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What most impressed me about the video of Fourmena was his agility and ball handling for a big man . In that area he reminds me a bit of Holmes
at Dayton . Hope has anything close to Holmes' ability . He could be a tough match up in the A10 if he has enough upper body strength to hold his
own against the stronger centers .
at Dayton . Hope has anything close to Holmes' ability . He could be a tough match up in the A10 if he has enough upper body strength to hold his
own against the stronger centers .
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Passport issues led to him being delayed on getting to campus, hence why he got there in August and not in June like Rory and LouKingstonLane wrote: ↑1 year ago Did we ever get an explanation on why Foumena redshirted last year? Seemed odd given his play in the scrimmage relative to the other bigs.
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Guess the staff felt that put him far enough behind to warrant it, who am I to say.Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year agoPassport issues led to him being delayed on getting to campus, hence why he got there in August and not in June like Rory and LouKingstonLane wrote: ↑1 year ago Did we ever get an explanation on why Foumena redshirted last year? Seemed odd given his play in the scrimmage relative to the other bigs.
Just felt so odd given how he played in that scrimmage and how shallow our front court was
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These clips of finest moments tell you very little. These are what players have made to sell themselves. Coaches want to see a player in continuous action.
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He had mono, in the ER as he posted about, was absolutely gassed after the scrimmage and was just too far behind the other big guys so they decided to hold him out.KingstonLane wrote: ↑1 year ago Did we ever get an explanation on why Foumena redshirted last year? Seemed odd given his play in the scrimmage relative to the other bigs.
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He and Brown will split minutes at the 5.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Yeah, Stevey's scouting report was right on the money: no lift. 8-10 inch vertical. It's just that with his reach and height, 8-10 inch vertical is more than enough to get over the basket and block shots.
Kind of an intriguing player. I'm guessing if he is on the floor the same time at Brown, he's actually the 4, with his offense, otherwise the 5.
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Blue Man wrote: ↑1 year agoHe and Brown will split minutes at the 5.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Yeah, Stevey's scouting report was right on the money: no lift. 8-10 inch vertical. It's just that with his reach and height, 8-10 inch vertical is more than enough to get over the basket and block shots.
Kind of an intriguing player. I'm guessing if he is on the floor the same time at Brown, he's actually the 4, with his offense, otherwise the 5.
I think one of those 2 players will separate himself and become the clear-cut favorite for most minutes.
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What about Bilau when he's ready?Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 year agoBlue Man wrote: ↑1 year agoHe and Brown will split minutes at the 5.jcru wrote: ↑1 year ago Yeah, Stevey's scouting report was right on the money: no lift. 8-10 inch vertical. It's just that with his reach and height, 8-10 inch vertical is more than enough to get over the basket and block shots.
Kind of an intriguing player. I'm guessing if he is on the floor the same time at Brown, he's actually the 4, with his offense, otherwise the 5.
I think one of those 2 players will separate himself and become the clear-cut favorite for most minutes.
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Possibly, but his recent injury issues are a major concern.
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If Bilau comes back close to 100%, there will be good competition amongst those 3 (Brown, Foumena, Bilau) at the 5. Competition in practice will make each one better. That bodes well for the team if all three can compete while becoming and remaining healthy.
Wish we had some spy’s planted in Kingston that could give us first hand breakdowns of scrimmages to start to get a feel for how each player looks.
Wish we had some spy’s planted in Kingston that could give us first hand breakdowns of scrimmages to start to get a feel for how each player looks.
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Green fees for a 5; can he rebound And play adequate defense ?
Then 1. Can he make any back to basket scores as the shot clock is running down. ?
2. Can he finish on a pick and roll?
Hope someone will prove he can do all three! Obviously, the jury is still out on these players.
Then 1. Can he make any back to basket scores as the shot clock is running down. ?
2. Can he finish on a pick and roll?
Hope someone will prove he can do all three! Obviously, the jury is still out on these players.
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Foumena setting high expectations for himself. I like the attitude and hope it comes to fruition!
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If Foumena is one of the top bigs in the nation this year, where will he be playing next year?
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This has become an all too common reaction. I say, let's ease off the negativity, and let the dreamers dream. It's much more fun.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago If Foumena is one of the top bigs in the nation this year, where will he be playing next year?
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That would be a nice problem to deal with. No?Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago If Foumena is one of the top bigs in the nation this year, where will he be playing next year?
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Love his comments and expressed confidence going into this upcoming season . Hope he can live up to his own high expectations . he looks to
be a skilled big man and he should already know what the competition level will be like having practiced with D1 players and observed A10 games .
I think he will surprise some people .
be a skilled big man and he should already know what the competition level will be like having practiced with D1 players and observed A10 games .
I think he will surprise some people .
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Wherever he wants, and hopefully that's URI, but I'm not going to worry about that now before he has even stepped foot on the court. The alternative I guess is hoping all of our players play poorly so they'll never be wanted by better programs, but that sure sounds much worse than a guy being one of the best players in the nation for us and then leaving.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago If Foumena is one of the top bigs in the nation this year, where will he be playing next year?
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So pencil in Jeremy and Tyson starting @ the 4 and 5 opening night ??
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One of these guys s going to kick a__. Don’t know which one, but it’s going to happen.
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Exactly Adam. It’s like the old management adage what if you train your people so well that they leave. Isn’t it worse if you train them poorly and they stay. If our players are wanted by bigger schools it will be a good thing. Look where our guys not named Ish went after this year. All transferred down a level.adam914 wrote: ↑1 year agoWherever he wants, and hopefully that's URI, but I'm not going to worry about that now before he has even stepped foot on the court. The alternative I guess is hoping all of our players play poorly so they'll never be wanted by better programs, but that sure sounds much worse than a guy being one of the best players in the nation for us and then leaving.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago If Foumena is one of the top bigs in the nation this year, where will he be playing next year?
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I know. It used to be that when we were really good, our coach would get snatched. Now it will probably be our players too. Yes, I want us to be really good, but if our really good players stayed here 4 years like they did in the past, that's when we'd become great and have moments like we did in '78, '88, '98, '17 and '18. It just frustrates the hell out of me the way things have become. I'm old, so I'm old school.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year agoExactly Adam. It’s like the old management adage what if you train your people so well that they leave. Isn’t it worse if you train them poorly and they stay. If our players are wanted by bigger schools it will be a good thing. Look where our guys not named Ish went after this year. All transferred down a level.adam914 wrote: ↑1 year agoWherever he wants, and hopefully that's URI, but I'm not going to worry about that now before he has even stepped foot on the court. The alternative I guess is hoping all of our players play poorly so they'll never be wanted by better programs, but that sure sounds much worse than a guy being one of the best players in the nation for us and then leaving.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago If Foumena is one of the top bigs in the nation this year, where will he be playing next year?
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78, good thing we are only here on this planet for 72 years or so on avg. If we were around a lot longer- like say 100 years - imagine how frustrated and cranky we would get.
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Is Fuchs a rotation piece ??
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No clue tbh, the team he did play on featured Sagaba Konate (All Big 12 player at West Virginia) and Bruno Cabocolo (played in the NBA in for 4/5 years), so that’s great players to be behind in the depth chart, but he didn’t dominate when he did get minutes in the German 1 league ( 4 pts / 2 boards ) and also only played in garbage time minutes. He also did dominate at the German 3 league (16 pts / 8 boards / 2 assists ) but in All honestly the German 3 league is very lackluster
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He seems to be pretty much an unknown or under the radar recruit at this point.Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year agoNo clue tbh, the team he did play on featured Sagaba Konate (All Big 12 player at West Virginia) and Bruno Cabocolo (played in the NBA in for 4/5 years), so that’s great players to be behind in the depth chart, but he didn’t dominate when he did get minutes in the German 1 league ( 4 pts / 2 boards ) and also only played in garbage time minutes. He also did dominate at the German 3 league (16 pts / 8 boards / 2 assists ) but in All honestly the German 3 league is very lackluster
If Austin was able to find a diamond in the rough, power to him.
I haven't seen a offer list for Fuchs at this time.
Not knowing much about him currently or seeing him in action, I would think Rory would have the upper hand as the 4 in our rotation. Much depends on how far down Archie uses his bench.
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In the clips of him, I've seen better competition at a URI pickup game. He is a developmental recruit.
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Red shirt material, as someone said in recruit topic? Will be interesting to follow his development at this level. Did like some of the skills in the clips. We will see.
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He will be 20 years old November 21.section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Red shirt material, as someone said in recruit topic? Will be interesting to follow his development at this level. Did like some of the skills in the clips. We will see.
Pretty old to be redshirting.
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Nothing in the video popped "yeah, that guy has to play"ramster wrote: ↑1 year agoHe will be 20 years old November 21.section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago Red shirt material, as someone said in recruit topic? Will be interesting to follow his development at this level. Did like some of the skills in the clips. We will see.
Pretty old to be redshirting.
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The only thing I would say to that is that you are getting frustrated at something that hasn't happened yet. We haven't had a good core, coming off a strong season, with big expectations for the following year, and then losing the bulk of our talented guys to P5 transfers or NIL inducements. If/when that happens then scream for the rafters. But assuming that is a fait accompli and getting frustrated in advance seems foolish. Bonnies retained all their guys, FAU retained all their guys, Duquesne, GW, Fordham retained all their most talented guys. Great coaches will build real relationships and retain players.Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year agoI know. It used to be that when we were really good, our coach would get snatched. Now it will probably be our players too. Yes, I want us to be really good, but if our really good players stayed here 4 years like they did in the past, that's when we'd become great and have moments like we did in '78, '88, '98, '17 and '18. It just frustrates the hell out of me the way things have become. I'm old, so I'm old school.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year agoExactly Adam. It’s like the old management adage what if you train your people so well that they leave. Isn’t it worse if you train them poorly and they stay. If our players are wanted by bigger schools it will be a good thing. Look where our guys not named Ish went after this year. All transferred down a level.adam914 wrote: ↑1 year ago
Wherever he wants, and hopefully that's URI, but I'm not going to worry about that now before he has even stepped foot on the court. The alternative I guess is hoping all of our players play poorly so they'll never be wanted by better programs, but that sure sounds much worse than a guy being one of the best players in the nation for us and then leaving.
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Does he use up our last scholly?
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Not sure where to put this, but this seems as good as any other thread. A little look at some of the new guys.
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OK, from someone who would have hard time carrying the tire across the street, I like that drill. Now, roster is set,, and time to turn my previous negative feeling about Archie heat two into a cautionary optimism for this season. My slow and steady growth expectations blew up as the season went. Hope zcoach now has a group that fits his vision. Long, long ways to go, but time for me to get behind these guys, mainly cause they wear our Keaney Blue, and they are the only guys we got. Go Rhody, looking forward to B&W scrimmage. Let’s start the climb back to Rhody is relevant again in the conference.
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Great saying the guys working hard , love these videos we put out
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Nice, when will they actually use the practice facility for practice?
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I’m nervous and also really excited to see how the new roster plays.section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago OK, from someone who would have hard time carrying the tire across the street, I like that drill. Now, roster is set,, and time to turn my previous negative feeling about Archie heat two into a cautionary optimism for this season. My slow and steady growth expectations blew up as the season went. Hope zcoach now has a group that fits his vision. Long, long ways to go, but time for me to get behind these guys, mainly cause they wear our Keaney Blue, and they are the only guys we got. Go Rhody, looking forward to B&W scrimmage. Let’s start the climb back to Rhody is relevant again in the conference.
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I feel like it’s gonna be Montgomery or House.KevanBoyles wrote: ↑1 year ago One of these guys s going to kick a__. Don’t know which one, but it’s going to happen.
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Yes, I am sure we all are.rhodyram22 wrote: ↑1 year agoI’m nervous and also really excited to see how the new roster plays.section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago OK, from someone who would have hard time carrying the tire across the street, I like that drill. Now, roster is set,, and time to turn my previous negative feeling about Archie heat two into a cautionary optimism for this season. My slow and steady growth expectations blew up as the season went. Hope zcoach now has a group that fits his vision. Long, long ways to go, but time for me to get behind these guys, mainly cause they wear our Keaney Blue, and they are the only guys we got. Go Rhody, looking forward to B&W scrimmage. Let’s start the climb back to Rhody is relevant again in the conference.
Lots of pressure on the staff this season.
Much depends on how fast they can whip this group into a team, making all the pieces fit.
I have a feeling they will struggle early then hopefully settle in as the season goes along.
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That’s a fair estimate. I hope they gel earlier and beat Northwestern lol.Jersey77 wrote: ↑1 year agoYes, I am sure we all are.rhodyram22 wrote: ↑1 year agoI’m nervous and also really excited to see how the new roster plays.section(105) wrote: ↑1 year ago OK, from someone who would have hard time carrying the tire across the street, I like that drill. Now, roster is set,, and time to turn my previous negative feeling about Archie heat two into a cautionary optimism for this season. My slow and steady growth expectations blew up as the season went. Hope zcoach now has a group that fits his vision. Long, long ways to go, but time for me to get behind these guys, mainly cause they wear our Keaney Blue, and they are the only guys we got. Go Rhody, looking forward to B&W scrimmage. Let’s start the climb back to Rhody is relevant again in the conference.
Lots of pressure on the staff this season.
Much depends on how fast they can whip this group into a team, making all the pieces fit.
I have a feeling they will struggle early then hopefully settle in as the season goes along.
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