Defense has long been the foundation for all of the University of Rhode Island's recent success, and it set the course for this season's first taste of success on Saturday.
Rhode Island welcomed the opportunity of its late entry into the 2K Empire Classic, but the resulting challenge left the Rams with their first 0-2 start to the season since 2012.
The Rams struggled early, falling behind by as many as 16, before soaring in the second half.
Out are games against Stephen F. Austin and Towson. In is a spot in the 2K Empire Classic at the same site.
How the parts fit together will define the new season for the new-look Rams.
Fatts Russell was named to the Atlantic 10 Preseason All-Conference First Team, while his Rams were ticketed for the middle of the pack, picked sixth in the preseason poll of coaches and media members.
For all the unknowns surrounding college basketball in the midst of the pandemic, the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team is set to play a fairly typical Atlantic 10 slate.
University of Rhode Island senior Fatts Russell was named on Monday to the watch list for the 2021 Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year award
The Rams are slated to play six straight weeks (March 13 through April 17) as part of their CAA obligation. The CAA announced that league play begins on March 6.
The annual grudge match between the University of Rhode Island and Providence College men’s basketball teams won’t happen this season.
How much of a whirlwind have the last six months been for the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball program?
“Everything you can imagine and more,” head coach David Cox said.
College basketball has a nationwide start date, but much remains unknown about how schedules will take shape for the University of Rhode Island and teams around the country.
With its roster for the upcoming season recently solidified, the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball program has started assembly of its next recruiting class.
Former Rhode Island wide receiver Isaiah Coulter made the Houston Texans 53-man roster, while fellow Rams Aaron Parker, Kyle Murphy, David Steinmetz and Justin Rohrwasser were placed on waivers by their respective teams before being quickly signed to practice squads.
With more good news coming in from the NCAA, the reshaping of the University of Rhode Island men’s basketball roster is complete.
The Newport Collegiate Baseball League concluded its 2020 season last week, with a victory by the Kettlebottom LLC Orange Team in the best-of-three championship series.
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