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Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

reef wrote: ↑2 months ago Big Fou coming back to URI or putting name in the portal ?

I don't see him coming back.

Before yesterday’s game and during halftime Foumena shots 3 Point Shots from the corner over and over again. Not 5 foot or 10 foot shots - just the long ball. Sometimes instead of set 3P attempts he does some off balance - not sure why you would want to practice low percentage 3P attempts off balance.

Foumena hit 16-42 FTs for 38.1% this year. Maybe practicing FTs at halftime and pregame warm ups might make sense. He is not really a good shooter. His last 3P he made was a bank shot from top of the key and no he didn’t call it.

Miller made the right call on Fuchs, Green and Brown (and Bilau) playing ahead of Foumena

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

reef wrote: ↑2 months ago Big Fou coming back to URI or putting name in the portal ?

I don't see him coming back.

Before yesterday’s game and during halftime Foumena shots 3 Point Shots from the corner over and over again. Not 5 foot or 10 foot shots - just the long ball. Sometimes instead of set 3P attempts he does some off balance - not sure why you would want to practice low percentage 3P attempts off balance.

Foumena hit 16-42 FTs for 38.1% this year. Maybe practicing FTs at halftime and pregame warm ups might make sense. He is not really a good shooter. His last 3P he made was a bank shot from top of the key and no he didn’t call it.

Miller made the right call on Fuchs, Green and Brown (and Bilau) playing ahead of Foumena

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Eh, I'm not sure how much to read into that. It seems pretty clear that both parties were checked out on each other before yesterday

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

I don't see him coming back.

Before yesterday’s game and during halftime Foumena shots 3 Point Shots from the corner over and over again. Not 5 foot or 10 foot shots - just the long ball. Sometimes instead of set 3P attempts he does some off balance - not sure why you would want to practice low percentage 3P attempts off balance.

Foumena hit 16-42 FTs for 38.1% this year. Maybe practicing FTs at halftime and pregame warm ups might make sense. He is not really a good shooter. His last 3P he made was a bank shot from top of the key and no he didn’t call it.

Miller made the right call on Fuchs, Green and Brown (and Bilau) playing ahead of Foumena

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Eh, I'm not sure how much to read into that. It seems pretty clear that both parties were checked out on each other before yesterday

Not really reading anything into it. I’ve watched Foumena not practice the shots he should be in my opinion all year.
A game a couple weeks ago he came in, fired off an off balance 3 pointer and in 5 minutes that was his only stat. I give Miller a lot of credit for giving Foumena opportunities but in the end Foumena simply got beaten out by Fuchs and Brown. Plus Miller going to the 4 guard line up hurt opportunities for the Big Men as well. Inky 1 Big at a time for the most part with Green filling the 3/4 spot.
Archie calling defense a F- a month ago lowered the playing time opportunity for guys not playing defense as he wanted them to.

Folks in my mentions are talking about Fou like he's Giannis. Let's all calm down.

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

reef wrote: ↑2 months ago Big Fou coming back to URI or putting name in the portal ?

I don't see him coming back.

Before yesterday’s game and during halftime Foumena shots 3 Point Shots from the corner over and over again. Not 5 foot or 10 foot shots - just the long ball. Sometimes instead of set 3P attempts he does some off balance - not sure why you would want to practice low percentage 3P attempts off balance.

Foumena hit 16-42 FTs for 38.1% this year. Maybe practicing FTs at halftime and pregame warm ups might make sense. He is not really a good shooter. His last 3P he made was a bank shot from top of the key and no he didn’t call it.

Miller made the right call on Fuchs, Green and Brown (and Bilau) playing ahead of Foumena

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You read into things way way too much man.

Weren’t you also the one who said Mike Layssard should play because he dunks hard in warm ups?

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

I don't see him coming back.

Before yesterday’s game and during halftime Foumena shots 3 Point Shots from the corner over and over again. Not 5 foot or 10 foot shots - just the long ball. Sometimes instead of set 3P attempts he does some off balance - not sure why you would want to practice low percentage 3P attempts off balance.

Foumena hit 16-42 FTs for 38.1% this year. Maybe practicing FTs at halftime and pregame warm ups might make sense. He is not really a good shooter. His last 3P he made was a bank shot from top of the key and no he didn’t call it.

Miller made the right call on Fuchs, Green and Brown (and Bilau) playing ahead of Foumena

IMG_2627.jpeg

You read into things way way too much man.

Weren’t you also the one who said Mike Layssard should play because he dunks hard in warm ups?

You miss my point. I’ll type slowly.
Foumena is a big whose competition for playing time is Bilau, Fuchs and Tyson Brown. Those guys are practicing shots that they are most likely to be taking in the game itself. Layups, 5 footers, Free Throws. I’m courtside watching Foumena taking 3P after 3P. Just an observation. You are not going to see that at home.
Similar to when Fatts Russell would shoot dozens of shots from halfcourt in warmups instead of 3P’s and FT’s that he would take in the games. Cox ran loose pregame warm up drills.
I like Foumena, always have, but I think Miller has given him plenty of opportunity to beat out Bilau, Fuchs and Brown.
I don’t see it as a bad look for Miller that Foumena is leaving. There is a log jam ahead of Foumena. That simple. Nobody’s fault.


How’s your George Washington doing in the Tournament?

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago


Before yesterday’s game and during halftime Foumena shots 3 Point Shots from the corner over and over again. Not 5 foot or 10 foot shots - just the long ball. Sometimes instead of set 3P attempts he does some off balance - not sure why you would want to practice low percentage 3P attempts off balance.

Foumena hit 16-42 FTs for 38.1% this year. Maybe practicing FTs at halftime and pregame warm ups might make sense. He is not really a good shooter. His last 3P he made was a bank shot from top of the key and no he didn’t call it.

Miller made the right call on Fuchs, Green and Brown (and Bilau) playing ahead of Foumena

IMG_2627.jpeg

You read into things way way too much man.

Weren’t you also the one who said Mike Layssard should play because he dunks hard in warm ups?

How’s your George Washington doing in the Tournament?

Ah so you did say Layssard should play more because of his warm up dunks.

Thought so.

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

ramster wrote: ↑2 months ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago


You read into things way way too much man.

Weren’t you also the one who said Mike Layssard should play because he dunks hard in warm ups?

How’s your George Washington doing in the Tournament?

Ah so you did say Layssard should play more because of his warm up dunks.

Thought so.

No idea on Layssard. He left URI not because of his play. I typed my reply on Foumena.

Foumena to UVM is a move I’d like, could see him in Smithfield. Hour and a half from home for him.

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago

So, these are the types of schools that might look at him? And Archie had him buried at the end of the bench.

I could see big Jeremy as a Tiger

He's 6'11" and athletic, so it wouldn't surprise me if he ended up anywhere - teams are always looking for a live, big body. That being said, this is Whisper Season, and "heard from" can mean anything from "we actually extended an offer" to "we contacted him in case a dozen other options fall through."

Fou played well against bad competition. He would have a tough time seeing the floor at LSU. If I were him, I'd go to a low major and be a star.

No other team he goes to is going to run this packline nonsense, so I wouldn't judge him on anything that happened here on this team. On an offense oriented team that plays a basic defense he could explode on the scene, we'll see if LSU thinks so.

If this dude ends up at LSU it will be a serious indictment of Archie’s talent evaluation. In the meantime, it’s just Marial Mading to Kentucky vibes.

He needs to get more physical and learn to play through contact on both ends of the floor.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago

So, these are the types of schools that might look at him? And Archie had him buried at the end of the bench.

George Washington’s big Hunter Dean went to LSU and only averaged 4 pts / 3 rebs, having interest from P5 doesn’t mean your looked as valuable

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

RhowdyRam02 wrote: ↑2 months ago

So, these are the types of schools that might look at him? And Archie had him buried at the end of the bench.

George Washington’s big Hunter Dean went to LSU and only averaged 4 pts / 3 rebs, having interest from P5 means your looked as valuable

Another cautionary tale of A10 to P5, Josh Nickelberry.

Started at Louisville, no minutes.

Two years at La Salle, 25 mins a game, 11 ppg.

FSU this year, 9 mins a game, 2.5 ppg.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ickelberry

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

So, these are the types of schools that might look at him? And Archie had him buried at the end of the bench.

George Washington’s big Hunter Dean went to LSU and only averaged 4 pts / 3 rebs, having interest from P5 means your looked as valuable

Another cautionary tale of A10 to P5, Josh Nickelberry.

Started at Louisville, no minutes.

Two years at La Salle, 25 mins a game, 11 ppg.

FSU this year, 9 mins a game, 2.5 ppg.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ickelberry

Has Fou heard from anyone but LSU? Or, is he locked in as their all conference starter?

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago

So, these are the types of schools that might look at him? And Archie had him buried at the end of the bench.

George Washington’s big Hunter Dean went to LSU and only averaged 4 pts / 3 rebs, having interest from P5 means your looked as valuable

Another cautionary tale of A10 to P5, Josh Nickelberry.

Started at Louisville, no minutes.

Two years at La Salle, 25 mins a game, 11 ppg.

FSU this year, 9 mins a game, 2.5 ppg.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ickelberry

Noah Fernandes
Kyle Lofton
Osun Osunniyi
Tyler Burton

Long list of upper echelon A10'ers that went P5 and saw much smaller roles and stats. I actually can't think of many that unleveled. Jacob Toppin for sure. But he left as a FR so still had a lot of improving to go. Tyrese. Seems like way more where it didn't turn out too well.

bigappleram wrote: ↑2 months ago

Rhody15 wrote: ↑2 months ago

Dino611 wrote: ↑2 months ago

George Washington’s big Hunter Dean went to LSU and only averaged 4 pts / 3 rebs, having interest from P5 means your looked as valuable

Another cautionary tale of A10 to P5, Josh Nickelberry.

Started at Louisville, no minutes.

Two years at La Salle, 25 mins a game, 11 ppg.

FSU this year, 9 mins a game, 2.5 ppg.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... ickelberry

Noah Fernandes
Kyle Lofton
Osun Osunniyi
Tyler Burton

Long list of upper echelon A10'ers that went P5 and saw much smaller roles and stats. I actually can't think of many that unleveled. Jacob Toppin for sure. But he left as a FR so still had a lot of improving to go. Tyrese. Seems like way more where it didn't turn out too well.

This is why I still think the transfer numbers across college hoops are going to level out soon and even drop a little eventually (never back to the way it was before obviously though). I think players are going to see some of these "cautionary tales", they'll hear about it from friends and coaches, and more may decide to stay where they are. Especially if they are at winning programs.

Not sure what he's doing there, but Fou is in Miami today. In the meantime, Brandon is working out in the practice facility. Did Fou leave school? Classes started back up this week.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑2 months ago Not sure what he's doing there, but Fou is in Miami today. In the meantime, Brandon is working out in the practice facility. Did Fou leave school? Classes started back up this week.

He’s probably slow to get back to classes like he was slow to rotate on D.

Posted back on March 19, 2023

Since Monday Jermey has heard from:
Arizona State
Charleston
San Francisco
San Jose state
Wyoming
Colorado state
LSU
Towson
Oral Roberts
UCF
South Florida

Ended up selecting High Point University April 28

SmartyBarrett wrote: ↑2 months ago Folks in my mentions are talking about Fou like he's Giannis. Let's all calm down.

He certainly thinks he is. Hence the issues between him and the coach.

Committed to High Point, probably the right level for him to dominate and not have to submit to a coach.

Tidbit- High Point is in the A-10.

For Lacrosse.

McRam wrote: ↑1 month ago Tidbit- High Point is in the A-10.

For Lacrosse.

Hobart too

But I was told on here he was leaving to go P5 and chasing the money!

So, this was our first trade. Specifics of the deal. March 2023: Rhode Island acquires Jaden House from High Point for a player to be named later. April 2024: Rhode Island's deal with High Point is completed as Jeremy Foumena is the player sent to High Point in the Jaden House deal from March 2023.

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago So, this was our first trade. Specifics of the deal. March 2023: Rhode Island acquires Jaden House from High Point for a player to be named later. April 2024: Rhode Island's deal with High Point is completed as Jeremy Foumena is the player sent to High Point in the Jaden House deal from March 2023.

Short term we won the trade! Long term we'll see I guess.

adam914 wrote: ↑1 month ago But I was told on here he was leaving to go P5 and chasing the money!

LSU must have come up short with the

adam914 wrote: ↑1 month ago

Billyboy78 wrote: ↑1 month ago So, this was our first trade. Specifics of the deal. March 2023: Rhode Island acquires Jaden House from High Point for a player to be named later. April 2024: Rhode Island's deal with High Point is completed as Jeremy Foumena is the player sent to High Point in the Jaden House deal from March 2023.

Short term we won the trade! Long term we'll see I guess.

I don't think it's even going to be close. I think House made more contribution to last year's team than Fou will make combined in the next however many years he plays for whoever he plays for. Nothing against the Fou Fighter, but just not that skilled basketball -wise

So he picks a school that has a 7 footer who played about 25 min a game with 10 rebounds and about 3 blocks a game.

What does this tell you?

McRam wrote: ↑1 month ago So he picks a school that has a 7 footer who played about 25 min a game with 10 rebounds and about 3 blocks a game.

What does this tell you?

that the other 7 footer goin' portaling?

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑4 weeks ago

McRam wrote: ↑1 month ago So he picks a school that has a 7 footer who played about 25 min a game with 10 rebounds and about 3 blocks a game.

What does this tell you?

that the other 7 footer goin' portaling?

Pretty sure he announced he was returning but you never know until it’s after May 1st.

You know what…I wish the kid the best, go to High Point, get better and we will welcome you back Senior year.

rhodylaw wrote: ↑4 weeks ago You know what…I wish the kid the best, go to High Point, get better and we will welcome you back Senior year.

Ha. I was thinking the same thing. Well totally be re-recruiting him next offseason.

SandorClegane wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

rhodylaw wrote: ↑4 weeks ago You know what…I wish the kid the best, go to High Point, get better and we will welcome you back Senior year.

Ha. I was thinking the same thing. Well totally be re-recruiting him next offseason.

I'll take that bet, I don't think so

I’ll give it .01111555778 % he puts a Rhody jersey on again !

NYGFan_Section208 wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

SandorClegane wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

rhodylaw wrote: ↑4 weeks ago You know what…I wish the kid the best, go to High Point, get better and we will welcome you back Senior year.

Ha. I was thinking the same thing. Well totally be re-recruiting him next offseason.

I'll take that bet, I don't think so

Won’t happen if Miller is still the coach.
Zero chance. Zero.
00.0000000

Think Miller lasts until Foumena graduates?
Whats the O/U on Miller….?

2 in the books for Coach Arch I think 7.5 total seasons @ Rhody and I will take the over

reef wrote: ↑3 weeks ago 2 in the books for Coach Arch I think 7.5 total seasons @ Rhody and I will take the over

In Reef we trust..

SandorClegane wrote: ↑3 weeks ago

reef wrote: ↑3 weeks ago 2 in the books for Coach Arch I think 7.5 total seasons @ Rhody and I will take the over

In Reef we trust..

Ha ha let’s look back in 5.5 years and see if he’s still here !

Oops, jk.

Lmao to average 2 mins a game I’m dead

reef wrote: ↑3 weeks ago 2 in the books for Coach Arch I think 7.5 total seasons @ Rhody and I will take the over

My heart takes the over, but my head and eyes are leaning to the "way under"

Good luck Jeremy and Ted Cruz. It will be fun to watch this kid mature.

SGreenwell wrote: ↑ Oops, jk.