Roster 2020-21

[SandorClegane]

The NCAA only cares about $$$. Education??? Not on the list.

[DC_Rams]

https://bustingbrackets.com/2020/06/22/ ... newcomers/

[reef]

I love all of our newcomers !!

[Running Ram]

this from the 'fansided' article posted by DC...

"The two big men should have a large impact on the Rams if they are eligible for any part of this upcoming season."

which I found interesting, I get that they were still enrolled at Maryland spring semester, but fun speculating.

[Rhody15]

Tyrese had “great ball movement?” Since when?

[Rhody74]

Tyrese had “great ball movement?” Since when?

Yeah I liked Tyrese’s game but good passing wasn’t part of it.

[PeteRI]

Tyrese had “great ball movement?” Since when?

Yeah I liked Tyrese’s game but good passing wasn’t part of it.

Yup. He was master of the 1 on 3 fast break(up).

[Rhody72]

Are these comments you would be saying about Tyrese if he was still here? How can anyone take seriously positive comments about present players when you trash them when they leave?

[Rhody72]

"Go to him. Ride him until the wheels fall off." - Coach Cox on Fatts

Is this the type of team that a quality players wants to join and a coach you want to play for? And to think I was being facetious in suggesting to team practice passing the ball to Fatts. I want a Coach who will lead a TEAM!

[Rhody74]

Are these comments you would be saying about Tyrese if he was still here? How can anyone take seriously positive comments about present players when you trash them when they leave?

I liked Tyrese as a player and wish he was still here. It’s just that passing wasn’t a strength of his. I didn’t trash him.

[Rhody15]

Are these comments you would be saying about Tyrese if he was still here? How can anyone take seriously positive comments about present players when you trash them when they leave?

I simply asked a question, albeit it was sarcastic because we all know Tyrese didn’t have great ball movement. Either the writer of the story didn’t watch him too closely these last two years or he just flat out fabricated that line.

If any article came out when Tyrese was here saying he had great ball movement, pretty sure everyone on the board would still have said it was false.

[DC_Rams]

"Go to him. Ride him until the wheels fall off." - Coach Cox on Fatts

Is this the type of team that a quality players wants to join and a coach you want to play for? And to think I was being facetious in suggesting to team practice passing the ball to Fatts. I want a Coach who will lead a TEAM!

Who gave you the Internet?

[CamsRams]

[reef]

Good stuff nice that Cat Mobely and Quinn Cook spoke with the team

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"Go to him. Ride him until the wheels fall off." - Coach Cox on Fatts

Is this the type of team that a quality players wants to join and a coach you want to play for? And to think I was being facetious in suggesting to team practice passing the ball to Fatts. I want a Coach who will lead a TEAM!

Who gave you the Internet?

.......Al Gore?....

[ramster]

"Go to him. Ride him until the wheels fall off." - Coach Cox on Fatts

Is this the type of team that a quality players wants to join and a coach you want to play for? And to think I was being facetious in suggesting to team practice passing the ball to Fatts. I want a Coach who will lead a TEAM!

Who gave you the Internet?

.......Al Gore?....

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[ramster]

Tyrese had “great ball movement?” Since when?

Yeah I liked Tyrese’s game but good passing wasn’t part of it.

Yup. He was master of the 1 on 3 fast break(up).

Tyrese might not have passed off on the fast break but nobody passed to him either. I’ve never seen a team have so many 3 on 1 or 2 on 1 breaks and no passes made. Players wanted to pad their own point totals (except for Dowtin)

Passing was not our strong point in 2019-2020

[NYGFan_Section208]

Yeah I liked Tyrese’s game but good passing wasn’t part of it.

Yup. He was master of the 1 on 3 fast break(up).

Tyrese might not have passed off on the fast break but nobody passed to him either. I’ve never seen a team have so many 3 on 1 or 2 on 1 breaks and no passes made. Players wanted to pad their own point totals (except for Dowtin)

Passing was not our strong point in 2019-2020

I thought there was a rule change last year...seemed like it was in effect across the country, not just at Rhody:
"Guy dribbling on the break...shoots it."

[ramster]

Yup. He was master of the 1 on 3 fast break(up).

Tyrese might not have passed off on the fast break but nobody passed to him either. I’ve never seen a team have so many 3 on 1 or 2 on 1 breaks and no passes made. Players wanted to pad their own point totals (except for Dowtin)

Passing was not our strong point in 2019-2020

I thought there was a rule change last year...seemed like it was in effect across the country, not just at Rhody:
"Guy dribbling on the break...shoots it."

That would explain it

[CamsRams]

After six years at the helm of Rhody basketball, Hurley feels as though the team is in good hands.

"Dave I think has done a masterful job in the off-season at rebuilding that roster and the work that he's done with Fatts. The level that he's taken Fatts' game to," explained Hurley.

https://turnto10.com/sports/content/bac ... lry-with-p

[PeteRI]

"Go to him. Ride him until the wheels fall off." - Coach Cox on Fatts

Is this the type of team that a quality players wants to join and a coach you want to play for? And to think I was being facetious in suggesting to team practice passing the ball to Fatts. I want a Coach who will lead a TEAM!

Who gave you the Internet?

You damn kids get off my Interwebs!

[RF1]

Good thing the entire roster is from out of state. Otherwise they likely couldn't live on campus.

[Billyboy78]

Good thing the entire roster is from out of state. Otherwise they likely couldn't live on campus.

There's quite a few football players from RI.

[ramster]

They are allowing for exceptions for Rhode Island residents to live on campus. Must make your case as to why it would be a hardship. 60 RI residents have been approved already.

[rjsuperfly66]

They are allowing for exceptions for Rhode Island residents to live on campus. Must make your case as to why it would be a hardship. 60 RI residents have been approved already.

Name: RJsuperfly66
Psuedonym: Karen
Reason For Exception: You are infringing on my civil liberties. You let me on campus or else I'm gonna go the NK Walmart without a mask on again, and when they say I can't go in, I'm gonna Facebook Live it, get tens of views, and be invited on the Tucker Carlson show and not need your stupid education anyways.

[CamsRams]

[sevegny7]

Just a bit of news I heard and wanted to share it. Fatts was working out hard and week or so ago he tore his hamstring. Nothing too serious but should be fine after several weeks. He just started doing small workouts again. Also can watch DJ at the organized workouts by will levison in providence below.

[SandorClegane]

Bumping this up to the top. So now that the Mitchell’s are eligible what is everybody thinking on depth chart?
Below is my initial take assuming Carey is eligible and Martin is not (my base case).

G - Fatts - Berry
G - Shep - Leggett
G - Carey - Johnson
F - Harris - Walker
F - Mitchell - Mitchell

Could have a lot of different lineup possibilities with this depth.

[Rhody83]

9 man rotation

G - Fatts, Sheppard & Carey
SF - Malik & DJ
PF & C - Harris, Makhi, Walker, Makhel

[Seawrightspostgame]

Just a very talented group. Hopefully they reach their potential.

[RamStock]

If there is a season it might have been better if Carey sat and kept the extra year of eligibility with Fatts and Sheppard there at PG. I agree he will get the waiver, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world with all the players that will need time also. Granted they could look at different possibilities for their lineups with three point guards in the mix

[DC_Rams]

9 man rotation

G - Fatts, Sheppard & Carey
SF - Malik & DJ
PF & C - Harris, Makhi, Walker, Makhel

Ish is going to play. Berry will a bit as well.

[Rhody83]

9 man rotation

G - Fatts, Sheppard & Carey
SF - Malik & DJ
PF & C - Harris, Makhi, Walker, Makhel

Ish is going to play. Berry will a bit as well.

Didn’t say they won’t play. Don’t think they will be part of a regular rotation. Could see a chance for Ish. Especially if Carey isn’t fully recovered. I don’t see Berry getting many minutes. Injuries can always change that.

[Taylor Swift]

This season is going to be great! Hope we can all see it in person.

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......pencil us in for a top contender for the A-10, that is, IF there is a season......

[Jersey77]

St. Louis and Richmond still look like the clear favorites for winning the A-10, they are both loaded with all conference talent. URI still has a lot of unknowns including how all the new faces will mesh together and if Sheppard, Walker, Harris and the Mitchell twins play up to their potential. We are probably in the next tier with Dayton, St. Bonaventure, Davidson, and possibly Duquesne. It is still way to early to predict because many teams still waiting on waiver requests. If our other waivers are granted that would greatly increase our chances of contending for the conference title. My concern is if the OOC games are cancelled, the mid-level conferences would get very few tournament bids. These teams wouldn't get the opportunity to prove themselves against the power conferences and get national exposure. Conferences like the A-10 would probably only get 2 bids at most. All this is only conjecture because there is a chance the entire season may get cancelled anyway, but it gives us something to talk about.

[FDshoes]

9 man rotation

G - Fatts, Sheppard & Carey
SF - Malik & DJ
PF & C - Harris, Makhi, Walker, Makhel

Why do we think Malik is so locked for a waiver? He has zero argument to recieve on. DJ and Shep are huge unknowns. Walker may fall to 4th on PF/C depth chart. Was not very impressive most of last year. Carey as a former top 50ish recruit could easily jump Shep.

[steviep123]

My 2 cents is URI could be as high as 3rd and as low as 7th. I do think SLU and Rich are the favorites with Dayton right behind.

[DC_Rams]

9 man rotation

G - Fatts, Sheppard & Carey
SF - Malik & DJ
PF & C - Harris, Makhi, Walker, Makhel

Why do we think Malik is so locked for a waiver? He has zero argument to recieve on. DJ and Shep are huge unknowns. Walker may fall to 4th on PF/C depth chart. Was not very impressive most of last year. Carey as a former top 50ish recruit could easily jump Shep.

Closer to home

[rhodyfan3000]

Thread updated. Shaping up to be a well balanced team.

[Rhody72]

College basketball is becoming even more of a joke.

[Bos8]

If there is a season it might have been better if Carey sat and kept the extra year of eligibility with Fatts and Sheppard there at PG. I agree he will get the waiver, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world with all the players that will need time also. Granted they could look at different possibilities for their lineups with three point guards in the mix

In an ideal world, sure. But as a coach, the way college basketball is, nothing is guaranteed beyond this year. Red-shirting (or having someone sit out) only increases the chance of a graduate transfer. Would rather have someone play 15-20 positive minutes a game this year, and 30 minutes a game then sit out this year (contributing nothing), 30 minutes a game the following year, then grad transfer the year after that.

[rhodylaw]

It would be great if Jalen is ready this year, that gives us three experienced guards. I would rather Fatts play 30 minutes then 38. I think he would be more effective that way.

Also, for the first time maybe ever, I am not worried about the roster the next year. We are set for at least 2 years with a team that looks loaded with talent.

[steveystuds06]

9 man rotation

G - Fatts, Sheppard & Carey
SF - Malik & DJ
PF & C - Harris, Makhi, Walker, Makhel

Why do we think Malik is so locked for a waiver? He has zero argument to recieve on. DJ and Shep are huge unknowns. Walker may fall to 4th on PF/C depth chart. Was not very impressive most of last year. Carey as a former top 50ish recruit could easily jump Shep.

I disagree about Walker. It's not easy to transfer, sit half the year, and then play your way into a rotation as a sophomore. He definitely needs to improve his defending, but he'll be a solid piece to this team the next two years. In the 8 games he played 20 or more minutes he averaged about 8 and 5.

No one will easily jump Sheppard. He's a stud...

[Rhody83]

If there is a season it might have been better if Carey sat and kept the extra year of eligibility with Fatts and Sheppard there at PG. I agree he will get the waiver, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world with all the players that will need time also. Granted they could look at different possibilities for their lineups with three point guards in the mix

In an ideal world, sure. But as a coach, the way college basketball is, nothing is guaranteed beyond this year. Red-shirting (or having someone sit out) only increases the chance of a graduate transfer. Would rather have someone play 15-20 positive minutes a game this year, and 30 minutes a game then sit out this year (contributing nothing), 30 minutes a game the following year, then grad transfer the year after that.

Responding to RamStock. They aren’t three PGs. They are all CGs. Sheppard is a shooter. One of the big issues last year was the lack of G depth. There was no one behind Jeff and Fatts. They tried Tyrese at SG but he was too slow to defend a G. It wIll be great to have a three G rotation without having to count on a Freshmen.

[sevegny7]

[Rhody83]

3 down. 1 to go. Malik Martin.

[rhodyfan3000]

Thread updated.

Projection:

5 Guards
3 Fowards
2 Centers
1 Redshirt Forward

Starting lineup theories?

Fatts Russell - G
Jeremy Sheppard - G
Jalen Carey - 3G
Makhi Mitchell - F
Jermaine Harris - C

[rhodyfan3000]

Well, that shaped up well.

#TrustInCox

[reef]

Nice news JAlen Carey !!