General Recruiting Discussion/Comments 2022 and before

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 4 years ago

I wouldn't think there would be anymore additions until the new transfer rule issue is resolved. If it is passed it will be a much different roster as compared to if it is not passed. If it is passed Cox will also have more options and flexibility , if it is not he will need at least 1 guy with the 2 scholarships. I would assume there are potential transfers that are still out there that will wait also depending on the situation. Take Evan Cole for example, I have no idea what his status is with us, but say their is still mutual interest, I think it would be wise for him to see if the Mitchell twins are eligible next year before he were to make a decision. If they are eligible it makes for a crowded front court, if they are not he could nicely slide in for his grad year and possible be a great fit.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

We really can't add anybody else until the NCAA decides on the transfer rule. Unless they were a wing player. Even then, if we are recruiting a wing now it would be better to know Malik's status. Hard to sell on playing time when you don't know if someone is gonna play.

Hopefully most programs are waiting for the rule to pass as well, so all the good players get gobbled up.

Gonna be a long month until then and I hope there is less you know what going around....

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 4 years ago

If everyone can play I’m happy leaving the two spots open, presuming Fatts returns. If not we’re going to need at least one grad transfer.

reef · Unread post by **reef** » 4 years ago

I think once the rule passes officially then there will be a lot more movement and we be able to fill those 2 spots

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 4 years ago

Assuming we don’t have to fill 4!!

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 4 years ago

SandorClegane · Unread post by **SandorClegane** » 4 years ago

Seems like that would be a nice pickup. What year is Medley-Bacon?

rhodyblue12 · Unread post by **rhodyblue12** » 4 years ago

He'd have two years left

KevanBoyles · Unread post by **KevanBoyles** » 4 years ago

Averaged a double-double in league play this year.

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

KevanBoyles wrote: ↑4 years ago Averaged a double-double in league play this year.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-ab2IPH3A ... 0vjwtekwqz

His skill set is seemingly more vast than Cyril’s just by looking at this video. And I LOVE CYRIL, that is not a slight to him...he was just very limited “mobility” wise.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

Would be a nice pickup, would have to beat out VCU to seal the deal.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

From Baltimore.

RamStock · Unread post by **RamStock** » 4 years ago

One of my friends works at Coppin State and is a basketball fan. He has seen some of their games in person and also followed the team. He said he is a terrific defensive player and very good rebounder with his height. He said he isn’t going to be a big scorer for you in the post, but will get a lot of putbacks and has potential to improve offensively. This sounds like it would be a very solid player if we can convince him that there will be playing time here with the Twins. I hope we can him.

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

I like a 7 footer

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

That All Defense Team could get a boost.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 4 years ago

You can't teach 7 feet.

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 4 years ago

That is true but Blake Vedder was 7 feet, Frank Monge was 7 feet. Doesn't necessarily mean
he will succeed in the A10 with our level of competition. Not sure this is worth it if
we will lose JH.

RamStock · Unread post by **RamStock** » 4 years ago

steveystuds06 wrote: ↑4 years ago We have to be looking for a big man right? If we don't land one and the transfer rule doesn't pass what the hell are we going to do?? Everyone said Devele Johnson can't play at this level. Wasn't he known for blocking shots and having a great 3 PT shot? Can he defend at the 4??

The answer is no on if he can defend the 4.

DeanDome88 · Unread post by **DeanDome88** » 4 years ago

I absolutely do not want to lose Jermaine. I think that Jermaine's best moments were when he was facing the basket and recall early on that there was some talk of him potentially developing into a stretch 4. If Jermaine is onboard with playing more time facing the basket then I like the idea of adding a fifth big.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Harris would NO DOUBT be on board with playing more facing the basket.

A stretch 4 would be perfect for him.

He was at his best playing that way in high school.

With the Mitchell twins here, that's very likely to happen.

And that could really help keeping him here.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

Wanted: a few good men who can live in the paint and go "ass to the basket"

Must have size, must have strength, must have eyes in the back of your head.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

That's what we're hoping the Mitchell twins can do.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

The better of the two twins is more of an Odom type player than a traditional center. The other one might be able to do what you are looking for

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 4 years ago

This should come with a trigger warning. F Madsen.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

So, Madsen went on to become a college head coach. Interesting. Cole off the market then.

As far as Makhi Mitchell goes, watch this video...

Not unlike Lamar Odom, or Tre Mitchell, for that matter.

The big difference with Lamar, was that he had a pretty consistent three point shot, and he was like a 6'9" Fatts Russell, in some ways. He wasn't lightning quick like Russell, what I mean is, when the game was on the line, he wanted the ball, and he wanted to take the last shot, and you felt as an observer that it was more likely than not, going in.

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 4 years ago

URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
Rhody19/21 wrote: ↑4 years ago Who else are recruiting other than Murray and Gage? Any other JUCOs out there of interest?
Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins

Haven't seen us mentioned with any available JUCOs.
Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins

Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins, Brendan Medley-Bacon

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

rhodyfan3000 wrote: ↑4 years ago So, Madsen went on to become a college head coach. Interesting. Cole off the market then.

As far as Makhi Mitchell goes, watch this video...

Not unlike Lamar Odom, or Tre Mitchell, for that matter.

The big difference with Lamar, was that he had a pretty consistent three point shot, and he was like a 6'9" Fatts Russell, in some ways. He wasn't lightning quick like Russell, what I mean is, when the game was on the line, he wanted the ball, and he wanted to take the last shot, and you felt as an observer that it was more likely than not, going in.

His skill set is VAST. He has the ability to be an all A10 big. I’ll stand by that.

steveystuds06 · Unread post by **steveystuds06** » 4 years ago

DC_Rams wrote: ↑4 years ago
rhodyfan3000 wrote: ↑4 years ago So, Madsen went on to become a college head coach. Interesting. Cole off the market then.

As far as Makhi Mitchell goes, watch this video...

Not unlike Lamar Odom, or Tre Mitchell, for that matter.

The big difference with Lamar, was that he had a pretty consistent three point shot, and he was like a 6'9" Fatts Russell, in some ways. He wasn't lightning quick like Russell, what I mean is, when the game was on the line, he wanted the ball, and he wanted to take the last shot, and you felt as an observer that it was more likely than not, going in.
His skill set is VAST. He has the ability to be an all A10 big. I’ll stand by that.

His handle is very good for his size. We don't see guys like this in the A10

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 4 years ago

Too bad that the summer/fall strength and conditioning programs aren't likely to happen this year.

That would help players like the Mitchell twins......those programs would really help freshmen becoming sophomores especially.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 4 years ago

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 4 years ago

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 4 years ago

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

A big yes to him.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 4 years ago

Nelson was a one time URI target as I recall

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 4 years ago

Am I the only one beginning to think our strategy here might be throwing in the towel on the uncertain prospect of fans in the building prior to a covid19 vaccine and focusing on building a monster team for 21/22?

Could be a brilliant strategy...

Man these b some crazy times!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 4 years ago

giovanni wrote: ↑4 years ago

He and Malik follow each other.

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

yeah baby

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 4 years ago

I’d rather have Perez than Bacon.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 4 years ago

rhodyfan3000 wrote: ↑4 years ago So, Madsen went on to become a college head coach. Interesting. Cole off the market then.

As far as Makhi Mitchell goes, watch this video...

Not unlike Lamar Odom, or Tre Mitchell, for that matter.

The big difference with Lamar, was that he had a pretty consistent three point shot, and he was like a 6'9" Fatts Russell, in some ways. He wasn't lightning quick like Russell, what I mean is, when the game was on the line, he wanted the ball, and he wanted to take the last shot, and you felt as an observer that it was more likely than not, going in.

to quote Tyson Wheeler about Lamar Odom: "He dribbles like me, passes like me and shoots like me....and he's 6'9''"

CHICO 78 · Unread post by **CHICO 78** » 4 years ago

Can't wait to see this kid go nose to nose with Tre Mitchell. This past year we had no answer
for him. He absolutely abused us. Hopefully with the Mitchell twins our 2 Mitchells with
trump their one. ( I wonder if they are related?)

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 4 years ago

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

Grad transfer SHOOOOOOoooooooter.

Go get him, Cox

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 4 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑4 years ago

A 6’5” Aussie sharpshooter?

Yes please prioritize this one please!!!

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

DC_Rams · Unread post by **DC_Rams** » 4 years ago

His stats aren’t impressive.

RamStock · Unread post by **RamStock** » 4 years ago

hrstrat57 wrote: ↑4 years ago
SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑4 years ago
A 6’5” Aussie sharpshooter?

Yes please prioritize this one please!!!

He only shot 31 percent from three and averaged under 7 points a game for a 17-15 team. I would rather have had Medley-Bacon.

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 4 years ago

PeterRamTime · Unread post by **PeterRamTime** » 4 years ago

He could be good.

33 percent as a freshman.

40 percent on a juco team.

He's at least experienced. Streaky. Could possibly be a better shooter on a better team like ours.

URIRecruitingInfo · Unread post by **URIRecruitingInfo** » 4 years ago

URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago
URIRecruitingInfo wrote: ↑4 years ago

Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins

Haven't seen us mentioned with any available JUCOs.
Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins
Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins, Brendan Medley-Bacon

Grad Transfers: Evan Cole, Quan Jackson, Devin Gage, Jonah Antonio
Sit-out Transfers: David DeJulius, Isaiah Wilkins, Brendan Medley-Bacon, Jose Perez, Anthony Nelson

rhodyfan3000 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3000** » 4 years ago

I knew someone would do this. I haven't been updating the Roster thread lately as well, until we see how some of this shakes out.