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Alright- decision behind us let’s freakin go out and crush this league next year. A good start and we will keep rolling baby. NCAAs or Bust!
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It would be nice to hear from Jermaine and Tyrese who both spoke out about wanting Cox
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Yes that...confirmation from them, and all is good.bigappleram wrote:It would be nice to hear from Jermaine and Tyrese who both spoke out about wanting Cox
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I'm sure the Boneyard is anxious to sign BA
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......maybe Tom Moore had/has hook into him......theblueram wrote:I'm sure the Boneyard is anxious to sign BA
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we have no more good guards now than the day that he committed in the first place.reef wrote:Maybe he is a bit worried about playing time ?? We do have a lot of good guards ???
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I don't think we are playing a 4 guard system anymore. Leave that for uconn to deal with.RhodyRam86 wrote:we have no more good guards now than the day that he committed in the first place.reef wrote:Maybe he is a bit worried about playing time ?? We do have a lot of good guards ???
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and seems like that's still plenty? Especially with less likelihood of playing 4, 5, or even 6 guards at a time?RhodyRam86 wrote:we have no more good guards now than the day that he committed in the first place.reef wrote:Maybe he is a bit worried about playing time ?? We do have a lot of good guards ???
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NYGFan_Section208 wrote:and seems like that's still plenty? Especially with less likelihood of playing 4, 5, or even 6 guards at a time?RhodyRam86 wrote:we have no more good guards now than the day that he committed in the first place.reef wrote:Maybe he is a bit worried about playing time ?? We do have a lot of good guards ???
I don't disagree. I'm just saying I don't believe he left because he thinks we have too many guards. There is nothing different about the composition of the players than when he signed his LOI. The only difference is the head coach.
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Just WIN DC! Keep it going! You have the keys to a great team and great recruits. No reason for a downturn.Rhody83 wrote:
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Well we are little thin at the guard position now. Need that transfer now for sure! Maybe Adams just felt betrayed by Hurley; who knows.
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We would have only had 5 guards total with Adams, I don’t know how he could have expected us to play 4 guards next year anyways. Even with 3 guards there was a chance Adams could have been the third starter by the end of the year or at least first off the bench. Just seems like an all around weird decision but it will be interesting to see where he ends up going.theblueram wrote:I don't think we are playing a 4 guard system anymore. Leave that for uconn to deal with.RhodyRam86 wrote:we have no more good guards now than the day that he committed in the first place.reef wrote:Maybe he is a bit worried about playing time ?? We do have a lot of good guards ???
Edit: Also I think it’s most likely that once Hurley was gone Adam’s was gone too but decided to wait to hear the head coach named before leaving.
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Wouldn't he have asked for his release then like last week?UCH21377 wrote:Well we are little thin at the guard position now. Need that transfer now for sure! Maybe Adams just felt betrayed by Hurley; who knows.
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Martin’s tweet to Coach Cox. It’s Show Time. This kid is ready.
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I suppose so. Maybe he wanted to see who was hired? I really don't know. Do know we could use some guard depth now.theblueram wrote:Wouldn't he have asked for his release then like last week?UCH21377 wrote:Well we are little thin at the guard position now. Need that transfer now for sure! Maybe Adams just felt betrayed by Hurley; who knows.
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I think we are playing big next year. Tate, Harris, CL, Martin, and then who knows about the bench guys ( Preston, Layssard etc).UCH21377 wrote:I suppose so. Maybe he wanted to see who was hired? I really don't know. Do know we could use some guard depth now.theblueram wrote:Wouldn't he have asked for his release then like last week?UCH21377 wrote:Well we are little thin at the guard position now. Need that transfer now for sure! Maybe Adams just felt betrayed by Hurley; who knows.
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If are roster stays as is, Dowtin and Fatts will be best guard combo in A 10 and one of the best in nation. Throw in CT, somewhat of a wild card,but certainly has potential to be a very good player. The 4 guards we had last year is not the norm for any team and will not be for us. I think if everything stays as is, we will be fine. And still 2 scholarships left
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That’s a shame about Adams, but honestly? I’d be more upset if it was any one of the other three recruits. The timing is also peculiar. Why ask for your release on the day Cox is announced as the new head coach? Wasn’t Cox the lead recruiter for him?
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Also could have been he saw himself as better than Fatts when he committed. After watching the season unfold that may have changed. He also could have just recently received interest from a school with a better opportunity for him.
All speculation, but after reading his mother's blog, you know this was a well thought out decision.
All speculation, but after reading his mother's blog, you know this was a well thought out decision.
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Too bad for Adams.
Loved his upside with his size and the fact that his brother is who he is.
We can manage with Fatts Dowtin CT and Martin.
We definitely need one more guy in there at least.
Loved his upside with his size and the fact that his brother is who he is.
We can manage with Fatts Dowtin CT and Martin.
We definitely need one more guy in there at least.
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Valid points, I guess the timing is just very odd. I agree that from reading his mother’s blog it was probably a well thought out decision but it appears that hiring Cox was what sealed that decision.Dre3000 wrote:Also could have been he saw himself as better than Fatts when he committed. After watching the season unfold that may have changed. He also could have just recently received interest from a school with a better opportunity for him.
All speculation, but after reading his mother's blog, you know this was a well thought out decision.
It just sucks. I was so pumped about the Cox hire then this happens almost immediately. Have to hope Cox can get either a grad transfer or a freshman who can give us some quality backcourt minutes.
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Adams is a bit of a blow, but understandable.
Maybe go out and get a pure shooter, someone who can play minutes and break up a zone.
That's kind of been the strategy from day one, no? Elite athletes, Big men, and pure shooters.
Maybe go out and get a pure shooter, someone who can play minutes and break up a zone.
That's kind of been the strategy from day one, no? Elite athletes, Big men, and pure shooters.
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I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
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Well we have Martin. He's a really good shooter.jcru wrote:Adams is a bit of a blow, but understandable.
Maybe go out and get a pure shooter, someone who can play minutes and break up a zone.
That's kind of been the strategy from day one, no? Elite athletes, Big men, and pure shooters.
If we can just get anyone close to around as good as Adams we will be in fine shape.
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Thinking out loud is it possible Cox asked him to re evaluate his commitment ?
I expect roster decisions will have to be made on multiple team members no?
I expect roster decisions will have to be made on multiple team members no?
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adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
I don't know. Who could he have been hoping for other than Cox? Also, I think everyone inside the program has been assuming it was going to be Cox since before Hurley's decision was public. From that perspective, I do think the timing is a little weird. My tinfoil hat guess to explain it is that he expressed a desire to be released from his LOI after Hurley took the UConn job and was asked to wait until the coaching situation was resolved to avoid stoking a panic.
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Good theory/conjecture...wouldn't even call that tin foil hat, that's straight up aluminum.TruePoint wrote:adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
I don't know. Who could he have been hoping for other than Cox? Also, I think everyone inside the program has been assuming it was going to be Cox since before Hurley's decision was public. From that perspective, I do think the timing is a little weird. My tinfoil hat guess to explain it is that he expressed a desire to be released from his LOI after Hurley took the UConn job and was asked to wait until the coaching situation was resolved to avoid stoking a panic.
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What has Adams' mother been saying on her blog?
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Exactly my thoughts.TruePoint wrote:adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
I don't know. Who could he have been hoping for other than Cox? Also, I think everyone inside the program has been assuming it was going to be Cox since before Hurley's decision was public. From that perspective, I do think the timing is a little weird. My tinfoil hat guess to explain it is that he expressed a desire to be released from his LOI after Hurley took the UConn job and was asked to wait until the coaching situation was resolved to avoid stoking a panic.
And as far as getting a shooter goes as someone mentioned, Martin is a about a smooth a shooter as they come. Thompson is a more polished Adams, except Thompson can shoot the 3. Adams has no jumper.
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adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
it's odd because the person that was hired as head coach was the person he would most likely stay for. if he wasn't going to stay for Cox, who could we have possibly hired that he would stay for? I suppose Pitino maybe, but none of the other candidates. So if he wasn't going to stay for Cox why not decommit when Hurley left?
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adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
If the recruit is totally committed to the HC then he ask for his release as soon as the HC leaves.
The other scenario is they stay to see if Cox gets the job. Do you think he would’ve stayed if one of the other candidates got the job? Who would that have been?
He just lost 2 weeks in his new recruiting process. Recruits have received offers and made verbal commitments during those 2 weeks - spots that are no longer available to Adams. The only logical situation I can think of - he already knows the school he is going to and he held off so his decision wouldn’t hurt Coach Cox.
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hrstrat57 wrote:Thinking out loud is it possible Cox asked him to re evaluate his commitment ?
I expect roster decisions will have to be made on multiple team members no?
Why would Cox do that? Isn't Cox the one that recruited him? There have been no changes to the roster since Adams committed. I find it hard to believe this decision is roster or playing time related. He had to know he would be coming off the bench when he committed and would likely be the 2nd guard off the bench.
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I don’t watch the recruits as close as others, but if this is true he just may not be a good fit for Cox. Hurley clearly overlooked a lack of a jumper for Stan and Terrell for a few years. I also just assumed he had a good shot but that was purely based on his brother which is not fair to him.Adams has no jumper.
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rhodylaw wrote:I don’t watch the recruits as close as others, but if this is true he just may not be a good fit for Cox. Hurley clearly overlooked a lack of a jumper for Stan and Terrell for a few years. I also just assumed he had a good shot but that was purely based on his brother which is not fair to him.Adams has no jumper.
Cox recruited him. If Cox didn't think he was a good fit, hard to believe Dan would have pushed him to recruit harder. That doesn't make sense. I find it hard to believe Cox doesn't want him here. This is coming from the kid.
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Maybe DC should be looking for a recruiter from the NY or Philly area. I understand an experience basketball doctor could be found from one of these areas to sit next to him on the bench.
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After the career Terrell had here, Hurley did not overlook anything with him.rhodylaw wrote:I don’t watch the recruits as close as others, but if this is true he just may not be a good fit for Cox. Hurley clearly overlooked a lack of a jumper for Stan and Terrell for a few years. I also just assumed he had a good shot but that was purely based on his brother which is not fair to him.Adams has no jumper.
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TJ would be a perfect fit. He’s an incredible skill development guy and has ties to CA from recruiting as Associate HC at Brown which he has been there for close to 8 years, I believe. He’s the type of guy who would give great balance to the staff and out work others in scouting and recruiting. Cox is a terrific floor coach and surrounding himself with a RIer would be smartBillyboy78 wrote:Tell me more about T.J. Yes, I remember him in high school and at UVM. What are his strengths as a coach? Is he a strong recruiter?NorthernRamFan wrote:He has ties to the South and the West CoastBillyboy78 wrote:Where would Sorrentine recruit? New England, I suppose? Wouldn't we already have that covered with Ty?
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I don't think it was necessarily hoping for someone else, but why not wait it out and see what happens before making a decision? Your scenario is certainly also possible to. I just don't think the timing was really all that odd.TruePoint wrote:adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
I don't know. Who could he have been hoping for other than Cox? Also, I think everyone inside the program has been assuming it was going to be Cox since before Hurley's decision was public. From that perspective, I do think the timing is a little weird. My tinfoil hat guess to explain it is that he expressed a desire to be released from his LOI after Hurley took the UConn job and was asked to wait until the coaching situation was resolved to avoid stoking a panic.
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I have no idea if he would have stayed if one of the other candidates got the job. But why not wait and see before making a decision? To me it is more odd to make a decision on your future school without knowing who the coach is going to be then it is to make that decision after finding out who the coach is going to be. And I don't think losing 2 weeks in the process is going to make that big of a difference. Still plenty of options available to him.Rhody83 wrote:adam914 wrote:I'm not sure why people keep saying the timing is odd. He waited to find out who the new coach was, he found out, and he made his decision quickly. Nothing really odd about it.
If the recruit is totally committed to the HC then he ask for his release as soon as the HC leaves.
The other scenario is they stay to see if Cox gets the job. Do you think he would’ve stayed if one of the other candidates got the job? Who would that have been?
He just lost 2 weeks in his new recruiting process. Recruits have received offers and made verbal commitments during those 2 weeks - spots that are no longer available to Adams. The only logical situation I can think of - he already knows the school he is going to and he held off so his decision wouldn’t hurt Coach Cox.
Either way, all kind of meaningless now I guess. But for me it makes perfect sense that you would want to know who your coach would be before deciding whether to stay or go.
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BleedBlue87 wrote:I would assume player attendance at the Friday press conference would give us some sort of indicator on who is staying and going right?
Also, is it open to the public or just press. i would like to be there.
Not always. Billy Baron was at the Hurley presser. Admittedly that was a much different situation.
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TJ Sorrentine sounds intriguing. Let's get him on the bench !!
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I agree with those who think that Adams wanted out when Hurley left, and was asked to hold off announcing it until a new coach was hired.
He may or may not have another school in mind already. With the spring signing period almost here, we'll find out soon.
He may or may not have another school in mind already. With the spring signing period almost here, we'll find out soon.
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Well we now have Martin's confirmation.....just waiting for JH's now.....
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To follow up on what Dre said...maybe playing time mattered more to him and he was thinking about his release regardless.rambone 78 wrote:I agree with those who think that Adams wanted out when Hurley left, and was asked to hold off announcing it until a new coach was hired.
He may or may not have another school in mind already. With the spring signing period almost here, we'll find out soon.
Cox staying meant none of the team was going to transfer - so that’s what sealed it for him.
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Confirmation of what? Kid already said he’s only playing for DC, what more do you all want??rambone 78 wrote:Well we now have Martin's confirmation.....just waiting for JH's now.....
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he's pledged his allegiance to Cox and said "Rhode Island is my home" since Hurley left...I'd say that countsrambone 78 wrote:Well we now have Martin's confirmation.....just waiting for JH's now.....
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if playing time is the case, then I'm not shedding any tears over it. Rather have the spot used by someone that looks at competition and says "I'll win" than someone that looks at competition and shys away from itBlue Man wrote:To follow up on what Dre said...maybe playing time mattered more to him and he was thinking about his release regardless.rambone 78 wrote:I agree with those who think that Adams wanted out when Hurley left, and was asked to hold off announcing it until a new coach was hired.
He may or may not have another school in mind already. With the spring signing period almost here, we'll find out soon.
Cox staying meant none of the team was going to transfer - so that’s what sealed it for him.
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