'14 WI PG - Jarvis Garrett (URI Signed LOI)

Spook5365 · Unread post by **Spook5365** » 10 years ago

Somebody drive that LOI up there now!

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

Would be nice Spook, but we've got to wait about 7 weeks.

Now let's get a wing/SG and Gustys, and all will be well in Rhodyland.

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

This is fantastic news! Glad it all worked out in the end and can't wait to see Jarvis as a member of this team.

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

I think someone should put a note on the NCAA's or bust section about this verbal commit. K-Mac already tweeted this is a huge get.

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

It's easy to say now, but I love that this kid did it his way. No press conference, no build-up, not even a scheduled announcement, just I made my decision when I was ready, here it is.

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

Iggy, couldn't agree more.

URI has had a bargain with Murphy getting around $125K a year. And that is after the $25K raise he got before this season.

Actually, who is the 1st asst. coach?

If it's Preston, he needs to get into the $175K range, or we could lose him. Other programs even in the A10 pay their top assistants more than that, I think.

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

And seriously, Preston is the freakin man. What he is doing here has been unbelievable. I know Dan basically said this himself recently, but keeping Preston on the staff was one of the best decisions he ever made.

Rhodymob05 · Unread post by **Rhodymob05** » 10 years ago

I hope other possible recruits notice asap. What a backcourt for next season

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

A side note, not that it matters, but it's typical recruiting BS that it's now being reported by Bill Koch and golocal that he picked URI over Marquette and Indiana. They never even offered. He picked URI over Creighton, and that's good enough for me.

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

Rhodymob05 wrote:I hope other possible recruits notice asap. What a backcourt for next season

They will notice because the staff will make sure they notice. Hurley has said that EC sticking with his commitment helped them in signing Hassan. This could have the same kind of impact.

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

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

This is a huge get, not so much for next season but for EC and Hassan's JR year which is now officially being hyped by me as THE YEAR. I think we will still feel struggles with a FR point guard, and a serviceable backup (Biggie), but in his 2nd year we should be ready for a big season. I say 17-19 wins next year, NCAA or bust the year following.

Go Rhody!!!!

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

Where is Rod to celebrate with????

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

I'll post this one. Got a message from Preston asking If I was happy?
I've been painting all afternoon, and had no idea what he was talking about.
This is wonderful news!
Congrats to Preston, who IS THE MAN!
This totally changes the outlook for next year.
WOWIE! WOW! This is huge!
Please make Preston Associate Head Coach and give him a raise!
Now a troll will come out of hiding to tell us we're foolish to think we hit one
out of the park.

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

bigappleram wrote:This is a huge get, not so much for next season but for EC and Hassan's JR year which is now officially being hyped by me as THE YEAR. I think we will still feel struggles with a FR point guard, and a serviceable backup (Biggie), but in his 2nd year we should be ready for a big season. I say 17-19 wins next year, NCAA or bust the year following.

Go Rhody!!!!

There will be plenty of time to discuss this, but even EC didn't start right away as a freshman. The ideal is Biggie wins a starting job next to EC, Jarvis gets minutes and time to develop, and TJ comes off the bench, a great role for his strengths. Then again, I thought they would have roster flexibility this year. Chickens hatching, counting, and all that.

BCRhody03 · Unread post by **BCRhody03** » 10 years ago

WOW!!! Was not expecting to see "verbal commit to URI" next to his name anytime soon. What a massive get for this program! Exactly what we need and have all been asking for.

Also love (as earlier stated in this thread) that there was no "look at me" press conference or announcement. He made up his mind and committed. I must have said this 100 times last season, but is it next November yet?

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

Rod, who cares if they do or not! Welcome back, bro.

Haters can hate all they want, good times they are a comin'....watch for more good news soon I would think.

P.S. I had a feeling you would post after this news......

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

In the immortal words of Daniel Bryan, YES! YES! YES!
Ace, we know they cycle of freshmen working to prove they belong in the starting lineup.
I've seen him, and I gaurantee, he'll be starting before A-10 games next season.

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

As I said in the gen recruiting thread, the staff really wanted to get a verbal asap. It really takes the pressure off now, and they can see how things fall with other players between now and April.

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

"We play freshmen" is a solid recruiting pitch.

Working on their hyperbole here, I see...

Ever? I mean, I'm pretty happy, but that's funny.

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

Woohoo love the pick up by Hurley and Murph. Keep the faith folks, it's not going to happen overnight and there are still bad losses and growing pains to be had but this is a great pickup.

Welcome aboard Jarvis, looking forward to seeing URI having one of the most dynamic backcourts in quite a while.

Go Rhody!

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

Think I'm going to pop open a couple ales tonight to celebrate.

I am a DEFINITE for next Monday night. Want to offer my congrats to the staff.

Hopefully a bunch of you can make it too.

ram1980 · Unread post by **ram1980** » 10 years ago

great news.. hope this player is as good or better than advertised... Fills the biggest need this team has... Hope this draws others!!

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

I'll feel better after the LOI is signed but great day for both Jarvis and URI! This should excite the fan base a little again! Now we need our big man for next year! I hope that was Hurley's next call after getting off the phone with Garrett, we need to ride the momentum.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 10 years ago

Yes! This is awesome!

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

Nice!!! That's very exciting news.... We really got a great player here. This is great!!

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

Awesome news. You guys will see. This kid is good!

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

Great news to arrive home to! Heard it first when Ken Bell mentioned it (that's how out if the loop I am). So excited to have Jarvis on board, welcome to Rhody, can't wait to see the great things to come

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

This changes everything.

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

What's extra nice about this is that they've been on him since at least the summer, before he blew up and started to get this level of attention. Talent recognition from the staff.

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

YES!!! Nice choice Jarvis, looks like our team will be very dynamic in the future! Maybe Mr. Garrett has been keeping tabs on Rhody and realized what a great opportunity it will be to play with some of our current players. I also love that he wants to play for Preston and Dan, that must mean he realizes how intense the work will be.

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

Kudos to the staff, extremely well played. No reason now that our additional primary targets won't bite.

Again, well done and congratulations to all!

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

EC and Jarvis will be our best backcourt since Tyson and Cat. Maybe better?

If so, NCAA tourneys are in our future. Maybe not next year, but in 2 years, tops.

One or two more pieces complete the puzzle for that to happen.

We just got a LOT closer to that next level.

rhodyfan3 · Unread post by **rhodyfan3** » 10 years ago

Maybe his commitment will entice Rokas and others to follow!

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

If Jarvis turns out as advertised, we will be, in the immortal words of one Jim Harrick, "hard to guard".

We still have Gil too, plus hopefully more to come by April.

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

Very exciting!

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

“I picked URI because I felt welcomed, I felt wanted and I just felt it would be the best option for me” - See more at: http://hoopdreamsmag.com/?p=8371#sthash.waudtEdX.dpuf

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

Wow, great news with getting Garrett. It is also nice that Rod decided to come back. I have only posted a few times but I read this forum everyday.

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

TruePoint wrote:At this point, whether he comes to URI or not, I will be following Jarvis's career with interest. Will be an interesting test case regarding how players and coaches evaluate situations and talent and the calculus involved in these decisions.

This task has now become way easier for you!

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

Haven't read all 16 pages of this thread, so if this a repeat post, ignore http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... cision.php

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

McRam wrote:Haven't read all 16 pages of this thread, so if this a repeat post, ignore http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... cision.php

Not so much a repeat as very happily irrelevant

Unless you just meant it for the highlight tape, which is always fun.

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

ace wrote:
McRam wrote:Haven't read all 16 pages of this thread, so if this a repeat post, ignore http://www.newenglandrecruitingreport.c ... cision.php
Not so much a repeat as very happily irrelevant

Unless you just meant it for the highlight tape, which is always fun.

Exactly!

Sweep The Leg · Unread post by **Sweep The Leg** » 10 years ago

Business is about to pick up.

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

Fantastic news! Welcome aboard...as others have said this could be the ball that gets our momentum rolling in the right direction on the recruiting trail. Keep up the good work coaches!

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

Per Alex Kline……….

Big pickup for Rhode Island, who was in need of a point guard. Jarvis Garrett gives the Rams a stud as they beat out Marquette.

Hi, Rod!!!!!!

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 10 years ago

Nice pick up
talked to a buddy of mine from out there. He says this kid can play and will be ready to go from day one. Big time leader.

steviep123 · Unread post by **steviep123** » 10 years ago

Love this!

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

YESSSSS!!!!!! Huge!!.. HUG A RAMETTE TODAY AND THANK THEM !

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

One of Garrett's biggest strengths is getting into the lane and finding the open man on the wing. So, getting a shooter would be great too. Although, the way EC has been shooting from the outside. he could be the shooter. But another one would be great.

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

Iggy1979 wrote:I admit, I had given up. Thankfully, PMurph didn't.

I knew it didn't make sense for us to give up on him. I can't say I was confident, but I was hopeful.

Nice job by the staff, especially Preston. Welcome home, Jarvis.