett, according to Flinn. Jeff Borzello of CBS Sports linked Rhody to Rokas Gustys.

Garrett is a 5’11” point guard who is more of a facilitator than a scorer. He has good ball handling ability and makes smart passes, and when called upon he can knock down jump shots from the outside. Flinn is impressed that URI has put themselves in range to land Garrett.

“I know Jarvis is very interested in them as well because they’ve kind of been on him ever since he moved into the area, and right now pound for pound Jarvis is one of the best available point guards out there, so for URI to be at the forefront of that recruitment is a big win for them,” Flinn said.

http://www.golocalprov.com/sports/recru ... asketball/

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

The only call on 247sports for this guy is Marquette. Hopefully, he is wrong. Like how their crystal ball section works. Ranks the writers based on their history of predictions and how long before the actual announcement they called it.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Counting Madnes, he's been here three times.
Must be some high degree of interest.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

This guy is absolutely key in my mind.

I'm sure we'll have staff representation at the upcoming tournament in the region, but it would be great if someone could confirm that if they're able to attend.

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 10 years ago

I agree "sf2010." The point guard situation is our biggest need and he seems to be the very best available. I want to see this kid sign more than anybody else we are recruiting

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Jarvis Garrett – A Milwaukee native in his second year at Notre Dame Prep, Garrett opted to return for a post-graduate year in hopes of pushing his recruitment to the highest levels. Only mid-way through his post-graduate season, he has already succeeded in that endeavor with varying levels of recruitment coming from the likes of Marquette, Creighton, Providence, Rhode Island, and St. Joseph’s. He’s equally capable of getting into the lane or pulling up with deep range beyond the three-point line and is consequently able to keep defenders consistently off balance.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

The logistics for having staff at this tournament are daunting.
They can catch the Friday games, but we're playing in NYC
Saturday night, and Hurley said they were going early to
get accustomed to Rose Hill Dump.
Unless they leave someone behind to be at RIC, those Saturday games
will go without URI staff on hand.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

Good points, Rod.

I guess sometimes silly things like basketball games get in the way of recruiting logistics...

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Yeah, they won't get to see Cimino, who plays on Fri. night and Sat....Garrett plays Thurs. afternoon, Friday afternoon (3:00) and Saturday. So, they see him once, possibly twice?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:The logistics for having staff at this tournament are daunting.
They can catch the Friday games, but we're playing in NYC
Saturday night, and Hurley said they were going early to
get accustomed to Rose Hill Dump.
Unless they leave someone behind to be at RIC, those Saturday games
will go without URI staff on hand.

By early, do you mean Friday? Or early Saturday morning?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Don't know. Only going by what Dan said.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 10 years ago

There's more games than just the Cox televised games, they'll be able to see everyone on Thurs. & Friday.

http://nationalprepinvitational.net/2014_Schedule.html

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Hmmmmmmmm. Well, there are 43 assistant coaches and directors of operations………Maybe one of the guys could stay behind.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

bressler3south wrote:Hmmmmmmmm. Well, there are 43 assistant coaches and directors of operations………Maybe one of the guys could stay behind.

Sounds like Preston is on him. I don't think he stays behind...

neil · Unread post by **neil** » 10 years ago

We should emphasize three basic facts to our recruits. One, X is leaving, two, you could probably step in and play the point, three, we DO play freshmen.

neil · Unread post by **neil** » 10 years ago

my bad, we START freshmen

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 10 years ago

bressler3south wrote:Hmmmmmmmm. Well, there are 43 assistant coaches and directors of operations………Maybe one of the guys could stay behind.

The opps guys and support guys can't recruit. Only the three assistant coaches are allowed to go off campus to recruit and contact the players.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Bos8 wrote:
bressler3south wrote:Hmmmmmmmm. Well, there are 43 assistant coaches and directors of operations………Maybe one of the guys could stay behind.

The opps guys and support guys can't recruit. Only the three assistant coaches are allowed to go off campus to recruit and contact the players.

Really? You're kidding me.

URI_05 · Unread post by **URI_05** » 10 years ago

bressler3south wrote:
Bos8 wrote:
bressler3south wrote:Hmmmmmmmm. Well, there are 43 assistant coaches and directors of operations………Maybe one of the guys could stay behind.

The opps guys and support guys can't recruit. Only the three assistant coaches are allowed to go off campus to recruit and contact the players.
Really? You're kidding me.

NCAA rules.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

And only 3 coaches AT A TIME are allowed off campus to recruit.

At URI, that means one has to stay home and mind the store....

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

NCAA rules. Really? You're kidding me. Wow.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

bressler3south wrote:NCAA rules. Really? You're kidding me. Wow.

You're tough, Bressler.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
bressler3south wrote:NCAA rules. Really? You're kidding me. Wow.

You're tough, Bressler.

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WE DEEM IT FACETIOUS!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Thanks Bressler! I am definitely coping much better and my stress level has decreased significantly.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

I still wish our timing wasn't so awful with this RIC
tournament.
Kids like to see the interest. Can't be avoided in this case.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Why don't members of Keaney Blue show up with a banner. Maybe "Rhody Ruckus" will follow suit. They can at least use the time to practice.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

My days of following the high school/prep/AAU tournaments around,
are in the past.
The AAU games in particular were pretty ugly one on one schoolyard
ball.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Stop! Rammer Time · Unread post by **Stop! Rammer Time** » 10 years ago

We are SO CLOSE . . . sure hope Dan and co. seal the deal. Please, not another Terrell like situation, how about one for good ol' Rhody?

Good to see that Dan and Preston are in attendance . . .
https://twitter.com/CoxSports/status/428981849629544448

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Stop! Rammer Time wrote:We are SO CLOSE . . . sure hope Dan and co. seal the deal. Please, not another Terrell like situation, how about one for good ol' Rhody?

Good to see that Dan and Preston are in attendance . . .
https://twitter.com/CoxSports/status/428981849629544448

1042 posts and 31469 views to go…………

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

us and marq. o boy. flip of the coin?

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 10 years ago

I might have missed this earlier in the thread but any sense of when he is making his decision?

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Marquette is his home. That's what I worry about. What is Marquette's PG situation, by the way?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

They can have Dickerson (who had interest from URI before going the JUCO path), Rhode Island will take Garrett. Deal? Deal.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 10 years ago

ace wrote:They can have Dickerson (who had interest from URI before going the JUCO path), Rhode Island will take Garrett. Deal? Deal.

Ace,
Wonder if that is a sign that Marquette is just now inquiring to Dickerson

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

We need this kid. I think Preston should stay behind On Sunday and be at RIC. That will show how much we want him. We can win at Fordham without Preston. And we can win a lot more games with this kid running the show here for the next 4 years.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Today's game at RIC....

2:45 – Notre Dame (MA) (63) vs Mt. Zion Academy (MD) (57)

5’11 Point guard Jarvis Garrett was the difference in the Notre Dame win. Garrett scored 24 points and hit 6-of-8 three-pointers showing excellent range. He added six assists, four rebounds and two steals to his line.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

Hurley was there watching via cox twitter

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

Nice stat line. By all accounts on Twitter he was totally lighting it up and putting on a show in front of Hurley and Co.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

They say he's a pass first guard, a true point guard. But he's also almost automatic from three when he's open and sets his feet. He's had some huge 3 point stats this year.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

According to ESPN's page, Marquette already has 5 guys signed for next season (no point guards) plus Fischer transferring in from Indiana.

Duane Wilson (a '13 4 star recruit point guard) is out this season with an injury for Marquette.

TexRam · Unread post by **TexRam** » 10 years ago

ace wrote:According to ESPN's page, Marquette already has 5 guys signed for next season (no point guards).

Also according to ESPN, they have 2 freshman pg (according to the recruiting page), and at least one who will be a senior next year.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

TexRam wrote:
ace wrote:According to ESPN's page, Marquette already has 5 guys signed for next season (no point guards).
Also according to ESPN, they have 2 freshman pg (according to the recruiting page), and at least one who will be a senior next year.

He seems to be a perfect fit here, but so did Terrell. One writer is saying he could be a high major player. I hope he decides soon.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

I remember Trey Dickerson. I think he's from CA.
He wanted to go to a 4 year school, but his grades didn't permit that,
but he has a couple of Big 10 schools on his list, and some so-so Eastern schools
like Fordham and FIU.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Big East vs A10 is a much more even recruiting battle these days

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

Watching Marquette on TV Garrett would play more for URI