THIS Year (2014-15)

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 10 years ago

is that X to the left of TJ? what are the practice rules this point in the off-season, for the returning players and coaches?

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 10 years ago

bigappleram wrote:is that X to the left of TJ? what are the practice rules this point in the off-season, for the returning players and coaches?

Yes, looks like it. I believe it's something like 2 hours per week of skills work in addition to strength and conditioning.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

bigappleram wrote:is that X to the left of TJ? what are the practice rules this point in the off-season, for the returning players and coaches?

Seems to be. Not in a uniform like the others though, so must just be helping out. Love that Hurley is keeping him close to the program.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 10 years ago

I like his shirt with the interlocking RI for the R.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 10 years ago

Munford is probably also still working out toward a pro career. While I don't think he's an NBA prospect, I imagine he can make some money somewhere in Europe for a couple of years.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

Just a couple??

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Playing around with the roster. If Onyekaba gets his extra year and Hare redshirts (neither is set in stone but possible outcomes), circumstances have made it very sophomore heavy, but it's way too early for that to be a concern.

Biruta
Buchanan
(open)

Minnis
Reischel
Watson

Hare*
Onyekaba*

Butler
Martin
Matthews

Garrett
Terrell

*listed officially as juniors

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Thats where schools get in trouble, with too big a class and
the need to replace that class.
St. Louis has SEVEN incoming freshmen.
We see getting two or three quality players is not easy.
Imagine five or seven?
I don't know Oneykaba's situation, but I'll bet Hare can use
last year as a redshirt season.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote: We see getting two or three quality players is not easy.
Imagine five or seven?

Yeah, it can be a problem. It wasn't one class, but that was kind of the situation here for 12-13. Eight (8!) guys had to be brought in by a new staff, with only two (Hare and Aaman) with longer standing recruiting relationships.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

If we can get two good recruits every year, I'm happy, like we have the last two years. That gives you a solid 8 man rotation with a couple of role players. Of course, that means the freshmen have to contribute and be part of the rotation off the bat. Let's just say, if we keep getting the quality of guys we have the past two recruiting classes, we should be in great shape.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Rhode_Island_Red · Unread post by **Rhode_Island_Red** » 10 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Thats where schools get in trouble, with too big a class and
the need to replace that class.
St. Louis has SEVEN incoming freshmen.
We see getting two or three quality players is not easy.
Imagine five or seven?
I don't know Oneykaba's situation, but I'll bet Hare can use
last year as a redshirt season.

They may be bringing in seven freshmen, but how many will get "laid off" after one year? I'll bet at least three don't come back for a second year.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

We saw that with the hilariously self-titled "Fab Five" that Baron had late in his career here. Holton was the best of the bunch, and only TJ is still on our roster. Granted, there were a lot of extenuating circumstances with why those players departed, but agree with RIR that a couple of them probably won't last after the first year.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Because of the APR situation, it makes having players leave, a big problem.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere. Interesting little preview of the A-10 for next year. They pick URI at 6th in the conference, complete with a pretty generic write-up on the team. But they also pick Hurley as the A-10 Coach of the Year.

http://www.midmajormadness.com/2014/5/2 ... tlantic-10

RoadyJay · Unread post by **RoadyJay** » 10 years ago

SmartyBarrett wrote:Apologies if this has been posted elsewhere. Interesting little preview of the A-10 for next year. They pick URI at 6th in the conference, complete with a pretty generic write-up on the team. But they also pick Hurley as the A-10 Coach of the Year.

http://www.midmajormadness.com/2014/5/28/5757944/ncaa-college-basketball-2014-2015-early-predictions-atlantic-10

I don't expect to get 6 teams into the tourney again next season but Dayton finished 6th last year in the conference with a 10-6 mark and 23-10 overall. And we all know what they did in the tourney. I think we'd all be happy with those results

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

URI would have to be in the top 4 for Hurley to be considered COY.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 10 years ago

Rhody74 wrote:URI would have to be in the top 4 for Hurley to be considered COY.

Totally agree. Unless the league is WAY better than most think it will be next year.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

And just to keep them humble, an A10 article that doesn't even mention Rhode Island (or a lot of the other teams). It also has Bembry listed as a junior. See, we knew that award should have been all EC's.

http://college-basketball.si.com/2014/0 ... cu-dayton/

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Love this

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

That made me smile this morning as well, Ace.

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

As the brother of a Special Olympian, I especially appreciate this!

ramfan85 · Unread post by **ramfan85** » 10 years ago

My girl's brother is the Ex. Director of Special Olympics in RI. I'll pass the compliments on.

Ramblinrose · Unread post by **Ramblinrose** » 10 years ago

Nice pic, great event.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

I was driving my son around campus today (also to let him play at the playground of his new preschool on campus - URI's Child Development Center), and the special olympics looked like it was quite the event.

We spotted some fireworks specialists preparing for a show. They were taking over the western most edge (newest expansion) of the Ryan Center Flagg Rd lot (now that Flagg Rd continues and curves around the entire parking area.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

No. No, you are not.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

I can't wait to see this lineup at some point: Matthews, Garrett, Terrell, Hare, Martin.
All frosh and sophomores.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 10 years ago

So much to look forward to this Fall/Winter. Finally, the Ryan Center will be buzzing again.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

It was quite an interesting path in getting there, but yes, very excited.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 10 years ago

Looking good in that Keaney Blue! Also, man Watson looks wide. Should be a force down low.

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 10 years ago

sf2010 wrote:Looking good in that Keaney Blue! Also, man Watson looks wide. Should be a force down low.

He's a strong man! Can't wait to see these guys in action

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Keaney.Blue wrote:
sf2010 wrote:Looking good in that Keaney Blue! Also, man Watson looks wide. Should be a force down low.
He's a strong boy! Can't wait to see these guys in action

KB, have you scrimmaged with Watson, Terrell and/or Garrett?

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 10 years ago

Tanorama Tom is on our side:

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

He always has been on our side.

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:
Keaney.Blue wrote:
sf2010 wrote:Looking good in that Keaney Blue! Also, man Watson looks wide. Should be a force down low.
He's a strong boy! Can't wait to see these guys in action
KB, have you scrimmaged with Watson, Terrell and/or Garrett?

I played against Watson, I posted a scouting report of sorts on his recruiting thread. Good player

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

A new #1 (Jarvis)-

http://www.gorhody.com/sports/m-baskbl/2014-15/roster

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Love that # for my PG. Wow, Watson is listed at 250. That's a big kid.

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 10 years ago

One thing I'll say so far about the Danny Hurley years, this has been the most exciting stretch of pre-seasons in my memory, obviously the forum keeps us linked in and that is a big help, but my desire to soak up every bit of Rhody hoops info has never been so strong!

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 10 years ago

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · 10h
Hurley -- 'We know that we’re one more really strong recruiting class away from being in a position to really emerge.' #URI #Rams

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Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · 10h
Hurley -- 'We’re talking about what it’s going to take for us to take the next step, become a winning program in a great league.' #URI #Rams

 Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · 10h
Hurley -- 'We have a good idea of positionally what we need to do. We’re going to trust our ability to evaluate and fill needs.' #URI #Rams

 Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · 10h
Hurley -- 'Our last July period we began our pursuit of Jarvis (Garrett) and Jared (Terrell). That’s when our pursuit started.' #URI #Rams

 Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · 10h
Hurley -- 'We were successful the first July, which secured EC (Matthews) and Hassan (Martin). Hard to do much better than that.' #URI #Rams

  South Kingstown, RI
Bill Koch @BillKoch25 · 10h
As promised, some quotes from #URI coach Dan Hurley ahead of this week's first of three July five-day evaluation periods. #Rams

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Unread post by **TruePoint** » 10 years ago

All good stuff

Andrew · Unread post by **Andrew** » 10 years ago

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 10 years ago

For the first time since Hurley got here lots of the pieces are in place and the program is moving forward, not treading water. Very exciting.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 10 years ago

Does anybody know if there are any practices open to the public this summer?

Ram1019 · Unread post by **Ram1019** » 10 years ago

If that video doesn't get you pumped for next season I don't know what will. My big observation: Earl Watson is a beast

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 10 years ago

2 thoughts...biggie looks fast again. Butler looked like he figured out how to dribble.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

So awesome getting a look at stuff like this. That EC alley oop to Hare was sick!!

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 10 years ago

Not getting psyched on unguarded alley-oops, but lots of
stuff to get excited about.
I like Hassan working on his ball handling and shot.
Watson is a defensive end disguised as a basketball player.
Lots of pieces this year for Dan to mix and match.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 10 years ago

I know I know, not allowed to say anything positive about Hare, I apologize