URI 2023 Transfers - Who Will Stay and Who Will Go?
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The official visit of former Rhode Island guard Ishmael Leggett has started at Pitt.
In fact, Leggett tells PSN that he arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday but the real tour of Pitt’s campus, facilities and meetings with players and coaches will take place today.
Pitt’s current roster has a need for a veteran shooting guard and Jeff Capel envisions Leggett filling that role.
The 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while shooting 43.6% from the field and 32% from 3-point range last season for Rhode Island.
Leggett’s top individual performances from last season included a 30-point effort against George Washington in February, a 25-point game against Dayton and a season-high 34 points against Tulane, which included seven 3-pointers.
Leggett will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Along with Pitt, Arkansas, Georgia, Butler, Boston College, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Ohio State, Fordham, SMU and others have reached out to Leggett.
Currently, Pitt has three open scholarships, with two of those likely to be used at the guard spot, with the other going towards size in the front court.
https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2023/04 ... ial-visit/
In fact, Leggett tells PSN that he arrived in Pittsburgh on Thursday but the real tour of Pitt’s campus, facilities and meetings with players and coaches will take place today.
Pitt’s current roster has a need for a veteran shooting guard and Jeff Capel envisions Leggett filling that role.
The 6-foot-3 shooting guard from Washington, D.C., averaged 16.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 steals per game, while shooting 43.6% from the field and 32% from 3-point range last season for Rhode Island.
Leggett’s top individual performances from last season included a 30-point effort against George Washington in February, a 25-point game against Dayton and a season-high 34 points against Tulane, which included seven 3-pointers.
Leggett will have two years of eligibility remaining.
Along with Pitt, Arkansas, Georgia, Butler, Boston College, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Ohio State, Fordham, SMU and others have reached out to Leggett.
Currently, Pitt has three open scholarships, with two of those likely to be used at the guard spot, with the other going towards size in the front court.
https://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2023/04 ... ial-visit/
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If we lose Leggett to fucking Fordham...
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
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Trying to take my usual optimistic view of the entire situation but Leggett leaving is a massive blow to our program - more insulting if the school is not in proximity to the Beltway.
I’m still keeping up hope he stays as he fits so perfectly with what Rhody is bringing in.
I’m still keeping up hope he stays as he fits so perfectly with what Rhody is bringing in.
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I think the effects of always being on a losing team in Kingston has taken its toll on Leggett. Three years of every season having more losses than wins hurts the psyche. I can't blame him if he goes to a school with a presently winning program (participating in postseason play) with expectations for that to continue.hrstrat57 wrote: ↑1 year ago Trying to take my usual optimistic view of the entire situation but Leggett leaving is a massive blow to our program - more insulting if the school is not in proximity to the Beltway.
I’m still keeping up hope he stays as he fits so perfectly with what Rhody is bringing in.
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Yeah I hear you, I refuse to believe thats even a possibility.
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I don't think it's a possibility either, but apparently those Patriot League belonging bastards thinks so and that's already enough to get my blood boiling. If it actually happens....
Take down the Robert Carothers banner and fix the concession stand lines
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Yeah let’s keep him out of Fordham and the A10 if he’s not returning
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Agree if course. But shouldn’t our well paid staff be able to convince him we’re on a path to winning? I was under the impression the primary reason for the transfer was to be closer to family due to father’s health. The schools listed here don’t alleviate the concern.RF1 wrote: ↑1 year agoI think the effects of always being on a losing team in Kingston has taken its toll on Leggett. Three years of every season having more losses than wins hurts the psyche. I can't blame him if he goes to a school with a presently winning program (participating in postseason play) with expectations for that to continue.hrstrat57 wrote: ↑1 year ago Trying to take my usual optimistic view of the entire situation but Leggett leaving is a massive blow to our program - more insulting if the school is not in proximity to the Beltway.
I’m still keeping up hope he stays as he fits so perfectly with what Rhody is bringing in.
This is just a message board of course and true stories are often few but it doesn’t quite add up to me.
Devoid of actual facts to the contrary I still believe our coaching staff should be able to retain him.
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Why would he go to Fordham?
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Because of things we don't know or don't want to admit.
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Congrats to Ish! I'll still be rooting for him at Pitt.
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Well looks like the dad story was BS
Long drive on I80 to DC…
BIG loss for our Rams no spin possible
(I’m sure y’all gonna give it a go tho)
Long drive on I80 to DC…
BIG loss for our Rams no spin possible
(I’m sure y’all gonna give it a go tho)
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Congrats, Ish. You’re going to do great.
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He is a very good player that deserves a shot at playing in an NCAA tournament. It would have been shocking to me if returned. I hope he continues his success at Pitt with a tourney bid next year.
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I'm happy for him. He's such a baller and deserves a chance on an ACC team.
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Respect for Ish. First significant loss in the new era of free agency. But a couple of next season’s players will have the opportunity to step up and do exactly what Ish did this year.
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Leggett's one of those guys that are hard not to root for. Well-spoken, a hard worker, and a clutch player.
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He realized our returning players and added transfers were so talented that his minutes would be limited moving forward.
JK, we lost a good one! Rooting for him at his next stop. Hopefully we can land someone comparable to lessen the blow.
JK, we lost a good one! Rooting for him at his next stop. Hopefully we can land someone comparable to lessen the blow.
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Most here figured he was gone.
I wish him the best, always loved his effort.
If by some miracle we can land Priide, that would take some of the sting away.
I wish him the best, always loved his effort.
If by some miracle we can land Priide, that would take some of the sting away.
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Ish, you were a warrior, and you gave us some great years, and we'll remember you fondly.
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The sad reality is that he likely would never have played for an NCAA team at URI, even with two more seasons for a five year career. Three straight losing seasons in Kingston with an NCAA Tournament team for Rhody likely years away beyond his college tenure.
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He was in a class by himself last season when it came to winning a loose ball. He'd let the other player worry about any collision. He'll be missed.
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Lets get Pride, that will soften the blow considerably!
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I am less pessimistic than you, but don’t blame Ish for going after a more likely path and a shot to play in the ACC. I think he will do well wherever he goes, won’t get as many points as he did here unless his shooting percentages increased, but D and hard drives to the hoop with get him FTs in any league.
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I actually don’t think it’s that much of a long shot that Rhody dances in the next 2 years maybe 50 % ??
A10 is in a down cycle so why not us
A10 is in a down cycle so why not us
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If he’s not a 1st-3rd option then I don’t understand the move
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I have like 500 Pitt fans asking me for my Ish videos haha. I get it. I would be very excited for him as well. Great kid. Wish him the best
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Maybe that entire dismissal of Bray thing played a bigger role than we first though.
Likewise, Luis is a NY kid, Pride is a NY kid, I wonder if that will help or hinder the signing of Pride. Perhaps they know each other and want to play together?
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Maybe there should be a thread dedicated to speculation about why Ish left? Or, crank up his Recruitment Corner shtuff?
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I am not throwing bouquets
Eff that
He divorces us and we get the Pom poms out ?
Not me
Eff that
He divorces us and we get the Pom poms out ?
Not me
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Idk how you can’t root for ish.
He gave everything to URI and agreed to stay on to help build something he’d probably never reap the rewards of.
And one thing to remember - our fans are pretty terrible when it comes to showing up. On the 2nd year of our best seasons in decades we could barely get 80% in the door for a conference championship team.
And also remember that a sizable amount of the supposedly most in tune fans of this program jumped on the “Dan Hurley can’t coach” bandwagon, while he ascended to national championship winning coach.
He deserves to play in front of a packed house and have a chance to win. Best of luck, I trust we’ll be fine as well.
He gave everything to URI and agreed to stay on to help build something he’d probably never reap the rewards of.
And one thing to remember - our fans are pretty terrible when it comes to showing up. On the 2nd year of our best seasons in decades we could barely get 80% in the door for a conference championship team.
And also remember that a sizable amount of the supposedly most in tune fans of this program jumped on the “Dan Hurley can’t coach” bandwagon, while he ascended to national championship winning coach.
He deserves to play in front of a packed house and have a chance to win. Best of luck, I trust we’ll be fine as well.
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I bet Dan Hurley learned more about coaching here at URI than anywhere else in his life. He learned to deal with fan pressure and he certainly learned how to deal with his emotions and the refs. Just ask him. I did.Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year ago Idk how you can’t root for ish.
He gave everything to URI and agreed to stay on to help build something he’d probably never reap the rewards of.
And one thing to remember - our fans are pretty terrible when it comes to showing up. On the 2nd year of our best seasons in decades we could barely get 80% in the door for a conference championship team.
And also remember that a sizable amount of the supposedly most in tune fans of this program jumped on the “Dan Hurley can’t coach” bandwagon, while he ascended to national championship winning coach.
He deserves to play in front of a packed house and have a chance to win. Best of luck, I trust we’ll be fine as well.
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I see your point and I am not bashing him
I just am not going to throw bouquets
I just am not going to throw bouquets
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I was pleased with the overall response. We need to simply show class. Which means, well wishing. You don't have to be happy about it.
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Bleed Keaney Blue!
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
”I'm not coming there to be in the top 3 of the Atlantic 10. I'm coming to win the damn thing!”
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I love how Coach Kenny has taken to social media, as it's the only glimpse we as fans get from the staff and the players/recruits get publicly from the staff. Coach Arch seems to struggle on social media, which for these players/recruits is a bad thing. As much as I used to cringe when I saw Cooley jump in the pool, it was sort of cool. Kim English is all over social media, engaging with fans and players. Its the way of the world now, like it or not.
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I would think Foumena and Weston will be in the rotation.
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While I don't know if we've added anyone as good as Ish, I think the overall talent is significantly upgraded.
House is the points replacement for sure. And I think a lot of the other guys are enhancing other areas we seriously lacked.
Dubsky is going to be our wildcard - looks like the best shooter but we'll see how long it takes for him to adjust. Maybe Rory continues to make serious jumps with his outside game.
I think Weston is the key to this year. He's got the potential, let's hope our staff gets the best out of him.
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I think the talent level upgraded just by the additional year of development for some of our young and raw players.Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year agoWhile I don't know if we've added anyone as good as Ish, I think the overall talent is significantly upgraded.
House is the points replacement for sure. And I think a lot of the other guys are enhancing other areas we seriously lacked.
Dubsky is going to be our wildcard - looks like the best shooter but we'll see how long it takes for him to adjust. Maybe Rory continues to make serious jumps with his outside game.
I think Weston is the key to this year. He's got the potential, let's hope our staff gets the best out of him.
As far as additions versus loses, I will reserve judgement until I see our roster completed.
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One thing is for sure and that is our point guard play will be very improved. Cannot state how important that is to be a lot better team.
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Even though we aren't done yet we are vastly more experienced and more talented across the board.Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 year agoI think the talent level upgraded just by the additional year of development for some of our young and raw players.Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year agoWhile I don't know if we've added anyone as good as Ish, I think the overall talent is significantly upgraded.
House is the points replacement for sure. And I think a lot of the other guys are enhancing other areas we seriously lacked.
Dubsky is going to be our wildcard - looks like the best shooter but we'll see how long it takes for him to adjust. Maybe Rory continues to make serious jumps with his outside game.
I think Weston is the key to this year. He's got the potential, let's hope our staff gets the best out of him.
As far as additions versus loses, I will reserve judgement until I see our roster completed.
Brown > Samb
Zek > Martin
House > Carey
Kortright > Thomas
Then those coming back will be more experienced. They'll be better. It's very unlikely they won't be better especially since we saw all of them get better as the year went on. It's only Bilau that we aren't sure of since he's hurt. But even if he comes back the same that's a net gain because we really missed him in conference play.
We are as it stands, at least better than 9 wins right now. Easy.
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Yeah definitely optimistic for sure , really hopeful Foumena is a solid piece for us that will be huge
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Once our roster is completed, I certainly expect it to be much more improved over last season.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year agoEven though we aren't done yet we are vastly more experienced and more talented across the board.Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 year agoI think the talent level upgraded just by the additional year of development for some of our young and raw players.Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year ago
While I don't know if we've added anyone as good as Ish, I think the overall talent is significantly upgraded.
House is the points replacement for sure. And I think a lot of the other guys are enhancing other areas we seriously lacked.
Dubsky is going to be our wildcard - looks like the best shooter but we'll see how long it takes for him to adjust. Maybe Rory continues to make serious jumps with his outside game.
I think Weston is the key to this year. He's got the potential, let's hope our staff gets the best out of him.
As far as additions versus loses, I will reserve judgement until I see our roster completed.
Brown > Samb
Zek > Martin
House > Carey
Kortright > Thomas
Then those coming back will be more experienced. They'll be better. It's very unlikely they won't be better especially since we saw all of them get better as the year went on. It's only Bilau that we aren't sure of since he's hurt. But even if he comes back the same that's a net gain because we really missed him in conference play.
We are as it stands, at least better than 9 wins right now. Easy.
Hopefully Weston can become the player we expected and our bigs will all be much more developed.
When Bray signed last year we all felt he had the it-factor, gave high fives, and thought we got a steal.
Not sure I can say that with any new player we got yet.
Just looking at talent alone, so far, with our new additions, Ish and Bray I would put at a higher level.
As a collective group we will see.