Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

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

theblueram wrote:
EZBuckets wrote:Looks like Billy just hit a 3 at the buzzer to win the game by 1.
Against ranked team?

No hahaha just Elon. Just caught it on the twitter feed and wanted to share.

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

While I'm on the topic of past Rams...Akeem Richmond is leading an ECU rally vs. Duke right now on ESPNU. Erased a 17 pt deficit to 6.

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

Good for Akeem. I'm glad he was re-born back home in Carolina.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Billy's all they got. He's good though. He would have helped us, but that's old news, just as well.

Wait until next year, they are going to be BAD..........Baron's poor recruiting ability will come home to roost.

Imo he'll be out of coaching for good after he's canned there.

Akeem...Jimmy Jr. the second....haha giving Coach K fits again.....

Seriously, East Carolina isn't bad. Would they play at Ryan?

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

Not to derail this thread but after his freshman year I thought Akeem was going to be special. His soph year was a train wreck though. Glad he's in a good place.

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

theblueram wrote:Not to derail this thread but after his freshman year I thought Akeem was going to be special. His soph year was a train wreck though. Glad he's in a good place.

Totally agree on freshman v. sophomore year perception. He was exposed though, couldn't create his own shot.

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

Akeem the Dream has ECU down a bucket to Duke at Cameron Indoor in that NIT pod.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

I think family issues helped derail that season. His head wasn't into the games.

He's strictly a shooter, though. Come to think of it, we could use a shooter.......hah

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

Akeem has bulked up.

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

Damn these mods are good

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

In a Game won by ECU over UNC Greensboro former URI player Akeem Richmond had 19 points.
For UNC Greensboro former URI signee Kyle Cain had 16 points and 9 rebounds.

In his last game played for Duquesne against West Virginia, former URI player Dominique McKoy had 15 points on 6-8fg, to go with 9 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists in 29 minutes

Billy Baron tonight played all 40 minutes in a victory over Elon. Billy had 21 points on 6-12 fg, 8-9 ft, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 5 turnovers

Jonathan Holton rumored to be eligible December 18 in time for the WVA game against Purdue

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Probably could field a pretty good team with that bunch. Might as well add Hare to that list.

Academics, personal/family issues. A lot of what-ifs.

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

Kyle Cain, former URI LOI, with a big game for UNC Greensboro tonight. In just 24 minutes he had 23 points and 14 rebounds.
Dominique McKoy 2 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks for Duquense in win over Albany. Former Ram Levan Shengalia played only 3 minutes for Albany and had 3 turnovers and 2 rebounds.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

I always thought Cain was a big talent. Looks like he's finally got his head on straight. Good for him.

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

Shengalia is a huge loss. I wonder if he's found a job in Albany
working as a bartender and be a part time bouncer?

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

The thing is that almost every D1 team could say the same thing. It's just the way it is these days especially when there is a coaching change. Still, it's 100% a tourney team if everyone stayed for Hurley.

Adding to Akeem, Cain, and Baron as seniors, Holton as a junior to the three freshmen. Maybe X doesn't come but Gil/Biggie/Reischel would fit in nicely. That's a gooooooooood team if they had their heads on straight which, obviously is a 1 in 1,000 deal.

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

Akeem Richmond's last year of eligibility would have been last year if he stayed at URI.

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

I just don't get the constant yearning for players who left here, never
were here, or whatever.
It's like wishing some lousy past girl friend was still around.
"Ohhh! I wish she were still here."
Someone posted a list of Baron's players they wish we still had.
Sure, why not wish for the '78, '88 or'98 team to come back, while we're at it.
Can't understand this at all.

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

Jut to be clear Rod, I am only noting "where are they now" just because that is the title of the thread.
I never cared for Cain, Akeem or Shengalia. I saw Shengalia play at the National Prep Tournament when he was playing up in Maine. Never understood taking him - he could not jump in prep school and still couldn't jump when he got to URI. Unfortunately he had a bad injury but he ws not upper A10 material. Cain played us - then ran into problems and ended up transferring to UNC Greensboro.
I never cared for Akeem - never saw a supposed 3 point marksman throw up so many bricks, and even airballs.
I liked Billy in High School, would have been a good player for URI, but best for all that he went to Canisius, and i don't think he is an upper A10 PG - not there with guards from VCU or Saint Louis - was nt good enough for Virginia but a very nice PG for the league he is in for sure.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 10 years ago

Uggggggggggggggh………………..

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

Wasn't referring to you, Ramster.
I understand the thread, it's just,even in the Ariziona game thread,
someone wrote nostalgically about which of CFL's players he wishes were here.
Then the Holton stuff. The Billy stuff.
Hell, I wish we had those guys, too, but it's water under the bridge.
Akeem only shoots, and doesn't do anything else.
Speaking of players we liked, Dustin Helenga is living in Springfield, Ohio,
and hasn't changed a bit.

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 10 years ago

Is that T Bell next to Odom in the tmz Charlie O's picture?

http://www.tmz.com/2013/11/21/lamar-odo ... rls-photo/

I can't tell..these guys have eligibility left get them out there. Maybe have Jerry D run a practice or two..

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

The guy in the middle looks like Brock Lesnar.

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 10 years ago

Richie Incognito

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

Perhaps a Lamar sighting at the game tomorrow?

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

theblueram wrote:Perhaps a Lamar sighting at the game tomorrow?

Hard to say. He's been quite visible but reluctant to have pics/videos made of him - at least initially.

It sure would. Be great to give him a great ovation so he knows he is welcome to come back any time.

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

Reluctant to have pictures taken of him?
Heidi Klum has had less pictures taken of her, than Lamar in Kingston,
this week.
Would not be surprised if he were to be at the game tomorrow.
I'll be happy to be on my feet and cheer him, even if he is a Kardashian.

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

Well, he couldn't resist, but he was telling some students and fans that he didn't really want tons of exposure.

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

Too bad the Kardasians didn't feel the same way.

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

Maybe he'll give us a nice donation for the use of the facilities!

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

ATPTourFan wrote:Well, he couldn't resist, but he was telling some students and fans that he didn't really want tons of exposure.

I don't think he's done any formal press, yeah. He seems OK with only the camera phone type of photos with fans.

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

rodfromcranston wrote:Reluctant to have pictures taken of him?
Heidi Klum has had less pictures taken of her, than Lamar in Kingston,
this week.
Would not be surprised if he were to be at the game tomorrow.
I'll be happy to be on my feet and cheer him, even if he is a Kardashian.

Part of Lamar's problem is he is so damn nice. He can't say no to anyone. That is also why he is so lovable. Nobody doesn't love Lamar.

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

Had the opportunity to meet and speak briefly with Lamar yesterday after the game. He seemed relaxed and enjoying the fact that most RI people who would come to say hello remember him for his on-court achievements rather than the shit show he's unfortunately gotten involved with with the Kardashians.

I told him that it was great to have him back "home" and wished we had a packed house to give him and his teammates a proper ovation. He brushed that off and essentially said "no, it's alright". He was kind enough to sign the little soft RI Athletics ball that my son plays basketball with in his room.

After that, wished him well and asked that he continue to visit us whenever he could.

Sure hope he can settle everything and get back to basketball and a less complicated lifestyle.

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

Anyone see where Billy Baron put up 33 against Notre Dame on 10 of 20 shooting the other night. That is fairly impressive. Canisius took Notre Dame into overtime before blowing it.

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

It's in the games of interest thread.
CFL continues his ability to lose close games.
I only follow ND in football. Not sure how good the
basketball team is.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 10 years ago

they're average Rod, probably middle of the pack in the ACC maybe even lower

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

Akeem the Dream put up big numbers for East Carolina Last Night atCampbell bringing ECUs record up to 11-4 in Conf USA
The Numbers:
38 minutes
12-20 FG
10-17 on 3 pointers
3-5 FT
5 rebounds
37 points
Now averaging on the season 39.4% on 3 pointers and 85% on Free Throws

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

Rumor has it that Jonathan Holton will be playing his first game for West Virginia when Conference Play begins at TCU on Saturday

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

Good for Akeem. Impressive shooting no matter how you slice it. Jimmy never hit 10 3s in a game, right?

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 10 years ago

ramster wrote:Akeem the Dream put up big numbers for East Carolina Last Night atCampbell bringing ECUs record up to 11-4 in Conf USA
The Numbers:
38 minutes
12-20 FG
10-17 on 3 pointers
3-5 FT
5 rebounds
37 points
Now averaging on the season 39.4% on 3 pointers and 85% on Free Throws

I am happy for Akeem. He seemed like a good kid. Had a rough sophomore year but is now delivering on the promise everyone saw in his rookie season.

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

Keep in mind Notre Dame lost arguably their best player, Jerian Grant, due to academic problems. I believe the game against Canisius was their first game without him. I don't see them beating many teams in the ACC this year, other than BC.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 10 years ago

gorhody wrote:Keep in mind Notre Dame lost arguably their best player, Jerian Grant, due to academic problems. I believe the game against Canisius was their first game without him. I don't see them beating many teams in the ACC this year, other than BC.

You haven't watched a lot of ACC hoops this season. There are some other possible ACC wins out there other than just BC. The bottom half of the ACC has some pretty eye-popping losses in the OOC schedule this year:

South Carolina-Upstate 64 Virginia Tech 63
Virginia 72 Green Bay 75
North Carolina Central 82 North Carolina State 72
Indiana State 83 Notre Dame 70
Belmont 83 North Carolina 80
North Dakota State 73 Notre Dame 69
North Carolina-Greensboro 55 Virginia Tech 52
Boston University 83 Maryland 77
Saint Francis (NY) 66 Miami (Fla.) 62

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

Difficult year for ACC image, but they'll be able to make up for it with some deep Dance runs.

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

ramster wrote:Rumor has it that Jonathan Holton will be playing his first game for West Virginia when Conference Play begins at TCU on Saturday

This whole thing remains bizarre- see following article, hasn't finished Palm Beach State College requirements, yet is apparently a student at WVU?? More Huggins creativity--

http://www.bdtonline.com/furfari/x13530 ... ays-poorly

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

Wow what a game for Akeem and ECU has a decent team too

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

McRam wrote:
ramster wrote:Rumor has it that Jonathan Holton will be playing his first game for West Virginia when Conference Play begins at TCU on Saturday
This whole thing remains bizarre- see following article, hasn't finished Palm Beach State College requirements, yet is apparently a student at WVU?? More Huggins creativity--

http://www.bdtonline.com/furfari/x13530 ... ays-poorly

January 4, 2014
Holton could play for WVU by next week

By Dave Hickman
FORT WORTH, Texas - It appears that Jonathan Holton could, indeed, play for West Virginia's basketball team this season. When remains a question for the NCAA.
The junior college transfer, who was ineligible to play right away because he had not completed requirements for a junior college degree, has now apparently completed those requirements. But he still needs an NCAA eligibility committee to approve his status.
All of this is according to WVU sources, who because of academic privacy issues won't speak on the record. Coach Bob Huggins, when asked about it following West Virginia's 74-69 win over TCU Saturday, would only say that he was encouraged about Holton's status.
"Very encouraged,'' he said.
WVU officials believed the NCAA might give Holton the go-ahead to play as early as Friday. In fact, Holton had a spot on the team's charter to Texas just in case, but when the NCAA did not come through he stayed in Morgantown.
It seems unlikely that even if the NCAA were to move and grant Holton eligibility on Monday that he could travel to Texas in time for Monday's game at Texas Tech. The Mountaineers, who won at TCU Saturday, were to fly to Lubbock after the game.
If the NCAA does grant Holton eligibility sometime in the coming week, his debut would likely come Saturday at home when the Mountaineers play Oklahoma State. WVU plays another home game two days later against Texas.
Holton is a 6-foot-7, 210-pound junior forward who two years ago was on the Atlantic 10 all-rookie team as a freshman at Rhode Island. He was dismissed from school there after an arrest and spent last season at a junior college in Florida.
Holton could add some much-needed frontcourt experience for a West Virginia team that is playing now mostly with true freshmen Devin Williams and Brandon Watkins in the post.
That's apparently the reason Huggins wants to play Holton, who by next weekend would have missed 15 of the team's 31 regular-season games. He would have virtually the entire Big 12 season remaining, however, as well as the league tournament and any potential postseason games.
Reach Dave Hickman at 304-348-1734 or dphickm...@aol.com or follow him at Twitter.com/dphickman1.

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

Canisius defeats Rider in Double OT
Billy Baron with 38 points on 11-19 shooting plus 7 assists, 7 rebounds and only 1 turnover

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 10 years ago

Very good player, one man team.

One of many things he does well is shoot FT's, like his brother. He always spent a lot of time practicing them. Our players need to start doing that too. If they do, spend even more time.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 10 years ago

Wish we could have made it work.....

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

NCAA denies waiver for Jonathan holton to play this season. He gets to play next two seasons for Huggins.

http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/WVU/201401090147