‘23 FL SG Ray Allen III (URI Preferred Walk-on)
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‘23 FL SG Ray Allen III (URI Preferred Walk-on)
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This is the most excited I’ve ever been for a walk on
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Good genes! The link said he’d been offered by UMass and Rutgers a couple years ago. I presume he doesn’t need a scholarship given his Dad’s career so who knows?
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Slava Ukraini!
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Nice street cred for Archie.
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With NIL. scholarships are becoming irrelevant and the bench is lengthing.
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Love it and hopefully the NBA hall of famer gets to a lot of the games
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Ray Allen at basketball games. Logan Mankins at football games. Should be fun!
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Ray Allen III
Headed to Rhody per Chris DiSano and Zags.
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There is almost zero info on him out there. Can't find any stats, just a freshman highlight video.
I mean, how bad can he be? You'd think he'd have enough of his dad in him to be able to come off the bench and make threes sometime down the line right? Got too much of his mama in him...
I mean, how bad can he be? You'd think he'd have enough of his dad in him to be able to come off the bench and make threes sometime down the line right? Got too much of his mama in him...
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They enroll with the understanding they are guaranteed a spot on the roster.
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Fascinating move. Welcome Ray III
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I’m guessing he coming to learn about coaching from Archie. If so, that’s a huge compliment.
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Arent these the article theblueram was looking for? Lol
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Interestingly URI only gets attention from SI with a walk-on.
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Do Garnett and Pierce have any kids?
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Before you know it he will go from being a preferred walk-on to the starting rotation and sinking 3s every time he touches the ball!!!!
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Fun addition! He’s legitimately a walk-on, though, not a rich kid who can ball and is doing the team a favor by not using the scholarship. His dad became his high school coach a couple years ago, which had to be a great experience for both of them. His dad had his highlight videos out there and was working his connections for a scholarship, but he never really got the offers. I like this path for him, though.
Ray also officially graduated from UConn this month- something he clearly did not have to do but thought was important, for himself and as an example. He even showed up to the ceremony, sat with the students and took some pictures with them when they asked, had his whole extended family there with him. It was a really nice moment.
Ray also officially graduated from UConn this month- something he clearly did not have to do but thought was important, for himself and as an example. He even showed up to the ceremony, sat with the students and took some pictures with them when they asked, had his whole extended family there with him. It was a really nice moment.
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Any highlights on this kid?
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This is from September of 2022. It’s not much of a highlight tape, but there’s not much out there on him.
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This is from July-
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So, is he good enough to get any playing time in a year or 2? Still a great PR move nonetheless.
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Regardless of how much RA III plays, the PR has been fantastic. His commitment has been carried by numerous publications and hoop writers.
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I got a notification on my phone from CBS sports I think about his commitment to Rhode Island. Also got a sports illustrated tweet, and I think Bleacher report too. Definitely got the program some publicity.
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Bronny James Lite
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Oh yeah, it’s great for publicity. If he plays, we’re guaranteed a clip on ESPN’s socials.
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From the description above, RA3 sounds like an intelligent, good character young man. A hard worker on the court and in the classroom. I think it is helpful beneficial to have him around the team.
Maybe he is thinking about getting into coaching down the road ? If so, I hope him attending Rhody turns out to be a win/win.
Maybe he is thinking about getting into coaching down the road ? If so, I hope him attending Rhody turns out to be a win/win.
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Nice story, I guess....we need people that put the biscuit in the bucket. If his last name was N'Ohehoh, then he would be just another Nohehoh...and no one would know who he was. Is he or his dad paying in to the team NIL fund? (If so, then that would be super cool)
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Low risk, High reward.
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Having your 12th man bring an NBA legend at your games and SI / Bleacher tweets about your program is nothing but a good thing.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago Nice story, I guess....we need people that put the biscuit in the bucket. If his last name was N'Ohehoh, then he would be just another Nohehoh...and no one would know who he was. Is he or his dad paying in to the team NIL fund? (If so, then that would be super cool)
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As long as there is an understanding that he is the 12th man if that is what he is brought in to be... Things can certainly turn sour if the family etc feels more playing time is warranted. We've seen parents (and others) take to social media about perceived grievances, and it is what it is. But with a famous and influential parent figure, that could turn ugly.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year agoHaving your 12th man bring an NBA legend at your games and SI / Bleacher tweets about your program is nothing but a good thing.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago Nice story, I guess....we need people that put the biscuit in the bucket. If his last name was N'Ohehoh, then he would be just another Nohehoh...and no one would know who he was. Is he or his dad paying in to the team NIL fund? (If so, then that would be super cool)
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Agreed but am hopeful that Ray has never shown any indication he is 1 of those parents and as a preferred walk-on I would assume the expectations are in check. I'm kinda curious who/where the connection is to the current staff bc I would assume given he is only a PWO and with RA as his father he could have gone to any number of places.Bos8 wrote: ↑1 year agoAs long as there is an understanding that he is the 12th man if that is what he is brought in to be... Things can certainly turn sour if the family etc feels more playing time is warranted. We've seen parents (and others) take to social media about perceived grievances, and it is what it is. But with a famous and influential parent figure, that could turn ugly.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year agoHaving your 12th man bring an NBA legend at your games and SI / Bleacher tweets about your program is nothing but a good thing.NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑1 year ago Nice story, I guess....we need people that put the biscuit in the bucket. If his last name was N'Ohehoh, then he would be just another Nohehoh...and no one would know who he was. Is he or his dad paying in to the team NIL fund? (If so, then that would be super cool)
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I was wondering if they talked to Dan about UConn about being a PWO. I think Dan's son graduated, right? Of course, he'd have very little chance to get any playing time, but I'm sure Ray wouldn't have minded if his son went to his alma mater.
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Yeah that's the logical destination. Don't think Dan's son graduated yet. But there would still seem to be PWO spots open there.
I also think RA maintains a CT residence but could be wrong about that.
I also think RA maintains a CT residence but could be wrong about that.
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100% this.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago
Having your 12th man bring an NBA legend at your games and SI / Bleacher tweets about your program is nothing but a good thing.
We're gonna run the picket fence at "em.....now boys don't get caught watchin' the paint dry!
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I believe it’s Duane that has the connection but I could be wrongbigappleram wrote: ↑1 year agoAgreed but am hopeful that Ray has never shown any indication he is 1 of those parents and as a preferred walk-on I would assume the expectations are in check. I'm kinda curious who/where the connection is to the current staff bc I would assume given he is only a PWO and with RA as his father he could have gone to any number of places.Bos8 wrote: ↑1 year agoAs long as there is an understanding that he is the 12th man if that is what he is brought in to be... Things can certainly turn sour if the family etc feels more playing time is warranted. We've seen parents (and others) take to social media about perceived grievances, and it is what it is. But with a famous and influential parent figure, that could turn ugly.bigappleram wrote: ↑1 year ago
Having your 12th man bring an NBA legend at your games and SI / Bleacher tweets about your program is nothing but a good thing.
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I think it is. They know each other from playing against each other in the Big East.Dino611 wrote: ↑1 year agoI believe it’s Duane that has the connection but I could be wrongbigappleram wrote: ↑1 year agoAgreed but am hopeful that Ray has never shown any indication he is 1 of those parents and as a preferred walk-on I would assume the expectations are in check. I'm kinda curious who/where the connection is to the current staff bc I would assume given he is only a PWO and with RA as his father he could have gone to any number of places.Bos8 wrote: ↑1 year ago
As long as there is an understanding that he is the 12th man if that is what he is brought in to be... Things can certainly turn sour if the family etc feels more playing time is warranted. We've seen parents (and others) take to social media about perceived grievances, and it is what it is. But with a famous and influential parent figure, that could turn ugly.
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It would be badass if he can eventually come off the bench and nail threes.
There's so many 6'1 guys who have been shooters at the A-10 and D1 level
Remember Brad Redford for Xavier? Short white dude who could only make a set shot? I think of him and I think surely Ray Allen's son can develop well enough to be able to come off the bench and be a 3pt shooting threat. Not setting any expectations of him or anything.
There's so many 6'1 guys who have been shooters at the A-10 and D1 level
Remember Brad Redford for Xavier? Short white dude who could only make a set shot? I think of him and I think surely Ray Allen's son can develop well enough to be able to come off the bench and be a 3pt shooting threat. Not setting any expectations of him or anything.
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I hear ya, PRT. No expectations for me either with RA3. It would be fun IF he developed into a 3 point specialist for periodic use and helped us pull out a game or two. It would draw more eyes to the program IF he did, I think; a little buzz.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago It would be badass if he can eventually come off the bench and nail threes.
There's so many 6'1 guys who have been shooters at the A-10 and D1 level
Remember Brad Redford for Xavier? Short white dude who could only make a set shot? I think of him and I think surely Ray Allen's son can develop well enough to be able to come off the bench and be a 3pt shooting threat. Not setting any expectations of him or anything.
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Wonder if it’s possible he’s thinking he can actually get some playing time @ URI down the road whereas @ UConn that’s more of a long shot ??Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 year ago I was wondering if they talked to Dan about UConn about being a PWO. I think Dan's son graduated, right? Of course, he'd have very little chance to get any playing time, but I'm sure Ray wouldn't have minded if his son went to his alma mater.
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Archie does like more traditional point guards. (e.g., Thomas and Always)
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It's always interesting to see how legendary athletes kids pan out.Jdrums#3 wrote: ↑1 year agoI hear ya, PRT. No expectations for me either with RA3. It would be fun IF he developed into a 3 point specialist for periodic use and helped us pull out a game or two. It would draw more eyes to the program IF he did, I think; a little buzz.PeterRamTime wrote: ↑1 year ago It would be badass if he can eventually come off the bench and nail threes.
There's so many 6'1 guys who have been shooters at the A-10 and D1 level
Remember Brad Redford for Xavier? Short white dude who could only make a set shot? I think of him and I think surely Ray Allen's son can develop well enough to be able to come off the bench and be a 3pt shooting threat. Not setting any expectations of him or anything.
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This is pretty cool. Very intriguing.
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Allen III averaged 9.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game over 28 games played this past season for Gulliver’s Prep while averaging 14.6 minutes a contest. - per Max Preps and USA Today Article
Thats not bad for 14 minutes.
Thats not bad for 14 minutes.
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Eh, the fact that he's only logging 14 MPG for a prep team that his dad coaches kind of makes me temper my expectations. They also went 17-12 overall, per MaxPreps, although you have to pay for a subscription if you want to see box scores. I think this is solely taking a flyer on a guy, which is fine, considering we're talking about a preferred walk-on role and not using an actual scholarship on him.