Game 27, 2022-23: at Rhode Island (2/18)
Game 27, 2022-23: at Rhode Island (2/18)
Bill Koch @BillKoch25 Per sources, to @projo
-- Brayon Freeman will no longer be a part of the #URI men's basketball program.
The #Rams are cutting ties with the sophomore guard after a Saturday loss at George Mason.
Michael Bergman @MLBergman_
Significant news out of Kingston. Rams G Brayon Freeman (14.3 PPG) cut from the team. Named to A10 All-Rookie Team last season at GW.
-- Brayon Freeman will no longer be a part of the #URI men's basketball program.
The #Rams are cutting ties with the sophomore guard after a Saturday loss at George Mason.
Michael Bergman @MLBergman_
Significant news out of Kingston. Rams G Brayon Freeman (14.3 PPG) cut from the team. Named to A10 All-Rookie Team last season at GW.
"Jack didn’t have any envy in him," Calipari said. "He was the greatest coach to ever coach here."
Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
This seemed to be brewing for a while, Archie was coaching him pretty intensely, and it boiled over at George Mason this weekend. He pulled Freeman with 7:21 to go in the game and didn't insert him back in the lineup until there were only 35 seconds left. Freeman felt that was disrespectful apparently and according to a George Mason fan in attendance was giving it to Archie and barely moved in those final seconds. That same George Mason fan tweeted that he wouldn't be surprised if Freeman would transfer and Freeman liked that tweet.Old Cage wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:04 pm Bill Koch @BillKoch25 Per sources, to @projo
-- Brayon Freeman will no longer be a part of the #URI men's basketball program.
The #Rams are cutting ties with the sophomore guard after a Saturday loss at George Mason.
Michael Bergman @MLBergman_
Significant news out of Kingston. Rams G Brayon Freeman (14.3 PPG) cut from the team. Named to A10 All-Rookie Team last season at GW.
In happier news, we will be creating a ring of honor and the first three members will have their banners unveiled during this game. They are honoring Carlton "Silk" Owens, Tom Garrick, and Kenny Green from our 87-88 Sweet Sixteen squad
Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
"Win without boasting, lose without crying." -- Julius Erving
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I really enjoyed that team, Penders had them believing they were the best team in the country. Green played a similar role for that team that Harper played for UMass 4 years later.RhowdyRam wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:19 pmThis seemed to be brewing for a while, Archie was coaching him pretty intensely, and it boiled over at George Mason this weekend. He pulled Freeman with 7:21 to go in the game and didn't insert him back in the lineup until there were only 35 seconds left. Freeman felt that was disrespectful apparently and according to a George Mason fan in attendance was giving it to Archie and barely moved in those final seconds. That same George Mason fan tweeted that he wouldn't be surprised if Freeman would transfer and Freeman liked that tweet.Old Cage wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:04 pm Bill Koch @BillKoch25 Per sources, to @projo
-- Brayon Freeman will no longer be a part of the #URI men's basketball program.
The #Rams are cutting ties with the sophomore guard after a Saturday loss at George Mason.
Michael Bergman @MLBergman_
Significant news out of Kingston. Rams G Brayon Freeman (14.3 PPG) cut from the team. Named to A10 All-Rookie Team last season at GW.
In happier news, we will be creating a ring of honor and the first three members will have their banners unveiled during this game. They are honoring Carlton "Silk" Owens, Tom Garrick, and Kenny Green from our 87-88 Sweet Sixteen squad
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Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
I guess we won't get our hopes up for him transferring here - if he thinks he was being coached intensely there he wouldn't last a practice hereRhowdyRam wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:19 pmThis seemed to be brewing for a while, Archie was coaching him pretty intensely, and it boiled over at George Mason this weekend. He pulled Freeman with 7:21 to go in the game and didn't insert him back in the lineup until there were only 35 seconds left. Freeman felt that was disrespectful apparently and according to a George Mason fan in attendance was giving it to Archie and barely moved in those final seconds. That same George Mason fan tweeted that he wouldn't be surprised if Freeman would transfer and Freeman liked that tweet.Old Cage wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:04 pm Bill Koch @BillKoch25 Per sources, to @projo
-- Brayon Freeman will no longer be a part of the #URI men's basketball program.
The #Rams are cutting ties with the sophomore guard after a Saturday loss at George Mason.
Michael Bergman @MLBergman_
Significant news out of Kingston. Rams G Brayon Freeman (14.3 PPG) cut from the team. Named to A10 All-Rookie Team last season at GW.
In happier news, we will be creating a ring of honor and the first three members will have their banners unveiled during this game. They are honoring Carlton "Silk" Owens, Tom Garrick, and Kenny Green from our 87-88 Sweet Sixteen squad
Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
^ Why would we want a guy that has already been at two schools in two seasons who seems to have had problems being coached at both schools?
I believe FM wants character guys that play for the name on the front of the jersey. I do too! Based on the last two seasons, it does not look like Freeman is that type of player.
I believe FM wants character guys that play for the name on the front of the jersey. I do too! Based on the last two seasons, it does not look like Freeman is that type of player.
"Win without boasting, lose without crying." -- Julius Erving
Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
Besides the 14.3 points per game, Freeman leads URI in assists and steals. That's their equivalent to us losing Noah.
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^ URI is 4-8; 8-16 with Freeman playing in all 24 of their games.
UMass is 4-9; 13-12 with Noah playing 11 of UMass’ 25 games.
I get the sense that Noah came home to play for UMass…the name on the front of his jersey.
I get no such vibe from Freeman. His record tells me he thinks it’s about him. That’s not what i want in a player.
Freeman’s numbers would do nothing to replace Noah’s leadership. If Noah played all 25 of UMass’ games their record would be considerably better.
There’s more to winning than stats.
UMass is 4-9; 13-12 with Noah playing 11 of UMass’ 25 games.
I get the sense that Noah came home to play for UMass…the name on the front of his jersey.
I get no such vibe from Freeman. His record tells me he thinks it’s about him. That’s not what i want in a player.
Freeman’s numbers would do nothing to replace Noah’s leadership. If Noah played all 25 of UMass’ games their record would be considerably better.
There’s more to winning than stats.
"Win without boasting, lose without crying." -- Julius Erving
Re: Game 27, 2022-23: at Rhode Island (2/18)
^ I was only talking about stats, not leadership. No doubt Noah means more to us from a leadership/intangibles perspective, but they only have 2 guys in double figures and he's one of them. Maybe others will step up and replace his production. We'll have to see. Of course, if he was a cancer in the locker room the whole team might play better without him. We'll find out on Saturday.
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Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
To play devil's advocate, you can say that sounds a lot like Matt Cross.LS71 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:14 pm ^ Why would we want a guy that has already been at two schools in two seasons who seems to have had problems being coached at both schools?
I believe FM wants character guys that play for the name on the front of the jersey. I do too! Based on the last two seasons, it does not look like Freeman is that type of player.
All in all, I have no opinion if we should pursue him or not.
Re: Game 27 - @ Rhode Island (2/18)
RhowdyRam wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:19 pmThis seemed to be brewing for a while, Archie was coaching him pretty intensely, and it boiled over at George Mason this weekend. He pulled Freeman with 7:21 to go in the game and didn't insert him back in the lineup until there were only 35 seconds left. Freeman felt that was disrespectful apparently and according to a George Mason fan in attendance was giving it to Archie and barely moved in those final seconds. That same George Mason fan tweeted that he wouldn't be surprised if Freeman would transfer and Freeman liked that tweet.Old Cage wrote: ↑Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:04 pm Bill Koch @BillKoch25 Per sources, to @projo
-- Brayon Freeman will no longer be a part of the #URI men's basketball program.
The #Rams are cutting ties with the sophomore guard after a Saturday loss at George Mason.
Michael Bergman @MLBergman_
Significant news out of Kingston. Rams G Brayon Freeman (14.3 PPG) cut from the team. Named to A10 All-Rookie Team last season at GW.
In happier news, we will be creating a ring of honor and the first three members will have their banners unveiled during this game. They are honoring Carlton "Silk" Owens, Tom Garrick, and Kenny Green from our 87-88 Sweet Sixteen squad
Imagine how that kid would feel with Frank in his face.... Yikes.
Re: Game 27, 2022-23: at Rhode Island (2/18)
Want to scout Rhody? Tonight at 7 on ESPN+. Rhody hosts VCU.
https://gorhody.com/news/2023/2/14/mens ... esday.aspx
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Re: Game 27, 2022-23: at Rhode Island (2/18)
VCU wins on a buzzer beater by 1. Battle for last place Saturday.MikeUMA wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:20 pm Want to scout Rhody? Tonight at 7 on ESPN+. Rhody hosts VCU.
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Re: Game 27, 2022-23: at Rhode Island (2/18)
Out on Saturday are Noah, Matt and Brandon. Last game, Matt went for 22 and 7. How do we replace those numbers?