Fatts Russell has been asked to be a leader since day one of the David Cox-era in Kingston, and Sunday was just the latest example of the point guard fulfilling his responsibilities. Russell led the Rams in points, assists, steals, free throws and tied for the team-lead in rebounds with 8, but it was his…
Reeling off a three-game losing streak, the Christmas break couldn’t have come at a better time for the University of Rhode Island’s Men’s Basketball team. Playing eight games in 23 days, Rhody got themselves some much needed rest heading into tonight’s game against the St. Bonaventure. The Bonnies have been one of many teams severely…
Ishmael Leggett takes a shot against UMass. Photo by James McIntosh. It may have been a little later than usual, but the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team returned to the Ryan Center on Wednesday night to secure a necessary non-conference win. Rhody took on the Seton Hall Pirates, who are one of 13…
Rhody basketball fans who purchased season tickets can be compensated due to Covid-19. Photo by James Singer. There’s just going to be a different buzz inside the Ryan Center this year. There won’t be the typical chants of “Rhody, Rhody, Rhody” or the looks of excitement as children and students grab mini basketballs during the…
Ishmael Leggett takes a shot against UMass. Photo by James McIntosh. This year has been the year of the unexpected, and the start of the college basketball season is certainly no exception. One of the most surprising results of the season to this point is Villanova’s 81-73 overtime loss to Virginia Tech. After playing neck-and-neck…
Fatts Russell makes a shot against UMass during a game last season. Photo by James McIntosh. After eight and a half months that has seemed like eight and a half years, the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team is finally back. Their season will tip off next Wednesday, Nov. 25 vs. Stephen F. Austin…
A-10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade discusses plans for upcoming basketball season amid COVID-19 concerns. Photo by Siobhan Richards. Nearly two months later than usual, there’s an official plan for the 2020-21 Atlantic 10 men’s basketball season. Media Week for the A-10 brought a host of announcements involving the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, with…
A-10 schools working their best to fill out non-conference schedules. Graphic from Wingspansports.com With the start of the college basketball season near, pre-season tournaments have been finalized and the Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team, along with several other Atlantic 10 teams, will be competing against some of the top competition in the country. Rhody will…
David Cox and the University of Rhode Island Men’s Basketball team now have a much better idea of their non-conference schedule Friday after the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame made an announcement about the upcoming Tip-Off Tournament. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced a revised field and schedule for the 2020 Air…
In a joint press release on Monday, University of Rhode Island Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn and Providence College Athletic Director Bob Driscoll announced that the URI and PC men’s basketball teams will not face off in their annual rivalry game. With COVID-19 shortening the non-conference schedule in the 2020-21 season, Rhody and their cross-state adversaries…