Where Are They Now? Former Player Results and News

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

No love for Kenny Green?
As for Holton, I agree with KB. Just a problem child.
Didn't we hear that he didn't get along with teammates and
got into a fight with someone?

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

I sent Kenny a happy birthday message on facebook.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Kenny Green, today.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:No love for Kenny Green?
As for Holton, I agree with KB. Just a problem child.
Didn't we hear that he didn't get along with teammates and
got into a fight with someone?

That sounds familiar. I seem to remember a story about him having to be moved to a different dorm/room because of some problems.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Akeem Richmond signed with the Houston Rockets.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

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‏@HoustonRockets Official: Rockets sign Akeem Richmond & request waivers on Geron Johnson. Story: http://www.nba.com/rockets/news/rockets ... rs-johnson …

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

Wow, I'll be honest, that one shocks me a bit.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

Shocking, but good for him…….

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 9 years ago

He's a D-League body, thats about it.

Rhody72 · Unread post by **Rhody72** » 9 years ago

Why can't we get players like Akeem!

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

STC wrote:He's a D-League body, thats about it.

Except they didn't sign him to their D-League team. That's the shocking part.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 9 years ago

adam914 wrote:
STC wrote:He's a D-League body, thats about it.
Except they didn't sign him to their D-League team. That's the shocking part.

If I'm not mistaken, (and I very well may be) NBA rosters have not yet been finalized and they have until Monday to do so. I think this move is just to ensure they can assign Richmond to their D-League affiliate Rio Grande Valley.

adam914 · Unread post by **adam914** » 9 years ago

STC wrote:
adam914 wrote:
STC wrote:He's a D-League body, thats about it.
Except they didn't sign him to their D-League team. That's the shocking part.
If I'm not mistaken, (and I very well may be) NBA rosters have not yet been finalized and they have until Monday to do so. I think this move is just to ensure they can assign Richmond to their D-League affiliate Rio Grande Valley.

Ahhhh, that very well may be true, and would make alot more sense. A quick look at their roster page shows 20 players, so I think you are probably right.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 9 years ago

STC wrote:
adam914 wrote:
STC wrote:He's a D-League body, thats about it.
Except they didn't sign him to their D-League team. That's the shocking part.
If I'm not mistaken, (and I very well may be) NBA rosters have not yet been finalized and they have until Monday to do so. I think this move is just to ensure they can assign Richmond to their D-League affiliate Rio Grande Valley.

You are correct, although Richmond seems pretty well-suited to the experiment they have going on down there: http://grantland.com/features/nba-dleag ... asketball/

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Pretty cool. I may try to catch a few D-league games via the DVR on NBA channel to see Akeem play.

EricRueb · Unread post by **EricRueb** » 9 years ago

He was assigned to the D-League today. On that team he's going to be a perfect fit.
He was a better pure shooter than Jimmy but couldn't create his shot on his own like Jimmy and I don't think I saw him play defense once.
Good kid though.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 9 years ago

Better pure shooter than Jimmy??? I do not agree

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

Good shooter.....not better than Jimmy .......

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

not even close...his stroke was something no coach would ever teach. Jimmy had a stroke out of a book about shooting fundamentals.

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:not even close...his stroke was something no coach would ever teach. Jimmy had a stroke out of a book about shooting fundamentals.

Not even close is just being a homer. No coach would ever teach? Go look at some video. You couldn't possibly look at it and find a big flaw. Both have great strokes. Jimmy was a better shooter in that he could get it off in tighter spots (and off the bounce or off a screen) and made a higher %. But, if we are talking form, Richmond has near perfect form, too. Always squared up, elevated, and not a lot of moving parts. Very repeatable.

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 9 years ago

I don't think its very close...at all

Gonebarongone · Unread post by **Gonebarongone** » 9 years ago

gorhody89 wrote:I don't think its very close...at all

Not talking about who is a better player or shooter. Just form. Ray Allen is the gold standard of form for a good shooter. Go to the 37 second mark of this clip. It's really very similar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sw2MZvioTFg

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 9 years ago

Not even close

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

I really wish we could put the Barons behind us.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Thank you Billyboy.
Who cares?

gorhody89 · Unread post by **gorhody89** » 9 years ago

haha we will be past the Barons when someone can make a comment about Jimmy and have it be the same as someone making a comment about any other former Ram

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 9 years ago

Jimmy is the one Baron I don't want to put "behind us."

The clip of Richmond at the 37-second mark his form only looks so good because its from the side angle and you can't see his elbows splayed out. His form is more Reggie Miller (and there will only ever be one like him) than Ray Allen.

luke · Unread post by **luke** » 9 years ago

I don't even think about Jim Baron when I think about Jimmy's shooting. He was a flat out great shooter. He was far more accurate than Richmond, and I liked Richmond. Akeem was way too inconsistent for me unfortunately. Jimmy had far better deep range than Richmond and as good or better than anyone I've ever seen in college. You would think some NBA team would find a way to take advantage of his shooting skill. I am sure The Seventy Sixers could use someone with Jimmy's shooting ability at least as an instant offense injection. and there are probably other teams there without the imagination to give him an extended look.

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 9 years ago

I don't doubt that Jimmy could play in the NBADL if he preferred it to overseas, and possibly some team when they needed random guard help would bring him up on a 10-day contract for a taste.

I remember there was an interview with him a while back (last year? year before?), but I can't remember if anyone asked him about the NBADL

Obadiah · Unread post by **Obadiah** » 9 years ago

Jimmy Baron improved his shooting from his freshman to his sophomore. Richmond got worse. Also Richmond was terrible in the clutch. Who can forget Richmond's terrible performance against UNC on the MSG big stage in the NIT semis!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

4 year percentages from 3 point land for the two.

Baron..........35.9,47.8,42.9,45.4
Richmond.....38.8,32.5,42.0,39.5.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Well, since the subject of shooters in college ball is on the table......
Just for comparison sake, think about these stats.
Imagine a guy who had every team gearing their entire defense on him.
His 3 point averages were:
40.5, 48.6, 49.0, 44.9. while averaging 58.7% from 2 point range.
Those were Doug McDermott's stats. His range is unlimited.
In today's NBA, Steph Curry is phenominal.

Keaney.Blue · Unread post by **Keaney.Blue** » 9 years ago

I played with both of them, Jimmy is a much better shooter and has much better form. Keem kind of uses his left hand when he shoots, he has a strange shot. Not as ugly as mine though

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Keaney.Blue, you were deadly from 6 inches!!

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

ATPTourFan wrote:Keaney.Blue, you were deadly from 6 inches!!

That's what she said.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

yes GBG not even close, as someone who has seen neither play in person it is hard for you to have an opinion but that doesn't stop you. Akeem had a stroke no coach would teach. It was unorthodox to say the least, which is why he could hit 5 in a row and then brick three that dont hit rim. Nothing to do with a homer, since they both played for us not sure what that comment even means.

bigappleram · Unread post by **bigappleram** » 9 years ago

back to the topic of former players....saw some stuff from Bob Huggins today that Holton will start this year and is seen as a stretch 4, and even getting some time at the 3. I know his outside shooting used to drive some posters here crazy, but looks like Huggins has furthered development of his perimeter game and will encourage him to step out for WVU this year.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

bigappleram wrote:back to the topic of former players....saw some stuff from Bob Huggins today that Holton will start this year and is seen as a stretch 4, and even getting some time at the 3. I know his outside shooting used to drive some posters here crazy, but looks like Huggins has furthered development of his perimeter game and will encourage him to step out for WVU this year.

Kid was the epitome of a scumbag and video taping/sexual assault stuff just scratched the surface. Will not shock me when he's suspended by mid-February ala Joe Mizzoula. Kind of a shame to waste all that talent. #HuggyBearPlayers

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 9 years ago

Let's be fair. To my recollection there was never a mention of sexual assault. The only thing that was not consensual was the videotaping. That being said, your larger point is well taken.

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 9 years ago

RAM67 wrote:Let's be fair. To my recollection there was never a mention of sexual assault. The only thing that was not consensual was the videotaping. That being said, your larger point is well taken.

In addition to the videotaping incident in a URI dorm, he was also found during that investigation by police to be in possession of a stolen laptop. The laptop had been stolen from a URI student from a campus lounge. Previous to his Kingston issues, he had gotten into trouble with the law in Florida and was on probation. He then failed to meet the terms of that probation.

ramster · Unread post by **ramster** » 9 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:4 year percentages from 3 point land for the two.

Baron..........35.9,47.8,42.9,45.4
Richmond.....38.8,32.5,42.0,39.5.

Another Key Indicator of Shooting Proficiency and Accuracy is Free Throw Shooting:
Baron..........Richmond
FR..96.4......69.2 Baron Plus 27.2%
SO..88.9.....82.8 Baron Plus 6.1%
JR..91.2......83.7 Baron Plus 7.5%
SR..89.2.....84.8 Baron Plus 4.4%

Not even close

Rhodekill · Unread post by **Rhodekill** » 9 years ago

Oh...for the days...automatic when he stepped to the line...what kind of damage would we have done last year with that kind of FT shooting???

RAM67 · Unread post by **RAM67** » 9 years ago

RF1 wrote:
RAM67 wrote:Let's be fair. To my recollection there was never a mention of sexual assault. The only thing that was not consensual was the videotaping. That being said, your larger point is well taken.
In addition to the videotaping incident in a URI dorm, he was also found during that investigation by police to be in possession of a stolen laptop. The laptop had been stolen from a URI student from a campus lounge. Previous to his Kingston issues, he had gotten into trouble with the law in Florida and was on probation. He then failed to meet the terms of that probation.

No one is disputing his other transgressions that have been discussed here numerous times. As I said the larger point was noted. I was just referring to the term sexual assault.

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 9 years ago

Congrats to Xavier Munford for being drafted in the third round by the Maine Red Claws of the NBA D League.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Absolutely!!

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

Bos8 wrote:Congrats to Xavier Munford for being drafted in the third round by the Maine Red Claws of the NBA D League.

Congrats to X!

Bos8 · Unread post by **Bos8** » 9 years ago

TCU defeated D2 Tarleton State in a scrimmage. Tarleton State was lead by a senior forward (that came off the bench but played 31 minutes) who had 23 points and 10 rebounds.... Tashawn Mabry.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Did he shoot anyone?

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Since this is "Where are they now", I wonder whatever
happened to our Vegas friend Reef?
It's been months since he's posted.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 9 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Since this is "Where are they now", I wonder whatever
happened to our Vegas friend Reef?
It's been months since he's posted.

Somebody scolded him and bashed one of his posts and he hasn't posted since.