“Rhody Insider Online” #4
Join Vin Parise and University of Rhode Island men’s basketball Coach Dan Hurley for a little extra “Rhody Insider” conversation.
Join Vin Parise and University of Rhode Island men’s basketball Coach Dan Hurley for a little extra “Rhody Insider” conversation.
A little extra talk from the “Friars All Access’ guys…
Saint Louis used a 12-0 first half run to establish an early 13-point lead en route to a 67-48 victory over Rhode Island Sunday. While the Rams were able to cut the lead to a low as seven points in the second half, they had no answer for SLU guard Jacy Bradley. Bradley scored 17 of her game-high 28 points after the break to lead the Billikens.
In a game televised by Cox Sports, Rhode Island lost to the LaSalle Explorers, 72-65, at the Ryan Center. “I thought we played well against one of the very best teams in our league and a team that’s going to go to the NCAA Tournament,” said URI Head Coach Dan Hurley. “We really did everything we wanted to do against a high quality team.”
Providence Coach Ed Cooley has set his sights on Abdul Malik Abu for 2014 recruiting class. The problem is, nearly every school in the Big East has also, and at least one school in the Atlantic 10 conference, the University of Rhode Island. ESPN says Abu is “ a physical specimen with a powerful build and the high motor to maximize his physical tools. He’s also a gifted athlete who moves well for a player of his size, gets off his [...]
Cox Sports sent a camera crew to Romulus, Michigan to bring our URI Ram fans a look at Rhody recruit E.C. Matthews. Matthews is a 6-4, 180 lb. point guard who led his Romulus High School to a 22-3 record while earning All State honors. “We are incredibly excited to add E.C. to our program,” said URI Coach Dan Hurley. “He brings a winner’s mentality and a toughness forged from having played with one of the top high schools in [...]
Cox Sports recruiting specialist Adam Finkelstein looks at the best New England prep school basketball players headed for the Atlantic 10 conference, including local boy Andrew Chrabascz, who is headed for Butler University.
A cold shooting night hurt Rhode Island as the Rams fell 55-42 to Xavier Wednesday. Rhody shot just 24.1 percent from the floor, including 16.7 percent from 3-point range. Nikola Malesevic, Mike Powell and Andre Malone combined to go 1-for-17 from behind the arc. Xavier was led by forward Travis Taylor, who had a double-double with 13 points and 17 rebounds. Taylor scored 10 points and had 13 of his boards in the second half. Guard Semaj Christon added 14 [...]
“Rhody Insider” Host Vin Parise and Rams’ coach Dan Hurley catch up for some extra footage for followers on Cox Sports Online. Hurley talks about the team’s European trip which they will be embarking on next fall. Returning players, incoming recruits and the coaching staff will be heading to Italy. Watch the show Thursdays at 7:30 pm, Sundays at 9:30pm and Mondays at 8:30pm on Ocean State Networks, channel 5, 1005HD.
After Friars All Access ends for our TV viewers, Coach Cooley and Vin Parise carry on their conversations into OT for our followers on Cox Sports Online. The two discuss Lee Goldsbrough, his importance to the team and the role he has played this season. They also talk about the Friars’ defense and how crucial that is to a successful organization. Catch Friars All-Access Thursdays at 7pm, Sundays at 9pm and Mondays at 8pm.